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 of 2022
Searching for a new set of flat pedals for your mountain bike? We researched the top models on the market before purchasing 16 pairs to test for this comparative review.
Bontrager TLR Flash Charger
This pump was a game-changer when it charged onto the scene. With more people using tubeless tires, the ability to seat the tire bead onto a rim at home is a definite draw and this pump...
Park Tool PFP-8
Our toolbox is filled with great quality bike tools from Park; unfortunately, this pump is not among them as it lacks efficiency, ergonomics, and durability.
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 annoying creak coming from the bottom bracket on your mountain bike. The one...
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 to clip in to clipless pedals (yes, that name is misleading), or ride...
WTB Vigilante 2.3 Fast Rolling/Tough
We're almost disappointed to not include the Vigilante as one of our award winners since it had a pretty solid performance in almost every way. While it is consistently good, we never...
WTB Trail Boss TCS Tough/Fast Rolling 2.25
WTB created a great all-around tire in the Trail Boss that hits a nice middle ground between the semi-slick and super aggressive tread designs. The tread design is relatively tightly...
Schwalbe Rock Razor 2.35 PaceStar EVO
Riding a bike down a rough mountain hillside can be pretty sketchy. Even modern full-squish bikes with disc brakes still don't remove all the various trail features that threaten your...
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 trail. Everything you do atop your bike, from churning the pedals, to body...
Editors' Choice
Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 EXO
The Aggressor is somewhat new on the scene, but it appears to be settling in quite nicely as a popular rear tire for all-around trail riding. Its moderate tread profile rolls quickly while...
Crankbrothers 5050
Aside from the name, the crankbrothers 5050 is an entirely different pedal from the previous versions that share its name. The latest version tested here is 5 mm thinner and features a...
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro Carbon 6Fattie 2017
Imprecise trail smashing is the name of the game aboard this 27.5+ bike. The Stumpjumper 6Fattie is made for those who like to rip down the trail, rolling over every obstacle in sight.
Spank Spike
The Spank Spike is a well-designed, low-profile flat pedal that get the job done. The thin profile and chamfered edge design helps reduce the likelihood and severity of rock strikes while...
Yeti SB5.5 X01 Eagle 2017
Yeti created a balanced beast with its 2017 SB5.5. Winner of our 2016 enduro and 2017 trail tests, it established itself as the bike to beat.
Intense Recluse Pro 2017
The Recluse has all the trappings of an aggressive, high-performance trail bike. Unfortunately, its singletrack skills are sorely lacking when compared to our other test bikes.
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