Magura MT7 Pro Review
Intro: On my quest to find the best brake for me, I managed to land a good deal on a set of MT7s. These are often touted and installed on...
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May 310 min read
Shimano M820 Saint Brakes Review
Intro: I've tried various iterations of Shimano brakes over the years and had mixed experiences. The one model I never really had a...
Mar 223 min read
Teravail Ehline 2.5 Durable Review
Intro: I built out a REEB SST the year it was released and was looking for a somewhat durable, but fast rolling tire suitable for a...
Mar 227 min read
Hope Evo Crankset (155mm) Review
Intro: Those that have known me over the years, or followed this site, will recognize that I am a sucker for trying new things and seeing...
Oct 26, 20236 min read
Yoshimura Chilao Review
Intro: I bought these beautiful pedals for my REEB SST, largely in an attempt to purchase as many US-made products for the bike as...
Jun 19, 20237 min read
Roost Titanium Handlebar Review
A review of the Roost Titanium mountain bike handlebars
Sep 20, 202211 min read
2021 REEB Redikyelous Review
Intro: I've been a big fan of REEB over the years especially since moving to North Carolina. I've long term owned 4 of their bikes and...
Jun 26, 20225 min read
Chromag Dagga Pedal Review
Summary: A durable and grippy pedal offering from Chromag that comes with a high price tag and weight, but with few other downsides....
Nov 11, 20206 min read
Shimano XT 12-speed (8100) Review
What it is: Shimano's mid-level 12 speed mountain bike drivetrain offering Intro: I've been running the 'new' XT for about a year now. As...
May 10, 20204 min read
WTB Judge Tough/High Grip Review
What it is: WTB's most aggressive tire offering available in 2.4 'Tough' casings only, with either 'Fast Rolling' or 'High Grip'...
May 10, 20206 min read
Michelin Wild Enduro Front GUM-X3D 2.4 Tire Review
What it is: A front specific enduro mountain bike tire offered by Michelin in several tire sizes and compounds. Intro: I purchased this...
Feb 23, 20206 min read
Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Flat Pedal Review
What it is: A flat pedal from Pedaling Innovations with a unique shape that has aimed to rethink the way your foot sits on a flat pedal....
Feb 21, 20207 min read
2020 Specialized Butcher GRID Trail Tire Review
What it is: Specialized's reworked Butcher tires for Enduro and DH applications, using the new GRID Trail casing. Intro: In the past,...
Dec 11, 20195 min read
iXS Carve EVO+ Kneepad Review
What it is: An enduro focused kneepad from iXS, providing great coverage and protection, but mediocre comfort and very poor durability....
Nov 30, 201914 min read
2020 Specialized Enduro Carbon Comp "Demo" Review
What it is: The base level build of Specialized's 2020 Enduro, available with 170mm of travel in 29er only. Thoughts: I was looking to...
Nov 30, 20193 min read
ODI F-1 Dread Lock Grip Review
What it is: A lock-on grip using a proprietary foam-like material from ODI. Construction: I've had these grips on for a few months and...
Nov 4, 201911 min read
Manitou Mezzer Pro Review
What it is: Manitou's aggressive 37mm stanchion fork for the enduro segment, providing 140-180mm of travel in 29 and 27.5 sizes, with...
Oct 16, 20199 min read
Hayes Dominion A4 Brakeset Review
What it is: Hayes' powerful and adjustable 4 piston Enduro/DH brakeset Overview: I generally find myself agreeing with the other reviews...
Oct 8, 20199 min read
Flexx Enduro Suspension Handlebars Review
What it is: An innovative and adjustable set of suspension handlebars, providing compression and rebound adjustment, similar to what...
Oct 7, 20194 min read
Demo Review: Santa Cruz Megatower C S
What it is: Santa Cruz's long travel 29 bike specced with their mid level component build. Thoughts: I will caveat this: I only spent...
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