So here’s the getting to know you bit about my new longtermer, a Santa Cruz Highball. Due to holidays, mag trips and deadlines I didn’t get time to write up the plans for this one earlier so here we go. First off it’s fair to say that due to experiences with early 29′ers I didn’t [...]
September 5th, 11
14,808
Categories: Bikes, Long Termers
I’ve been riding the Kona a lot recently, mainly due to my Cannondale Rush finally needing a bit of TLC after two winters of pretty solid use. Similar to my experience with Sram’s 10 speed XX groupset on the Rush, the gears and shifting on the Kona have performed flawlessly. Despite initial fears that to [...]
April 18th, 11
10,223
Categories: Long Termers
Matt tests a different kind of softshell jacket that’s friendly to user as well as the environment
January 26th, 11
7,030
Categories: Clothing, Recommended
What’s the scores on the doors?
October 25th, 10
9,422
Categories: Bikes, Long Termers
So it’s done and I’ve been so busy riding I forgot to write the update. Here it is…
September 10th, 10
8,326
Categories: Bikes, Long Termers
Jonny’s verdict on 160mm of golden legged, vulpine air travel for big hitting duties..
August 20th, 10
13,395
Categories: Forks, Recommended
We test five inches of trail bike bounce from American company Chumba Racing
August 5th, 10
28,740
Categories: Bikes
Mark finally gets his long termer test bike out of the door
July 23rd, 10
18,724
Categories: Bikes, Long Termers
Bright, sticky and high topped flat pedal riding shoes
July 20th, 10
7,270
Categories: Clothing
This fork arrived too late for inclusion in Singletrack Mountain Bike Magazine issue 58′s XC fork group test. So here it is online as promised…
July 14th, 10
9,755
Categories: Forks, Recommended
Tim K reviews a racy hardtail that’s equally happy riding all day
July 12th, 10
11,261
Categories: Bikes
Yes, it is flipping road bike.
June 28th, 10
7,944
Categories: Bikes, Long Termers
Just a quick update as I slowly gather parts for the build.
June 21st, 10
7,458
Categories: Long Termers
It’s a seat pack that’s waterproof, it holds two tubes, a multitool, a puncture repair kit and some coins…
June 17th, 10
4,972
Categories: Lights, Luggage