Read any mountain biking mag or hang out at the LBS and chances are you’ll hear people talking about the latest craze to hit the market: fat bikes. Whether they are a fad or a solid piece of engineering that … Continue reading
Everyone has their particular formula for hydration and energy replenishment on the trail. For me, my formula has evolved over time into the following: water in my pack, Heed electrolyte drink in a bottle, and a combination of snacks including Clif Shot … Continue reading
There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to make a pack that stands out from the … Continue reading
I haven’t ridden a bike in winter since I was a teenager, however I have learned from skiing and backpacking that the right clothing can make outdoor activities more enjoyable regardless of the temperature. This winter, with both a fat … Continue reading
In case you missed it, be sure to read Jeff’s longer (but still short) review of this bike here. At Outerbike I got my chance to throw a leg over the Turner Burner 650b. Unlike the bike Jeff tested with … Continue reading
In addition to being a photographer, my buddy Michael is also a heck of a rider. Due to our size difference, he was able to ride some stuff at Outerbike that I didn’t get to try. Devinci Atlas Carbon SL … Continue reading
I specifically waited to write my final review of the $750 Easton EA70 XCT wheels after my annual Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass ride. On this section of the Colorado Trail, the only time you get a break from tree roots … Continue reading
Let me start by mentioning that these wheels retail for $2,600. Two thousand, six hundred American dollars. For wheels. With that out of the way, Enve makes their wheels out of carbon fiber using a highly specialized, propriety process at their facility in Ogden, UT. … Continue reading
I got in a quick ride on a Yeti SB95 at Outerbike last month and had a great time. In case you missed it, mtbgreg1 rode this bike at Interbike and jeff demo’ed an earlier version last year. There has … Continue reading
With daylight savings dropping recently, it’s time to start thinking about a quality bike light for night riding. Just a couple of years ago a decent mountain biking light would have run you $300 to $500 or more. Thankfully those days … Continue reading
Fat bike fever seems to be sweeping across the country like crazy. I wanted to see what all the fuss is about, so my first demo of Outerbike was from Fatback Bikes, based out of Anchorage, Alaska. Greg from Fatback … Continue reading
Michael demo’ed the Felt Edict Nine 1 before I did and he wouldn’t quit bugging me about it until I rode it too. Oh man, what an awesome bike! For both of us the Felt was the hands down favorite of everything … Continue reading
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