Let's Talk Mountain Biking Gear! Our FAV's!

Often when we are out mountain biking we connect with other bikers and we usually end up talking gear. As you know we, at Canadian Destinations are gear-heads and we do our best to demonstrate that the choosing the right gear and equipment maximizes the experience. The wrong gear can lead to frustration and injuries. So, I thought I would let you know the mountain biking gear we love the most.

As far as mountain bikes, we have riden a variety of them over the years. However the one we love most is the TREK STACHE! No question. The Stache is an all-new species of 29+ mountain bike performance. The wide 3" tires grip relentlessly, amplifying all the benefits of 29ers, while remarkably short chainstays deliver a fun, lively ride. The Stache offers the capability of a full suspension trail bike in a simple hardtail package, plus the extra benefits of 29+ tires are many. You'll be amazed at how the capable, unshakable 29+ tires allow you to corner harder and faster without breaking loose.  The new lightweight carbon svelte carbon frame with complementary lightweight components make it easy to get in and out of tights spots



. The wider 148mm rear and 110mm front hub spacing on 29ers creates stronger, less flexy wheels and allows for wider tires, shorter chainstays and more chairing options. These and other options makes the TREK Stache a no brainer for us! For more on this visit www.trekbikes.com.

I like the OASIZ MIPS MTB helmet. The winner of the 2011 Eurobike Award is packed full of features and technology. It has the Rollsys Retention System with Adjustable Head Basket for an easy to adjust and perfect fit. On the inside it has the Rigidity Brace System for lightweight performance while still offering superior resistance again multiple impact crashes. The clever Multimount system allows for the direct installation of a GoPro camera or headlight mounting adapter onto the helmet. Learn more at www.lazersport.com.

The shoes we ride with are the FIVETEN Impact VXi.  They were designed for flat pedal riders who want the benefits of riding platform pedals without giving up the gripping performance of clips. The new synthetic upper dries overnight so you will always be ready to ride. With compression molded insoles and a reinforced toe cap, it is one of the most protective and supportive shoes in the line.

We ride the trails using Oakley PRIZM sunglasses. The Prizm is a revolutionary lens technology that fine-tunes vision for specific sports and environments. The lenses enhance performance of traditional lenses, touch your cheeks and help extend the upper field of view. The Plutonite® Lenses offer top UV Protection filtering 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm Switchlock™ interchangeable lens technology makes lens changing lenses fast and secure O-Matter™ stress-resistant frame material is both lightweight and durable for all-day comfort and protection. Learn more at www.oakley.com.