Outlaw Origins of Mountain Biking // Born From Junk Freehub Magazine 2022-04-26 | "Born From Junk" traces the outlaw roots of mountain biking back to its raw beginnings in Crested Butte, where a crew of unlikely pioneers in pursuit of wild times in the mountains blossomed into a global phenomenon.READ THE WRITTEN FEATURE: freehubmag.com/features/born-from-junk-filmDirected byMike Horn and Galin FoleyProduced byMike HornNarrative Cinematography byJoel WolterDocumentary Cinematography byGalin FoleyEdited byGalin FoleyAudio mix byScotty Beam & Cleod9 MusicGraphic Design byJoe PolevyStory EditorDrew PoggeAssociate ProducerAdam BroderickCamera AssistantsRex Lint - Tin House CreativeJesse Levine - Reel MotionCast (in order of appearance)Austin Weaver as Main CharacterAdam Broderick as One of The Boys #1Lawson Yow as One of The Boys #2Kyle Jones as DriverGlo Cunningham as SelfDonnie Cook as SelfBob Starr as SelfJim “Beach” Thomas as SelfAlbert Maunz as SelfKay Peterson-Cook as SelfChris Haas as SelfDoug Bradbury as SelfDave Wiens as SelfArchival Photography provided byDon CookSandra CortnerWende CraggKevin MontgomeryBob StarrCrested Butte Mountain Heritage MuseumArchival Pearl Pass Video courtesy ofDana AtchleyTapley DawsonArchival Rage in the Sage Video courtesy ofMike ColeSpecial Thanks toKent CowherKeli DiPaoloLaurel RuncieDave MoeGreg MorinBurt PhillipsErik RadockJohn NortonMark PetersonCrested Butte NewsMusic (in order of appearance)Blow off Some Steam by Ben BostickLicensed through Artlist.ioWhen the Sky (Instrumental Version) by Maya JohannaLicensed through Artlist.ioMy Country (Instrumental Version) by Ben BostickLicensed through Artlist.ioTell Me Its Over by Avi GoldfingerLicensed through Artlist.ioSettle Down (instrumental version) by Giants and PilgrimsLicensed through Artlist.ioBurgers and Guitars by Steve PoloniLicensed through Artlist.ioBorn To Become (Instrumental Version) by Maya JohannaLicensed through Artlist.ioBones by DuffmusiqLicensed through Artlist.ioFather by Geva AlonLicensed through Artlist.ioShot on location at Gunnison Ranger District - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National ForestMade Possible by Gunnison-Crested Butte-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Devinci Chainsaw // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2023-06-21 | The all new Devinci Chainsaw is a bike that stands on it’s merits as well as what it represents.To bear the name of such a prolific legend in this history of mountain biking is a bold statement. Fortunately, the bike was made in partnership with the late Steve Smith’s mother and has been built from alloy and welded in Canada. Aspiring shredders now have access to a extremely capable bike that can handle all levels of riding. Read the full review here: freehub.com/reviews/devinci-chainsawReviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbsBike Geometry & Specs:Model: Chainsaw GXPrice: $4,699Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 170mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1292mmChainstay: 435mmReach: 494mmHead Tube Angle: 62.9BB Height: 342mm0:15 Intro1:27 Climb4:14 Descent11:50 Final Thoughts-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Freehub PRESENTS // A Mountain Bike Film Festival Freehub Magazine 2023-06-09 | A Celebration of Mountain Bike Community, Culture, and CinemaThursday, July 13th, 2022 / Mount Baker Theater / Bellingham, WADoors at 6:00 pm / Screening at 7:30 pm (Estimated run time is 90 minutes)Freehub is hosting a night to celebrate some of the best filming and storytelling in our sport. Freehub PRESENTS is a collection of films from the best in the business and new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big screen experience. We’ll also be celebrating our local MTB community by donating a portion of the night's proceeds to the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition (WMBC). Get your tickets and join us for what is sure to be a great evening!Get Tickets: mountbakertheatre.com/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=B7522365-00E0-42C3-A6F3-97A30D938860&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=0B5CC485-B1B4-48F7-8D12-B9135681CF97Learn More: freehub.com/presentsSpecial thanks to our partners Pivot Cycles, Rainier Beer, and Maxxis as well as our community partners Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition (WMBC), the Northwest Tune-Up, City of Bellingham, and the Mount Baker Theatre.