Niner Trout 9 RDO Coolest Custom Paint Of The Year
The year is almost up and Niner squeaked in with this amazing custom artwork to easily win my "Best of 2019 for Custom Paint." You can read the entire story here. Congrats to Niner senior…
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The Diluted David Mann Chopper Fest 2019
Take the annual David Mann Chopper Fest, add an inch or two of rain, and you’ve got the diluted 2019 David Mann Chopper Fest. I was going to blow it off after waking up to…
Cheaper, Faster, Off-Road E-Bikes Threaten Multi-User Trail Networks
I lamented that the Suru Scrambler represented everything wrong with allowing electric-motorized bicycles on multi-user, natural-surface trails. Less than a year later, the E-bikes headed down the trail make the Suru look quaint in comparison.…
The Amazing Bob Sutton Shocks His Docs
I was introduced to Bob Sutton by the late Steve Tilford. That should tell you something right there. We became fast friends. Bob even spent some time working for the same publishing company I used…
Guzzi “Running When Parked” A Tough Call
This one has me stumped. This '82 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza looks like it is all there and the asking price isn't crazy high. So why do I hesitate? While the ad doesn't state it,…
Antagonizing Motorists Does Not Improve Rider Safety
I’ve noticed a number of well-meaning experts touting the use of pool noodles by cyclists to keep motorists from passing too closely. I believe this is bad advice that may be counter productive and potentially…
The Major Flaw in Brigham Young University’s E-Bike Paper Revealed
A flood of headlines last week appeared to be clickbait because of their preposterous claims. The articles from Outside, The Verge, Men’s Health, KSL.com, Adventure Journal and Electrek referenced a study from Brigham Young University…
How Much Trail Do You Use In An Hour? (A Trail User Speed Comparison)
Four major user groups share unpaved recreation trails designated for non-motorized use; hikers, trail runners, equestrians and mountain bikers. A change in California law (that other states may adopt) has permitted electric-motorized bikes access to…
Harley-Davidson Adventure Prototype Nails It (UPDATE)
November 6, 2019: Cycle News is reporting that Harley-Davidson is showing a prototype dubbed the Pan America. While this is still a prototype, it looks closer to a production model than the photos first leaked…
Italian Harley-Davidson Needs More Than “Very Little” To Get Running Again
This is a cool old bike that looks like a fun project. The owner claims it will require “very little” to get the bike running. Technically, that may be true. Still, a running motor is…