Banked turns are more fun
My favorite accessories on my bikes are top caps. I’ve acquired some of my favorites as swag at events, but after seeing some of the cool options the team at Mash offer, I feel like my top cap game could use some work. Mash offers a cool range of pieces including patches, pins, jerseys, […]
Wide bars offer the fit and control riders like on mountain bikes with modern geometry, but after a few hours of pedaling, we find that it isn’t always the most comfortable on our wrists. Although there are a few options for swept-back bars, many of the options are heavy or just straight up look a […]
Installing hydraulic disc brakes can be difficult without the knowledge or experience needed for proper setup. However, if you’re mechanically inclined, simply bolting them on isn’t very difficult; it’s having the correct tools, accessories, and the fine-tuning and adjustments that can prove challenging. That said, a bit of know-how and experience can save you a […]
Shimano Deore 12 Speed has arrived, bringing the technology initially found in the flagship XTR group to a price point more commonly found on “entry-level” bikes. For most riders, it isn’t news that will affect them — not right away at least. Trickle-down tech isn’t a new concept; last year SLX dropped in a 12-speed […]
Are you looking for a mountain bike for the kids but don’t know where to start? We get it. Bikes are a big purchase no matter the size of the rider, and you only want to make it once. Kids mountain bikes are smaller, sure, but the price tag can still be pretty hefty! If […]
Endura’s MT500 Burner Pant II has a proper amount of pockets, a ratchet waist adjuster, and a reputation for durability and staying put.
At $2799.98, the Diamondback Release 4C carbon complete bike is quite possibly one of the best values for a new bike at the moment. The full carbon monocoque frame is shod with 27.5″ wheels, (threaded BB!) and features Fox Performance Float suspension at both ends. Shifting duties are handled by SRAM’s NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, […]
The 2020 Transition Sentinel is here — and wow, is she a looker. The new iteration of the 29″ wheel aggressive all-arounder keeps everything that made the previous bike great, with minor tweaks to fine-tune the ride quality. It now features a new look, with sharper lines that continue the new design aesthetic first introduced […]
Bar ends suck. They look horrible, can catch on branches and blackberry bushes, and take up valuable real estate on the bars as they push your hands inwards decreasing usable bar width. They’re appalling mounted riser bars with any type of sweep… that said, for long XC and multi-surface rides, having a secondary hand position […]
A lightweight, four-way stretch jacket is ideal for the majority of the riding season; Leatt’s DBX 2.0 Jacket has been a favorite, with a fit that’s dialed for mountain bike trail riding. Able to fold into its own pocket in order to easily stow it on the trail, it’s easy to carry for the height […]
Fiskar Pruning Shears have become a foundation of my trail maintenance tool kit. Easy to tote in a pack or waist pack, and paired with a set of durable gloves and a compact folding saw, you can easily assist in keeping many of your favorite trails passable. Trails in the Pacific Northwest quickly can be […]
Although much has been made of the almost non-existent mountain bike singletrack in Portland, Oregon, there are still opportunities to venture off the beaten path looking for adventure. You don’t need a car, just your bike, strong legs and a willingness to pedal from your front door. The bulk of the journey takes place on […]
