We took the new Specialized Turbo Levo 4s to Mt Penn and thrashed them on some gnarly tech and sessioned some awesome jump lines. The stronger motor, bigger battery and all the new customization points were noticeable, and I feel make this the ultimate eMTB. https://youtu.be/h5eo6j4o4vU Huge thank you to Keswick Cycles in Paoli for … Continue reading The New 2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Killed It at Mt Penn – More Power, More Fun!
I was able to demo the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert for three weeks and got to test it on some big jumps and gnarly tech. I was blown away with how well this bike handled everything. The new Stumpy felt incredibly planted and inspired confidence on the trails! https://youtu.be/DA2WWv2s8JI Conditions weren’t optimal, but that allowed … Continue reading It’s So Planted! – Final Thoughts on The Specialized Stumpjumper 15
The Carver Carbo’Beast isn’t your average fat bike. This carbon monster eats mountain bike features, rips through the air, and will leave a smile on your face. Find out why I think this will make a great addition to your bike quiver. https://youtu.be/0g-7vIsMsQk I’ve owned my Carbo’Beast for 8 years slowly modifying it and refining … Continue reading The Ultimate Fat Bike for Gnarly MTB Trails – Carver Carbo’Beast
I got a chance to demo the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro for 3 days and I was completely blown away! This was my first experience with an electric mountain bike and I was excited to see what all the hype was about and it did not disappoint. https://youtu.be/4rupO3KSMHg On Day 1 Dan and I took … Continue reading Levo Up Your Game! – Final thoughts on the Specialized Turbo Levo Pro and my ebike experience
Dan and I took a ride to see all the new skinnies on a trail called Twisted Sister at Mt Penn in Reading PA. The difficulty level ranged from beginner to expert, including one that was over 30 ft long, 3 ft off the ground, with a high consequence teeter totter built in. https://youtu.be/uasNAMRzy1A I’m … Continue reading Tips to help you conquer difficult skinnies on your MTB – Featuring Twisted Sister on Mt Penn
Dan and I are excited to announce a new mountain bike podcast called “Ride and Laugh” where we discuss all things mountain biking, including tips, mindset, nutrition, fitness, and a whole lot more. It’s a MTB podcast created by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! https://www.youtube.com/@RideLaughPodcast This project has been many years in the making. Find … Continue reading Ride and Laugh Mountain Bike Podcast
Mountain biking and trail running in 2023 has been awesome, but it also had its challenges. Let’s give out some awards, reflect on the past, and talk about what’s coming up in the future for the channel. Finally, we’ll close it out with some of this year’s best outtakes and bloopers. https://youtu.be/kbwm6B0pYOQ This video, and … Continue reading TrailSage 2023 Traily Awards & Bloopers – Plus a full recap and future goals
Building a pump track in the backyard might not be as crazy as you think. Not only will it improve your mountain biking skills and fitness, but it is also a lot of fun for the whole family. I spoke to my friend Dan to find out what goes into taking on an endeavor like … Continue reading Backyard Pumptrack by Sticks & Stones Trailco – Everything you need to know
Here are some of my thoughts and concerns regarding my first attempt at a 50k trail run. If you’re an ultra-runner I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions. https://youtu.be/kRv7YAV8Kio My Plan: After separating my shoulder last year, I have once again started training. Every week I have been slowly increasing my miles and … Continue reading Plans for running my first ultra… so many questions
It's the video you didn't know you needed! There are so many videos on MTB technique, but not that much on mindset. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you achieve that flowsate when tackling big features like jumps, drops, slabs and skinnies. https://youtu.be/1izecvPmnj4 Progression is something we all strive for, and the … Continue reading Mountain Bike Mindset: Full Commit! Tips to tackle technical trails, drops, slabs and skinnies
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