Heckler SL: Lightweight, Fast, Powerful Words by Mia: Santa Cruz Bikes is a brand that needs no introduction. A company that has been making bikes since 1994, Santa Cruz is considered to be one of those companies that are at the forefront of bike innovation. The company produces everything in-house, […]
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The New Revel Rascal V2
Mia’s new V2 Revel Rascal Words by Mia: Revel have done it again…. Their flagship bike is now a fully redesigned V2! We had the opportunity to ride the V2 Rascal last year at a bike park (yeah, you read that right) and in Sedona-which as you’ve probably gathered, is […]
Read MoreTeam Bike Check- Juliana Roubion 2024
Lauren’s Juliana Roubion Words by Mia: This is Lauren’s first big travel bike, and first mulleted bike. She’s been on the look out for something that she can take on trails like Rocky Peak in Simi Valley, California, and bike parks. Saturday she was able able to ride the bike […]
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Darkfest 2024- Women Riders Shredding! Words by Beka: Darkfest 2024 is currently underway in Stellenbosch, South Africa at Hellsend Dirt Compound. From February 3rd through February 10th, the world’s best freeriders converge to ride some of the biggest features ever made – and we are beyond stoked to watch this […]
Read MoreRevel Ranger V2-Review
Revel Ranger V2, Climbing Machine Words by Lauren: The Revel crew sent us a Medium Ranger, XO build that I’ve been riding for the last 6 months. This particular Ranger is the second version of Revel’s XC bike, known as the Ranger V2. We started this XC Series with a […]
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Bike Review- 2022 Forestal Siryon e-MTB Words by Mia:They say e-bikes are heavy… that’s one of the main reason I hear why women don’t want to get an e-bike… I’ve also heard the old “e-bikes are for lazy people”… I very much disagree. At one point, I was the type […]
Read MoreIbis Ripley AF- Custom Build
Bike Check- Miriam’s custom build Frame: Ripley AF, Small Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS, 120mm travel Fork: Fox 36, 140mm, Grip 2 Handlebar: Deity Skywire 35 Carbon Stem: i9 A35 Brakes: Magura MT 5 HC Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 Cranks: Sram GX Chainring: Sram Dropper Lever: PNW Loam Dropper Post: PNW Loam Chain: SRAM XO1 Cassette: SRAM […]
Read MoreBike Park Basics Pt 4
Key Takeaways 1-Advanced Protection 2- What to do when you Crash on the trail 3- When to call it quits for the day 4- Racing! 5- Skills Clinics 6- Recording your rides to improve Part 4: Getting Comfortable and Advanced at Parks Listen to or watch our chat on youtube or on […]
Read MoreBike Park Basics Pt 3
Key Takeaways 1-What is a “Trail side Chad” & Other Lingo2- Common Features on a Green trail3- Common Features on a Blue/ Black trail4- How to session a trail at a bike park 5- Clipless or Flats https://youtu.be/itLSzVNkaiI Part 3: Bike Park Lingo & Features! Listen to or watch our chat on youtube (below) […]
Read MorePivot Switchblade- Custom Build
Bike Check- Maya’s custom build Hey everyone, I had the amazing pleasure of chatting with Maya on our podcast a few weeks ago! She’s a business woman who does professional mountain bike wraps- Maya Papaya Wraps Bikes. Not only can she wrap bikes, but she also does helmets! A graphic […]
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