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Accessories

Gnomeproof Gadgets – Noxgear 39g Wearable Bluetooth Speaker

October 6, 2020 Gomez 2
Hi, my nombre esta es Gomez and I’m a gadgetaholic. I’m especially addicted to gadgets that play music. I remember […]
Site News

Wren Bar & Stem Review

September 10, 2020 Gomez 1
Back in June, we posted a ‘First Look’ about the Wren 350 Series Bar and Crazy Lightweight Stem that’s been […]
Adventure Bikes

Kona Libre CR Review by Dustin Marsh

August 31, 2020 Gomez 3
I’ve been throwing down both long and short rides on the Kona Libre CR gravel bike this year. I had […]
Tires

Teravail Rutland Review – By Andy Amstutz

August 17, 2020 Gomez 5
I suppose I could have decided to go about writing this review in a Scooby-Doo type style, which would have […]
Adventure Bikes

Surly Crosscheck v3.0

July 13, 2020 Gomez 1
There’s an enduring love for the type of bike that’s become popular recently under the heading ‘Gravel Bike’…distant cousin to […]
Site News

Cedaero Custom Frame-pack Review – by Dustin Marsh

June 29, 2020 Gomez 2
I’ve been using framebags on all of my adventure oriented bikes since 2013. After good clothing, I would put a […]
Bikepacking

Blackburn Outpost Bag Review

June 25, 2020 Gomez 1
I’ve been running a set of these Blackburn bags this spring on our Framed Basswood groadie test-bike. Blackburn sent us […]
Adventure Bikes

Framed Basswood Gravel Bike Review

June 15, 2020 Gomez Comments Off on Framed Basswood Gravel Bike Review
Back in April, we received a brand new Framed Basswood carbon gravel bike with Pub carbon wheels for review. I […]
Components

Platform Pedal Shootout

June 1, 2020 Gomez 2
Platform Pedals are ubiquitous to the fat-bike scene. When I started riding fat-bikes, I ditched the spd pedals that I’d […]
Site News

New 2020 – Bontrager Wavecel Helmet Lineup

May 21, 2020 Gomez 3
Bontrager Announces three new Wavcel Helmets

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Adventure Bikes

Teravail Coronado 29×2.80 Tanwall Tire Review

May 20, 2020 Gomez 4
About eighteen months ago we took possession of a set of 29×2.80 Teravail Coronado tires. You might say that this […]
Accessories

Oveja Negra Frame Bag Seven Year Review

May 14, 2020 Gomez 1
In the waining days of 2011, I started the Moonlander Space Suit Bag Project (MM1-SSB). Back at the end of 2012, […]
Components

First Look Bontrager XR5 Team Issue TLR 29 x 2.60 MTB Tires

May 11, 2020 Gomez 1
It’s been one hell of a good spring for hitting the dirt and a new set of wheels that Adam […]
Apparel

Showers Pass Refuge Collection Review by Greg Gentle

May 4, 2020 Gomez Comments Off on Showers Pass Refuge Collection Review by Greg Gentle
Showers Pass Refuge Collection The COVID-19 lockdown continues in Wisconsin, but fortunately, our Governor sees the wisdom in getting outside, […]
Adventure Bikes

Speed Dating a Salsa Cutthroat (for science)

April 30, 2020 Gomez 10
We’re reviewing a series of gravel bikes this spring/summer and I’ve gotten to ride a couple of them. Now I […]
Components

(bikenerd) 29+ Wheelset – RaceFace AC 35 Rims, DT Comp Spokes & White Industries M16 Hubs

April 27, 2020 Gomez 6
If you follow the site, you may have seen Bikenerd’s Plus Bike Editorial that we published at the end of […]
Site News

First Look – Framed Basswood Gravel Bike

April 23, 2020 Gomez Comments Off on First Look – Framed Basswood Gravel Bike
The next chapter in my adventures as a bicycle journalist puts me astride a Basswood carbon gravel bike from our […]
Components

45NRTH Tan Helga 27.5 x 4.0 Review

April 18, 2020 Gomez 14
Back at the very end of 2019, I started riding a set of 45NRTH Van Helga 27.5 x 4.0 tires […]
Components

Fatback 27.5 Big Su Wheelset Review

April 18, 2020 Gomez 2
It’s kind of funny that I’ve reviewed the 26″ version of this wheelset and never really asked about the story […]
FatBikes

Wyatt Maverick Review by Aristotle Peters

April 13, 2020 Gomez 3
Wyatt Maverick Full Review I have had the privilege of riding the new Wyatt Maverick for the majority of the […]
Ride Report

Knik Glacier Ride with Alaska Bike Adventures

March 26, 2020 Gomez 2
On a recent trip to Alaska, I was fortunate enough to score a guided day trip with Alaska Bike Adventures […]
Apparel

Icebreaker Merino Wool Base Layer Long-Term Review

March 12, 2020 Gomez 1
This was meant to be a long term review of a pair of Icebreakers 200 weight long sleeve crewnecks and […]
Events

The Trio Fat Bike World Championships – Talkeetna Alaska

March 11, 2020 Gomez 2
Late last week, I embarked upon my third visit to Alaska since I followed the pathway to becoming a fat-bike […]
Apparel

