Call me crazy or sick but after selling the Santa Cruz 5010 I picked up this frame and started scavenging parts from the parts bin and from the 429! This […]
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Raceface Next 35 Carbon Bars
I got the fever for more carbon goodies…ahh just great! This 35mm clamp size bar is 760mm in width and comes in a 10mm and 20mm rise. I went with […]
Ray’s MTB park Cleveland, OH
I’ve read a few reviews on this place and needed a quick getaway. Ray’s is located in an industrial park with lots of what look like abandoned buildings in the […]
Crankbrothers Highline Dropper Remote
I know lot’s of people really like the Wolfs Tooth remote but this one is probably my favorite. I have tried the Wolfs Tooth on a friends bike and it […]
EIE Carbon 29 Super Light Wheelset
Well the first set worked out so well, I decided the 29er needed a pair. This time I went with the better option hub and super light ‘T800’ carbon wheel. […]
Santa Cruz Bike Shop Santa Cruz, CA
The Santa Cruz Bike Shop gives a tour each weekday at 2:30pm. Since I was in the area anyway I thought it would be cool to check it out! I […]
Maple Hill Trail Kalamazoo,MI
A fairly new trail that’s a lot of fun!! It does cost $5 for a day pass but you can do a few loops and check out the area. The […]
Tree Farm Novi, MI
This trail (also known as Lakeshore Park) has been on my list for a while, and finally I got the chance to get there! I’ve read a few reviews and […]
Copper Harbor, Michigan
Driving 9.5 hours to Michigan’s upper peninsula (UP) is about the same drive time as getting to Ashville, NC from the metro Detroit area! With a population of about 102, […]
Pivot Mach 429 First Ride
Some thoughts after the first ride on Pivots Mach 429 trail, let’s see how it compares to a Santa Cruz 5010. (See some 7/17/2018 updates at the end of this […]