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Review: Mavic Crossmax XL WTS 27.5 Wheels and Crossmax Quest 27.5 Tires
After spending summer 2014 shredding on a set of wheels that–while they survived and did the job–were less than ideal, I wanted to install a pair of hoops that would take my endless abuse in style. While I could probably get away with running my previous wheelset, I prefer to ride bikes that I am …
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Review: NiteRider Lumina 700
One of the benefits of living in Atlanta is the relatively mild climate. Sure, the summers can be brutal, and we get a handful of truly frigid days each winter, but with the right gear (and some motivation) you can ride year-round. However, with the end of daylight savings time, it’s tough to get out …
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Review: Ritchey Trail WCS Carbon Bar and C220 Stem
Whenever the name Ritchey comes to my mind, I always think back to the 80s when I first started mountain biking. In fact, Tom Ritchey started out producing components and frames in the 70s . He’s one of the few people we can truly call a mountain biking pioneer. One of my first cherished mountain …
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On Review: Scott Genius 930
The Scott Genius 930 fits squarely in the “trail” category of mountain bikes. Simply put, this is a bike that’s designed for all-around trail riding, while not getting too crazy on either end of the spectrum. It might not be the fastest XC sprinter or the gnarliest of descenders, but the 930 should be a …
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Review: 45NRTH 26×4.0 Vanhelga Fat Bike Tires
The folks at 45NRTH live and breath cold weather riding and are focused on keeping us comfortable and safe when riding in the winter. 45NRTH focuses heavily on tires, gloves, footwear, and other cold-weather accessories. I’ve recently had the pleasure of pedaling snow on the Vanhelga 26×4.0 tires, which are one of 45NRTH’s loose snow …
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