In the early 1970s, a California bike nerd sold his van so he could ride his bike around Europe. He came home with a bunch of kilometers under his belt and an idea to import Italian bike parts into America.
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So You’re Going to Buy a Mountain Bike?
Important things to know before you buy your first – or next – mountain bike!
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Outside Magazine – How did they become the dominant force in outdoor lifestyle?
Outside Magazine is now Outside, Inc. and they own parts of every facet of outdoor lifestyle. How did they get there and what’s next?
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Death of a Bike Leader
How did SunTour rise from an innovative cycling company to a beloved brand among riders worldwide? And what led to its long decline before eventually being revived into one of the most successful names in cycling today?
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Are You THAT Rider?
Here’s a short list of things that riders get all worked up about, that really aren’t worth the trouble.
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Shifters – Electric vs. Cable!
Let’s talk about this. I’ve been sitting here staring at my new Ibis Ripmo v3. I can’t ride it because I’m waiting on a mount for the electronic wireless shifting pod. If you’re curious about that story, it’s in the video. I got to thinking… Is the new electronic shifting revolution really “all that”? What […]
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Shift Happens!
Pedal power. Whether driven by your legs, arms, or batteries, all your energy goes through – the drivetrain!
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From Bark to Bite!
What can you do if/when you encounter an aggressive dog on the trails? This video discusses options and actions that are important to remember during dangerous encounters.
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Old Bike, New Tricks
Today’s topic involves the process of making over an older enduro bike of mine, my 2020 Ibis Ripmo v2. I’m giving it a few alterations in order to get…
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Riding With Data
Exploring options and solutions in the world of ride recording and data…
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