| Issue 151 Stuff Review: Commencal Surpreme & Surpreme DH |
Issue #151 |
| Here's a gravity-fed two-for-one. Justin rides two flavors of the Commencal Surpreme. by Justin Steiner |
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| Issue 150 Stuff Review: Kona Abra Cadabra |
Issue #150 |
| Justin climbs aboard the revised version of the "backcountry" Kona Abra Cadabra. by Justin Steiner |
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| Issue 150 Stuff Review: Fox 32 TALAS 29 FIT Terralogic Fork |
Issue #150 |
| Those of you interested in reading about one of the most impressive and expensive forks I've ridden in a while should continue. by Justin Steiner |
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| Fox F29 FIT RLC Fork |
Issue #148 |
| Justin reviews the Fox F29 FIT RLC Fork, and talks about how Fox is using cartridge style dampers for this fork. by Justin Steiner |
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| Niner W.F.O. |
Issue #148 |
| Many of you may be familiar with the WFO 9, as Niner has been showing this bike at Interbike for the last couple of years. In many ways, this bike has dual appeal; long-travel 26" riders may be intrigued by a 29er that meets by Justin Steiner |
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| Fox RP23 Shock with Boost Valve |
Issue #148 |
| This RP23 may look much like the RP23 of old, but Fox's Boost Valve technology breathes another level of refinement into an already robust design. by Justin Steiner |
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| Gary Fisher Roscoe 2 |
Issue #144 |
| Overall, I think Fisher hit their target well. This is a bike you can pedal all day long, while delivering 140mm of supple, predictable, and supremely competent travel. by Justin Steiner |
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| Dirt Rag Skills Series, Part 1: Balance |
Issue #144 |
| Balance is fundamental to everything we do as cyclists. Increasing your body awareness and practicing balance is one of the easiest, and most rewarding exercises we can do. by Justin Steiner |
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| Salsa Cycles Fargo |
Issue #143 |
| With the Fargo, Salsa is attempting to walk the tightrope between rigid mountain bike and touring bike-something they are aptly calling an adventure touring mountain bike. by Justin Steiner |
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| RockShox Reba 29 |
Issue #141 |
| The original Reba was a solid fork, and the new Team model by far eclipses its performance in every way. The 2009 Reba has a much plusher, far more bottomless feeling than the old fork. by Justin Steiner |
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| Pivot Mach 429 |
Issue #139 |
| Chris Cocalis of PIvot said that his goal was to build a bike that is stiff, responsive, and handles really well. And, I have to say, he certainly hit the mark with the Mach 429. by Justin Steiner |
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| Kona Hei Hei 2-9 |
Issue #136 |
| If you spend most of your time riding technical, rough, rocky trails, and aren't a gram counter, I would strongly persuade you to consider this bike if you're shopping for an affordable dually 29er. by Justin Steiner |
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| 2008 Raleigh Sojourn |
Issue #135 |
| The Sojourn is perfect for those looking for an affordable and mostly bombproof touring bicycle. With a price tag of $1,100, the Sojourn is very well equipped. by Justin Steiner |
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| A (Real) Bike Buyer's Guide |
Issue #134 |
| Are you looking to make a new bicycle purchase this spring, or do you know someone who wants to get equipped to try the sport? Here's a guide for your journey toward bike-buying nirvana. by Justin Steiner |
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| Dirt Rag World Tour: Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo |
Web Article |
| Justin and Shannon traveled to Tucson for the third leg of the 2008 World Tour. They worked the booth, in between hot laps on some new Kona bikes. by Justin Steiner |
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| 2007 World Tour: Iceman Cometh |
Web Article |
| 2,000 plus people for a single stage 27.5-mile race held in November in Michigan is impressive. by Justin Steiner |
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| Trek 69er Single Speed |
Issue #132 |
| In my opinion, Trek found an amazing middle ground in terms of handling-quick and playful, yet stable and confident at speed. by Justin Steiner |
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| 2007 World Tour: Ray's MTB Indoor Mountain Bike Park Grand Reopening |
Web Article |
| The official World Tour Report from the Grand Reopening celebration of the new-and-improved Ray's.
by Justin Steiner |
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| WTB Mountain Road Drop Bar |
Issue #130 |
| After spending some time on the road to get the controls set up, I soon found myself growing quite comfortable with this bar, both on and off-road. by Justin Steiner |
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| Willits Monster X |
Issue #130 |
| I have a hard time imagining a bicycle that is better at carrying you to work, and allowing you to rip down some singletrack on the way home. by Justin Steiner |
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| 2007 World Tour: Dirt Sweat and Gears |
Web Article |
| You always hear people talk about southern hospitality, but experiencing this kindness helped restore my confidence in humanity. Everyone we met at this event was a joy to interact with. by Justin Steiner |
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