Bicycle tech

CLIP VS FLAT PEDALS: Which are safer???

Flat (platform) pedals versus clipless (clip) pedals are a crazy hot button topic in mountain biking. Recently, I’ve switched over to riding exclusively flat pedals. A bunch of you have asked why, so we’ll get into it in this video! FYI, I am sponsored by Shimano and Jenson USA. I LOVE my Shimano GR9 flat…

RIPMO AF RIDE REPORT

You all keep asking me how I’ve been enjoying the Ripmo AF, even though what you really want to ask me is “will you like a Ripmo AF”? Well, clearly it’s now time for a bit of a ride report! My Ripmo AF is not a stock bike. Depending on who you ask, the $4300…

This is SUPPOSED to be a video about grips…

GRIPS: I’ve used a lot of grips over the years, and I have enjoyed models from many different manufactures. That said, I’m really quite pleased with the new PNW Loam grip. With the big 3mm allen clamp, there’s only one clamp to fuss with, and with the clamp on the inside, the rubber end to…

Do you ride in the rain???

While it’s a way of life here in the Pacific North West, I’m asking this question because not all climates have suitable terrain for wet weather riding.

Adjusting the Fox 36 Fork Travel

Changing the travel of a 2018 or 2019 Fox 36 mountain bike fork is surprisingly easy, though it does require purchasing a new air shaft in the correct length for the new travel configuration. In this video I take you through the general procedure to do this, and I explain a few little tips that…

The NEW Ripmo AF has one BIG change from the original

New Ibis Bicycles release: the Ripmo AF. An aluminum version of the Ripmo 145.

Do you notice hub engagement?

#keeppedaling #workhardriderharder #myi9 Check out Industry Nine over at Jenson USA (affiliate JKW link!): http://bit.ly/IndustryNineJKW Podcast with Jacob McGahey, Industry Nine vice president: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kendall-vs-kendall-ep-10-sea-otter-classic-jacob-mcgahey/id1386409671?i=1000435311459 Industry Nine Torch vs Hydra hubs – how are they different on the trail? What’s up guys! Some of you might be obsessed with fast engaging hubs. Me? Well, I’m going…

Fitting a looooooong dropper post

Modern mountain bikes are literally designed around dropper seat posts, and the name of the game has quickly become how to fit the longest possible drop post into your frame. With frames having various possible insertion depths, and with steeper seat angles, the measurements you’ll need to buy the correct post might not be as…

Component Compatibility Pitfalls

Ever wondered about building a custom mountain bike? Well, there’s a lot to it, and I figured as I build up my own new dream bike, this Ibis Mojo HD4 wonder machine, I could explain some of the potential pitfalls to avoid when choosing components for a modern trail bike. My Mojo HD4 build! All…