Archives: Bicycle

Steady Rollin in the Bayou from TiogaBMX on Vimeo.

Very good things!

ENVE M-SERIES from ENVE Composites on Vimeo.

DAMN!!! Tell me this doesn’t get you super amped and I’ll call you a lier!!

State Bicycle Co. – Jason Clary – Undefeated SF from State Bicycle Co. on Vimeo.

GET. RAD!!

I referred to the other two Giant Bicycles I’ve review as squishy speed machines. They aren’t even close to the speed and squishiness of the Trance! With 5.5 inches of travel I glided all over the mountain!

To stay fare to the Anthem 27.5 and Anthem X 29, I rode the entry level Trance to get a feel for this monster at the ground level. Pretty effing impressive.

By now you should know I’m a big advocate for the 27.5 wheel set. Best of both worlds they say… and when I pick up a BRAAPPmobile for myself, it will most definitely be one with a 27.5 set up. When you add that with a crap load of suspension… you glide over objects with a lot of speed.

Pros:

FAST, lots of squish, solid entry level drivetrain.

Cons:

That’s a lot of squish. This model comes with a front lockout. A rear is needed for sure. It would also be nice to have adjustable suspension (this comes in upgraded models).

I really enjoyed the Trance 27.5 3. It was the most fun bombing down the mountain. When it came to climbing, things got a bit interesting… but the intent for this model is more so for said bombing down the mountain.

If you do more down than up in your mountain thrashery… go with the Trance 27.5 3. If you have a little more funds in your wallet… go with the upgraded models, the better components will serve you well to turn this downhill monster into more of an all around mountain ripper!

Big THANKS to Blevins Bicycle Co. and Giant Bicycles for letting me run around with their fun machines. Couldn’t have asked for a better introduction back into mountain ripping.

If you’re close to Blevins Bicycle Co. or a Giant Bicycles dealer, you can go ride and develop your own opinion of the Anthem 27.5, Anthem X 29, and Trance for yourself. I hope you will. Cheers!

N. UTS!

“SOMEONE ONCE SAID THAT ALL GREAT ADVENTURES PARTIALLY INVOLVE A MISHAP.” – Yonder Journal

Wow… go to Yonder Journal and check out all the rad that this ride was. Living vicariously.

OH HAIL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I decided to explore yesterday and see how rad of a route I could make right in my own neighborhooded area. The shots above are the outcome.

I started following a railed road and found a lot of “get rad” areas to investigate. After I got a bit muddy and taken a few shots (to hopefully encourage you to go explore), I wanted to end with a ok short climb with a super steep gravel decent. From the ditches to the summit… yesterday was great. I hope your day was equally as eventful.

drink & ride part 1 from PNT Magazine on Vimeo.

These are pretty great! Go to PNT Magazine and check’em out.

Not everyone can ride everyday (and that’s a shame) due to (type reason here), but when you do break free from your responsibilities (hopefully riding is your responsibility) you can hit it up (Note: I’ve been neglecting skateboarding lately [wrist slap])!!

I LOVE finding construction zones! They’re always gnarly with big ass machines hanging out to be put back to work that night or the next day. It’s exciting to break past their “road closed” signs and feel the freedom that I’m the only one on the beaten path.

I highly encourage you to search for these spots and go have a blast! Whether it’s road or building construction, you will always be able to make a fun loop out of it. Cheers!

RIDE x CREATE

Cadence Collection: Airflow from cadence studios on Vimeo.

RIDE x CREATE