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It's Time To Dial In Your Home Shop

It's Time To Dial In Your Home Shop

In a time when many of us are confined within the walls of our own homes, many cyclists are spending their extra time repairing and tinkering with their bikes. We now have a little more time on our hands to dial in our shifting, straighten crooked handlebars, and replace worn-out grips. While at home, it's also a great time to expand and improve your home shop. Most riders have the essential tools required to perform routine maintenance on their bikes, but when it comes to bike tools, there is always a new or better tool you could use. In this article we explore certain tools, equipment, and storage solutions that can really take your home shop to the next level.

Kids Ride Shotgun Long-Term Review

Kids Ride Shotgun Long-Term Review

I feel like I can confidently speak for all riders who have become parents when I say that it’s a parent’s dream to share their stoke for bikes and instill the calling of the trails (or road, if you’re into that kind of thing) into the next generation.  Luckily, the world of bikes and the accessories that allow for this shared journey to occur is growing.  So, let’s take a quick tour of the products I’ve used with my kid and take a deeper look of at the latest accessory, the Kids Ride Shotgun seat, that is spreading riding stoke to my little ripper.

YouTube - The Best Jackets for Winter Riding

YouTube - The Best Jackets for Winter Riding

Take a look at five of our top rated winter jackets. Highly regarded by both our customers and employees, these jackets have all the features you need to ride your bike during the cold winter months. It's time to bundle up and get out there for a ride!

YouTube - The Best Full Face Trail Enduro Helmets

YouTube - The Best Full Face Trail Enduro Helmets

The new discipline of enduro racing brought along a new generation of full face helmets with improved ventilation and function. These helmets boasts a much lighter weight than downhill-oriented full face helmets and some even include a removable chin bar. If you are looking to increase protection and decrease sweat, take a look at these five full face trail enduro helmets.

YouTube - Shimano 12 Speed Mountain Drivetrains

YouTube - Shimano 12 Speed Mountain Drivetrains

Shimano is renowned in the cycling industry for making exceptional products that are reliable. In 2019 the company upgraded their mountain drivetrains from 11-speed to 12-speed. Along with the extra gear, the new drivetrains feature other improvements providing even smoother shifting and enhanced reliability.

YouTube - The Best Flat Pedal Shoes for Mountain Biking

YouTube - The Best Flat Pedal Shoes for Mountain Biking

When in doubt stick a foot out! This is a philosophy that many flat pedal riders like to live by. We all know there are many arguments for and against flat pedals, but the only way to really know if you like flats or if you like clips is to try them both. Take a look at five of our favorite flat pedal shoes.