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Review: TOGS Flex MTB Thumbgrips

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TOGS Thumbgrips are intended to enhance comfort on long rides by facilitating an additional hand position on flat and riders bars. Yeah, bar ends on the inside of the bars seem weird, but with their small size (and cost) we decided to give them a shot. When we were exploring options for additional hand positions […]

Portland, OR – Gateway Green Bike Park 2020 Phase II Build Journal (Updated 10/16/20)

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The 3rd weekend of September kicked off the first day of 2020 phase II volunteer trail work at Gateway Green. Over the last few weeks, the park has been making progress towards its projected opening date, TBA sometime in November. Volunteer opportunities continue to be offered weekly, with work parties held every Saturday morning. Clearly, […]

It’s official – an asphalt Velosolutions Pumptrack in Portland, OR

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The rumors have been swirling for some time now, but its finally happened— an all-season, asphalt pumptrack has been constructed at Portland’s Gateway Green Bike Park. Portland Parks contracted with American Ramp Company to construct the asphalt pump track. Located in the center of the new park, it’s the crown of the Phase II improvements […]

Review: SDG Thrice Grips

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The new SDG Thrice Grip features three different textures that combine to pack both comfort and grip traction into one package. Available in two diameters — 33mm and 31mm — the new grips utilize a one-piece clamp and tapered core that result in a low retail price as well as weight. The 136mm length offers […]

Review: Showers Pass Elements MTB Jacket

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The latest release from Portland brand Showers Pass is the Elements Jacket. Created using a lightweight, durable fabric, it’s the newest in their line of technical trail riding apparel. The Elements MTB Jacket is the second iteration of their waterproof MTB-specific model, with an updated material that packs smaller while retaining breathability and waterproof performance. […]

Lauf TR Boost Carbon Leaf Spring Fork

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When Lauf released their short travel, carbon leaf spring forks, I’ll admit I was not only skeptical of the fork with its unique aesthetic but didn’t have an interest in trying one. However, for the long haul, multi-surface urban-to-dirt adventure rides we’ve been doing the last few winters, the innovative fork has grown in its […]

The Catamount Trail, Silver Falls State Park (Salem, OR)

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Located in Silver Falls State Park east of Salem, Oregon, the Catamount Trail is a four-mile single track that sets an example of the modern mountain biking experience. Described as an ‘enhanced’ cross country trail, the single track twists and turns through the forest over a mixture of hardpack and pine needles. Punctuated with roots […]

First Rides: the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy 27.5

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Featuring 150mm of rear-wheel travel, alloy frame construction, and modern trail bike geometry, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO was introduced as a more radical take on the well-known Stumperjumper trail bike. When I was looking to assemble a 27.5″ fun machine, the EVO and its progressive design, features, quality of construction, and reasonable price point stood […]

Review: Fix It Sticks Ratcheting T-Way Wrench

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I didn’t think it could happen, but the new Fix It Sticks Ratcheting T-Way Wrench replaced my 3-way hex wrench as the “quick-fix” option. Like the three-way, it offers the convenience multiple tools in one, but amps up the usability factor with the addition of the ratcheting mechanism. Not willing to settle there, its versatility […]

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