A bike shop has opened inside a Colorado craft brewery, and customers get a free beer with their purchase of shop services.
on Mar 21, 2018
Photo: Sacred Rides Facebook In June of 2016 I chatted with Mike Brcic from Sacred Rides about their upcoming guide sharing product offering, which has now been released to…
on Jun 8, 2017
While in general sense riding a bike is not overly complicated, once you move beyond the confines of the local bike path and hit some real mountain bike trails, and then…
on Dec 29, 2016
Credit: UCI The UCI management committee recently met to discuss rule changes across several cycling disciplines, one of which was downhill mountain biking. After already reducing the Female…
on Oct 17, 2016
While many, if not most, mountain bikes are easy to slot into their intended category such as cross-ountry, downhill, trail, fat, etc., some recent designs have transcended definition and can play comfortably…
on Sep 6, 2016
Soon after getting bitten by the mountain biking bug, you will be ready to purchase your first "real" mountain bike. The myriad of prices, models and types of mountain bikes available makes…
on Jun 21, 2016
While out riding with friends, how often have you heard a comment like, "Man, I wish I could get paid to do this!" While a lucky few of us are skilled enough to…
on Jun 6, 2016
Have you ever participated in a mountain bike race that was poorly run and frustrating? On the flipside, are there races that have had a great vibe and went off without a…
on Apr 22, 2016
Credit: National Park Service In a recent announcement that marks the successful culmination of lobbying by local mountain bike advocates as well as collaboration between Grand County, Colorado…
on Mar 17, 2015
With fat bikes taking the market by storm, it is only natural that some races develop around the platform. Even USAC is getting in on the action with a "Fat Bike National…
on Feb 3, 2015
Zoic has an established reputation when it comes to quality cycling apparel, producing gear that is functional but also stylish. I've purchased their gear with my own money for a while now,…
on Jan 23, 2015
Deny it all you want, but the days are getting unmistakably shorter. Those of us who like to keep riding into the fall and even winter will need lights... or time off…
on Nov 20, 2014
Click here to check out part 2: Mid-Range Models. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/23/14. For a more up-to-date list of the best fat bikes, check out "The 10 Best Fat…
on Oct 23, 2014
Click here to read part 1: Budget Models. Click here for a more up-to-date list of mid-range fat bikes, from $1,000-$2,000. Last updated by Greg Heil on 10/22/14. If you've already demoed…
on Oct 22, 2014
The Trance has been a fixture in the Giant product line-up since it's introduction in 2006. Originally it was a 4" travel 26er, and subsequent years saw the travel grow to 5.5"…
on Oct 14, 2014
Fall is here: there's no mistaking the shorter days and the crispness in the air. Now is the time to start planning ahead for the upcoming cold weather riding season. Enter the…
on Oct 13, 2014
With the exception of hardcore XC racers, pretty much all mountain bikers have made the switch to baggy shorts by now. Pearl Izumi, long known for their quality race wear, offers a…
on Oct 11, 2014
Between bright sun, UV rays, flying debris, and the occasional tree branch, protective eyewear is a must-have for any serious mountain biker. Ryders makes a dizzying array of sunglass models, and within most…
on Oct 10, 2014
With enduro (the racing category) pushing recent bike development, Santa Cruz has re-imagined the venerable Nomad into a gravity-oriented 27.5-equipped park slayer. The carbon-frame-only Nomad comes spec'ed with SLX, XT, or XX1…
on Oct 8, 2014
Until now the Reign and Glory were 26" hold-outs in Giant's line-up. For 2015, both of these gravity bikes get the 27.5 treatment. While no Glorys were available to test ride at Outerbike,…
on Oct 8, 2014
With Giant abandoning any wheel size that is not 27.5, it's only natural that their flagship race bike, the Anthem, gets similar treatment. As a former owner of the excellent Anthem X…
on Oct 7, 2014
I'll be honest. I have never ridden a bike equipped with a Lefty fork, and the idea of doing so scared me a little. I mean, it's just so weird looking! I…
on Oct 7, 2014
After selling my full suspension 29er, I have been riding my Sarma-equipped fat bike as my main ride for quite a few months now. The On Review article is pretty thorough, so…
on Oct 1, 2014
There has been a lot of recent product development in the area of bike components that are tough enough for downhill, but light enough to pedal back up, and the Vigilante 27.5…
on Sep 7, 2014
Following on the heels of their Approach cycling sunglasses, Smith Optics also sent over their new Forefront helmet for review. Although Smith has years of experience in making helmets for snow sports,…
on Aug 31, 2014