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In what I would consider Kitsbow’s best product, the Icon wool flannel shirt returns in three new colors: blue, grey and red. This is seriously the best flannel I’ve ever owned and when the temperature dips, it’s always in my pack or on my back. The flexible shoulder gussets and extra material on the arms really makes this an extremely durable and versatile flannel.
Made in the USA with a pricetag of $195. See more at Kitsbow!
Kitsbow brings the super chill, super send-it vibes with Tyler Frasca in Santa Cruz, California. I’d say this video captures the riding there quite well!
Want to win prizes from Niner, including their RLT9 bike, Kitsbow and Big Agnes? Basically everything you need to do a bikepacking trip.
“In honor of our recent Steamboat Ralleye Fall Adventure, Niner, Big Agnes, and Kitsbow have teamed up to create and the ultimate adventure kit giveaway contest. With a Niner RLT 9 bike, a Big Agnes tent, chair, and sleeping pad, and a few choice items from the Kitsbow catalog, you’ll have pretty much all of the essentials to chart your own journey.
Just add your name, email, and location on the right to get started – but make sure you look out for the confirmation email from us to find out when we announce the winner, not to mention a Free Welcome Gift to say thanks for joining the #obsessives.”
Head over to Kitsbow for a chance to enter…
Some people from Niner, Kitsbow and Golden Saddle embarked on 197 dirty miles with 19,302 brutal feet of climbing from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, Colorado with the Ralleye Riders. Elliot from Kitsbow rode with all his camera equipment and made this video, which I think is his best yet!
Now’s the perfect time for bikepacking and touring. The mornings are crisp and the days are beginning to cool off. Kitsbow provides the entertainment this afternoon, you just have to go plan a trip yourself…
The gloves that will never get lost because you’ll never take your hands out of them.
I’m sorry old gloves. You were my favorites for so long. I wore you every day on the trails and while you’re perfectly fine, there are these new gloves in town. They’re just. So. Pretty. So pretty that I want to go over my bars into limestone with them just to see how they look a bit beaten up. So pretty that they match two, no three of my bikes. So pretty that I might just have to put you back in the drawer for when I inevitably lose one of them in the near future.
See just how pretty the new Kitsbow All Mountain Gloves are for yourself.
Anytime Kitsbow rides with Jeff, it’s gonna be good. This one’s no exception… See more, including photos and a short interview with Jeff at Kitsbow!
Last month, we ventured into Chilao with our friends at Kitsbow for a bit of fun in the sun snow. Yeah, weird things happen in the San Gabriel mountains… Check out the story at Kitsbow’s journal!
Kitsbow always has the best videos. Here’s one celebrating Father’s Day with Mig and Zander. Check out more to this story at Kitsbow.
Kitsbow shows you can shred in just a t-shirt. Or a Ride Tee Tritone…
While doing reviews of higher pricepoint products like the Kitsbow Alpha Snap Jacket, I’ve found it’s best to set the expectations in the opening paragraph, so here I am, setting those expectations. Now, this jacket is close to $400. It’s made in Canada, from Polartec® Alpha® insulation, a fabric used by the military for years. Read that as very expensive fabric please. This review’s intent is to answer if indeed, the Alpha Snap Jacket is worth the pricepoint, addressing anyone who might be considering the purchase, yet want more information.
I’m not trying to sell every single reader of this site a $400 jacket, I’m simply showcasing some details and thoughts of said jacket to help anyone who has considered buying it. If you want to read on, please do, if this jacket isn’t for you, no worries, no harm done.
Kitsbow interviews one of the originals in the US custom framebuilder family, Bruce Gordon. Maker of the RockNRoad tires and a veritable autodidactic raconteur, Bruce has as many frames under his belt as he does stories. Great video and even better dude.
Brands don’t often take the time to offer insight into their inner workings, so when they do, I take note. Kitsbow just posted an interview of sorts with Charlie Cronk, their lead designer about base layers. Head on over to Kitsbow for more.
These past few cut and sew pieces from Kitsbow are some of my favorite apparel items to surface in the bike industry. The Alpine Snap Jacket is an new spin on a classic staple for both touring or mountain biking, as well as general outdoor activities. While other companies use down, Kitsbow uses Polartec® Alpha insulation, originally designed for the United States Special Forces, which will keep you warm whether you’re wet or dry, without having to remove layers.
The pricepoint ain’t exactly cheap, but the Alpine Snap Jacket is made in Vancouver, Canada and looks like it’ll be a piece you’ll be holding onto for a while.
See more at Kitsbow.
Jeff and Jamie know what it takes to have a happy relationship: mountain biking and lots of wheelies. Diggin’ the vibes in this video, Kitsbow!
I’m always amazed at how textile technology is improving year after year. Polartec is on the forefront of that progression. More and more, we’ll be seeing that company name on products. On the waterproof side of the spectrum, it’s lighter and more durable than other offerings. On the insulation, or base layer side, Polartec’s Power Wool has combined the breathability and warmth of Merino wool on the inside and poly/nylon on the outside to ensure any dampness dries quickly. The resulting product is substantially more durable than your normal merino fabric.
Kitsbow utilizes this new Power Wool material on their new baselayer henley. See more at Kitsbow.
Women’s apparel is often overlooked by companies, which is why it’s nice to see Kitsbow with a nod to the ladies. Introducing the new Kitsbow Women’s Base Shorts. Designed for women, with a female-specific chamois and a refined fit. I love the men’s version, so I imagine these are a suitable option for women as well.