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Pivot Shadowcat // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2023-05-10 | With the steady shift to 29-inch and mixed-wheeled bikes over the years, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with its small 27.5-inch front and rear wheel.Instead of offering just another bike with a slightly different setup, Pivot has thought through what small wheels mean on a deeper level and developed a package from the ground up, focusing on acceleration, agility, and pop. Read the full review here: freehub.com/reviews/pivot-shadowcat-0Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbsBike Geometry & SpecsModel: Shadowcat ProPrice: $8,899Wheel Size: 27.5"Rear Travel: 140mmFork: 160mmWheelbase: 1230mmChainstay: 430mmReach: 480mmHead Tube Angle:BB Height: 340mm0:15 Intro2:12 Climb6:24 Descent14:00 Final Thoughts-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Yeti SB160 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2023-04-19 | For years, I’ve been intrigued by Yeti’s Switch Infinity translational pivot bikes. There’s something inviting about the Golden, Colorado-based company’s signature teal paint job that has always left me wondering how they ride. Thankfully, I finally got the chance to give one a try.The new Yeti SB160 is purposefully built for the most demanding enduro race stages. And with its supplied 170-millimeter Fox Factory 38 fork up front, and 160 millimeters of impossibly soft rear travel out back—it’s spec’d to handle harsh, techy terrain anywhere in the world...Read the full review here: freehubmag.com/reviews/yeti-sb160Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbsBike Geometry & SpecsModel: 2023 Yeti SB160 T3Price: $10,500Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 160 mmFork: 170 mmWheelbase: 1270 mmChainstay: 441 mmReach: 485 mmHead Tube Angle: 64°BB Height: 353 mm00:00 Intro01:01 Climb05:13 Descent12:45 Final Thoughts-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Crested Butte, CO Dream Trip // The Great Escape Giveaway Freehub Magazine 2023-04-19 | Freehub Magazine is excited to give away the ultimate riding experience!Win a trip for two to ride Crested Butte and receive a brand new Yeti SB160. On top of that, the winner will also receive spending cash, an evo gift card, and fresh gear from Flylow, Kuat, and Freehub. We also have great prizes for a 2nd and 3rd place winner. The giveaway is open April 18th - May 9th, so sign up below for your chance to win the trip of a lifetime!ENTER THE CONTEST: freehubmag.com/great-escape-crested-butte-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
SCOTT Genius ST910 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2023-03-30 | The all-new Scott Genius incorporates the same bold, distinctly Swiss design as the Scott Spark 900 Tuned AXS we reviewed last year. The new bike tucks its rear shock, a trunnion-mounted Fox Float X Nude, entirely inside the frame for a package that’s both sleek and practical. Rest assured; this bike will turn heads at your local trailhead for the foreseeable future.In addition to its svelte appearance, I found the Genius to be an exceptionally capable 150-millimeter trail bike. Climbing aboard the Genius felt balanced, a sensation I attributed to its 77.2-degree seat tube angle. This bike puts you in an excellent, modern climbing position by keeping the front end planted to the ground on even the steepest uphill maneuvers.SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/scott-genius-st-910Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbsGeometry Specs Reflect Large SizeWheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 150mmFork: 160mmWheelbase: 1263mmChainstay: 440mmReach: 485mmHead Tube Angle: 63.9°00:00 Intro02:02 Climb07:24 Descent13:48 Final Thoughts-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Santa Cruz Hightower 3 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-12-22 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsGeometry Specs reflect Large Size in *LOW SETTING*Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 145mmFork: 150mmWheelbase: 1245mmChainstay: 438mmReach: 472mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°After riding the gamut of 150-millimeter-travel trail bikes over the past year, I thought I’d pretty much covered the spectrum. That was, however, until I got the chance to ride the Santa Cruz Hightower 3.From my very first ride, I could tell that this bike was something special, and it showed me just how much room was left in my heart for another do-it-all trail bike. Given that this is Santa Cruz’s top-of-the-line, Hightower 3 X01 AXS RSV model, featuring an impressive array of high-end components, perhaps this should hardly be surprising.SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/santa-cruz-hightower-3-x01-axs-rsvSANTA CRUZ SITE: santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/hightower00:00 Intro01:16 Climb03:55 Descent10:10 Final Thoughts-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Women in the Mountain Bike Industry Choose the Trail Less Traveled // Line Choice Freehub Magazine 2022-11-22 | Every rider sees the trail differently. Some riders look for the gaps, some for brake points, and others for corners to slap. The most creative riders find lines that