The Specialized 2FO Roost is a sleek lightweight enduro shoe that comes in several colors and is priced right, so I really wanted to like them. Unfortunately, during testing, I uncovered several issues that have left me feeling disappointed. For years I had been wearing the Shimano AM9s, but with the recent price increase I … Continue reading Specialized 2FO Roost Mountain Bike Shoes – I wanted to like them but…
The Specialized Butcher T7 is a sub $50 dollar tire that definitely lived up to the hype! From hard pack single track, to the loose bumpy terrain at the downhill parks, these tires made me feel confident at speed. And on the slow speed tech lines that I love to ride, they gripped the rock … Continue reading Specialized Butcher T7 – Awesome $50 tire with one major flaw
With tire prices sky rocketing over the last couple years I started looking for a less expensive option. I found these on Amazon and decided to give them a shot, and I gotta tell you these tires are awesome! They perform just as good, if not better than my Continental Der Baron's I was running … Continue reading The American Classic Basanite is a great $50 MTB tire! But are they worth the wait?
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!
These MTB grips are quickly becoming one of my favorites. There is a ton of thought and technology behind them and it shows! Whether you are an all mountain rider shredding technical trails, or an enduro racer looking for some more comfort and stability on the downhills, these GD1 could be a great match. They … Continue reading Ergon GD1 Evo Factory Grips: All grips are NOT created equal
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