Now that Christmas has come and gone, and the holidays are approaching their inevitable close, it's time again to remember what we all can truly value, Fresh Gear. Check inside to see the new iXS Phobos helmet, Fox Unabomber glove and MorningStar wheel tool.
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MorningStarTools R2.O.C-Tech - $126
Professional wheelbuilders can debate the pros and cons of different lacing patterns until the end of time, but every one of them will agree that there’s nothing like a perfectly true and round wheel. Morningstar Tools’ R2.O.C-TECH attaches directly to Park Tool’s TS-2 stand, replacing the rigid calipers with needle gauges to simultaneously show exactly how out-of-true and round a wheel is.
iXS Phobos - $85
Aptly named after the mythological Greek god of fear, the Phobos is a full-face helmet designed to help gravity riders turn their fear of fast, steep and rocky courses into trail-shredding tunnel vision. Featuring a tough polycarbonate shell and an adjustable visor, the Phobos has ample head and chin ventilation and removable padding that can be washed. And, at $85, it’s head protection that won’t break the bank.
Fox Unabomber - $50
Though the name ‘Unabomber’ might conjure up images of mail bombings and a grizzled Ted Kaczynski emerging from his secluded Montana cabin, these smartly designed gloves were created with a sole purpose: To provide maximum protection, comfort and breathability while bombing descents with relentless abandon. The substantial yet flexible knuckle protectors are an essential feature, while the soft thumb material keeps your nose from getting rubbed raw while prepping snot-rocket shots.
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