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Dakine Hot Laps 5L Waist Pack
Depending on what part of the planet you're from, you'll call these things by various names: bumbags, fanny packs, hip packs... Call them what you will, but they have made a surprising and confident return to the mountain bike world. The enduro scene is probably to blame/thank, but there is something to be said for shrinking your luggage and minimising...
Dakine Anthem Knee Pad
The Anthem is Dakine's latest pad and combines plenty of protection with the ability to remove the pads while keeping your shoes on. This easy on-and-off system aims to allow riders more choice, and for those with long climbs, the ability to stash the pads in a pack until needed. Big protection pads are always an issue on long rides,...
Dakine Derail Short
Dakine's Derail shorts aim to offer a robust, casual set of shorts for shuttling, downhill or riding the park. Now, I'm not sure exactly what makes them specific to these tasks, but the fabric is a far stronger material than usually felt on riding kit. The design also suggests a more casual approach to riding bikes, with a flat fronted...
Dakine Drafter 14L
Long-standing brand Dakine are a company who know everything there is to making a good backpack. In their continuing search to improve the impact they have in the mountain biking market they have enhanced the Drafter range by adding a 14 litre version. This contemporary and well thought out pack also comes in a women’s specific model which we think...
Dakine Covert Glove
The Covert is a fairly minimalist glove, simple yet effective. They boast moisture wicking 4-way stretch fabric on the back of the hand and a Clarino synthetic suede palm. A slip on design they do away with the need for a Velcro closure system, which gives them a very clean profile. There are neoprene flex panels on the knuckles and...
Dakine Dropout Jersey
The Dropout Jersey from Dakine is a freeride styled affair with a generous cut and ¾ length sleeves for an added element of style. Made using 220g 100% quick-dry polyester with Microban® antibacterial technology it is durable enough to survive a few crashes and still look good after an interface with a tree or two! The Dropout gets its name...
Dakine Vectra Jersey S/S
Dakine have long been synonymous with stylish high quality products in the MTB world and the Vectra Jersey is no different. Available as a short sleeve and the ¾ length sleeve the cut is generous and defined as “freeride fit”. This means it’s for all you gravity hunters out there! The fabric and pattern is integrated and stitched and we...
Dakine Amp 12L
We’re big fans of Dakine backpacks here at IMB so we were very excited when the Amp turned up on our doorstep. The Amp is a compact bag with 12 litres of available storage as well as a three-litre bladder system. On The Trail Being a compact bag the Amp only has one large compartment, but we counted an incredible...
Dakine Apex 26L
The Apex 26L is the biggest pack in the Dakine range, before you start getting to the very specialised builders pack that is and unless you want a chainsaw holder the Apex is going to offer you pretty much everything you will need in terms of a large volume all day pack. It is based around the popular Drafter and...
Dakine Men’s Blitz Jacket
The Dakine Blitz jacket has been a popular one among our team over the past couple of seasons and once again it doesn’t fail to disappoint. It’s a heavy-duty shell that still manages to pack down to a reasonably neat size, certainly compact enough for a small daypack. It’s made from 10,000mm waterproof fabric with fully taped seams and a...
Dakine Syncline Short
Littered with features and some very understated styling made these a popular choice amongst the test team, I think someone kept them on after the shoot and drove home in them so as not to arouse suspicion… Two zippered front pockets as well as two zippered rear pockets leave you with plenty of options for storing small trail essentials. There...
Dakine Tour Jersey
This generously cut MTB jersey from Dakine is just the ticket if you want to creep up on your mates in the woods. Or go fishing. It’s also pretty well spec’d for life on the bike. It features an anti-microbial fabric treatment to keep the smells away on long rides. ¾ length sleeves so you can look totally pro bro...
7 months ago
Sometimes the best laid plans become unraveled. After a sketchy road gives way and keeps Aggy and Torsenn from accessing a prized zone, they scramble...
9 months ago
Dakine Team Rider Vincent Tupin shreds his home trails in Evian-les-Bains, France. From jump lines to flowy and fast sections, these are some of Vinny...
2 years ago
Working with the land, being connected to the earth, and serving our communities by bringing people together for the common good of making some cool...
3 years ago
A short film featuring Carson Storch and his homeland. Born and raised in Bend, OR, Carson has grown up in the shadow of Mt. Bachelor...
4 years ago
Take a rip with the Dakine MTB team as they ride their favorite trails. From lung-busting climbs in Revelstoke and all-day epics in the Alps,...
5 years ago
Not only do we get to witness Carson Storch's insane run from his POV, we also get an insight into how these riders prep for...
