Gerow started as a freelance writer for Singletracks and was a full-time staff member from 2019 to 2022. His areas of expertise include component tech and tires, suspension setup, gravity riding, bikepacking, repair, and maintenance. A mountain biker since 1986, Gerow continues to contribute compelling and expert mountain bike and component reviews.
"If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire."
Author snapshot
- Instagram: @ribbonsinsticksmedia
- Location: Bellingham, Washington
- Previous location: Torino, Italy and Florence, Italy
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 1986
- Current bike stable: Raaw Madonna (160mm) and a Kona Unit (rigid)
- Favorite place to ride: Jamniza, Slovenia
Writing experience and education
- Other publications: Craft MTN and various Italian blogs
- Masters of Sociology
- Firefighter 2 Certification, EMT, Hazmat Operations, Rope Rescue
If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire.
By some accounts the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. We dig into how cycling apparel companies can effectively reduce their footprint.
The Magic Shine Monteer 8000s Galaxy is one of the brightest bike lights you can buy.
The Giant Recon HL 1800 and 800 bike lights make a great bar mount / helmet mount combo for trail riding at night.
It's a brilliant time to be a young mountain biker. It can also be tough to pull away from screens and get outdoors.
Cascade Components just added a replacement link for the Santa Cruz Tallboy V4.
A genuinely race-ready enduro bike build that weighs 32.6lbs. out of the box.
Crankbrothers has extended their Highline dropper offerings to better suit racey XC and gravel bikes, with a new internally routed 27.2mm diameter offering.
Today Öhlins launched a new single chamber air shock called the TTX1 to complement their dual chamber mountain bike shock, now dubbed TTX2.
With a 2500Lm max the Light & Motion Seca Enduro bike light steps closer to a reasonable amount of light for night racing and sundown to sunup rides.
If you're on the hunt for a bike light that's as tough as your hubs, the Hope R2i light is what you've been looking for.
ProTaper offers carbon handlebars in a number of shapes, and two different clamp diameters. We compare the ride feel of the 35mm and 31.8mm clamp diameter bars.
The new Orbea Rise electric mountain bike packs a smaller battery and uses regular MTB components to keep weight low.
Becky Cook was an accomplished moto trials pro when she decided to race enduo. Now she's a privateer on the EWS race circuit.
A side-by-side review of the Hutchinson Toro and newly-released Hutchinson Griffus mountain bike tires.
The 475g LG1 Race Carbon Cranks from e*thirteen have a reputation for reliability, so we put them to the test.
Italian cycling and moto footwear brand, Sidi, has a new version of their top cross-country mountain bike shoe called the Tiger 2.
The Specialized Enduro is dialed in nearly every way for fun adventures and full-on racing, and as tested, the Expert build kit needs little-to-no upgrades.
Cascade Components designs custom linkages to get a new ride feel out of well-known, full suspension mountain bike frames.
The 2021 Fox Float 36 mountain bike fork features five significant changes over previous generation models. Read this get the highlights and to find out how it performs on the trail.
While it might seem like some mountain bike skills and tricks exist purely for show, most if not all of them can make us faster and more confident on the trails.
This fourth iteration of the Nukeproof Mega 275 kicks back with a 64° headtube angle and a long, 460mm reach on the size medium.
Specialized has a newly designed rubber compound on offer called T9, promising increased grip and improved rebound qualities for mountain bike tires.
Micro adjustments and a stiff sole can be found on the lightweight Giant Charge Pro mountain bike shoe.
The new electronic SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle seeks to mimic the feel of a mechanical shifter.
BikeFlights has a new reusable cardboard bike shipping box that comes in two sizes, with loads of straps and spacers to keep bikes safe during transit.
A shorter overall length of the Fox Transfer dropper means more travel for more riders. Plus, the remote lever is 34% lighter than the previous version.
Isabeau Courdurier is building a rehabilitation program with Lapierre and a French association called Fifty Fifty that will help women who have experienced domestic violence rebuild confidence and social skills through mountain biking.
Crankbrothers announces a mountain bike tire plug tool with a built-in CO2 inflator head.
We swap the air spring for a coil in Formula's Selva mountain bike fork to see what a difference it makes.
Is this a "softcore hardtail" with the rigid fork? Setting up a Cotic Solaris MAX as a fast and lightweight bikepacking bike.
Get a unique saddle and support WTB wildfire relief efforts at the same time.
The shell, visor, and strap on the Urge Lunar full face mountain bike helmet are all made from recycled materials.
Let's hope this was the shortest enduro race season ever.
The clear intention of the powerful Polar Grit X wrist computer is fitness training - for any of its 130 supported sports.
These mountain bike shoes from Giant offer protection and grip like a flat pedal shoe, with cleats for riding clipless.
Cascade components makes links for a variety of bikes from Santa Cruz, Kona, Yeti, Transition, Specialized, and Trek. The latest increases travel on the Kona Process 153.
The Bluegrass Eagle Rogue and Rogue Core MIPS are new vented, half shell mountain bike helmets.
Very sensitive and a big bottom out bumper mitigate any potential harshness on the new Formula Mod coil shock.
This balanced hip pack offers pockets for small items, plus a holster for a single water bottle.
Reflections on having a treasured bicycle stolen by a faceless thief.
A downpour during stage three would see a handful of riders hit the deck at the Enduro World Series race in Italy this weekend, including Belgian favorite Martin Maes.
Let's have a look at this mixed-wheel mountain bike from NS Bikes and see how it performs.
Each pair of Melon Optics Alleycat riding glasses comes with two Zeiss lenses and custom frame colors.
Enduro has updated the MT500 waterproof mountain biking kit just in time for fall riding.
Take a look at these new flat pedals for mountain biking from Look.
Installing a new mountain bike fork or headset yourself is totally doable. Here are some tips and tricks for making it work.
Another good lookin' trail helmet with MIPS protection and a goggle strap holster.
Access4Bikes is raising funds for a project to open the iconic Easy Grade trail to bikes near the birthplace of mountain biking.
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