Seiji Ishii

United States, Wimberley

Contributing Writer and Editor at GearJunkie

Editor at Large at AllGear Digital

Writer at Freelance

adventure writer. trainer. coach. dad.

Featured in: Favicon

gearjunkie.com Favicon

allgeardigital.com Favicon

newsbreak.com Favicon

bikerumor.com Favicon

explorersweb.com Favicon

gearhungry.com Favicon

dirtrider.com Favicon

gearinstitute.com Favicon

msn.com

yahoo.com (+3) + 2 more

Articles

Bouldering's Toughest Problem? Adam Ondra Eyes First-Ever V18

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Adam Ondra is one of Earth’s most prolific rock climbers, and Fontainebleau is one of the most famous bouldering areas. Ondra progresses through a circuit of difficult boulder problems, flashing over half of them. Ondra completes his tour of the iconic French forest by working on Imothep Assis, which has a predicted and yet-to-be-established grade of V18.
Best New Bike Gear: Top Picks From Sea Otter Show

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

The annual Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, Calif., is the only industry-wide bike show in the U.S. With over 1,000 exhibiting brands, it’s almost impossible to see everything in the 3 days I usually attend. After the 2025 edition, it’s clear I need to attend all 4 days next year. Despite the economic uncertainty of the current administration’s new tariffs, the number of cycling aficionados milling about the famous Laguna Seca raceway was staggering.
Adam Ondra Designed His Dream Bouldering Shoe: La Sportiva 'Ondra Comp' Review

3 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

La Sportiva launched the Ondra Comp climbing shoe just before the Paris Olympics last year, stating that the man himself designed the shoe to help him in the bouldering portion of the Games. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreAdam Ondra is arguably the best all-around rock climber on the planet.
All-Road, All-Speed, All-American: Industry Nine Solix SL AR40c Wheelset Review

3 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

Industry Nine carries a stellar reputation for building billet aluminum hubs. Last year, it laced its new Solix hubset to an also-new tubeless carbon rims to create the Solix SL AR40c gravel wheelset. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.
Iconic Fox 36 Mountain Bike Fork Gets Full Revamp

4 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)The FOX 36 line of suspension forks had enjoyed 20 years of being one of the most popular in the all-mountain and trail segments of mountain biking. Today, Fox Factory releases the all-new 36 and 36 SL. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.
Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9.8 Review: Workhorse Climbing Rope Made From Castor Oil

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

Edelrid released the Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope in January, replacing over 40% of the usual petroleum content with castor oil. This was, and still is, an industry first. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreThe Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope follows a host of products that Edelrid has released to be more sustainable.
Bicycle Stage Racing Returns to Colorado in 2026 With World's Best Cyclists

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

The world's best cyclists are expected to compete in a multiday road race in Colorado in 2026. It's the first professional-level stage race in the U.S. since 2019. Professional stage racing has not been in the U.S. since the Coors Classic in 2019; (photo/J E Cooke via Shutterstock.com)The new Tour of Colorado bicycle stage race is slated for September 2026, due to the efforts of British planning company Infinity Events.
The Lightest Single Climbing Rope Ever Made: Edelrid Siskin Eco-Dry 8.6 Review

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

Gravity is the constant enemy in climbing, and lessening its effects is the primary consideration for high-end sport climbing. The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, increasing as you progress up the route. Tying into the Edelrid Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry cuts weight and could add confidence to redpoint attempts at the limit. Edelrid’s claim of the Siskin 8.6 being the lightest, at 48 g/m, should catch the eye of any serious rock jock.
The Road Bike Everyone Wants, But Few Need: Pinarello Dogma F Dura Ace Di2 Review

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Seiji Ishii

For decades, Pinarello has been a dream bike for countless road racers and racing fans. The 70-year-old Italian brand has consistently produced visually stunning rides that have won every major race imaginable. The Pinarello brand is synonymous with victory at the biggest races, from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France and World Championships across several disciplines. Pinarello also holds world records. The Dogma F Dura-Ace Di2 is the pinnacle of Pinarello’s road bike offerings.
Avian Flu is Tearing Through the Antarctic Peninsula » Explorersweb

1 month ago | explorersweb.com | Lou Bodenhemier |Angela Benavides |Kris Annapurna |Seiji Ishii

Disease tops nobody’s list of Antarctic dangers. “The great advantage of this place is that one never gets ill,” said Robert Falcon Scott. His contemporary, Douglas Mawson, even suggested that the icy continent would be an ideal place for tuberculosis sufferers to recover due to the lack of germs. A lot can change in a hundred years. Deadly new strainIt’s been over five years since a new, deadly strain of Avian flu, called HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, began decimating global bird populations.