When I first got into mountain biking I rode a 1996 Specialized Hardrock, which at that point, was probably 10 or 12 years old. Not knowing any better, I was learning to rip up the local trails on that rigid beast … Continue reading
2013 marks a big push for NukeProof into the North American market. This year, NukeProof has a bunch of exciting (and good looking) new gear. At the show, four complete bikes were on display. Along with revisions to their existing … Continue reading
I have to be honest: when I received a pair of Fyxation Mesa pedals to test I was a bit skeptical. I mean, most quality pedals I have ever ridden on are made out of aluminium. I was unsure how … Continue reading
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
Who is Twenty6? I met with owner Tyler Jarosz at Interbike and, judging by our conversation, he is highly passionate about riding and his products definitely reflect that. The company is based in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the best … Continue reading
I did a bit of an introduction to Spank’s Spike pedal a while back and since then I’ve been rocking the Spike pedal on my Banshee DH bike. Today I’m finally ready to share my analysis of these pedals. Technical … Continue reading
Interbike is a fascinating place, and if you ever get the chance to stroll through the booths you will find tons of fascinating products. Jeff and I were both really impressed with some of the things we saw, and at … Continue reading
Time has come out with a new set of mountain bike pedals for 2011, the X-Roc S, with a stable platform for aggressive riders. The X-Roc is slightly smaller that the Z-Control pedals I tested a couple years ago but … Continue reading
Now that you know why you should switch to clipless pedals, all you need now are the right pedals and shoes plus a little bit of practice. Clipless Pedals and Shoes First, you need to buy the right gear: a … Continue reading
For those of you new to the sport of mountain biking, seeing other people ride around with their funky looking shoes clipped in to their odd-shaped pedals may look A) weird or B) like a death wish! Actually, there are … Continue reading
Over the last few months I have been rocking a few different sets of flat pedals on my mountain bike but here’s one that sets itself apart: the Xpedo XMX12AC Hurtle (for simplicity I’ll call it the Hurtle 12). This … Continue reading
Hi everyone. Well one of the first stops for me this year at Interbike was a visit with a friend of mine Lance Tueller, the Importer of Spank / iXS / and Morewood bikes. This year Spank went and spent … Continue reading
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