others don’t even consider. Choosing your line on the trail parallels life in many ways. Follow along as Danica Fife, Alicia Leggett, Hannah Bergemann, Linnea Rooke, and Keely Shannon tell their stories of finding their place in the bike industry. From the struggle of leaving the safer career option, mental health challenges, sexism, and being brushed off in the workplace, each woman’s path can inspire those who want to pursue their passion. Each story demonstrates how the individual navigated their way in the bike industry to create less traditional roles.On September 30, 2022, Alicia crashed while riding. Suffering from a traumatic brain injury, she is currently recovering at a brain rehab center in Colorado. To support Alicia on her road to recovery, visit her GoFundMe page via the link below.gofundme.com/f/alicia-and-her-family-with-medical-costs-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Norco Fluid FS A1 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-11-17 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs*Geometry Specs reflect Large Size*Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 130mmFork: 140mmWheelbase: 1245mmChainstay: 435mmReach: 480mmHead Tube Angle: 65°00:00 Intro01:34 Climb05:36 Descent11:00 Final ThoughtsSEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/norco-fluid-fs-a1NORCO WEBSITE: norco.com/bikes/mountain/trail/fluid-fs/2023-fluid-fs-a1Norco’s new Fluid FS is meant for anybody and everybody. But don’t be fooled; this is no cookie-cutter, crowd-pleaser of a bike. The Fluid FS does a stellar job of playing different roles for different riders, and that’s exactly what makes it stand out among the company’s broad line of capable trail rigs. The Fluid FS’s pure fun factor feels equally ready to please a cross-country fanatic looking for a ride with little more oomph as it does a downhill racer wanting to cover more terrain—and that’s where the middle of the road magic lies in this surprisingly capable 130-millimeter bike.The new Norco Fluid FS is a surprisingly versatile bike that all sorts of mountain bikers can enjoy. Cross-country riders looking for a relatively efficient bike with excellent descending abilities will have the time of their lives on rough trails. Gravity riders will put up with pedaling uphill on a bike lighter than they’re used to for the surprising reward this bike offers going down. But most importantly of all, new riders entering the scene and looking for a bike that can take them on nearly any type of terrain will be the ones who benefit most from such a stellar package at a good price.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Pivot Firebird TEAM XTR COIL // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-10-27 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsGeometry Specs reflect Medium size frame in LOW BBWheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 165mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1239mmChainstay: 434mmReach: 468mmHead Tube Angle: 64°00:00 INTRO00:56 CLIMB03:23 DESCENT11:26 FINAL THOUGHTSFULL REVIEW: freehubmag.com/reviews/pivot-firebird-team-xtr-coilPIVOT WEBSITE: global.pivotcycles.com/products/firebirdThe Pivot Firebird has had my eye since 2021 when, in its launch video, the Tempe, Arizona-based company teased their hot new long-travel 29’er by way of Eddie Masters calmly licking an orange ice cream cone during an FBI interrogation. Orange, it became clear, would be a defining aesthetic of the bike across all colorways. After thoroughly testing, another thing is now clear: This bird can fly.After riding other Pivot bikes such as the Switchblade and the Trail 429, I was curious how the Firebird, with its similar suspension platform, would feel with more travel. I debated on sizing (this model runs very large), and eventually decided on a medium. My longstanding desire is to find the ultimate one-bike quiver—a bike that can climb efficiently while still inspiring confidence and comfort down steep, unforgiving terrain. From the first ride, I’ll admit that I was fully smitten by the Firebird.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 AXS // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-09-08 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs*Geometry Specs reflect Large Size**Neutral Headset Position & Low Mino Link Setting*Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 140mmFork: 150mmWheelbase: 1250mmChainstay: 440mmReach: 485mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°0:00 Intro1:13 Climb4:56 Descent12:15 Final ThoughtsSEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/trek-fuel-exTREK WEBSITE: trekbikes.com/us/en_US/fuel-exTrek made a statement with their new Fuel EX trail bike. In throwing away the usual method of incremental development so common in this industry, Trek gave this Fuel a top-to-bottom update to make it longer, steeper and slacker. This iteration of the Fuel—a model Trek introduced to their line more than two decades ago—absolutely devours chunky terrain while still retaining the ability to tractor up steep climbs in a way that harkens back to its heritage as one of mountain biking’s best all-rounders.The Fuel EX is a big brand masterpiece that leaves me genuinely excited for any rider living within Trek’s massive dealership market. True to the Fuel lineage, this updated version will continue the model’s legacy of bringing true all-around capabilities to the masses.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
