An all-new enduro bike, Square’s Venmo-killer, an end-of-summer saison and more.
On the Radar
Reveals, New Launches and Gear
Jamis Defcon 27.5
New Jersey-based Jamis Bicycles have launched an all-new enduro machine called the Defcon. Utilizing an MP4 suspension system, the bike is designed to pedal efficiently and attack all of the rowdy trail that you can throw at it. The Defcon 1 features a 6061 air-formed aluminum frame that is kitted-out with all of the top parts. 160mm of travel in the front and rear are provided by a Fox 36 Kashima Coat fork and Fox Float X Evol respectively. It also comes standard with an anodized blue stem and handlebar combo that matches the wheels. Not only will you be ripping down your favorite trail, but you’ll look great doing it, too.
Square Cash
Yet another salvo in the war against wallets, Square Cash takes the Venmo’s monetary-exchange-as-social-media approach one step further with browser-accessible user profiles (or “CashTags”), to whose owners you can pay back IOU’s, pay rent, pay for goods, and on and on.
Askov Finlayson x Frost River Bags
To commemorate the opening of their Minneapolis flagship store, Askov Finlayson is selling new colorways of fellow Minnesotan brand Frost River’s roll-top, boot and lunch bags.
Upslope Brewing Blood Orange Saison
Boulder Colorado’s Upslope Brewing is releasing a new Blood Orange Saison in the favorite vessel of the craft beer enthusiast and outdoor adventurer alike: the 12-ounce can.
TaylorMade Golf myRoundPro
TaylorMade have announced their new standalone analytics platform designed to help you golf better. Maybe not like a tour pro, but better.
Corked Backpack
Corked are set to release a new line of backpacks. The bags have cork zipper pulls, accents, a padded cork bottom and more.
Reviews and Buying Guides
Advice from the Crew
Don’t Forget About the Lexus GS 350 F-Sport
The GS 350 F-Sport takes the milquetoast mid-size sedan market and gives it some guts. Read the Review
Putting Three “Stain-Resistant” Shirts to the Test
Three stain-resistant shirts that look and feel just like the real thing, sans mess. Read the Review
Noteworthy Reads
Reviews and News from around the Web
Samsung fans are probably obsessing over their new Note 5s and S6 Pluses at the moment. Just as exciting: the brand’s new refrigerator. CNET reveals why.
Capsule New York wasn’t enough for you? The Las Vegas show was a whole other experience. Selectism has the details.
Amid the bourbon boom, some spirits haven’t gotten their fair shake. Food Republic follows Louisville’s Copper & Kings, whom we visited shortly after it opened last year.
Looking Ahead
What We’re Testing Now
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