Burning Man Uncovered… | “Spark” a Burning Man Story Spark is a new documentary about Burning Man that is currently screening in select theaters in the U.S. Here’s a synopsis offered by Spark Pictures Production: “Each year, 60,000 people from around the globe gather in a dusty windswept Nevada desert to build a temporary city, collaborating on large-scale art and partying for a week before burning a giant effigy […] Sara K | September 4, 2013 2 Comments
Gear Review: Flylow’s 2013/14 Quantum Jacket Review Information: Jacket tested: Flylow’s new 2013/14 Quantum Shell Color used: Mahogany Colors Available: Black, Indigo, Mahogany, Red, Navy (2012/13), Quarry (2012/13), Red-Chinchilla (2012/13) Weight: Average of 656 grams Cost of 2013/14 jacket: $380.00 from Flylow’s website; Not yet on Evo.com Cost of 2012/13 jacket: $380.00 from Flylow’s website; $277.50 from Evo.com! Find the Quantum jacket on Flylow’s website here: […] Gear Review Bevan Waite | August 13, 2013 16 Comments
Gear Review: POC Spine VPD 2.0 Vest Find POC’s Spine VPD 2.0 Vest here on: Evo.com POC Body Armor Concepts: POC challenges themselves to provide and combine their gear with stellar protection, comfort, and lightweight flexibility that is reliable in a range of activities. Overall they strive to produce the highest quality protective gear for action sports enthusiasts with a lightweight low profile design that simply works […] Gear Review Bevan Waite | August 9, 2013 2 Comments
Brain Labs: Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet Purpose: The Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet is an all mountain half-shell helmet which provides a higher degree of cranial protection non-specific mountain bike helmets. The Cyphon SL features a BOA fastening system and allows use with goggles. Materials and Procedure: The Cyphon SL helmet was tested and worn in an all mountain atmosphere throughout British Columbia’s West Coast. Compared […] Cycle Eric Behn | August 8, 2013 1 Comment
Brain Labs Review: Pro-Tec Pinner-LT Knee Shin Guards | 25% Off Coupon Code Purpose: The Pro-Tec Pinner LT Knee Shin guard combo provide hard shell full length leg protection best suited for gravity mountain biking. The Pinner LT guards provide as much protection for the legs that you could ever want. Safe from pedal slips, flying rocks and anything else that might end up between your legs. Materials and Procedure: These pads were […] Gear Review Eric Behn | July 18, 2013 1 Comment
Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 | First Impressions Purpose: This summer we have had the opportunity to test and review the Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 full face helmet. This helmet doesn’t break the budget, retailing for $129.95 USD but is a very solid and stylish looking helmet. Materials and Method: The first impressions have been obtained through a few days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and regular out-of-the-box inspection. […] Gear Review Eric Behn | July 8, 2013 1 Comment
Black Diamond AMPerage Ski Review Pick up a pair of these behemoths here: Black Diamond AMPerage Ski at evo.com View on Black Diamond’s website here: Black Diamond AMPerage Black Diamond’s 2011/12 ski line up was far from average. The three most notable of which were the Zealot, the Megawatt, and of course, the AMPerage, which won a staggering 7 awards for it’s versatility in a […] Gear Review Bevan Waite | July 2, 2013 10 Comments
Pro-Tec Gravity Knee Pad First Impressions | 25% OFF COUPON CODE CycleBrains.com and Pro-Tec Protection have partnered this summer to bring you quality reviews accompanied with discount codes for the Pro-Tec online store. CycleBrains is committed to providing true and honest journalistic standards while conducting these reviews. Purpose: It seems that the two pieces of equipment gravity riders always have are a helmet and knee or leg protection. Your knees are the most […] Cycle Eric Behn | June 25, 2013 2 Comments