The Specialized Phenom is durable, sleek and comfortable mountain biking saddle, making it ideal for many disciplines from xc to enduro riding. I've been using mine for over a year now and I absolutely love it, but I realize saddles are a sensitive subject for many of you. You might already have a personal preference … Continue reading Specialized Phenom Comp MTB saddle “Your butt will thank you!”
A lot of folks think big jumps, drops, slabs and technical lines when you mention Mt Penn, but there are several great skinnies there too. And while there are plenty of beginner/intermediate level skinnies, this video will focus on 5 of the most difficult ones. https://youtu.be/dc-PgGWzcZY 1) Teeter Totter Skinny Located just 5 mins from … Continue reading Top 5 expert level skinnies at Mt Penn in Reading, PA
The Jumbo Jim is a fast, durable, light tire that can be used all-year, in all conditions. It doesn’t do one thing great, but it does many things well. For me, I wanted a tire that I could rely on to get the job done no matter where, or what I was riding. And because … Continue reading Schwalbe Jumbo Jim “Jack of all terrains, master of none”
As a cyclist getting motivated to ride when it’s cold is hard if you don’t have the right gear. Bar Mitts are designed well, easy to install and work amazingly. With winter rolling in these are an absolute must if you ride outside all year round. If the temps are around the freezing mark I … Continue reading Save your fingers from freezing with some Bar Mitts – Winter riding gear
These DART tire plugs aren’t sticky like traditional bacon strips, and when they go in they don’t pull out. I’ve wanted to review this magic puncture fix for months because I’ve been so stoked on it, but I wanted to give a full trial run on two different bikes before giving it my endorsement. So … Continue reading Stan’s DART is not sticky, seals fast and lasts forever!
As my skill level progressed and my riding style improved the types of trails I began seeking out also changed. And while the trail kings were great for cross-country style trails and intermediate tech, I found they weren’t able to keep up in the heavy gnar and bigger features. So I made the switch to … Continue reading Continental Der Baron: Enduro tires that deliver at a high level on a consistent bases!
The Shimano AM9 is a lightweight, comfortable, enduro style mountain bike shoe, that will take on anything you throw at it. If you liked the original Shimano AM901 I am happy to report they have not changed much in the new Shimano AM902. The updates include a few design tweaks to the toe box, lace … Continue reading Shimano AM9: The Best Enduro MTB Shoes You Never Heard Of!
If you are looking for a progressive bike park in Virginia definitely check out Bryce Resort. They have runs for riders of all skill levels, from beginner friendly tables to full send drops and gaps. Welcome to another episode of Fly to ride. In this video Per and I headed down to Bryce Resort, in … Continue reading Bryce Resort: My favorite Bike Park in Virginia – Fly to Ride Ep 2
Nextie carbon fat bike rims are ridiculously light, durable, and cost less than you think, making them one of the best improvements you can make to your fat bike. There are three things you can do to drastically change, and improve, the way your fat bike handles. Add front suspension, install as dropper seat post, … Continue reading Can fat bikes be nimble? Yes! Nextie carbon fat bike rim review
If you’re looking for a mtb, gravel or cyclocross shoe, this could be a good option. Just watch out for hot spots under the tongue. I bought the Recon 2s to replace my old pair 6 months ago. I typically use this style of shoe on my road bike and singlespeed. However, do to the … Continue reading Specialized Recon 2 (MTB shoes): Look out for hot spots!
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