A number of friends have been talking about purchasing a bicycle for getting around in Portland. There are quite a few options to choose from, and if you don’t know what you’re looking at, it can easily be overwhelming. If you’re just starting out in the research phase of buying a new bike, you may […]
First Rides: 2020 Norco Sight C2 27.5″ Review
The 2020 Norco Sight is billed as a versatile all-mountain bike with modern frame geometry and suspension kinematics. The 2020 iteration of the Sight has undergone a major shift from the previous 2019 edition, with an increase in suspension travel and revamped geometry that features a slack head angle, lengthened reach and wheelbase, and significantly […]
Review: GT Force Carbon Pro
Growing up, I remember GT bikes as the bike to have. A brand with a long storied history, I have fond memories of learning how to dirt jump on a GT Fueler BMX bike. I’ve never really spent time on the mountain bikes, but when GT revamped the line and released the new Force Carbon, […]
Buying a Dual Suspension Mountain Bike on a Budget of $2500 or less
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 […]
Whyte S-120 Carbon Works 120mm Trail Bike
When it comes to going fast both uphill and down on all day trail rides, today’s bikes are more capable than ever. If you’re shopping for a bike in the XC / Trail bike category, 29″ wheels and 120mm/130mm of travel hits the sweet spot for a lot of riders. This category used to be […]
2019 GT Force Carbon
The GT Force Carbon Pro has accomplished something GT hasn’t for some time — got me thinking about getting a GT again. With 27.5″ wheels and 150mm of rear wheel travel mated to a 160mm fork, the Force is solidly planted in the midsize wheel enduro category. It also looks like it would be a […]
Fresh Gear: BMC Agonist 01 ONE
Intended for XC/marathon applications, the BMC Agonist 01 ONE is equipped with 29″ wheels and 110mm (4.33″) of Fox-powered suspension travel in both the front and rear. The long distance backcountry machine is built around a full carbon frame with internal cable routing, SRAM GX Eagle 1×12 drivetrain and Shimano XT brakes. An adjustable height […]
What Size MTB Do I Buy? MTB Sizing Angst, Explored
Buying the correct size mountain bike used to be easy. For me, being near an average height of 5’10”, a size medium bike was generally the right choice — sometimes. It turns out at 5’10”, I fall between a medium and large for a number of brands size recommendations. It’s been a struggle at times […]
Kona Big Honzo 2019 Update
The Kona Honzo sets the mold when it comes modern production hardtails. Being based in the PNW, the Honzo is the steed of choice for many when the weather turns and the wet season is upon us. I’ve had my eye on one for sometime now as well, split between the Honzo and the newest […]
Mondraker Foxy 29
Spanish mountain bike manufacturer Mondraker is known for pushing the lines of what a modern mountain bike looks like with their Forward Geometry. Their new release, the Foxy 29″ is their first entry in the long travel 29″ trail smasher category.
Mondraker Vantage RR
Mondraker bikes are known for progressive, cutting edge geometry, with long front centers and slack front ends that bring the DH feel to the trail. Coming soon to a bike shop near you in the US, like many riders we’re super intrigued and looking forward to throwing a leg over one to see how it […]
Fresh Gear: BMC Speedfox 01 with Trailsync Dropper Post
The new Speedfox from BMC is a fascinating beast. Although the offerings we’re seeing from other manufacturers lean towards additional travel and more aggressive geometry, this year’s model actually reduces the amount of suspension travel. It also introduces technology once predicted as the “future” of mountain bikes. Interestingly enough, the futuristic looking fantastic plastic frame […]