Owners Of This Bike Will Be Getting Some Serious Wood

There’s nothing dirty about the title of this article, it’s just the unabashed truth. Owners of the Bonobo plywood bicycle would be rolling along on a smooth riding, stylish work of art. While plywood may not offer the greatest strength to weight ratio when compared to traditional frame materials, it does boast excellent vibration absorbing … Read more

The Queen Of Pain Wins Again At Leadville

If it wasn’t for the fact that she’s constantly breaking her previous year’s time, I could probably just republish the same article every year. Rebecca Rusch (riding for Red Bull & Specialized) has once again taken first in the women’s category at the 2011 Leadville 100 in Colorado. She’s unstoppable. Read more at Singletrack.com, or … Read more

Sounds Like a Superhero, Looks Like A Rocket, Performs Like A Champ – The Jetboil Flash

One of the qualities we appreciate most is innovation. Between trade shows, our local shops, and the internet, we get exposed to plenty of gear. But it’s the companies that seek to continuously improve both their quality and features that hold our attention the longest. Jetboil is one of those companies, and their Flash™stove has … Read more

Mountain bike review: Ventana El Comandante

Editor’s note: We’re pleased to announce the addition of Marie to our staff. Her enthusiasm and writing style seem to be a perfect fit. Ask any mountain biker what the best type of bike is and you‘ll never get a simple answer. And Rightfully so. There‘s no one bike that rocks every trail. There are … Read more

A Different Kind Of Fixed Gear Conversion

I watched a fixed gear conversion of sorts play out in a similar way on two different cycling forums. In one case, the original poster explained that while he was looking to buy something more than an entry level bike, he wasn’t into the “hipster” scene, and just wanted a nice riding bike that’s also … Read more