I picked up my very first Rocky Mountain in 1987 and haven't stopped since. Today I am a big advocate on bike and rider safety. Always looking for safer ways to enjoy the sport, without taking away the thrill.
Believe it or not, this article can save you from visiting the dentist. Nope, this isn't about brushing your teeth (though a toothbrush is involved) - it's about servicing your mountain bike…
on Sep 16, 2009
The next tire in the WTB series that I'll be testing is the ground-ripping Stout 2.3. This tire is meant for nasty, gnarly terrain! With its wide offset spacing center tread pattern…
on Sep 14, 2009
ITS - or as most people know them, Intense Tire System - recently debuted new tire updates for 2010. The 2010 Edge EXDX comes in two flavors once again - a 1-ply…
on Sep 9, 2009
Not only does Manitou make a decent MTB fork, but you have to check out Manitou's line-up of ISX dampers. I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ISX-6 and…
on Sep 3, 2009
This is part II of an article on prepping for a 24 hour mountain bike race (here's part I in case you missed it). Whether you're part of a team or riding…
on Sep 1, 2009
Just a few months ago yours truly was invited to compete in the Summer Solstice 24 Hour up here in ON. Fun times for sure, provided you're physically prepared and have all…
on Aug 31, 2009
If you're in the hunt for a great All Mountain bike tire at a decent price, look no further than the Prowler MX from WTB ($50 MSRP). Aggressive, talon-like knobs will help…
on Aug 28, 2009
I bet you if you ask any mountain biker what WTB is known for, the first thing they will mention is saddles - and there's a pretty good chance they own one…
on Aug 24, 2009
Just a while back I reviewed the Easton XC-Ones and gave them a great review. But that got me thinking: I wonder what their all-mountain / light free ride wheels can do?…
on Aug 20, 2009
"One ring to control them all..." Well three rings to control them all actually. Chris Wickliffe, the man behind WickWerks, was kind enough to send me a set of chainrings (MSRP $139.50)…
on Aug 17, 2009
A little while back I wrote a review on Mavic's Crossline wheel set which was and still is a great set of wheels. But I recently got a chance to ride with…
on Aug 12, 2009
A little while back a few people were looking for bash guard recommendations in the forums and today I have a great product to tell you about. The e*13 Turbocharger ($49.95 MSRP)…
on Aug 8, 2009
Schwalbe Wicked Will mountain bike tire review.
on Aug 3, 2009
OK, now I get to show off a bit and for once I don't need to wear a helmet or ride along with constant fear of knocking out a tooth. Just look…
on Jul 27, 2009
Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap over rocks and tree branches, and more powerful than your two legs can handle! Kenda's stable of tires are famous for superhero-like performance and…
on Jul 21, 2009
The Fox Talas 36 RC2 fork is just the ticket for those who like to travel through the air with the greatest of ease while avoiding going splat upon landing. Fox has…
on Jul 14, 2009
Talk about sweet, this helmet rocks! All I can say about the THE ONE Ink helmet ($199 MSRP) is that it's absolutely stunning - photos just don't do this one justice. When…
on Jul 10, 2009
Every now and then consumers like us luck out and get a really well thought out product. Case in point: the Princeton Tec Switchback 3 light system (MSRP $349.00). This system comes…
on Jul 9, 2009
Quick: What's painted black, made of aluminum and steel, whisper quiet, and capable of traveling at hyper speeds? If you said the B-2 Stealth Bomber you're technically correct but it turns out…
on Jul 3, 2009
Hey weight weenies, I got another one for you! Actually, this is for everyone who's into lightweight XC gear: The Manitou R7 Elite 100mm (MSRP $450) is the perfect choice for those…
on Jun 29, 2009
SUN-Ringl has be around for a long time now but these days they're delivering some especially sweet products. Recently the good folks down at SUN-Ringl sent me perhaps one of their best…
on Jun 25, 2009
Pretty much the biggest upgrade you can give your mountain bike is a new fork but the installation can seem daunting even to experienced MTB tinkerers. If you've been considering a fork…
on Jun 22, 2009
Well folks here I am, back at it again. I've been spending some time lately checking out what Manitou has to offer in the all mountain/ XC categories of forks. The biggest…
on Jun 17, 2009
Trying out new things is always fun, especially since sometimes you find stuff that's way better than you even thought was possible. For me, I've always had a hard time finding MTB…
on Jun 11, 2009
SUNringl has done it again, updating and improving the STR8 Track wheel set for those who like to spend time flying through the air as part of their regular riding routine. The…
on Jun 9, 2009