Pivot Switchblade Talon Bike Review
It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a model that has risen to legendary status in...
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Before the modern marvels of mountain biking technology graced our trails, the ancient riders of yore engaged in a time-honored tradition. This wasn...
Sensible, adaptable, and sustainable mountain bike apparel is always in style. This is what Patagonia consistently delivers with its clothing and...
Bike Reviews
Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro Bike Review
During the darkest part of the Northwest winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro, a short-travel speed demon. After a nasty...
In a world of wagon wheels, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with smaller hoops. This isn’t a bike whose sole purpose is to satisfy the 27.5-inch...
For years, I’ve been intrigued by Yeti’s Switch Infinity translational pivot bikes. There’s something inviting about the Golden,...
Component Reviews
Tenet Omen V2 Pedal Review
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson once wrote that while recording the 1982 heavy metal album “The Number of the Beast,” the band...
I’ve heard that when the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle landed on the moon, people ran outside to try and see the spectacle with their own eyes....
Brakes are the unsung heroes of speed. When I first got into mountain biking, what most surprised me was how slowing down had just as much to do with...
Apparel Reviews
Outdoor Research Freewheel Kit Apparel Review
While making good gear isn’t rocket science, Outdoor Research founder Ron Gregg might say it doesn’t hurt to have a Ph.D. in Applied...
The world of products claiming dual or even multiple functionalities sometimes appears too good to be true. Can a single liquid truly take on the...
Despite how many components go together to make a mountain bike, a rider still only has contact with two of them: pedals and handlebars. Any bike...
Wheel & Tire Reviews
Continental Kryptotal & Argotal Tires Tire Review
In college, I nearly failed Chemistry 101 because I struggled to memorize the periodic table of elements. Being forced to learn all those funky names...
You can’t ride a bike without wheels. There are only a few things that are truly essential when it comes to riding your bike; wheels being two...
Carbon wheels are polarizing. Since the very first hoop was baked into the world, people too have formed opinions on them across the gamut. Early...
Accessory Reviews
GoPro Hero12 Black Camera Review
When Bill Gates proclaimed, "Content is king," back in 1996, he tapped into a future truth about our digital society. Today, this phrase...
Balance is everything, in life as well as when shooting photos on a ride. We photographers often find ourselves sacrificing the fun of a ride if we...
Short of coaxing along an actual packhorse, I prefer to be over-prepared on a ride. Do you need a pump? Use mine. A snack? Take your pick. Would you...
