Author Archives: Luke_E
Shimano SH-XC50N All Season Racing Shoe: Get Intense Without Vents
I was afraid these shoes arrived too late for a review; out here in Wisconsin we got a mercifully mild winter and there was a 2-week spell of 70s and 80s that made me want to pack up all my … Continue reading
Slip Me Some Skin: The Importance of Trying Many Tires
The right tool for the job; horses for courses; a nail for every hammer. I don’t even know what I’m talking about! The conclusion I want you all to take away from this blathering: you gotta experiment with rubber and … Continue reading
Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Jacket: Look Good, Lighten Up, and Stay Protected
Man, this ‘winter’ has made it tough to plan for the right gear. I imagine most of you in the cooler climates have been on a good many rides with way too many layers. As I mature in my great … Continue reading
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo 29er: Grip is Hip
So I’m biased: I work for a Very Large Bike Company that makes its own tires. When these pretty things arrived, I had to keep them hidden from my coworkers. The Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29X2.25″ tires showed up right before … Continue reading
Gravel Metric 2012: Three Videos
Remember when some jackass rode his motorcycle with his cyclocross bike strapped to it for 2 hours through the fog to race on gravel roads? Well the guys from North Central Cyclery are at it again. First I demand that … Continue reading
High School, Hormones, and Singletrack
Ah, to be 16 again. I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the SoCal High School Cycling League at Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, California. If any of you grew up like me, the idea of … Continue reading
Mushing on the Mound: What to do when snow slows your roll
I remember seeing these trails signs this summer and thinking “What’s with that guy’s feet?” Those of you in the northern parts of the US and in Canada know, right about now the opportunities for good, quality mountain-style bike riding … Continue reading
Peeling the Bark Off: The Magicshine 1000 in Action
This time of year really messes with my mountain bike mojo. Yes it’s cold, but the mountain bike industry makes all sorts of doodads that allow tough guys and girls to keep riding in damn near any conditions, no matter … Continue reading
MTB Gear Review: Novatec TX 29er Wheelset
A little bird answered my prayers. Just the other day I was thinking to myself: “Self, you’ve got this great Gary Fisher Collection Rig single speed. Why don’t you buy the drive side sliding dropout with a derailleur hanger and … Continue reading
Dream Ride Week #2: White Rim Trail
Preface: I spent 9 incredible days of riding in back-to-back exotic (for me) locations famous for their mountain bike trails. I’ll lay them out in the manner that makes sense to me with liberal bragging thrown in for good measure. … Continue reading
Dream Ride Week #2: Moab, Utah Part 1
Here is part two of my mountain bike immersion experience from last month. As I posted previously I spent a week in Copper Harbor Michigan for a work retreat and riding extravaganza. Before I left for that trip I had … Continue reading
