Kid’s bikes have traditionally been heavy and poorly assembled, spec’d with low end components from adult-size bikes paired with smaller wheels and frames made using low end materials. In the last few years though, select manufacturers have stepped up to provide better quality bikes which have allowed young riders to progress on quality equipment. Many […]
SDG Bel-Air RL 2.0 Ti-Alloy Saddle
I’ve been running SDG Saddles for years now… my favorite model? The Bel-Air. When I saw the latest edition on Instagram in the all black color, it instantly became my favorite iteration to date and I had to have one. Like many contemporary saddles, the Bel-Air features a relief channel from tip to tail SDG […]
The Evil Following 29″ Project
The synopsis: when it comes to 29″ wheels, I’ll admit to being a bit of a hater in the past. However, I’ve found the recent crop of big wheels and tires to be significantly more fun than previously anticipated. Going all in on the big wheels, I decided it was time to build one up for myself, […]
SDG Allure Ti Alloy Saddle
Finding a good saddle can be a challenge, but it is worth the effort. We spend so much time intimately placing delicate parts of ourselves on them, so comfort is and should be a priority. Ideally our pick is also light in heft, and of equal importance to me, nice to look at. After bolting on a number […]
Saddles from SDG: Sea Otter 2013
I’ve been a fan of SDG saddles since my grom days in the shops, and some of my favorite bike builds have featured their iBeam railed saddles. They’re light, ridiculously durable, and my favorite model, the Formula MTR has an awesome shape. Most of my trail bikes feature dropper posts restricting me to saddles with […]
What was your favorite gear from 2010?
2010 is now a memory, and looking back, it was an interesting year, filled with lots of change, and a few great adventures. Looking back over the last year and the gear I was running, I sat down to think of all the gear I have accumulated and use on a regular basis. As a […]
Night riding at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA
We recently relocated back to the Bay Area and have set up a home base in Oakland, California. The other night we met up with fellow PDX transplant Cedar Kyes for a night riding session in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park. JMP is located in the east bay hills of the bay area, and lies in […]
Fresh Gear: Giro Remedy CF Full Face Helmet, SDG saddle and post
The UPS man recently delivered some fresh new gear in for testing: a SDG Formula MT iBeam saddle and carbon post, and Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and goggles. The plan is to install and utilize the goods on my long term Trek Session 88 test sled, ride the best trails the Pacific Northwest […]