Winter Fat Bike Project Part 2

Last week, I wrote about unboxing and the initial assembly of my 2016 Gravity Bullseye Monster fat bike from Bikes Direct. For $499 shipped to your door, it’s a great way to get into fat bikes, without breaking the bank. This is going to be my winter project bike, and I hope our readers will get a … Read more

Winter Fat Bike Project Part 1

When I started looking around for a fat bike to ride this winter, I got a bit of sticker shock. Most of the bikes I found started above $1k, and a few topped out in the $2,500 range. That’s not to say that they are not worth it, but I just wanted something affordable with big fat … Read more

The Versatile Sugoi Versa

One bike jacket to rule them all! For cyclists, the pivotal change from summer to fall means cycling through a range of temperatures – chilly mornings that require a jacket, and moderate afternoons in which you‘ll need a vest or a set of arm sleeves. Or you could just get set up with the Sugoi Versa … Read more

The Extrawheel: A Trailer for the Trail

I acquired the Extrawheel Bike Trailer out of both apprehension and necessity. I had read conflicting reports about the availability of water on the White Rim Trail, but pretty much everyone agreed that a gallon of water per person per day is a good minimum planning strategy when estimating the water requirements for the Utah … Read more

Wing Lights

“All bets are off” is one of my favorite lines from a favorite movie of mine, “Snatch.”  The same can be said for our safety every time we head out for a ride.  The thing is, I‘m not a betting man.  In fact, I prefer to hedge my bets and stack the odds in my … Read more