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The Barlow is a beautiful specimen of the titanium genre. The Gravel specific offering from Sage Titanium, the genre-defying dropbar bike is designed for the road enthusiast looking to break away from traffic. Built around a made in the USA titanium chassis, the geometry pulls from both road and cyclocross influences, resulting in do-it-all, one […]
Each time I drive the stretch of Interstate 84 between Portland and Hood River, I wonder why there isn’t a single track trail connecting the two cities. A paved multi-use path is currently in construction, visible from the freeway. But why isn’t there a natural surface trail? Here’s the thing: there is one, and its […]
Always on the lookout for that perfect lightweight packable puffy jacket, when we discovered the BLACKYAK Women’s Nelore Jacket, I was obsessed with acquiring one to try. Founded in Seoul, Korea in 1973, BLACKYAK makes high-quality technical gear for mountaineering expeditions, along with other outdoor activities. BLACKYAK practically owns the outdoor space in South Korea; […]
Pirelli is a well-known brand in tires — for high-performance tires for race cars and motorcycles. That, and their classic series of calendars. They’ve been expanding into the bike world, joining brands like Goodyear, Continental, and Maxxis in the cycling category with the Pirelli Velo range. After testing the waters with a road cycling tire, […]
A $38 inner tube? When you first hear it, the retail price of the Tubolito Tubo MTB Tube sounds outrageous. However, it might just be worth it. A 29″ Tubo MTB Tubolito tube weighs in at a listed 85 grams, is tougher than a standard tube, and has half the packed size. Consider this: a […]
Have trouble mounting tubeless tires? Don’t want to invest in an air compressor? The Topeak Tubibooster might be a good option; it acts as a mini air compressor that can be pressurized with any floor pump to quickly release a high volume blast of air for mounting tubeless beads. Ideal for urban apartment dwellers, the […]
When it comes to going fast both uphill and down on all day trail rides, today’s bikes are more capable than ever. If you’re shopping for a bike in the XC / Trail bike category, 29″ wheels and 120mm/130mm of travel hits the sweet spot for a lot of riders. This category used to be […]
The GT Force Carbon Pro has accomplished something GT hasn’t for some time — got me thinking about getting a GT again. With 27.5″ wheels and 150mm of rear wheel travel mated to a 160mm fork, the Force is solidly planted in the midsize wheel enduro category. It also looks like it would be a […]
Interflon Fin Super is a multi-purpose Teflon based lubricant designed to lube and protect chains used on all types of industrial production equipment. It also happens to work extremely well on bicycle chains and other cycling applications. What’s unique about Fin Super, is how it magnetically adheres to the surface of chains and bearings, via […]
Utilizing space beneath freeways for a bike park is a brilliant use of unused public lands. Being covered not only keeps it in the shade, but keeps the elements out allowing use in the wet season. Salt Lake City activated a blighted public space underneath the I-15 overpass 2014, working with the community to construct […]
The Zen Trail stood out in a quick web search as the best ride in the Green Valley area of St. George. Having ridden it, it’s easy to see why: the trail experience is loaded with everything one might hope for in a desert trail: rocks, views, challenging climbs and a few sustained descents. You […]
As we explore the sea of options available in the emerging gravel category of bikes and riding, we’ve been reaching out to various industry contacts to get their take on the relatively new offshoot of multi-surface road cycling. If you’ve retired from road riding because you hate riding in traffic, you’re not alone. A gravel […]