5 years ago
Click here if you're wild about Whistler! The relentlessly rocky Schleyer trail looks like an insane place to shred!! Paul Stevens beating his personal best...
6 years ago
Take a breather and watch a hometown guy on a bike designed for the trails in his own backyard as Daniel Shaw sends, shreds and...
6 years ago
Few personify the passion for the pull of gravity more than Graham “Aggy” Agassiz. He has built a solid reputation as one of the world’s...
6 years ago
Unbelievably it's almost 2019, and to celebrate that fact Crow90 has created another stunning MTB combo edit for us all to gorp at! Watch this...
6 years ago
When Plan B turns to Plan A you make the best of it. We had the full crew, trailer and all, packed full of gear...
6 years ago
How good is this?! Take an epic trip through four beautiful countries - Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina - with Richard ‘Gaspi’ Gasperotti, a...
7 months ago
Sometimes the best laid plans become unraveled. After a sketchy road gives way and keeps Aggy and Torsenn from accessing a prized zone, they scramble...
9 months ago
Dakine Team Rider Vincent Tupin shreds his home trails in Evian-les-Bains, France. From jump lines to flowy and fast sections, these are some of Vinny...
2 years ago
Working with the land, being connected to the earth, and serving our communities by bringing people together for the common good of making some cool...
3 years ago
A short film featuring Carson Storch and his homeland. Born and raised in Bend, OR, Carson has grown up in the shadow of Mt. Bachelor...
4 years ago
Take a rip with the Dakine MTB team as they ride their favorite trails. From lung-busting climbs in Revelstoke and all-day epics in the Alps,...
5 years ago
Not only do we get to witness Carson Storch's insane run from his POV, we also get an insight into how these riders prep for...
5 years ago
Click here if you're wild about Whistler! The relentlessly rocky Schleyer trail looks like an insane place to shred!! Paul Stevens beating his personal best...
6 years ago
Take a breather and watch a hometown guy on a bike designed for the trails in his own backyard as Daniel Shaw sends, shreds and...
6 years ago
Few personify the passion for the pull of gravity more than Graham “Aggy” Agassiz. He has built a solid reputation as one of the world’s...
6 years ago
Unbelievably it's almost 2019, and to celebrate that fact Crow90 has created another stunning MTB combo edit for us all to gorp at! Watch this...
6 years ago
When Plan B turns to Plan A you make the best of it. We had the full crew, trailer and all, packed full of gear...
6 years ago
How good is this?! Take an epic trip through four beautiful countries - Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina - with Richard ‘Gaspi’ Gasperotti, a...
Issue 65
There is a lot to fine tune on your brake setup. We venture into the world of discs, pads, levers and pistons to help you get your brakes dialled.
Issue 59
Time's are a-changin' once again: this time it's cross-country bikes that are getting the long, low and slack treatment and Ewen Turner is all for it! Ditch the Lycra, but keep the speed with modern XC bikes.
Issue 59
An institution in their own rights, Sven and Boris are two of the best photographers in the business and have produced countless iconic images. Samantha Dugon finds out more about this dynamic duo.
Issue 59
The most popular movies from the IMB website over the last two months!
Issue 58
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
Issue 58
Ewen Turner digs a little deeper into the funky new suspension technology coming from Naild and finds out who's behind it and how it's being incorporated into the mountain bike world and what that means for us.
Issue 56
Ewen Turner takes a budget mountain bike and enters a three-day enduro race in Exmoor. Can a low-cost hardtail survive the beating? Find out how he got on and whether he was still smiling at the end of a gruelling but awesome multi-day stage race.
Issue 55
Editor Rou Chater laments on the art of crashing and how we as mountain bikers are never far away from that next off. He’s speaking from experience after crashing in Les Arcs recently and managing to break three bones in his leg and ankle and snap all the ligaments too.
Issue 52
Rou and the IMB Team head to Les Arcs in the Savoie region of the Alps to rediscover one of the best mountain bike locations in Europe. With runs from the top of the mountain to the valley floor and a hugely improved bike park they make new friends, ride amazing trails and discover somewhere they might try and call home.
Issue 51
Enduro rigs, a hardtail and a plus sized trail bike that's friendly on the wallet. This issue we take a look at no compromise race machines from Giant and Canyon whilst getting back to basics with a trail ready hardtail from Sonder. Marin continues to impress with their trail bikes and we take a look at the latest SRAM drivetrain, the GX Eagle.
Issue 51
Thomas Vanderham joins a trip into the mountains of Switzerland to explore the huge landscape and amazing trails. Using the ever so efficient Swiss transport system the team combine the best trails into a week of epic riding in beautiful mountains.
Issue 50
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
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