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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 […]
When it comes to long rides, carrying a pack is the best way to tote a significant amount of water and gear. The downside to carrying a pack is that added weight of gear can adversely affect your ability to move and react quickly on the bike. Low profile packs like the Airborne series from […]
The all-new Redline jump trail at the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park is rad. It’s far better than we expected it would be, especially knowing how loose, rocky and sandy the soil at Bachelor can be. A black diamond, advanced-level jump trail, the Redline trail is reminiscent of the World Class Black Diamond Whistler Trails A-Line […]
After years of waiting, the Timberline Bike Park has finally opened. Officially open for an initial preview season, as mountain bikers get to enjoy a new system of lift accessed single track, trail crews continue their work on Phase 2. It’s been a long time coming; mountain bikers have been waiting years to ride a […]
Trail and enduro bikes are so capable these days, the amount of protection needed has ramped up. Enduro helmets with removable chin bars came first. Then helmet brands began the battle to create a lightweight full face helmet suitable for all-day riding. Last week at Crankworx in Whistler, IXS stepped into that ring in a […]
Leatt has been on the cutting edge of protective gear for some time. Earlier this spring I attended the launch for the Velocity goggles and the new DBX 4.0 full face helmet, and taking a set of each home with me, I’ve been rocking them on all my gravity fueled rides with great results. Certifed […]
GT is a popular brand name for mountain bikers that grew up riding BMX. Though they lost steam for a while, they’ve been coming back into the limelight with Martin Maes crushing it at the EWS on one of the most affordable bikes in its class. The Force geometry looks on point and the sweet […]
MBO, AKA Mountain Bike Oregon is a three-day mountain bike vacation and festival based in the town of Westfir, its located 4 miles west of the town of Oakridge. The entire zone is surrounded by the Willamette National Forest’s network of trails, and Oakridge has become known as a mountain biking destination thanks to the […]
