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Just In: Battle the Cold with the Lake MXZ303 Winter Cycling Boots

Winter has officially started, the New Year is about to be rung in, and for a lot of us – it’s cold. For me, a…

Written by Zach Overholt December 31, 2014

Review: The mountain taming Fox 36 29er suspension fork

For 2015, the Fox 36 became their flagship fork, imbued with all of their latest technology to deliver new levels of control, adjustability, smoothness and light…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 30, 2014

Review: Inno Racks’ versatile Tire Hold hitch mount bike rack

As far as I’m concerned, the only proper way to transport a bike on the back of a car is with tray-style, hitch mounted bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 26, 2014

Hands On: Sarma Naran 29+ Carbon Fiber Mid-Fat Wheelset

By way of Siberia, Sarma continues to push the envelope for fat and mid-fat products. One of the first carbon 29+ rims, the Naran 29+…

Written by Tim Krueger December 26, 2014

Just In: Bell’s Shape Shifting Super 2R Full Face Helmet

In all actuality, a lot of the new “enduro” specific product is no different than what many have been using for simply mountain biking. That…

Written by Zach Overholt December 22, 2014

Review: Look Keo Blade 2 road bike pedals provide the snap, clickle & pop!

A quick bit about me. For many, many years, I was a Speedplay-only kinda guy. Coming from a mountain bike background, the quick and easy…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 22, 2014

Making the Ibis Ripley Better With GnarCore, The DW-Link 2XC Upgrade

When we reviewed the Ibis Ripley a few weeks back, our one small complaint was the noticeable flex in the rear end. Ibis contacted us…

Written by Tim Krueger December 22, 2014

Just In: Ultra Wide Ibis 741 Carbon 27.5 Wheels

As the march to a wider wheel seems inevitable, certain companies are pushing that notion to the extreme. At this point in the evolution, you…

Written by Zach Overholt December 19, 2014

Review: Pump Up The Jams With Spin Doctor’s Pro HP Floor Pump

Performance Bike’s house brand of accessories, Spin Doctor, offers products that are similar to major brands, but generall at a better price. Often produced in the…

Written by Tim Krueger December 19, 2014

Review: Compact and Powerful, the Lezyne Super Drive XL & Power Drive XL Shine Through

Self-contained lights are becoming seriously impressive. We got a first look at the Lezyne Super Drive earlier in the year, and now we take a…

Written by Tim Krueger December 18, 2014

Review: The lightweight, eensy-teensy Birzman Zacoo Macht shock pump

Considering shock pumps come with any new air suspension equipped mountain bike and with any air shock or fork purchase, most riders that aren’t a…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 18, 2014

One Ride Review: Trek Farley Fat Bike makes it easy to go big

While Zach and Tim are seasoned fat bike riders, I was uninitiated. So, on a short trip to Ohio to do a little long term…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 17, 2014

Review: Rockshox’s Bluto RL Fat Bike Suspension Fork & What It Means for Riders

The Rockshox Bluto changed the game for fat bikes. Just like the 29ers that heralded before, it took the release of a major brand’s suspension…

Written by Tim Krueger December 15, 2014

Review: Rolf Ares4 Disc Brake, Carbon Fiber Road Bike Wheels

After beating the snot out of their Ralos CXC carbon 29er wheels last summer and riding away very impressed with their durability, I was curious if…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 11, 2014

First Rides: XX1 & Carbon Fiber Combine For The Superlight Sarma Shaman Fat Bike

Sarma Bikes floated into the world of fat bikes last year with one of the first carbon fiber rims for the wide tired machines, the…

Written by Tim Krueger December 11, 2014

Holiday Gift Ideas: Cory’s Wish List 2014

The holidays are here so it’s time for me to dust off my wish list as well, one so my wife will see it, but…

Written by Cory Benson December 11, 2014

Review: Apidura Backcountry Bikepacking Bags head out with us on tour

Back at Eurobike this summer we ran into UK-based Apidura who makes a series of roomy handlebar, frame, and saddle bags intended to support riders…

Written by Cory Benson December 11, 2014

Review: Race Face Turbine Cinch Cranks – From Enduro to Fat Bikes, There’s a Spindle for That

First introduced on the Next SL carbon crankset, the Race Face Cinch crankset interface promised a revolution in crankset design. No longer limited to a…

Written by Zach Overholt December 09, 2014

Holiday Gift Ideas: Tyler’s Wish List

Each year, we put together our series of holiday gift guides disguised as our own wish lists. They’re also sort of like our version of…

Written by Tyler Benedict December 08, 2014

Review: Ergon GE1 Grips and SME3 Pro Carbon Saddle

Years ago when Ergon grips started showing up on the rigs of all the local endurance racers, I must admit, I wasn’t all that interested.…

Written by Zach Overholt December 05, 2014

First Look: Let Cars Know Where You Are With The Blaze Laserlight

Initally Kickstarted back in 2012, we brought you the idea of Blaze Laserlight, projecting a laser image of a bike in front of the rider.…

Written by Tim Krueger December 03, 2014

Long Term Review: Ibis Ripley Is A Solid Cross Country & Trail 29er

The Ripley might be one of the most anticipated bikes in recent memory, first being leaked at Eurobike in 2010, and finally making it to…

Written by Tim Krueger December 01, 2014

First Look: Hold On To The Slippery Streets With 45N Gravdal Studded Tires

Riding a bike in the Upper Midwest winter can be a challenge of matching clothing to weather, trying to be seen in the long periods…

Written by Tim Krueger November 28, 2014

Exclusive First Look: OneUp Second Gen RADr Cage Compatible w/ Zee and Saint Plus New Narrow Wide Chainrings

Tomorrow is not only Thanksgiving here in the U.S. but it is also one year to the day that OneUp came on the scene with…

Written by Zach Overholt November 26, 2014

Hands On: Magura MT7 Quad Piston Hydraulic Brakes

Equal parts motorcycle and mountain bike DNA, the Magura MT7 is a brake built for speed. Well, managing speed is more like it. Designed as…

Written by Zach Overholt November 26, 2014

Review: Xentis Squad 4.2 Disc Carbon Clincher Wheelset

Of all the high end carbon road wheels on the market, Xentis might be one of least known here in the States. Made with Austrian…

Written by Zach Overholt November 26, 2014

Hands On: Wolf Tooth Components 16t Cassette Cog

Who ever thought we would need to review a single cog as part of a cassette, right? Thanks to the crazy world of 1x drive…

Written by Zach Overholt November 25, 2014

First Look: Spin Doctor’s MXV & RXP Mini Pumps Are Value-Oriented

Mini pumps are not the typical sexy item that people lust over, or spend lots of time obsessing about the best one. But when you…

Written by Tim Krueger November 25, 2014

First Look: Box Components 35mm MTB Cusp Stem and Carbon X Bar

Box Components has been teasing us for a while with some great looking mountain bikes components that while very intriguing, weren’t yet available to the…

Written by Zach Overholt November 24, 2014

Review: Birzman Maha Apogee MTB High Volume Floor Pump

Earlier this year we started hearing about fat bike specific pumps. On the surface that sounds ridiculous, until you consider the mechanics. Bicycle tires offer…

Written by Zach Overholt November 21, 2014

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