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…
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.
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…
What if AI Designed Your Bike?
Generative design is when computers are given free rein to create optimized shapes within a set of parameters. This often results in strange organic Alien-esque forms. In this video, we interview Ian from Ignite Components…
Cantilevers Made Easy
Cantilevers are pretty intimidating to work on. There is twice as many cables to manage and an infinite number of ways to set it up incorrectly. Most explanations involve math 🙂 Fear not! Finally an…
Why I’m Ditching 1x Drivetrains
I’ve given 1x drivetrains an honest try for the last few years. To get the range I want in a mechanical system without switching to a new freehub and proprietary system is impossible. So, I’m…
I Probed My Bike
I’ve been recently changing my personal fleet of bikes from 1x to 2x. Perhaps the bike that has been giving me the biggest headache is my Bearclaw Thunderhawk with internal routing. In this video I…
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