Fat biking has exploded in popularity in recent years. Fat bike trail etiquette is key to ensuring trails are maintained and open for fat biking. Treating the trails, and other trail users, with respect will foster a positive reputation for this sport and ensure its continued growth. Here’s advice on …
It is my firm belief the 2021 Trek Farley 5 is the best value fat bike you can buy, one of the best fat bike series overall, and the best beginner fat bike. This is my second fat bike and my second Farley. My first was a 2017 Trek Farley …
YYC MTB provides mountain bike coaching and lessons for Calgary and the surrounding area. They ride all of Kananaskis, and Calgary. Most of the programs takes place outside of the city. They are the first stop shop for beginners and intermediate riders. YYCMTB also has a strong advanced following. Finally, they …
Huck It is a Quebec based startup mountain biking shop and content site. They carry Flat Tire Defender tire inserts, Lyne products, and many others. They will be increasing their product list as they develop. They also have plans to produce helpful video content with a popular bike mechanic in the …
Special thanks to Dale from RollingDale Cycle! This is one of his latest hand built custom Titanium frames. “My bikes are all custom made in St. Albert Alberta. All my work is done in titanium exclusively, and while ‘whats the cost’ may be a typical question, my focus leans toward …
Mountain bike tire inserts make bold claims. They’re rising in popularity. Several manufacturers offer their own versions. Many riders swear by them; others think they’re over rated. What are they, and what’s the fuss? This season I switched to a custom aggressive hardtail. At the time, many people (including the …
This is Jamie’s custom 2018 Chromag Stylus, in his own words. M/L frame160 Rockshox Lyric 11 speed SRAM NX drivetrain SRAM Guide T brakesOneup 210 dropper postChromag cockpit26″ x 50mm Surly Rabbit Hole rims with Chromag hubs26 x 2.8 Maxxis Minion DHF tires I built this bike to be tough as hell and …
Virtual indoor cycling has exploded in popularity. Covid-19 gym shutdowns have people scrambling for home exercise options. The indoor biking industry has generated plenty of buzz. Maybe you’ve heard of indoor cycling apps like Zwift. Several companies are now producing “smart” bike trainers. As an everyday rider considering virtual indoor …
Bike Trails Calgary The 3 main networks for XC bike trails Calgary are: Bowmont, Paskapoo, and Fish Creek Park. Bowmount and Paskapoo are located close to each other on the West side of Calgary. Fish Creek is located further south. They all have a variety of shorter trails to hop …
“Your Dream Grip”–Deity’s right about that! Until the Deity Supracush Grips I had always struggled with arm pump. I’m 6’3 and stock grips were always too small. I always knew I should upgrade to XL grips, but never got around to it. Had I known what a difference they would …
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