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These shoes do NOT have "removable soles", they have a quality issue with the treads both coming unglued from the midsole and/or ripping off the bottom of the shoe. Bottom line is, if you get a good pair, these are comfortable and solid trail running shoes. If you get a bunk pair, you can return them right to Helly for a free pair of new ones.

I second JPH; these are great in hot weather. The length is perfect, the bit of stretch is crucial, and the weight is nice and light. I wear them for work, chilling, fly fishing, drinking, hiking, you name it. They are truly the best shorts I have found in a long time. Hey Mountain Khakis...want to go steady?

I didn't see a review for these simple, awesome bags, so I thought I'd throw some props. I've been using a Large Travel Trunk for the last 6 years or so, going everywhere from PA to CA to UT and in-between, with absolutely no complaints. The Large holds enough for a ten-day summer trip, including a folded suit, dress shoes, and dopp kit if you pack efficiently. The stitching and fabric are bomber, and the compression straps on top take the strain off the zipper, which is where most bags give out first. My only request would be that BC stock some of the more vibrant colors (I have red) that make it easier to spot coming off the baggage claim belt. Otherwise you won't be disappointed.

I picked up this helmet against the advice of a friend (who cited the same issues), and after trying it on, I literally never even wore it on a ride. Yes, it looks dope, and the head fit is ok, but the chin guard is way too close to your face, and the D-ring strap is mounted so that if you grab the chin and push up, the whole thing just tilts back on your head, exposing your face and choking you in the process. The whole package had me feeling more nervous than wearing my XC helmet. I went with the Giro Remedy instead, which has none of the same problems, and I think it vents better as well. To be honest I was disappointed, because I liked the look of the helmet and I thought I was getting a great deal, but I like my face the way it is, and that was worth the extra cash.

I've been looking for MTB shorts forever but it's so hard to compare them without an in-hand side-by-side, so I went out and did some research for y'all. I put these next to a pair of Fox Sergeants in a bike shop, and there's literally no contest. The Oakleys use burly synthetic ripstop and nylon-weave stretch panels, Fox uses thin stretch cotton canvas. Oakley's vents and pockets are bartacked, with solid metal zips, and all the seams are double or triple-stitched. The liner inside, while not detachable, is longer and far comfier for DH than Pearl Izumi's MTB liner (which is admittedly more XC-oriented). The chamois is plush and sits a bit forward until you hike it in. I'm 5ft 10in, 165lbs with a 32in waist and a medium fits perfectly, going just below the knee when standing and at the knee sitting in the saddle. As a final note, let me say that in my opinion Oakley stuff is generally pretty cheesy, overdone, overpriced stuff, but these shorts sold me. I highly recommend them.

Don't look anywhere else if you want a lighter, non "race" glove for DH and freeride. This glove blends dexterity with hand protection like no other I've worn, and here's why: the molded Kevlar guards on the last two knuckles and the outer palm abrasion panel are crazy tough. Slam-your-hand-against-a-brick-wall tough. Meanwhile the first and second fingers are thin and flexy like XC gloves, and the palm has open mesh panels in between the leather bits so you can just take a hand off and let the breeze dry your hands. On the trail (read: shifting, braking, and eating it at high speed), the combo is unbeatable. They'd probably be too hot for XC, but for aggressive all-mountain and lift-serviced riding, these are the Unabomb. Highly recommended.

Most DH race gloves feel over-padded and bulky, and most "freeride" gloves are super-flimsy; these are neither. They fit like Isotoners and defend like Johnny Cochran on Ripped Fuel. I've bashed my knuckles into branches, tree trunks, and the occasional rock with no ill effects, but it feels like I'm wearing XC gloves when I reach for the levers. Pay the extra cash for Dainese; you won't regret it.

Yo, this hoody is the most. The rad colors match my two-tone Umbros and my purple iridium Frogskins with the neon Croakies like it's goin' out of style. I'm gonna go play some Excite Bike and have another Clearly Canadian. Laters!

Not much more to say. These pants smoke it.

When you're an Icelandic pimp like me, you need that classy look when you collect the Kroner from your stable. My heart and pimp hand be cold, like the Vatnajokull ice cap, but the Kaldi Sweater from 66North keeps my slim, cruel torso warm as a reindeer in heat, if you know what I'm talking about...damn! The virgin wool looks fresh, feels soft, and has very little experience in the bedroom. I love its trim fit, and so will you. Actually, you don't have to love it, baby, you just have to do it.