Author Archives: Bob_the_Builder
WTB LaserDisc DH Wheelset Review
WTB offers the LaserDisc DH wheelset as a low-cost, lightweight alternative for gravity riders who ride hard. I posted a preview of this wheelset last winter and now I’m finally ready to give my full review after months of thrashing. … Continue reading
Syncros FR Wheelset: Extended Review
Syncros offers their FR wheelset to the DH/Freeride crowd as a high quality wheelset for a reasonable price. Back in the spring I previewed this wheelset so if you missed it or want to check out the specs, click here. … Continue reading
2010 Recap Video from Bob_the_Builder
2010 was a big year for me. After a little soul searching I decided I would like to work in the bike industry. It seems like a natural progression given my lifelong passion for bikes and past work experience. I … Continue reading
WTB Dissent 2.5 DH Mountain Bike Tire Review
The Dissent 2.5 mountain bike tire from WTB is a beefy DH/FR-specific tire that’s built tough to withstand the gnarliest conditions. The 2010 model I tested features wider tread block spacing than previous generations in an effort to improve performance … Continue reading
Syncros Crux Platform Pedal Review
The Syncros Crux pedals are intended for downhill, freeride, 4x, trials, BMX racing, and dirt jump applications. If you’re into any of that stuff and are looking for a pedal with unparalleled grip, look no further. Syncros uses a high … Continue reading
MTB Trailbuilding Essentials: The Benchcut
If you’ve been following the singletracks series on trailbuilding, you’ve read Trailbuilding: Work Smart Not Hard, Choosing Your Line Part 1 and Part 2, and Trailbuilding 101. Now you’re ready to put your knowledge to work and start building your … Continue reading
THE Flow Saddle Review
Introducing the 2010 THE Flow, a lightweight all-mountain/freeride saddle comfortable and tough enough for daily duty. The Flow saddle retails for around $60 which is about average for a chromoly-railed seatpost. At 227 grams this saddle is as light as … Continue reading
Dakine Builders Pack Review: Easily Holds Your Chainsaw
As a professional trailbuilder, my trail backpack gets a lot of use and abuse. I need a comfortable pack with lots of space and functional pockets to hold tools plus it needs to be tough since trailbuilders like me tend … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: 2010 WTB Products
WTB has come out swinging in 2010 with a new and much improved product line for downhill bikes. Three items in particular stand out as products with excellent value: WTB Laserdisc DH Wheels, Dissent tires and Aviator saddle. LaserDisc DH … Continue reading
WTB Aviator Saddle Review
New for 2010 is the WTB Aviator, a saddle so tough it flies through the air wearing Carhartts! WTB built this saddle to withstand the abuses of a downhiller or freerider, meaning it will be able to handle multiple crashes, … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Syncros FR Wheelset
Over last 5 years, more and more riders have been choosing to equip their DH and freeride bikes with Syncros FR Wheelsets. These wheels are easy to identify thanks to their distinctive white rims and prominent logo placements. Syncros parts … Continue reading
