Musings

Shifters – Electric vs. Cable!

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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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A little Crashy this Week

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I run a short loop near my home several times each week. It’s a 5-mile loop that takes me into Test Tracks and down the Star Wars trail (a local favorite). I have been riding this a LOT, and I feel confident on the trail. I’ve learned it’s twists and turns. Well, confidence can be […]

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Back 2 Dirt

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It was a long first Winter in Durango, and the weather (and the illnesses and the work) kept me off the bike for many months! I finally got back to it! Here’s the story of the journey back to the trails!

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Overrated Bike Parts – A Rebuttal

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Nic Zilinski (VanCan) posted a video where he opined on a variety of modern mountain bike topics and their validity. It caught my attention, so I shot a quick rebuttal of some of his points. I don’t disagree (necessarily) with him on everything, but I do have some views of my own. Thanks, Nic, for […]

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