Daylight savings time is upon us, and with it comes progressively more afternoon and evening sunlight. But that doesn't mean night riding season is over! Nope, now's the time for dawn patrol…
I introduced you to the unique Slingshot Ripper 29er a few weeks ago here. I've been riding pretty much exclusively on the Ripper since then, including racing it at the Snake Creek…
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…
The fickle Georgia winter weather decided to cooperate and offered up a gorgeous weekend for the Southeast Bike Expo, with highs reaching 60 degrees on the second day of the event. Thanks…
I had always pictured powder coating as something done to Jeep bumpers and wrought iron fences. I knew it could be done to bike frames, but the ones I had seen looked…
After returning the Lynskey to the Shimano booth I went in search of my next demo bike. This time around I wanted to try a carbon fiber 29er hardtail. Id never ridden…
There's been a lot of hubub around the interwebs of late about the potential explosion of the 650b wheel size. Much of the commotion is around the very substantial rumor that Fox…
At the Southeast Bike Expo this weekend I got a chance to demo the Niner W.F.O., a 5.5-inch all-mountain/trail bike that also happens to be a 29er. You can basically count the…
The first annual South East Bike Expo was last weekend at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA. Dozens of companies where on hand with gear to demo on the trails…
The Louis Garneau Edge mountain bike helmet is a true XC-style brain bucket that is comfortable, functional, and stylish - well, at least as stylish as a vented helmet can be. Time…
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…
How much does it cost to go for a bike ride? If youre like me, you remember tooling around your neighborhood as a kid on a hand-me-down Schwinn, or riding your bike…
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…
In the tradition of Jeff Foxworthy: If you have ever weighed your bike before and after washing the dirt off...you might be a weight weenie. If you have ever taken your bike…
"Jack of all trades, master of none," is the cliche that keeps coming to mind when I think about my experience with the Ibex Asta Pro. But is that a bad thing?…
I admit it: I'm big mountain bike data geek. I want to know how many people ride a particular trail, what kind of bike they're riding, and how often they ride it.…
Fresh out of the oven, the latest hotness from Louis Garneau. The latest T-Flex 300 mountain bike shoe from Louis Garneau is the shoe Xzibit would build if his TV show were…
There's one piece of gear that every mountain biker has, but most of us rarely think about: a helmet. That is, we rarely think about it until we really need it. The…
And now for something totally different: the Ripper 29, produced by Slingshot Bikes. It's so different that I'm not even sure where to beginthis post. I mean, it's got a cable instead…
Over the Christmas break I had a chance to put together a new DJ bike after retiring my older Opus. This year I decided to go with the Banshee AMP after a…
This past weekend mudhunny and I hit Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT to check out the latest and greatest outdoor gear. And while Outdoor Retailer isn't all about bikes like…
Smartphone GPS apps have come a long way in just a few short years - but don't count out the dedicated GPS unit for mountain biking just yet. This year at CES,…
Installing or replacing the cables on your mountain bike can do wonders to improve shifting performance on the trail and you might be surprised just how easy it is to do yourself.…
Logging GPS tracks of your rides can be fun and informative. You can compare your times from previous rides, use the data to make full-blown maps for yourself or others, and you…
After testing six different full suspension 29ers at Interbike last year, I decided it was finally time to get one for myself. I've owned several hardtail mountain bikes since 1992, including a…
This is the final post in a series of how-to articles describing my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Stem and Bar Installation Before shifters and brakes could be installed,…
I've always found small tire pumps to be annoying at best, and even though they will eventually fill a fat MTB tire with air, I'd rather get on with my ride. CO2…
This is the third in a series of how-to articles detailing my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Trimming Brake Hoses I tend to save the brake hoses until last,…
This time of year really messes with my mountain bike mojo. Yes its cold, but the mountain bike industry makes all sorts of doodads that allow tough guys and girls to keep…
A couple of months ago I received a cache of Giro gear in the mail for my reviewing pleasure. Among the goods were a pair of Xen gloves. Photo by Sydnah Swails.…
After installing the fork and headset on my new Santa Cruz V-10 build, it was time to install the drivetrain. I started off by adding a bit of grease to the bottom…
On more than one occasion, I have heard people respond to product reviews with, "You got it for free, of course you like it." As a reviewer, I can say that it…
Specs The WTB Nano Race 29er 2.1" tire features an Aramid bead, DNA rubber, and a lightweight casing. The Aramid bead and lightweight casing definitely help drop weight, and at only 560…
I've been playing around with a cool new chain retention device from cSixx for a while now. cSixx (pronounced simply as "six") hails from South Africa, and they presently offer two chain…
This could be your dream bike. Hans Rey's charity, Wheels4Life has teamed up with Crankbrothers to auction some amazing mountain bikes with all the proceeds going to the charity. The goal: to…
This is the first in a series of how-to articles based on my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Headset Installation When it came time to select a headset, I…
A few weeks back I reviewed the 2012 Fox TALAS RLC FIT. While I was reviewing that fork I also had the new RP23 installed to control the rear of the bike.…
Can you think of anything more exotic than Carbon? Neither can I. Introducing the gorgeous 2012 Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon! I seem to recall that Gordon Murry, a well-known engineer in motorsports,…
Setting up a home bike shop makes it easy to perform basic maintenance on your bike.
It's clear at this point that in general, 29ers are here to stay, and even with incredible developments in full suspension technology, 29" wheels are allowing hardtails to see aresurgence in popularity…
With Christmas right around the corner, a new mountain bike can be a great gift for the grom in your life. Severalmanufacturers have models in this market segment, and it is possible…
Fulcrum is a division of Campagnolo, the Italian component manufacturer with a cult-like following of highly dedicated and loyal fans. The Red Metal 29 XL (XL stands for "extra light") is their…
The Glacier Glove company has been making neoprene gloves for various wet and cold activities for almost 30 years and their products have been used by the likes of the Navy Seals,…
Judging by the number of new and improved helmet cameras that hit the market each year, manufacturers are still trying to find the sweet spot where quality, dependability, usability, and affordability intersect.…
The Ibex Maroc 29er has multiple personality disorder - but it's the most wonderful disorder a mountain bike can have! The Test Any bike that shows up on my doorstep is bound…
Fox has revamped their entire lineup for the 2012 production year. As a part of this revamp Fox has delineated the lines between their products so that you and I can understand…
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…
Sentry Jersey The Sentry Jersey from Dakine is a baggy t-shirt-style jersey designed for downhill mountain bikers. It features a very roomy design to accommodate bulky pads and body armor underneath. Special…
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