Riding Gear: Solutions for Riders Who Need Prescription Vision
One of the most annoying and dangerous things for a rider is not being able to see. That is why we wear protective sunglasses and even rock clear lenses. For th... Read More...
Reviews
My 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 carbon has to be one of the sexiest color schemes on the market... Read More...
First Look: Specialized Venge Pro Force Aero Road Bike
A couple of weeks ago, we took in delivery of the new Specialized Venge Pro Force. The Venge is Specialized aero road bike that is setup to compete with rides l... Read More...
First Look: Wolf Tooth Components Drop-Stop chainring
Ever since SRAM came out with the XX1 group, we've been wondering if companies would create a similar front ring, but one that worked with normal cranks rather ... Read More...
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 it out after hearing all the ravings about it, missing a couple of the recent bike ... Read More...
First Look: Rockform iPhone 5 case and bike mount
With Strava and other GPS platforms, our phones have become a vital part of capturing our rides. After looking through some options, the guys at RockForm sent o... Read More...
Mid Term Review: Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
A little while ago I wrote about Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel and our initial impressions. I was very impressed with the product as soon as I tried it, and... Read More...
Changing the night riding game: Inexpensive Chinese Lights
I'm relatively new to the mountain biking scene, only seriously riding bikes for 3 years. I therefore don't know how it was in the "olden days", but even 3 year... Read More...
Overanalyzing 1×10 Mountain Bike Drivetrains
I recently made the decision to convert my fun bike (2011 Trek Remedy 9.9) over to 1x10. While I really enjoy the bike as it is now, on our local trails with th... Read More...
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. While it's worked, and I haven't had too many nutritional issues, it sure isn't ... Read More...
Apparel Review: Zoic Mountain Bike Jerseys, Shorts and Socks
Ever since our first review of the Zoic products, we have been hooked on their high quality materials and craftsmanship for mountain bikers looking for riding a... Read More...
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 press releases regarding their new offerings for the mountain bike community in the... Read More...