Bike Reviews

If your local trails are as rooty as the trails in my area, then you know the benefit of being able to sit in the saddle and hammer away without being bucked off the seat. There are alot of places where a hardtail can be faster than a full suspension bike, but riding a [...]

For the past few years I’ve been dealing with some hand soreness on longer rides. I’ve tried larger grips and even rode with a wrap of road tape over my standard grips. The tape wrap worked to provide more comfort, but the wrap just wouldn’t hold up to offroad riding. My hands [...]

Mavic has been making quality rims and wheels for years. Their mountain bike wheels have had a good reputation for durability and for remaining true under fire, but their freehubs have been the target of some criticism for requiring extra maintenance. Mavic has made a move to correct any of the previous issues [...]

There’s nothing worse than an uncomfortable saddle. Going out for longer rides on a saddle that doesn’t fit is no fun, but the thought of heading out for long day number two, or even long day number three on that same saddle is enough to bring tears to your eyes.
After trying several saddles over [...]

SRAM X9 Medium Cage Rear Derailleur
Description from SRAM’s website:
• Stylish and Strong! A forged 6061 aluminum B-Knuckle improves stiffness while the X.9 styling exudes our commitment to quality. X.9 is now available in three cage sizes.
• World Cup Proven Composite Cage
• Outside Facing Limit Screws - Intuitive Adjustment
• Sealed Bearing Upper Pulley
• Di.R.T: Direct Route [...]