Best of ENDURO 01 / 2015 | Bike & Body Maintenance and 2015 Gear
Our growing international team is already at work bringing you the most important product reviews of this year, some of which have been released already. The arrival of 2015 also means arrival of awesome new bike checks and long term test bikes! The Ibis Mojo HD3 has gotten quite a bit of attention this winter with its clean redesign and updated geometry, it even made its way to our issue #014 cover! We were able to get an up close look at their new team rider Gary Forrest’s custom HD3.
We are now right in the thick of winter (at least, us in the northern hemisphere) there is still plenty of riding to be had but it is definitely not as convenient as the summer! Speaking of riding, how is your fitness coming along? Before you know it next season will be here! Our Ride Fit series is now in effect and our editors have prepared some ways to stay in shape during the off-season. Running wasn’t exactly popular on the comments of our Facebook post but it is a good option when logistics get in the way of biking. If you’d rather stay inside, you can check out our tips on indoor “turbo” training, like how to make it more enjoyable!
So far, most of us have had a fairly mild winter, that means more product reviews for you! Our editors have tested all sorts of hot products for 2015, with plenty more to come so keep checking our review section! Is the growing hype behind ultra-wide rims justified? find out in our review of the Ibis 741 Carbon wheelset.
The capabilities of current bikes are blurring categories and allowing us to ride an amazing range of terrain. Protective equipment has been playing catch up, fortunately MET reinvented the Parachute to give riders a balance of additional protection and ventilation.
GoPro has basically monopolized the action camera market but 2015 seems to be the year where other companies give us some worthy options. Even Shimano has joined with the compact and durable CM-1000.
The internet never ceases to amaze when searching for interesting gadgets. The wearable Leatherman Tread and the Thin is Key (TIK) Keychain are both unique tools we thought you might like.
Our website crashed under the load created by our chain lube article. Apparently you guys really want some tips and what to avoid when oiling your chain! It’s not uncommon to overlook the simplest bike set-up tasks, for this reason we show you how to correctly set up you brake levers. For those looking to get a bit more advanced we’ve added How to bleed SRAM Guide Brakes
Right now is a great time to start planning places to visit, whether it’s a nearby bikepark, or an exotic location on the other side of the globe! We’ve got you covered with inspiration in both cases:
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