I started racing BMX bikes at six-years-old and that passion for two-wheeled adventure continues to this day. But Lake Tahoe has it all. Whether skiing, bouldering, sport climbing or plugging trad gear, it's all fun to me. My restless dog sets the pace for long runs on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
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Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking
Searching for a new set of flat pedals for your mountain bike? We researched the top models on the market before...
Park Tool PFP-8 Review
Our toolbox is filled with great quality bike tools from Park; unfortunately, this pump is not among them as it lacks...
Bontrager TLR Flash Charger Review
This pump was a game-changer when it charged onto the scene. With more people using tubeless tires, the ability to...
How to Choose A Bike Work Stand
Here's Why You Want a Bike Work Stand. Let us guess. You landed on this page because you just tried to fix that...
How to Choose the Right Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking
Types of Pedals There are different types of pedals for different styles of bikes, and you have to decide if you want...
WTB Vigilante 2.3 Fast Rolling/Tough Review
We're almost disappointed to not include the Vigilante as one of our award winners since it had a pretty solid...
WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough/Fast Rolling 2.25 Review
WTB created a great all-around tire in the Trail Boss that hits a nice middle ground between the semi-slick and super...
Schwalbe Rock Razor 2.35 PaceStar EVO Review
Riding a bike down a rough mountain hillside can be pretty sketchy. Even modern full-squish bikes with disc brakes...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires
Except during the unfortunate event of a crash, your tires are the ONLY part of your bike that actually touch the...
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Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 EXO Review
The Aggressor is somewhat new on the scene, but it appears to be settling in quite nicely as a popular rear tire for...
Crankbrothers 5050 Review
Aside from the name, the crankbrothers 5050 is an entirely different pedal from the previous versions that share its...
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro Carbon 6Fattie 2017 Review
Imprecise trail smashing is the name of the game aboard this 27.5+ bike. The Stumpjumper 6Fattie is made for those who...
Spank Spike Review
The Spank Spike is a well-designed, low-profile flat pedal that get the job done. The thin profile and chamfered edge...
Yeti SB5.5 X01 Eagle 2017 Review
Yeti created a balanced beast with its 2017 SB5.5. Winner of our 2016 enduro and 2017 trail tests, it established...
Intense Recluse Pro 2017 Review
The Recluse has all the trappings of an aggressive, high-performance trail bike. Unfortunately, its singletrack skills...
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