Banked turns are more fun
The existence of Shimano Saint represents everything that is both good and horrible about the current state of the bike industry. When it comes to performance, it doesn’t get better than Saint. And while that may be a bold statement, consider this: Saint is essentially the XTR of durable, performance gravity riding. Take away the […]
When it comes to finding a trail-worthy mountain bike on a budget, hitting up your local bike shops during the off-season to find closeout prices on previous year models is generally your best bet. It helps to know what you’re looking at or for though; having a baseline of what you can get for your […]
As a mountain biker that grew up on the Oregon coast, I’ve been watching the progression of the new trails near Seaside, Oregon closely. The last time we visited the Klootchy Creek Trails a trail work day was in process and we got an advance preview of their flow trail Mo’ Flow. Over the holiday […]
Until the new fork arrived I had no idea what the heck is DH boost was. Yes, there is yet another standard. But did we really need another new hub standard — I mean, don’t we have enough? It took a minute to wrap my head around this, so I figured I’d share my experience […]
We always love geeking out on new ways to splitting up the gear we carry on rides. Dispersing some of the weight to our bikes can result in more fun on the trail, and shorten the time it takes to get ready to roll. Systems like Specialized’s SWAT and OneUp Components EDC allow integrating a […]
Getting cold and wet on bike rides is the worst. Once my hands, shorts, and feet are wet, I just want the ride to be over. Products like the Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves (and their amazing socks) can transform what was a miserable slog to something far more bearable by keeping hands (and […]
ABUS is not a brand that comes to mind when it comes to helmets, but their MonTrailer helmet sure has some striking looks. While we need to reserve judgment for when we actually try one, the profile reminds me of something from the Last Starfighter or Battlestar Galactica, and that stirs my inner nerd. Like […]
It can be a challenge to mount a water bottle on frames with limited clearance due to the frame design or a piggyback shock. Some manufacturers throw in the towel and don’t bother even adding bottle cage mounts, forcing riders to resort to using an exposed downtube mount or a hydration pack on even short […]
This minivan conversion by YouTuber Foresty Forest is the most amazing use of space I’ve seen. Squeezing many of the amenities we typically see from a full van conversion into a minivan build-out, packs a ton of functionality in a small space while remaining almost completely incognito. Designed for a solo traveler, the front […]
The paved pump track is visible from the highway as you drive through the town of Redmond, Oregon. Representing a $300,000 investment by the city of Redmond, the track is the largest of its kind in the state of Oregon. Built on what was formerly a dirt jump area, the asphalt track doesn’t require the […]
Fox has really been stepping it up and the new fall collection is hot. There aren’t a lot of options for quality wet weather gear that fits like proper riding gear, and after running the Fox Attack Water Pants last season, they’ve made a fan out of me. Fox seems to have a good feel […]
Geometry proved capable of winning enduro races at the world cup level and Fox Factory Suspension spec (not to mention its brilliantly candy-color blue finish) make the GT Force Carbon an appealing package for fans of 27.5″ wheels.