YT Jeffsy Uncaged 8 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-09-01 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs**Geometry Specs reflect Large Size in LOW setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 150mmFork: 150mmWheelbase: 1218mmChainstay: 435mmReach: 470mmHead Tube Angle: 66°Sitting squarely in the modern mid-travel trail bike segment is the new YT Jeffsy Uncaged 8. With 150 millimeters of travel front and rear, this iteration of the Jeffsy line provides a firm suspension platform to pump against while still being capable enough to eat up trail chunk. Every time I took out this little trail bike I found myself smiling as I blasted out of the tight, supported corners synonymous with our local mountain here in Bellingham, Washington.SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/yt-jeffsy-uncaged-8YT Website: us.yt-industries.com/products/bikes/jeffsy/uncaged-8/473/jeffsy-uncaged-8/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6MKXBhA5EiwANWLODG-pcFNr-Nd3mhPwn_9iMZs5A3gU-t0eBjCdRuJR9wwQ-TB2ro5peRoClC4QAvD_BwE-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Hannah Bergemann Rides the Cascades // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2022-08-18 | Hannah Bergemann has established herself as a top-tier free rider in the past few years. From epic lines at Formation to extensive video projects in the PNW, the world knows Hannah can handle some big moves. Ride along with Evan Voss as he follows Hannah down one of her favorite trails and see how playfully and skillfully Hannah can ride any trail.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspective on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
How Trails Transform Communities // Biketown Freehub Magazine 2022-08-16 | Biketown is a story of mountain bikers, unlikely partnerships and the communities they create.Learn more and get involved at https://FreehubMag.com/BiketownEnter the Biketown Sweepstakes and support the International Mountain Bicycling Association at go.rallyup.com/biketownStruggling to find their seat at the table, mountain bikers have had to form unlikely partnerships in their fight to ride. Little did they know they were actually helping transform the identity of their communities. Specialized and Soil Searching present Biketown, a film by Freehub magazine.Mountain bikers have a long-standing tradition of working with private property owners, land managers and governments, from the local to federal level. Often, these relationships are driven by a dedicated and passionate group of mountain bikers, trailbuilders and advocates, despite a sometimes turbulent and confrontational past. Biketown takes a deep dive into recreational trail development in Chisholm, Minnesota, Bellingham, Washington, Snowshoe, West Virginia and Pacific City, Oregon to explore themes at the heart of the current mountain bike movement—whether that be cooperation between the timber industry and a mountain bike community, federal forest managers and trailbuilders or advocacy organizations and tourism boards.This project would not be possible without partnerships and a huge collective effort. Thank you to the community leaders, families, trailbuilders, dreamers, athletes, designers, brands, mentors, advocates, stewards, volunteers and everyday riders who helped make Biketown possible. We are grateful for strong brand partner support and amazing product donations—the proceeds of which will directly impact the future of mountain biking.Thanks to our partners:Specialized Bicycles: specialized.com/us/enMaxxis Tires: maxxis.com/us10 Barrel Brewing Co.: 10barrel.comIMBA: imba.comRide Concepts: rideconcepts.comPortside productions: portsidepro.comCity of Bellingham: cob.orgPocahontas County, WV: pocahontascountywv.com -- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Myles Trainer Rides Twisp, Washington // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2022-06-30 | Ride along with Myles Trainer, as he follows Kelend Hawks down some east side classics, Pete’s Dragon and Wild Turkey.After the 2021 forest fires on the east side of the Cascades, Transition Bikes held a dig day to revamp Pete’s Dragon trail. The Bellingham crew worked with Cody Olsen and Remy Aucoin of Evergreen MTB Alliance, who had already cut all of the hazardous burnt trees out. DVO athlete Myles Trainer and crew rebuilt berms that had been crushed by deadfall. After two long days of digging, Myles and crew were able to test the trail modifications and also lap another Twisp favorite, Wild Turkey.