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…
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…
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…
The Terrene Wazia is designed to be a durable and competitive fat bike tire for snow trails and beyond.
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…
We review the Canfield Brothers Crampon flat pedals.
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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…
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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…
Mountain biking in Moab may seem daunting to newer riders, but rest assured there are mountain bike trails for every ability.
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…
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We test the Endura Singletrack 10L hydration backpack for mountain biking.
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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,…
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…
I'm often skeptical, if not resistant, to radically-different technology. Oval chainrings seemed like a fringe product until I noticed more and more riders that I admire using them. So, when Absolute Black asked…
With family obligations, finding deep backcountry fat bike opportunities are rare for a lot of us. One of my goals this season was to search out fat bike trails on the way…
Silver Plume is a small historic mining town located along the I-70 corridor in central Colorado, one of many kitschy attractions en route to the ski resorts that dot the same stretch of…
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The Virb X and XE were first announced in April 2015, after Garmin recognized that "without data, it's just video," which has become the springboard phrase to market their latest contribution to the…
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Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Michael Paul's alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. The world can be a dangerous place. As you venture into…
It's no secret that fat biking has exploded across the country, even in places that don't have much snow or sand. Is fatter better? A lot of riders find themselves fat-bike-curious, wanting…
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The KS Southpaw is a 1-by style dropper post remote.
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Aaron wrote an excellent article about selling bikes online, but when it comes to purchasing a bike, the rules can be completely different for potential buyers. This article focuses on purchasing bikes…
As I mentioned in my initial review article on the Megatrail, this bike is a handmade, versatile, long travel bike designed for riding fast, sketchy lines. After several weeks on this all…
The Maxxis Aggressor 27.5" mountain bike tire will be produced with a 2 ply 120tpi casing called Double Down.
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Michael Paul takes the Guide RSCs out for testing.
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