For a lot of riders looking for a one bike solution for urban riding, commuting, and exploring off the beaten path, a flat bar gravel bike is an excellent option. With a simple change of tires, it can become a super-fast hybrid bike for zipping around town. In the past, when friends would ask for […]
Buyer’s Guide to Waterproof Shorts
This weekend we headed into drizzling rain for the first rainy ride of the season. The fun lasted about 45 minutes before wet shorts had us returning to the trail head, cold, wet and a little miserable. One thing was certain: it was overdue time to invest in waterproof shorts. Forget DWR treatment, we’re talking full blown, seam taped waterproof […]
27.5″ All Mountain Hardtail Buyers Guide
I took my 29er off the rack today and went for a pedal— that’s when I remembered why it’s been on the rack. Though 29″ wheels are fast, when it comes to trail riding and being able to interpret the trail creatively, they’re nowhere near as fun as bikes with smaller wheels. I’ve been trying […]