The Fox Podium has not lived up to my expectations so far, but it also hasn’t been a total dude. Turns out I’ve entered into a toxic relationship, not with a partner but with a suspension product. Stay tuned as I’ll be updating this in the coming weeks as this saga unfolds.
Category: Mountain Stuff
Fox Factory Q1 2025 Earnings: Quick Take from a Former Analyst
Fox Factory just reported earnings. How are they faring through all the turbulence in the world these days? Check this to find out.
The most popular mountain bike* in the world, reviewed.
The Specialized Stumpjumper is to mountain biking what the Model 3 is to EVs. In this piece, I review the Evo Alloy Elite model while leaving no stone unturned…
Nerd Alert! The case for adjustable rear center lengths and a novel approach to mountain bike fit
Looking for some top tier bike nerdery? In this post I pose a novel way to approach mountain bike fitting, handling and weight distribution.
The bull and bear case for a $2,600 mountain bike fork.
This week Colorado based Push Industries released the Nine.One, the company’s first attempt at building a front suspension fork from … More
The bike “tune-up” is bullshit (and other relics of yesteryear…)
Maybe skip the annual “bike tune up” this year…
Does it make any sense to field a world cup DH mountain bike team in 2024?
The economics seem to ignore the obvious…
Product Review: Polaris RMK Khaos Slash Boost 155
The best mountain sled on the market? Watch the damn video and decide for yourself.
Product Review: 2023 Transition Smuggler
Transition released an all new Smuggler for 2023. Does the reintroduction of a cult classic still have a place in an ever crowded marketplace of hyper niche bikes? How does it stack up to th Smugger of old? Who is it for? Watch the video to find out!
E-Bikes: Stop Teasing Us
Two things compelled me to write this piece. First, I bought a SurRon (okay, my girlfriend did). Second, Specialized dropped … More