The 10 Best Mountain Bike Trails in Targhee National Forest
The 10 best mountain bike trails in Caribou-Targhee National Forest range from the Teton Basin to the Big Hole Mountains, to Pocatello and Island Park. Top recommendations include Grand Targhee Bike Park, Mill Creek Trail, Horseshoe Canyon Trails, and the East-Fork Crestline Trail. This article will also tell you the best places to camp, the best off-bike tourist activities to enjoy, and the best bike shops near the forest.
Ramp Up More, Bottom Out Less: MRP Ramp Control Cartridge Review
MRP’s Ramp Control Cartridge allows the rider to adjust how much volume is taken up in a mountain bike fork’s air chamber with the twist of a knob, allowing the rider to increase or decrease ramp-up and bottom-out resistance as they see fit.
The Summit at Snoqualmie Plans To Welcome Back Mountain Biking
The Summit at Snoqualmie has contracted the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to help them build a lift-served mountain bike park. However, it could take years until there’s a rideable trail on the ground, due to the USFS approval process.
The Lightest Full Face Helmet in the World: MET Parachute Review
The MET Parachute is currently the lightest full face mountain bike helmet in the world that’s certified for downhill racing, weighing in at 700g. Our reviewer, Chris Daniels, finds that it’s light enough and breathable enough, thanks to its 24 vents, to climb in as well.
Cannondale’s All-New Trigger: A Long Term Review
When Cannondale announced the latest iteration of the Trigger, there were (for better or worse) a few things missing. Cannondale ditched the 29″ version, the Lefty got left behind, and the shock went from pulling to pushing. So many changes in one fell swoop calls for high expectations so I was stoked for a 3-month …
Your Guide to Mountain Biking the Best Trails in Mount Hood National Forest
Mount Hood rises to 11,250 feet as one of several volcanic peaks within the Cascade Arc. Overshadowing an expansive range of moderately-elevated land, Mount Hood is the most topographically prominent peak in Oregon. The Mount Hood National Forest (NF) extends south from the Columbia River Gorge for 60 miles to the slopes of Mount Jefferson and …
Why You Should Pay $185 for the Silca T-Handle Folio Tool Kit
My first hex kit set me back a whopping $7 from Harbor Freight. It was an integrated folding set with a plastic handle that assisted with most bike maintenance, whether at home or on the trail. When I gave into the notion to separate trail tools from home tools, I snagged a dedicated P-handle hex …
Dakine Dummy Proof Anthem Knee Pads Review
Dakine’s Dummy Proof Anthem Knee Pads are easy to take on and off, and provide great protection too. Over the course of this review they’ve proven to be very durable.
The Alsea Plus Carbon Wheel by Rolf Prima Has Just 24 Spokes – A Review
Plus bikes have carved out a comfortable spot in the mountain bike world and components to support them have followed suit. I join most bikers’ notion that a wheelset is the most important, albeit expensive, upgrade to any bike. With plus bikes, a wheel upgrade may be more important than ever as they suffer from …
Fly Racing Warpath Shorts Review
Fly Racing has gone all-in on mountain bike rider wear, providing everything from helmets down to socks, and running the spectrum from trail riding to freeriding. Their lineup is nothing short of vast and, in conjunction with Fly’s Action Elite Jersey, I snagged a pair of do-it-all Warpath Shorts. Warpath Specs Materials: 98% Polyester, 2% Spandex …
Review: Fly Racing’s Funk-Free Action Elite Jersey
Since going bro, I’ve sworn off XC/road-style jerseys and moved exclusively to technical T-shirts and almost exclusively to a fanny pack. This bro-combo requires careful consideration for what I bring along on a ride, as cargo space is more limited (#broproblems). With the Action Elite Jersey’s rear pocket system and loose fit, function no longer …
Review: El Duderino Shorts from Sweet Protection
“I’m The Dude, so that’s what you call me. You know? That or uh… His Dudeness, or uh… Duder, or uh… El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.” -The Big Lebowski, 1998 The Sweet Story Sweet Protection has been outfitting action sport enthusiasts and pros officially since 2000, but the Norwegian-born company is steeped …