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Learn More about DVO Suspension: dvosuspension.com-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Identity and Endurance with Alexandera Houchin // Stronger Together Freehub Magazine 2022-06-14 | It has taken time for Alexandera Houchin to weave layers of her identity together. First and foremost, Alexandera is an Ojibwe woman. She’s also an artist, a farmer, a mechanic, a cyclist and a person who cares deeply about her community on the Fond Du Lac reservation near Cloquet, Minnesota. “Stronger Together” takes an intimate look into Alexandera’s life while examining concepts of identity, forgiveness and what it means to merge seemingly different aspects of your soul in order to continue moving forward, one pedal stroke at a time.Read the Article: freehubmag.com/features/one-drop-timeArchival & Additional Images provided by University of South Carolina MIRC, Critical Past & Zach Freundlich-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Mountain Bikers, Unlikely Partnerships & The Communities Theyve Created // Biketown Trailer Freehub Magazine 2022-06-07 | Biketown is a story of mountain bikers, unlikely partnerships and the communities they create.Learn more and get involved at freehubmag.com/biketownStruggling to find their seat at the table, mountain bikers have had to form unlikely partnerships in their fight to ride. Little did they know they were actually helping transform the identity of their communities. Specialized and Soil Searching present Biketown, a film by Freehub magazine, coming summer 2022.Mountain bikers have a long-standing tradition of working with private property owners, land managers and governments, from the local to federal level. Often, these relationships are driven by a dedicated and passionate group of mountain bikers, trailbuilders and advocates, despite a sometimes turbulent and confrontational past. Biketown takes a deep dive into recreational trail development in Chisholm, Minnesota, Bellingham, Washington, Snowshoe, West Virginia and Pacific City, Oregon to explore themes at the heart of the current mountain bike movement—whether that be cooperation between the timber industry and a mountain bike community, federal forest managers and trailbuilders or advocacy organizations and tourism boards.This film is a story of success, an examination of recreation paradigms spanning local and national levels, and a beacon of light illuminating the true effort it takes to create a Biketown.Thanks to our partners:Specialized Bicycles: specialized.com/us/enMaxxis Tires: maxxis.com/us10 Barrel Brewing Co.: 10barrel.comIMBA: imba.comRide Concepts: rideconcepts.comPortside productions: portsidepro.comCity of Bellingham: cob.orgPocahontas County, WV: pocahontascountywv.com -- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Trailblazers // Born From Junk Part 2 Freehub Magazine 2022-05-31 | Part two of Born From Junk traces the rise of mountain biking as it came into its own as a full-blown sport. In less than a decade, Colorado's scene went from cruising around on klunkers, to scratching in clandestine singletrack, to riding dedicated mountain bikes on expanding networks of sanctioned trails. The sport quickly grew to attract large crowds at races in hotspots such as Gunnison and Crested Butte, eventually debuting as an Olympic sport at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch Part one of Born From Junk: youtu.be/242BZrw-U2URead the Article: freehubmag.com/features/born-from-junk-film-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Cannondale Jekyll 1 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-03-31 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs**Geometry Specs reflect Large Size**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 165mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1264mmChainstay: 442mmReach: 475mmHead Tube Angle: 64°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/cannondale-jekyll-1CANNONDALE WEBSITE: cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/mountain/trail-bikes/jekyll/jekyll-1-c21102uThis latest iteration of the renowned Jekyll features a split downtube which houses a Fox Float Factory X2 shock (Jekyll 1 build) with 165 millimeters of high pivot suspension. Even more notable than its design is the Beetle Green paint job—guaranteed to snap necks at your local trailhead and inspire debate among your crew. Flashy looks might not be every rider’s cup of tea, though you’d be hard-pressed to find another modern mountain bike that beckons the eye to the degree of the Jekyll. As your viewing angle shifts, a scintillating emerald-green finish transforms to emit a peachy-orange glow.Top quality mountain bikes are abundant in today’s marketplace, though few blend sleek design and rock-solid fundamental performance as naturally as the Jekyll. For riders seeking steeper than steep trails and sonic boom speeds, the Jekyll is an undeniable option. You may burn a few extra calories on the climb than your friends, but you’ll be reduced to nothing more than a blurry palette of shimmering green when it’s time to head back down. In that sense, the Jekyll is a work of art.