If you are looking for an affordable carbon mountain bike rim that is durable and lightweight, check out Nextie’s lineup of premium rims. https://youtu.be/tBl3EXhbsmA To put these carbon rims to the ultimate test I installed them on my hardtail singlespeed. Not only are hardtails rougher on parts, but singlespeeding involves a lot of serious torque, … Continue reading Nextie’s premium carbon mountain bike rims are strong, light, and affordable
For our last ride in Arizona we headed back to South Mountain to tackle the infamous Holbert trail and the more well-known Corona De Loma trail. As luck would have it, Jeff Lenosky the “Trail Boss” was shooting his own video that day and we spent the morning leap frogging each other down the mountain. … Continue reading Testing our MTB skills riding Holbert and Corona De Loma on South Mt in AZ – Just Ride Ep. 20
I’ve had a power meter on my road bike for years, but with a hefty price tag are they worth the investment on a MTB? I have come up with three questions and one bonus tip to give you some insight into how I came to my conclusion. 1) How are power meters useful? 2) … Continue reading Do you need a power meter for your mountain bike?
Sunset Ridge is located at Hawes in Mesa AZ, and is one of the best MTB tech trails in the area! This expert level trail is tucked high and away making you earn every foot. If you are unsure of your mountain biking skill level there are two squire catchers at the start that should … Continue reading Cost of Admission: Blood & Sweat! MTB Sunset Ridge – Just Ride Ep. 17
If you are looking for a good mountain bike ride in the Phoenix area I highly recommend checking out the National trail on South Mountain. The gnar is top notch and the views are incredible. This was my first time ever to the South West. As a MTB rider from the North East I did … Continue reading Looking for the best MTB ride in Phoenix? Check out the National Trail on South Mt – Just Ride Ep. 16
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
Michaux State Forest has got everything from slabs to skinnys, as well as crazy tech and big drops. While we focused on hitting the expert and advanced trails, there are plenty of intermediate trails throughout the park as well. If you are in the area I highly suggest checking this place out. https://youtu.be/tICE_pa7CWE Our Route … Continue reading Hunting for double black trails at Michaux State Forest – Just Ride Ep. 14
Looking back we had an awesome year on the trails, both on the mountain bike and with our running shoes. We took mountain biking trips to New England, and the Frederick Watershed, and even created a new Fly2Ride series were Per and I flew to different locations that featured an airport close by to a … Continue reading 2021 Recap, awards and future goals
This is one of my favorite MTB places to ride in Maryland! The Watershed in Frederick has it all, from techy rocks, huge slabs and challenging drops. It's been a year since I had been there and I was excited to see how much I had progressed. I remember being blown away by the tech … Continue reading Drops, Slabs & Tech at the Watershed – Frederick, MD – Just Ride Ep. 12
If you are an intermediate rider looking to progress your skills, or a seasoned pro looking for some unique challenges Pine Hills in Massachusetts has you covered! Right off the lot you will be greeted with some big rock rollers and skinnies to test your grit. Of course, most of the features here have go-arounds … Continue reading “A great place to challenge your MTB skills” Pine Hills, Plymouth MA – Just Ride Ep. 11
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