Grips are arguably one of the most vital components in making or breaking a great ride. Along with the other contact point items, pedals and saddle, a great set of grips can…
Author: John Gerrits
Best Mountain Bike Magazines?
Call me an old soul, but I still love the tactile feel of my favorite magazine in my hand while reading (obsessing) about the latest updates in mountain biking. Don’t get me…
Am I Too Old to Mountain Bike?
As I get older, a little wiser, crash and get a little banged up now and then, I catch myself wondering if there is such a thing as ‘too old’ for mountain…
Are Loud Mt. Bike Hubs Better?
After owning a few different sets of mountain bike wheels, with varying degrees of quality and of course sound, I’ve begun to wonder if a quieter hub can be just as good…
Do I Need Fenders for Mountain Biking?
Living in the Pacific North West, or the PNW as we like to call it makes for some wet and muddy rides. Being blasted in the face with mud while hammering down…
Do I Need a Full Face Helmet for Mountain Biking?
As I continue to push the limits of my riding and experience the ‘growing pains’ of mountain biking (aka; wiping out), it has become quite apparent to me that my open face…
Do I Need A Neckbrace for Mountain Biking?
As my son becomes more and more interested in mountain biking, that ‘protective parent’ in me has been kicking in lately and has me pondering “should he wear a neck brace while…
How Much do Mt. Bike Wheels Weigh?
Recently when pondering the next upgrade to do to my mountain bike, I began to wonder how much mountain bike wheels weigh. After performing a bit of due diligence, here’s what I…
Are Mountain Bike Shoes Worth It?
I might ditch the clips, but I’ll never lose my shoes. Mountain bike shoes are 100% irrefutably worth it. I’m an entry to mid-level rider at best, and I’m good with that….