How to Maintain that New Bike Day Vibe
The excitement of jumping aboard a fresh new bike is so pleasant when everything works as it should — smooth, quiet, and trouble-free. The good news is with some essential…
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue Review: A Fantastic Trail Tire
Updated from the original review in 2019 ~ Trail tires have a wide-ranging definition depending on your riding style and terrain. The Bontrager XR4 is a large volume, medium height…
Mountain Biking with Apple Watch Series 6: Bye-bye Garmin Edge
The way we gauge fitness and track our rides has long been dominated by Garmin since the first Edge devices. As we move more into a connected lifestyle, smarter devices…
Review: Gulo Composites GMX-25 Wheelset: Crazy Light Carbon Spoked
Wheels remain one of the most popular upgrades to improve our rides. With carbon hoops now pretty well excepted its time to jump into carbon spokes. Enter the crazy light…
Review: Hutchinson Kraken – XC Fast and Trail Tough
Who makes the lightest, fastest and toughest tire? Hutchinson's answer is the new Kraken and it's available in two versions, the ultra-light 127 TPI (threads per inch) or tougher 66 TPI coupled…
How To: 2 Minute Shimano Derailleur Clutch Service
Shimano is back in the game again with its latest 12-speed drivetrains from Deore up to XTR. Precise and reliable shifting no matter what the component level is what Shimano…
Press: Industry Nine Expands Carbon Options
Industry Nine expands carbon wheel options further this year with more budget-friendly carbon options. Including both Hydra and 1:1 hub options, they now have some great affordable carbon options. We've…
Review: Panaracer 2.6″ Romero & Aliso – High Volume & Value
During the early '90s, the reign of Panaracer's Smoke and Dart was unmatched by any other tire I remember. The new Panaracer Romero & Aliso are the companies latest front…
Review Update: Shimano XT 8100 – Arising Issue
Updates to the new 12-speed groups have been thoroughly appreciated but I have discovered a Shimano XT8100 issue. During my inial review last year I gave high praise to the new…
Tire Size Shoot Out: 29×2.35 vs. 29×2.6 vs. 27.5×2.8
There was a time when we didn’t have a choice if we wanted wheels and tires on our bikes, they were 26” in diameter, and 2.1” in width. We’re fortunate…