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 and is an experienced photographer and mountain bike product reviewer.
The Pivot Mach 6, or M6, has been around for about three years and arguably set the first definitive benchmark for the modern enduro bike design. Chris Cocalis and his crew at Pivot…
Sony mobile has developed the SmartWatch 3, or SW3, to pair with Android devices so that you can have access to your texts, email, fitness information, and a usable web search, all at…
The rotation 180 Mindshift Trail is a more compact, smaller version of their Professional and Panorama series photo backpacks. With a 2.5lb weight and 16 Liter compartmentalized volume, it is designed for the…
Accidents happen. Unfortunately, sometimes they happen when we are wearing expensive clothing that is easily torn. Recently I took a digger on an ice patch while descending on my fat bike, and…
The Easton 35 handlebar and mountain bike stem are designed around a 35mm diameter clamp. We tested the combo to see how it performs.
A few months back I reviewed the Jetlites F3 light, which I was really satisfied with. You can read my initial review here, but I was so impressed with this light system that I…
Native Eyewear Ward sunglasses, named after the famous cycling climb up LeftHand canyon to Ward, were designed with style and comfort in mind for the rider who wants good coverage on the trail,…
When I first I heard of the Bell Super 2R mountain bike helmet I honestly thought the idea of having a removable chin bar sounded unnecessary, if not ridiculous. I know many…
If you type in denverbomb.com into your browser, you might expect a visit from guys in suits and dark sedans. Although I visit this mountain bike site regularly, those guys still haven't shown…
Funkier broke out in the market to compete against some big names in cycling, and now they have an entire line of cycling apparel and accessories. They have introduced an affordable set…
Winter is almost over, but spring conditions in certain parts of the country are a great time to get the kids out for some last minute snow adventures since it is generally…
Durango Bike Company (DBC) was well represented at Outerbike Moab despite their small size and limited build-to-order business model. Their custom bikes with meticulous attention to detail garnered a lot of attention,…
The Marin Mount Vision C-XM9 is a beautifully-designed bike that blurs the lines between the 27.5" trail and all-mountain categories with 140mm of travel linked to Marin's IsoTrac suspension platform. The bike was clearly…
Outerbike is a great event traditionally held annually in Moab in October. New for 2015, however, there are three separate events: two in Moab and one in Whistler. Here are are ten…
The Pivot LES Fat is not only the company's first entry into what is becoming a saturated-fat market, it is a reincarnation of the popular Pivot LES (pivot-less) hardtail that is impregnated…
The Ibis Mojo HD3, the long awaited third generation of the popular Mojo, made its debut last November and was on hand for demo at Outerbike. Ibis set up their demo area near…
It's no secret that Pivot is broadening their footprint this cycling season, particularly with the viral videos of Bernard Kerr doing stoppies aboard this bike on seemingly-impossible terrain. I was excited to…
Recently someone asked me what trails in Colorado I would recommend if they had a week in the late summer to see/ride as much as they possibly could. This is a difficult…
In case you haven't noticed, fat biking is now "a thing." It is arguably the most explosive niche of modern mountain biking at the moment, and new technologies are being developed faster than…
After two solid years of year-round fat biking in Colorado, with seasons that seem to change quickly to bitter cold, I have been enthusiastically searching for the Goldilocks of shells to wear…
New Mexico has some of the best kept secrets in mountain biking. I take secret delight when I mention this to other riders I've met, all over the country, that seem surprised…
I was recently asked to review the prototype to the Talon GoPro mount that was being developed through its Kickstarter page. This is an unusual article in that we were part of the early…
Finally, after 14 months, all 9.5 miles of the Apex Trail is fully open. Woohoo! How does this affect you if you don't live near this trail in Golden, Colorado? Quite simply,…
Global Fat Bike Day is evolving... not officially, but heck, nothing was ever "official" about Fat Bike Day anyways. What once was a few hours on a Saturday of riding around on…
I have been fortunate enough to ride in a lot of different states. One of the states that continues to surprise me is Alabama. Yes, you read that right, the Heart O'…
You read that right. Groomed trails. For fat bikes. The word you're looking for is "awesome-licous." In case you didn't know, grooming trails for fatties is not common practice. In fact, many…
You may have accidentally clicked on this article and found yourself wondering "what is a fat bike, and why does it have global relevance?" If that is you, only continue reading if…
Processing and Editing Editing a photograph can be just as important as composing the perfect image. Adjusting color, contrast, shadows, highlights, and several other features can really make a photo stand out.…
The Basics: A Short Primer This article is meant to provide you with some quick tips on taking photos while on the trail. Certainly, volumes can be written about photography, covering topics…
Out of the Box As I mentioned in my review of the Triple Eight Compass helmet, the Invader Full Faced helmet came in a neat and tidy package--not unlike unwrapping an…
Yo, you got a light? It's that time of year again! In just a few short weeks it will be too dark for most people to ride after work. Instead of sitting…
Ryders has a strong reputation in the biking community for well-designed optics that cater to a broad spectrum of athletes. These Hijack glasses are designed to accommodate just about anyone, whether you…
These hoops are a breeze to set up and compliment almost any bike A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel,…
The Dakine Descent Mountain Bike Short is squarely aimed at riders who ride unforgiving trails usually pointed in the down direction only. It is not a wispy ultralight cross country piece of underwear.…
For the past few weeks I have been testing the Dakine Descent Jersey, a short sleeved, all mountain, Enduro-oriented jersey designed for the rowdy crowd. It is lightweight and supple, yet designed to…
Announcing the new 2015 carbon version of the Slash at Crankworks Whistler last week seemed appropriate as Trek continues to tweak their quiver to satisfy a diverse group of riders, in this…
The Compass helmet, made by NYC-based Triple Eight, is designed to be a multi-purpose helmet for mountain bikers as well as commuters, with a design nods towards the slopestyle lids of many…
Every year, my riding style evolves along with my bikes and the attire I wear to ride them. Looking the part is half the battle to convincing myself and the random hikers…
On July 17th Yeti shook up the mountain biking world with the announcement of Switch Infinity suspension, a double-barreled Kashima-coated revamp of the wildly popular Switch suspension found on bikes like the…
There are more mountain bike helmets on the market these days than women in Charlie Sheen's house. It's a daunting experience to shop in a store--and even worse online--with a seemingly endless…
I have long been a clipless pedals guy. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I rode with anything else--maybe 15 years ago when I used a Wal-Mart bike to commute…
Follow these easy tips for maintaining your mountain bike before and after each ride, plus some basic checks to do for annual maintenance.
Comfortable on cool morning climbs and wicks moisture well. Depending on where you live, a lightweight, packable cycling jacket may be a mountain biking necessity year-round. Weather can be unpredictable, whether…
The Osprey Rev 12 is a panel-loading hydration pack designed to be light, versatile, and function as the sole pack for endurance athletes in many sports. The Rev…
The visor works well with the vents to maximize function and style. For most, choosing a stylish and affordable mountain bike helmet is usually limited by the number of Benjamins…
This is actually a trail report about Skookum Flats and Ranger Creek... sort of. And a bike review. And a strange story about riding alone in the deep, dark woods in Washington…
In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop, based on several personal experiences. Here are several more things that riders…
Singletracks has published some excellent articles over the years about choosing a bike shop, why to buy from a local bike shop (LBS), and reasons to buy online. …
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