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Brice Shirbach rides Suicide Six // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2022-03-17 | Ride along with Brice Shirbach, Brooks Curran & Gavin Vaughan on a classic fall day as they sample a few of the trails Suicide Six has to offer in Woodstock, Vermont.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspective on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Steve Vanderhoek rides North Shore // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2022-03-10 | Ride along with firefighter and professional freeride mountain biker Steve Vanderhoek as he takes us for a lap down the North Shore's 5th Horseman trail.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspective on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Learn more about Maxxis: maxxis.com/usWatch Risk Is Reward: freehubmag.com/videos/risk-reward-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Steve Vanderhoek Rides The North Shore // Risk Is Reward Freehub Magazine 2022-03-08 | Risk versus reward—the idea that an endeavor with greater uncertainty garners greater payoff—is a principle used in fields as diverse as economics, athletics and even relationships. For Vancouver resident Steve Vanderhoek, the saying reflects nearly every aspect of his life. As a firefighter and professional mountain bike freerider, saving a life at work before risking his own on a boundary-pushing stunt often occurs within the same day. Vanderhoek thrives under pressure, and in doing so is redefining what it means to truly live on the edge.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
SCOTT Spark Tuned 900 AXS // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2022-02-17 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs**Geometry Specs reflect Large Size**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 120mmFork: 130mmWheelbase: 1205mmChainstay: 437.5mmReach: 470mmHead Tube Angle: 65.8°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/scott-spark-tunedSCOTT WEBSITE: scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-spark-900-tuned-axs-bike?article=286268010Scott’s redesigned Spark is unabashedly aimed at being the hot new ultralight super bike. At first glance its striking profile looks more like a hardtail than the capable 120-millimeter full suspension rig it is. The Spark’s aesthetic is sharp and modern—this is clearly the new benchmark in mountain biking when it comes to contemporary frame design.Most notably, Scott’s design team was able to completely hide the rear shock from view by tucking it deep within the bike’s downtube. And although the Spark remains a cross-country steed at heart, it’s equally well suited for long backcountry forays over rugged terrain or any mission that requires an exceptionally efficient ride while remaining tough enough to handle the occasional steep descent.The Spark is an amazing example of what’s possible in a light package with the latest and greatest technology available in the mountain bike world. It truly feels like a super bike when you’re riding it. With its futuristic look, I did notice an uptick in attention from gearheads I met out on trail. Any prospective Spark owner should prepare themselves to field lots of questions from understandably curious fellow riders. All small talk aside, the Spark is an amazing option for a rider looking to put a premium on efficiency and climbing performance, but who still wants to get deep into the mountains and never sweat it when they come across the occasional black diamond section. If you lean towards cross-country but harbor an interest in getting a little gnarly, then the Spark could be the perfect fit for you.