The Orbea Rallon has been on my short list of 29″ trail smashing enduro rigs for some time. Blending downhill prowess with more than acceptable climbing chops, the Rallon fits into the magical one bike category — provided your dream bike blends DH capability with the capacity for all day rides. I’ve been waiting for […]
Kona Big Honzo 2019 Update
The Kona Honzo sets the mold when it comes modern production hardtails. Being based in the PNW, the Honzo is the steed of choice for many when the weather turns and the wet season is upon us. I’ve had my eye on one for sometime now as well, split between the Honzo and the newest […]
Lolo Racks 6 Bike Rack
Lolo Racks is a small start up based in Portland that began with the desire to solve a problem: how to carry “all of the bikes” without damaging them while rallying to the top of the hill. Vertical racks have gained in popularity thanks to the ability to carry a higher capacity than standard tray […]
Snow Valley is SoCal’s Newest Ski Lift Served MTB Destination
SoCal mountain bikers have a new lift served riding destination with the addition of mountain biking service at the Snow Valley Mountain Resort. According to press materials, the new park features a gravity fed single track and a dual slalom track with a jump line. A MTB lift ticket also includes full access to the […]
Review: PNW Components 170mm Bachelor Dropper Seatpost
PNW Components is a components brand based in the Seattle area comprised of experienced bike industry folk that saw an opportunity to offer quality components at a price more manageable for the average rider. Their flagship MTB dropper post is called the Bachelor Post. Internally routed and available with 150mm and 170mm of travel, its available […]
Bachelor Bike Park: New Flow Trail Construction
Construction is underway on a new, jump filled line at the Bachelor Bike Park. Intended to be an advanced-level flow trail, the new Redline trail has been in the planning stages for years now. Slated to fully running in the summer 2019 season, the first section could be open as soon as this fall. Spotting Kyle […]
Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet
Leatt’s newest edition to their helmet line up is the DBX 2.0. Maintaining the aesthetic Leatt has become known for and the emphasis on safety, the feature-packed 2.0 comes in at an affordable $99 price point. Leatt’s DBX 3.0 and the full face convertible DBX 3.0 enduro v2 model have been a frequent go-to for hard […]
Bend Trails: Tiddlywinks
The Tiddlywinks trail has been on our to-do list for sometime with to numerous recommendations pouring in. Easy access from the highway and shuttle friendly, it’s considered one of the must-ride trails in Bend. It features a bit of everything a contemporary trail mountain biker lives for: flowy bermed turns, opportunities for air time and […]
Reviewed and Tested: WTB Vigilante & Breakout 2.3 Tires
WTB tires have come a long way in the last few years in terms of reliability and reputation, and I was looking forward to logging some trail time with the latest and greatest from the Mill Valley based brand. Upon the recommendations, the Vigilante and Breakout in 29 x 2.3 sizes were dispatched for my […]
Ergon GD1 Factory Gravity Grips
Ergon created the GD1 MTB Gravity Grip to fill the needs of downhillers and lovers of gravity fueled riding. Slimmer on the inside, the inner diameter of the grip starts at 30mm, tapering to 32mm on the outside and offers vibration damping for hard charging descents. I initially was introduced to this grip at the […]
Viral Bikes Skeptic Prototype
When Viral Bikes founder Steve Domahidy said he had a one-piece carbon/stem combo in the works I wasn’t quite sure what to think. When I saw it in person though, it generated quite a few thoughts. It has a unique aesthetic that you can’t help but look at, and in my case, jump on the […]
Mt Hood SkiBowl: Sunrise to Sunset Trail
For years the Skibowl bike park on Mt. Hood has primarily been destination to the core gravity riding community. Host to DH races with a well-earned reputation for fast, sketchy fire road descents, a burly rock garden and technical double black diamond pro course, it has been the go-to riding spot for Portland area DH riders. […]
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