Banked turns are more fun
Getting cold and wet on bike rides is the worst. Once my hands, shorts, and feet are wet, I just want the ride to be over. Products like the Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves (and their amazing socks) can transform what was a miserable slog to something far more bearable by keeping hands (and […]
ABUS is not a brand that comes to mind when it comes to helmets, but their MonTrailer helmet sure has some striking looks. While we need to reserve judgment for when we actually try one, the profile reminds me of something from the Last Starfighter or Battlestar Galactica, and that stirs my inner nerd. Like […]
It can be a challenge to mount a water bottle on frames with limited clearance due to the frame design or a piggyback shock. Some manufacturers throw in the towel and don’t bother even adding bottle cage mounts, forcing riders to resort to using an exposed downtube mount or a hydration pack on even short […]
This minivan conversion by YouTuber Foresty Forest is the most amazing use of space I’ve seen. Squeezing many of the amenities we typically see from a full van conversion into a minivan build-out, packs a ton of functionality in a small space while remaining almost completely incognito. Designed for a solo traveler, the front […]
The paved pump track is visible from the highway as you drive through the town of Redmond, Oregon. Representing a $300,000 investment by the city of Redmond, the track is the largest of its kind in the state of Oregon. Built on what was formerly a dirt jump area, the asphalt track doesn’t require the […]
Fox has really been stepping it up and the new fall collection is hot. There aren’t a lot of options for quality wet weather gear that fits like proper riding gear, and after running the Fox Attack Water Pants last season, they’ve made a fan out of me. Fox seems to have a good feel […]
Geometry proved capable of winning enduro races at the world cup level and Fox Factory Suspension spec (not to mention its brilliantly candy-color blue finish) make the GT Force Carbon an appealing package for fans of 27.5″ wheels.
New shoes from Fiveten were on display at Crankworx that had us doing a double-take. Looking less like the traditional skateshoe and more like a trail running model, the new model, dubbed the Trailcross had our attention. Featuring dual branding from both parent company Adidas and Fiveten, the hightop model had our attention. Aimed at […]
If you’ve been following the EWS, AKA the Enduro World Series, there is some good content to be found on YouTube these days. GT Spoke Tales is has been following the adventures of the GT athletes as they travel the world racing bikes in awesome locations at the highest level. This episode wraps up the […]
Shimano XT trail SPDs have been our go-to pedal for trail riding for years, but until recently, we’d never had a platform pedal with the same designation to match the rest of our bike. Though I’ve owned and have run a set of the DX pedals since their release, (which, like all Shimano pedals we’ve […]
With fall officially here, it’s officially time to dig out the outerwear and prepare for cooler weather. The Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket is a wind and water-resistant packable shell well suited for fall weather, and its wide range of temperatures. More robust than a lightweight, flimsy windbreaker, the WRX jacket is capable of keeping […]
We returned to the Timberline Bike Park this weekend with a new mission: to ride each trail from top to bottom in order from Green to Black. Along the way we were curious to see how our initial impressions would change and to get a better sense of current park layout as a whole. Riding […]