Specialized Therminal Alpha Jacket and Deflect H20 Mountain Jacket Review – by Greg

March 9, 2020 Gomez 2
Race day is always wrought with varying degrees of anxiety.  How many calories do I carry?  Did I set up […]
Components

Terrene Tires Johnny 5 Review

February 3, 2020 Gomez 10
The True Detective Dime Novel Johhny 5 Tire Review

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Apparel

45 NRTH Naughtvind Clothing System – by Greg Gentle

January 31, 2020 Gomez Comments Off on 45 NRTH Naughtvind Clothing System – by Greg Gentle
FBc Apparel Editor Greg Gentle reviews the 45NRTH Naughtvind Jacket, Pants and Bibs!

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FatBikes

Defiance Frameworks AK Bike Project # 4 Review – By Travis Hubbard

January 27, 2020 Gomez 1
Our Fatbassador to Alaska and the Yukon Territories shares his thoughts on the Defiance Frameworks AK Bike Project # 4 in a long term Bike Review – ala choy

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Apparel

Winter Bib Tight – Three Way Test Jam

January 23, 2020 Gomez 1
Three Pairs or Winter Bib Tights Enter the Fat-Bike Thunderdome!

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Site News

Winter Fat Bike Grooming Best Management Practices from Evolution Trail Services

January 16, 2020 Gomez 1
Winter Fat Bike Grooming Best Management Practices from Evolution Trail Services

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FatBikes

2020 Kona Woo – Long Term Review by -JP Syverud-

January 9, 2020 Gomez 5
  This past November we introduced you to the new Kona Woo Fat Bike. The version we received came with the […]
Tires

First Look – 45NRTH Van Helga 27.5 x 4.0 (Tan Helga)

December 30, 2019 Gomez 4
It’s been a number of years since I’ve ridden a pair of 45NRTH Van Helga Tires. The best that I […]
Apparel

Old Man Winter Jacket & Pants from Bontrager

December 26, 2019 Gomez 4
Our amigos from Bontrager (Sam & Alex) are grizzled veterans in the winter cyclist’s war with wind and weather. It […]
Site News

Wallpaper Wednesday – 2019 Christmas Card

December 25, 2019 Gomez Comments Off on Wallpaper Wednesday – 2019 Christmas Card
Season’s Greetings – Happy Holidays – Happy Hanukkah – Merry Quanza – Fruitful Epiphany – Groovy Yule – Hugh Jass […]
Apparel

SWRVE Kills with the Winter Shirt Jacket – by Greg Gentle

December 16, 2019 Gomez Comments Off on SWRVE Kills with the Winter Shirt Jacket – by Greg Gentle
Sometimes something unexpected comes into your life that helps you rethink something.  For example, Nestle Quick replaced Bosco in my […]
Components

45NRTH Wrathlorde Update

December 12, 2019 Gomez 3
I wanted to post an update about these 45NRTH Wrathlorde 26 x 4.2 studded tires. We initially mounted these bad […]
Accessories

Tifosi Alliant & Slice Review

December 9, 2019 Gomez Comments Off on Tifosi Alliant & Slice Review
I’m old enough to have owned a pair of Oakley Factory Pilots. They were red to match my 1986 Specialized […]
Adventure Bikes

Bearclaw Bikes Beaux Jaxon Review

December 6, 2019 Gomez 5
I spent the last eight weeks riding a Beaux Jaxon from Bearclaw Bikes. Our demo bike was set up by […]
Apparel

Stio Apparel Review – by Greg Gentle

November 27, 2019 Gomez 2
The kind folks at Stio shared a few products for us to preview for our “What to Wear” series here […]
FatBikes

First Look – 2020 Kona Woo – by JP Syverud

November 26, 2019 Gomez 3
The fine folks from Kona bikes sent the Fat-Bike Test Labs a 2020 Kona Woo fat bike for some testing. […]
FatBikes

2020 Giant Yukon 1 Review – by Tony Grande

November 25, 2019 Gomez 17
One day after work, before dinner was on the table, I check my email to see that Tio Gomez sent […]
Apparel

A Tale of Two Boas: 45NRTH Wolvehammer vs. Lake MXZ304 – by Greg Gentle

November 18, 2019 Gomez 9
My morning routine generally involves grinding of beans and a short wait while my water reaches optimal temperature for bean […]
Bike Culture

Is it time to Upgrade Your Legacy Fat-Bike? by Jeff Price

November 12, 2019 Gomez 13
Editor’s Note – we should probably try to set some parameters for what we’re referring to when we talk about […]
Tires

First Look – 45NRTH Wrathlorde 26×4.2 Tire

November 8, 2019 Gomez 2
Last week, just as I was leaving to go to the Funduro down in Illinois, our set of 45NRTH Wrathlordes […]
FatBikes

2020 – 9:ZERO:7 Lynx Carbon Fatbike News Release

October 31, 2019 Gomez 2
The following is a news release from 9:Zero:7 Bikes… Anchorage, AK. October 30, 2020 At 9:ZERO:7, we take fatbikes very […]

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