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 […]
Portland by Bike: the Springwater Corridor to the East Buttes
Portland, Oregon is a strange, strange place when it comes to off-road cycling, specifically mountain biking. Although it prides itself on being both “bike-friendly” and a haven for the outdoor sports industry, there essentially is no “real” mountain bike single track experience in the city despite the abundant green spaces scattered throughout the metropolitan area. […]
Going Rigid: 10 Rigid fork Options for the Ultimate Flatbar MTB Gravel Bike Conversion
We have been seeing a lot of cyclocross and gravel bikes equipped with rise bars instead of drop bars, but this doesn’t make a lot of sense. Cyclocross bike geometry is designed for drop bars, with the reach of the bikes designed into the bars. If you replace a drop bar in favor of an […]
Viathon Carbon Gravel Bike – the Multi Surface G.1
The story of the Viathon brand is an intriguing one. TLDR; it’s a high-end bike brand, owned by Walmart. Yes, indeed, that Walmart. The last company you’d associate with top-level bicycles. Confused? You aren’t the only one. Staffed with bike industry veterans, the company is a new direct to consumer brand, and no, they’re not […]
Sage Barlow Gravel Bike — Titanium do-it-all road machine
The Barlow is a beautiful specimen of the titanium genre. The Gravel specific offering from Sage Titanium, the genre-defying dropbar bike is designed for the road enthusiast looking to break away from traffic. Built around a made in the USA titanium chassis, the geometry pulls from both road and cyclocross influences, resulting in do-it-all, one […]
Your Next Bike? Five things to Look for in a Gravel/ Adventure Road Bike
As we explore the sea of options available in the emerging gravel category of bikes and riding, we’ve been reaching out to various industry contacts to get their take on the relatively new offshoot of multi-surface road cycling. If you’ve retired from road riding because you hate riding in traffic, you’re not alone. A gravel […]
Getting into Gravel Part 1: Cycle Oregon Gravel Weekend
The premise: exploring scenic paved and gravel roads surrounding Dufur, Oregon. Then add camping, music, and socializing. It doesn’t sound so bad really. Two days of riding, organized and put together by the folks at Cycle Oregon. Each day offers two routes: a shorter 30-something mile route or a route closer to 65 miles with […]
Topeak Modula Java Cage
Is this the commuter coffee-carry solution you’ve been looking for? The Topeak Modula Java cage features an adjustable cage height and diameter to fit large tumblers and insulated mugs. It looks like it could even accommodate insulated stainless steel water bottles. As a daily bike commuter, I carry coffee or water with me daily using […]
Kona Ti Rove – Building the Ultimate Portland Bike
Living in a town like Portland, Oregon means driving to ride single track. Not wanting to drive to ride a bicycle means enduring long stretches of pavement for short patches of trail with minimal payoff, so its no surprise multi-purpose drop bar bikes are popular. I’ve been spending a lot of time on my Kona […]
Review: Portland Design Works Bindle Rack
The PDW Bindle Rack is a post mounted rack suitable for touring or the daily haul. Easy to install, it’s a quick and viable solution to carrying heavier loads in a seat pack without committing to a traditional rack. The Bindle Rack is constructed of lightweight alloy and equipped with heavy duty compression straps that loop […]
Felt Freedom Ambassador Program
Felt is an American bicycle manufacturer based out of Irvine, California. Founded in 1994, the family owned business was acquired earlier this year by Rossignol Group. The new merger is expected to help accelerate brand development and growth. Known globally for their world-class road, track and TT bikes, Felt also produces mountain bikes (a new […]
Review: Knog Blinder LED Lights
USB rechargeable lights are a staple of commuting. If you lock your bike in public spaces, lights you can quickly and easily remove to keep secure in your pack are of the most use. After a few snafus with older models of Knog lights, they sent out a set of the Blinder MOB Grid LED […]