Wearing a shirt with pockets for carrying stuff may work while riding a road bike, but mountain biking takes place in mountains and not road. Stuff tends to disappear out of pockets which is why our go-to solution is the waist pack. Sometimes you don’t want or need to carry much, and for those times, […]
Fresh Gear: SDG Tellis Dropper Post
SDG Component joins a growing list of manufacturers offering a dropper post with their new offering: the Tellis Dropper Post. Coming to the party a bit later than others gave Tyler and the rest of the team at SDG the same perspective as the rest of us. While dropper posts improve the riding experience, cost […]
Bryn Atkinson’s Custom Painted Norco Range Snake Bike
At Crankworx in Whistler, Norco had Bryn Atkinson’s one-off custom painted Norco Range on display. Painted by Tony Baumann, the bike reportedly took upwards of 80 hours of labor to complete. The paint takes its design cues from an Australian Red-Bellied Black snake, and is complete with custom Fox decals on the 36 that feature […]
First Ride: Orbea Rallon
The Orbea Rallon has been on my short list of 29″ trail smashing enduro rigs for some time. Blending downhill prowess with more than acceptable climbing chops, the Rallon fits into the magical one bike category — provided your dream bike blends DH capability with the capacity for all day rides. I’ve been waiting for […]
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 […]
Lolo Racks 6 Bike Rack
Lolo Racks is a small start up based in Portland that began with the desire to solve a problem: how to carry “all of the bikes” without damaging them while rallying to the top of the hill. Vertical racks have gained in popularity thanks to the ability to carry a higher capacity than standard tray […]
Review: PNW Components 170mm Bachelor Dropper Seatpost
PNW Components is a components brand based in the Seattle area comprised of experienced bike industry folk that saw an opportunity to offer quality components at a price more manageable for the average rider. Their flagship MTB dropper post is called the Bachelor Post. Internally routed and available with 150mm and 170mm of travel, its available […]
Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet
Leatt’s newest edition to their helmet line up is the DBX 2.0. Maintaining the aesthetic Leatt has become known for and the emphasis on safety, the feature-packed 2.0 comes in at an affordable $99 price point. Leatt’s DBX 3.0 and the full face convertible DBX 3.0 enduro v2 model have been a frequent go-to for hard […]
Reviewed and Tested: WTB Vigilante & Breakout 2.3 Tires
WTB tires have come a long way in the last few years in terms of reliability and reputation, and I was looking forward to logging some trail time with the latest and greatest from the Mill Valley based brand. Upon the recommendations, the Vigilante and Breakout in 29 x 2.3 sizes were dispatched for my […]
Ergon GD1 Factory Gravity Grips
Ergon created the GD1 MTB Gravity Grip to fill the needs of downhillers and lovers of gravity fueled riding. Slimmer on the inside, the inner diameter of the grip starts at 30mm, tapering to 32mm on the outside and offers vibration damping for hard charging descents. I initially was introduced to this grip at the […]
Viral Bikes Skeptic Prototype
When Viral Bikes founder Steve Domahidy said he had a one-piece carbon/stem combo in the works I wasn’t quite sure what to think. When I saw it in person though, it generated quite a few thoughts. It has a unique aesthetic that you can’t help but look at, and in my case, jump on the […]
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.
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