Drop-Stop One-By Chainrings for Shimano

In a recent press release from Wolf Tooth Components, they shared their plans to expand their Drop-Stop one-by chainring line. We love to let our readers in on new gear, and have a soft spot for those that make it right here in the USA. In a short time, Wolf Tooth has come to rate high on our list of quality bike parts. … Read more

Winter Fat Bike Project Part 4

My winter fat bike build continues with the Dave’s Mud Shovel™front and rear fenders from PDW. This bike has been a lot of fun so far, and I feel like I get a lot of bang for the buck (well, 499 bucks). After my first ride in sand, I placed an order for the front fender. … Read more

Winter Fat Bike Project Part 3

In this third installment of my winter fat bike series, I’ll cover the rear rack I added to my 2016 Gravity Bullseye Monster fat bike from Bikes Direct. A bit of searching brought me to the Axiom Fatliner, which is designed for fat bikes. It can handle 26″ tires up to 5 inches wide, and … Read more

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