Review: Hutchinson Black Mamba CX tubeless-ready cyclocross tires rip through...
Hutchinson has been a first mover in tubeless-ready tires for both road and cyclocross, and that experience shows through. On both the pavement and grass, we’ve seen them seat easily, sometimes even on...
View ArticleJust In: Syntace 6-bolt Disc Brake Rotor Shim Kit
After grumpily complaining to myself about rotor alignment for the past couple weeks, a friend and the master wheel builder behind Light Wolf in Dresden reminded me that Syntace had my back, at least...
View ArticleReview- VP Shoots for Value and Hits the Mark with the Aim Platform Pedal
Earlier this summer we previewed VP Components’ Aim pedals, and after three solid months of thrashing them on British Columbia’s challenging terrain we’re ready to present the full ride review. The VP...
View ArticleReview: 3T Discus C35 Team Carbon clincher Road and Cyclocross wheels – First...
We chatted with some of the Tech team behind 3T at Eurobike a couple of months back and they were keen to introduce us to their all new Discus disc-brake road line-up. To address the leap over the last...
View ArticleJust In: Brooks Cambium C13 Carbon-railed racing saddle
At the end of the summer, just before and during Eurobike, we previewed a carbon-railed saddle from Brooks, a pretty dramatic move for them. The new Cambium C13 builds on the other vulcanized rubber...
View ArticleReview: Panaracer Comet Hard Pack 38mm Tire
With the growing popularity of gravel cycling, the number of tire manufacturers clambering aboard with their take on a gravel tire continues – which is a good thing. Panaracer released the Gravel King...
View ArticleReview: Effetto Mariposa Carogna Cyclocross Tubular Tape – First Impressions
A big part of getting in the spirit of cyclocross for me each fall for the last decade has been the smell and mess of gluing up tubulars. Even with the advent of more tubeless tire options for cross,...
View ArticleReview: SRAM GX 1 is the 1x Drivetrain you’ve Been Waiting For, w/ Actual...
“Man, I’d love to go 1x, but at those prices I just can’t afford it.” I’ve had this conversation with a number of riding buddies, and sometimes even from friends who work in shops. True wide range...
View ArticleThe Big One – Getting Back On the Bike After a Brachial Plexus Injury
Like so many injuries, it happened when I least expected it. I had spent the whole week riding some of the most difficult trails on the mountain, and here I was laying in the dirt on a trail I could...
View ArticleA week in review: New bikes from Alchemy, Reeb, & Canfield Bros, Cateye’s 6K...
We had an awesome week with all kinds of rad fun stuff piling on our desks. Canfield Brothers’ Balance gets better, Reeb is now canning gears in the new TyREEBdonkadonk, and check out the sweet...
View ArticleProject Plus Pt. 2: Rolling around with the Sun Ringle Mulefüt 50 SL Wheels
Big tires are only part of the Plus size story. Without the solid base of a wider rim, big rubber will never live up to its potential. That meant the creation of a new category of wheels. Yes, Plus...
View ArticleReview: Novatec Sprint Tubeless Road Wheels
I’m sure you’ve heard it many times before, so I’ll apologize, because you’re going to hear it again. Without doubt, wheels are one of the best areas on your bike to upgrade. Any experienced cyclist...
View ArticleHunt 38 Carbon Wide Disc wheels: One Ride Review, plus updated graphics
A little while back we had the pleasure to drop in on the folks that run Hunt Bike Wheels (along with their ITS Cycling distribution company) out of a small town in Sussex, in the south of England. I...
View ArticleHands On: The New Öhlins RXF 160mm 29er Suspension Fork w/ Actual Weights
Since the early days of mountain biking, any time there has been an introduction of a new suspension brand, it has been cause for excitement. With the ridiculous suspension tech we have at our disposal...
View ArticleReview: Xentis Squad 4.2 Ultrawide Carbon Tubular Wheelset
If you ask around the pits, tubulars are still considered the best way to go if you’re racing cross. Tubeless is catching up, but tubulars are tried and true (if a little pricey and more labor...
View ArticleFirst Look: Industry Nine goes dark with their Trail S Wheels & adds Boost!
We got our hands on Industry Nine’s new, wallet friendly Trail S wheels that we first saw last August. The Trail S wheels are basically a more affordable boutique wheel than their “standard” uber...
View ArticleCX Review: 4ZA carbon Cirrus Pro T30 Disc disc brake tubular cyclocross wheelset
As the season starts to wind down, we’ve squeezed in a lot of good cross racing from our Central European base, and have had the chance to test a few new bikes and several wheel and tire combos. While...
View ArticleReview: Ergon GE1 Slim enduro mountain bike grip
I’ve been running Ergon grips ever since they first introduced the winged GX1 and its curvier predecessor. I’ve also run the rounder, thicker GA1 and GA2, which provide a solid grip but feel a bit too...
View ArticleProject Plus Pt. 2: Purpose Built Plus Suspension with the Manitou Magnum
In spite of the hefty amount of rubber, plus bikes will still benefit from suspension. Thanks to the addition of Boost spacing for forks, there are a few forks that will clear the massive tires. But...
View ArticleJust In: Race Face Turbine Dropper Post with 1x Remote Lever
Dropper posts have been around long enough that they’re now virtually standard equipment on many mountain bikes. But just because they’re prevalent, doesn’t mean they are all created equal. Unlike a...
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