The cost of new bicycles is skyrocketing so does it make sense to buy a used mountain bike? Pros of buying a used mountain bike: Cost: One of the biggest advantages of buying a used mountain bike is that you can save a significant amount of money compared to buying a new one. You can…
It can be difficult to say which is the best place to buy a bicycle from as it can vary depending on location, availability, and personal preference. Facebook Marketplace is a great option because it is a platform used by many people and it is easy to find local listings. You can often find good…
Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that requires both skill and the right gear. One of the most important pieces of gear for a mountain biker is a good pair of shorts or pants. But what’s the difference between the two, and which one is right for you? In this post, we’ll take a closer…
I’ve been riding motorcycles for the better part of 11 years. If you wanted to carry a bicycle on your motorcycle, the options for racks are nearly non-existent. There’s a company called 2×2 Cycles and they have a couple of options on carrying a bike on a…bike. However, their prices were way out of my…
The trend of larger tires in mountain biking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Larger tires offer a number of benefits to riders, including increased traction, improved stability, and a smoother ride. One of the main benefits of larger tires is the increased traction they provide. With a larger…
There are different methods of transporting your bike and the most popular are a roof rack, a hitch rack or a trunk mounted rack. I have owned both and this is my experience: Roof Racks: Advantages: looks cool, great for sedans/hatchbacks, lots of options for carrying the bikes, great option if your car cannot accommodate…
We have been quiet because we have been doing more riding than typing! So as I get older one of the easiest but most repetitive tasks in cycling annoyed the crapped out of me: Pumping tires. After doing some research I decided to try the portable Nulksen Tire Inflator. I decided to try this one…
This bike has an interesting back story; RL bought it from Art and then I traded a Harley Davidson for this bike since RL had retired from mountain biking. This was going to be my first full suspension carbon bike so I was really excited to ride it. I took this bike on its maiden…
I was looking for shoes that could be used for commuting, gravel, mountain and road. I was also looking for a shoe with the BOA system since I am too lazy to tie my shoelaces. I bought this pair of Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit shoes, and man I am not disappointed! These have been my…
As someone who loves to peruse Craigslist, FB Marketplace and other selling sites, I see ads of “vintage bikes” asking a premium price. So my question is, are they really worth it or are they just old bikes? For example, this 1999 Specialized asking a cool grand for it. Yeah, it is nice, looks in…