Reviews
501 postsMy reviews on bikes and parts.
First Look: Niner Jet 9 RDO in Niner Green
There is something special about unwrapping a Niner Green bike. The electric green against black…
First Look: Specialized Venge Pro Force Aero Road Bike
A couple of weeks ago, we took in delivery of the new Specialized Venge Pro…
First Look: Wolf Tooth Components Drop-Stop chainring
Ever since SRAM came out with the XX1 group, we’ve been wondering if companies would…
First look, first ride and first race on SRAM XX1
We finally got our XX1 drivetrain in here at Bike198. I’ve been dying to try…
First Look: Rockform iPhone 5 case and bike mount
With Strava and other GPS platforms, our phones have become a vital part of capturing…
Mid Term Review: Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
A little while ago I wrote about Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel and our initial impressions. I…
Changing the night riding game: Inexpensive Chinese Lights
I’m relatively new to the mountain biking scene, only seriously riding bikes for 3 years.…
Overanalyzing 1×10 Mountain Bike Drivetrains
I recently made the decision to convert my fun bike (2011 Trek Remedy 9.9) over…
First Look: Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
For my whole time racing/riding I’ve used a mix of fluid/gel/food to get me by.…
Apparel Review: Zoic Mountain Bike Jerseys, Shorts and Socks
Ever since our first review of the Zoic products, we have been hooked on their…
Ride Protection First Look: Demon United Helmet, Elbow and Knee Pads
The crew at Demon United got in contact with us earlier last month with some…
First Look: RockShox Reverb Adjustable Seat Post
Adjustable height, telescoping seat posts have taken the industry by storm over the past year.…