Review: MRP Ribbon – The New Benchmark?
Fox and Rock Shox suspension are what the majority of us ride due to their capacity to provide original equipment (OEM) for the largest bike manufacturers. They both make great…
Initial Review: Schwalbe 29×2.6 Nobby Nic Addix Speedgrip
The new 29x2.6 tires are now showing up in shops across the country. So what category do these tires fall under? Plus tires? Plus Minus? Mini+? There has been a…
Review: PNW Components Bachelor Dropper Post
If you’re familiar with Chasing Epic and the companies we work with, you know that we like partnering with smaller, home-grown bike companies looking to grow with us. Last winter…
Review: Fox Transfer Dropper – Very Good But Not The Best
Love them or not there is no denying dropper posts add to the fun factor for mountain biking. But, they gotta work! Unfortunately, reliability isn't something that many dropper posts…
Win Limited Edition Wheelset From Industry Nine!!
Who wants to win a SWEEEET set of the limited edition copper wheels from Industry Nine?! If you have a new plus bike or eyeballing a set of new 2.6"…
Wolf Tooth ReMote Dropper Lever Review: Sometimes its the little things
What makes a mountain bike component special? I guess there are a lot of potential reasons. One particular factor that can really make a component really show it’s worth is…
Long Term Review: Shimano XT M8000: The Most Bang for the Buck?
From the very first time I hopped aboard a test bike with the new Shimano XT M8000 during the summer of 2015, I was immediately impressed with the precise and refined…
Initial Review: Crankbrothers Highline Dropper
Named after one of Sedona Arizona's favorite trails, the new Crankbrothers Highline (spelled Hiline in Sedona) has a shit load of super well thought out features that address many complaints…
Wider Not Always Better: Rim and Tire Choices
Wider is better... Not always. In the past couple years, we have seen the arrival of wider rims for our trail bikes. With the rise of Enduro, the Carbon Technology…
Sram Eagle Review: Do you need 12 speed?
I have to admit not being overwhelmed with joy upon learning of the new 12 speed Eagle group. I may have even rolled my eyes as 11 speed has only…