Paul stumbled upon mountain biking in his twenties after upgrading his rigid purple Roadmaster to a shiny yellow Cannondale Super V900 . He resides in central Colorado, where he preaches the gospel of the (true) fat tire and he's been known to ride excessive amounts of wheelies. He is known for being surly, is opinionated, delights in run on sentences, and probably doesn't care what you think. He believes in following the rules. He frowns on people who don't do the right thing, or people who take themselves too seriously. His biggest pet peeve are Subarus that creep along slowly in the left lane. His best conversations are often with himself. When he is not riding, he appreciates exotic espresso, craft libations, Led Zeppelin, and making excuses. He's been known to jump out of perfectly good aircraft and pet sharks underwater (simultaneously). His fat bike is more prepared for the zombie apocalypse than you are. When he is not trying to be funny, Paul also likes traveling the world, photography, being a dad, and chronicling his crotchety shenanigans. Platypus. That is all.
Aggressive geometry with a steep 73.5 degree seat angle help this bike climb and descend well. Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has developed a new bike to satisfy customers…
on Jul 17, 2017
Once you learn how to ride the features, Dakota Ridge is about as much fun as you can have on two wheels What should be one…
on Apr 18, 2017
Feedback Sports has spent the past few years crafting a reputation in the cycling world for manufacturing innovative bike stands and accessories, for both road and mountain bikers. Nestled in the foothills of…
on Mar 16, 2017
The Terrene Wazia is designed to be a durable and competitive fat bike tire for snow trails and beyond.
on Mar 10, 2017
Editor's Note: Michael Paul spends his days mountain biking the increasingly popular (read: crowded) trails of the Colorado Front Range. While Michael is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this article are his…
on Jan 23, 2017
There is no denying that these pedals are as beautiful as they are durable. I have had a couple of months to abuse the Canfield Brothers…
on Dec 2, 2016
Rocks, rocks, and more rocks. They keep getting easier the more you ride them Like most of you, I am not a downhill racer. In fact,…
on Nov 28, 2016
The Trail Pistol in its natural habitat: Front Range Colorado Trails The Trail Pistol is the newest offering from Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity, which fills the gap…
on Nov 10, 2016
The injector bottle with the new dipstick Thinking back on your life at an old age, there will be defining moments that will bring a smile to your…
on Nov 4, 2016
This is a very nice pump, from the way it handles to how fast it shoves air into your tires Looking for a super sexy Italian-styled…
on Sep 9, 2016
Mountain biking in Moab may seem daunting to newer riders, but rest assured there are mountain bike trails for every ability.
on Sep 5, 2016
The Commencal DH V4 is a bike that really stands out The direct-to-consumer company Commencal is not only giving larger manufacturers a run for their money on…
on Aug 26, 2016
The overall design and shape are designed to shed muck and provide a light, wide, stable platform Canfield Bros has just launched a re-iteration of their…
on Aug 4, 2016
We test the Endura Singletrack 10L hydration backpack for mountain biking.
on Aug 3, 2016
If you have a family, you are more than likely planning on taking a vacation this summer. Some of us come from a family where only one person (i.e. the person reading…
on May 31, 2016
I recently returned from a long road trip to The Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah, including Bryce Canyon, and I made it a point to ride my mountain bike in every single…
on May 31, 2016
Fezzari, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer based in Utah, has been working hard to produce competitive bikes at much more affordable prices than the standard brands that you'll find at your LBS. We have communicated…
on May 19, 2016
While other mountain bike manufacturers have been investing in consumer-direct channels, Guerrilla Gravity (GG) has introduced a somewhat novel "Shop Direct" channel: basically, order any GG bike from any shop, whether they are…
on May 17, 2016
If you've ever searched for padded shorts online, you'll find a wide array of briefs that mostly resemble a corrugated diaper. Most padded shorts seem well suited if you plan to crash at…
on May 10, 2016
I never really imagined myself on a full-suspension fatbike. My very first fatty a few years ago was a black Surly Pug Ops, a capable but beefy steed weighing in around 38…
on Apr 18, 2016
Just last week, SRAM released the new Eagle XX1 and XO1 drivetrain that left many riders scratching their heads. Questions immediately swirled about the viability and utility of a 1x12 system, and…
on Apr 1, 2016
Is it just me, or did the "Godzilla El Nino" not get the memo? It's winter, or at least it should be for a few more weeks. Both winter and spring in Colorado…
on Mar 18, 2016
Apex Park is one of the most popular places to ride and hike in the Colorado Front Range, and until recently, lay somewhat dormant during winter when big dumps would envelope the trails…
on Mar 17, 2016
Since my initial review of the Borealis Crestone, I've put a couple of hundred miles on it in both snowy and dry conditions. I tested this bike in deep powder, on packed trails,…
on Mar 16, 2016
I was offered to test the Primal Modenza Short pretty late in the mountain biking season in Colorado, but I jumped at the chance to try these out despite looming frigid weather, given…
on Mar 11, 2016