A Short and Incomplete History of “Suicide” Shifters
Recently, I had the wild hare to put my front derailleur shifter on the seat tube. Partly to just try it out but also because I wanted a quicker disconnect to change between two handlebars…
Ass Savers Win-Wing Review
It is fender season! In this video I do a round up of some of our favorite clip on fenders for gravel bikes and the #newnew Ass Savers Win-Wing fender. Is it the ultimate minimalist…
4 Modern ATBs Compared
Gravel is so 2015 :). The new hotness is the re-emergence of the the ATB (“all terrain bicycle” or “alternative terrain bicycle” depending on your levels of sarcasm), a multi purpose and multi terrain bike….
Friction Shifting in 2022?!
Friction shifting is considered “old” technology. However, it has many advantages to more current and “advanced” shifting systems. In this video, I talk about why I’m actually ditching indexed shifting in 2022.
New PartyPace Grips in the Store Now!
We’re big fans of the US made silicone grips by ESI. They do such a great job at absorbing small vibrations as well as adding a little flair to your bike. We’ve been using them…
What is a Rapid Rise Derailleur?
The Rapid Rise derailleur is a derailleur from the “upside down.” It’s natural default setting is to go into the larger cog / easiest gear in the rear. It seems like such a minor difference…
How to Make Your Own Alt Bar
Alt bars are handlebars that aren’t exactly drop bars and aren’t exactly flat bars. They fall somewhere in between, sometimes with interesting bar protrusions. They’re great if the placement of the protrusions work for you,…
Review: Rivendell Susie Longbolts
The Rivendell Susie Longbolts in many ways embodies the things we love about 90s mtbs. Its durable, easy to work on and can be used both on the trails as well as in town. The…
Riding the Mickelson Trail
After hearing about the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota for years, we finally get to ride a portion of it. What’s it like? Is it worth the long drive to get out there? Find out…
Review: Tanglefoot Hardtack
More capable than a gravel race bike but not as chonky as a full blown drop bar mountain bike, the Tanglefoot Hardtack is a fun and playful offroad exploration machine. Is it for you? Find…