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...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2019
- 5 min
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, 2019
- 14 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 11 min
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 21, 2019
- 9 min
Daniel's Ridge (Descending CW - "Bridge Side")
Summary: A great introduction to steeper trails and often overlooked, the clockwise descent consists of several flowy segments, minor...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Big Rock Trail
Summary: A fun, rocky descent that consists of several small rock slabs, rock drops, and eroded root segments. Difficulty: DuPont...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Cedar Rock Trail (Climbing CW)
Summary: Typically climbed to reach Big Rock trail, this is an often steep and technical climb to the picturesque peak of Cedar Rock,...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Burnt Mountain Trail (CW)
Summary: A smooth, but sometimes steep climb followed by a fast, technical descent with roots, rock armored segments, and a few...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Rocky Ridge Trail
Summary: Despite it's name, Rocky Ridge isn't very rocky and is predominately flowy, but is steeper than other flow trails in DuPont and...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Hilltop Trail (Descending)
Summary: A mellow grade trail that leads from the 4-way intersection of Lake Imaging Rd and Locust to the the top of Grassy Creek Falls,...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Jim Branch Trail (Descending)
Summary: Often overlooked in favor of Ridgeline, Jim Branch is a great downhill trail with some really interesting alternate line...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Jim Branch Trail (Climb)
Summary: The most commonly climbed trail out of the Lake Imaging parking lot, Jim Branch is a fairly mellow climb with a few steep...
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
Hickory Mountain Loop (CCW)
Summary: A recently built trail near the top of Ridgeline that provides a loop opportunity, adding a bit of distance and elevation, but...
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