Author Archives: element22
Leatt DBX Pro Neck Brace Review
There is nothing scarier than hearing about all the injuries that have been happening lately when people really send it. Having progressed through different styles of mountain biking and finding I love gravity riding, I have also had more than … Continue reading
Mountain Bike Spring Cleaning, Part 2: Drivetrain, Pivots, and Brake Maintenance
This is a continuation of our series on spring bike maintenance. Click here to read Part 1: Washing, Fork Maintenance, and More. Drivetrain Maintenance After cleaning your bike and maintaining your fork, it’s time to tackle the drivetrain, frame pivots, … Continue reading
Mountain Bike Spring Cleaning, Part 1: Washing and Fork Maintenance
So you did the unthinkable and forgot to clean up your bike for the coming riding season. Now you’re stuck, and the shops are all backed up for weeks. Well you could panic, cry, curse… or all of the above. … Continue reading
Easton Havoc UST 150 Wheel Review
Easton recently released the Havoc 150 UST wheels and I had a chance to throw a pair on my new Santa Cruz V10C and give them a whirl. Just to be clear: these are not the Havoc DH wheels but … Continue reading
Review: Loaded Precision Pedals and Grips
Fresh from Loaded Precision I bring you the new signature pedals and unique-looking AmXc grips! Loaded has made an appearance on a few of my bikes in the past (Banshee Legend and Amp), so when I decided how I wanted … Continue reading
POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee and Elbow Pads
Photo credit: Jay Parrington. One piece of equipment that many of us fail to use but that we really should consider is joint protection. Having stepped up to mostly gravity and aggressive trail riding, I have found that I really … Continue reading
2012 SRAM X0 DH Group
I always enjoy seeing manufacturers improve their products when they see a need. SRAM recently saw a need in the gravity scene and took the opportunity to improve shifting performance and durability while keeping weights as low as possible. Cranks Truvativ … Continue reading
Giro Feature Mountain Bike Helmet Review
The all-new Giro Feature is a helmet that is sure to get quite a few riders excited about buying a new lid! The Feature is designed specifically for the long-travel rider. If you’re somebody who rides hard and needs a … Continue reading
Cane Creek 40 Integrated Headset Review
When I think about buying a quality headset for one of my bikes there are only three or four companies that come to mind, and nearly all of my rides use a headset from Cane Creek. Cane Creek is the … Continue reading
Manitou Circus Expert Suspension Fork Review
I recently wrote a post about my Banshee AMP build, and in it I mentioned that I decided to go with the Manitou Circus Expert fork. After spending some quality time shredding on the new rig I am confident enough … Continue reading
2012 Fox 40 FIT RC2 Review
I recently worked with my buddy Chris to pimp out his 2010 Fox 40 to 2012 specs and it was a big success. Well, Fox decided to send down a brand new 2012 Fox 40 FIT RC2 for us to … Continue reading