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Trek Top Fuel 9.9 XX1 AXS // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-12-23 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsAfter reviewing a slew of big bikes this summer—each seemingly heftier and slower uphill than the last—it was refreshing to hop on the Trek Top Fuel, a spry 5-inch bike, and start enjoying climbs again. The Trek Top Fuel is a bike with cross-country origins now redesigned to cater to a more aggressive subset of riders. The revamped geometry makes for a longer package overall with a 480-millimeter reach in the low setting on a size large and a 435-millimeter chainstay. This new length, paired with a slightly slacker 66-degree headtube angle, gives the Top Fuel a surprisingly capable feeling at speed, even down steeper trails that the traditional cross-country bikes of yesteryear would balk at.The Top Fuel is a case study in what’s possible for a bike that’s light on overall travel, but heavy on modern geometry and suspension technology. Enduro rigs keep getting chunkier and slower uphill and this polychromatic, peppy Trek seems to have arrived to show us just how capable a featherweight package can be. While I think the average beginner rider would be happier on a more forgiving, longer travel bike, experienced riders seeking a next-level degree of efficiency and precision should take a serious look at the Top Fuel line.**Geometry Specs reflect Large Size**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 120mmFork: 120mmWheelbase: 1215mmChainstay: 435mmReach: 480mmHead Tube Angle: 66°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/trek-top-fuel-99-xx1-axsTREK WEBSITE: trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/top-fuel/top-fuel-9-9-xx1-axs/p/35326/?colorCode=yellow_red-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Claire Buchar Rides Whistler // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-12-16 | Beyond being one of the nicest humans on this planet, Claire Buchar is also a certified Whistler legend and loves to ride her bike. Claire has represented Canada 12 times at the world championships as a racer and is now helping the next generation of athletes as a coach for the national team. Ride along with Claire as she samples some of her favorite local trails with her dog Laska in tow.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Learn more about Maxxis: maxxis.com/us-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Devinci Spartan Carbon GX 12S // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-12-02 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsThe Devinci Spartan is the latest thoroughbred steed to adopt a suspension design based around a high pivot idler system. Devinci hasn’t been shy about the bike’s intentions either. It’s touted clearly as a race-ready rig capable of tackling the most demanding stages and its marketing is awash with photos of Enduro World Series mainstay Greg Callaghan railing corners on unforgiving courses such as Tweed Valley and Finale Ligure.The Spartan features 160 millimeters of travel in back and 170 millimeters up front, handled dutifully by a Fox Float X2 Elite shock and Fox Float 38 Performance Grip fork. Most Spartans will never see an EWS Queen stage, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t also equally at-home on the steepest trails in your area.The Spartan brings a level of balance to the enduro bike category that I really enjoyed. Having such plush characteristics while still retaining an agile quality make the Spartan a very attractive bike for more than just dedicated enduro racers. This bike would be an amazing tool for anyone who regularly shuttles or, if the terrain warrants it, could be a great contender for a one-bike-quiver for an aggressive rider. The Spartan’s heft and high pivot design mean you’ll have to generate a few extra watts to make it to the top of the mountain but, when you’re there, prepare to laugh the whole way down.**Geometry Specs reflect Large Size**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 160mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1261mmChainstay: 430mmReach: 485mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/devinci-spartan-carbon-gxDEVINCI CYCLES WEBSITE: devinci.com/en/bikes/mountain/spartan-carbon-gx-12s-skyscraper-silver-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
The Free Radicals Ride The Chilcotins // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-11-18 | The Free Radicals are two guys who haven't found anything they like more than riding bikes. When they aren’t on the open road, they can be found in the woods spreading their love for bikes. Ride along as Mark and Will ride Lorna Pass, a true gem in the Chilcotins, British Columbia.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-11-11 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsAfter spending considerable time on the carbon Specialized Stumpjumper EVO, I expected a very similar ride quality from its alloy cousin. Instead, I found the alloy model’s updated shock tuning and vibration damping created a forgiving and soft ride despite its heavier weight. Both carbon and alloy versions of the Stumpjumper EVO lean toward aggressive one-bike quiver territory—though not without possessing a few distinct characteristics of their own. Between the alloy components and updated Fox suspension, this alloy version of the Stumpjumper EVO is noticeably easier on my wrists than the full carbon model. The only complaint I can summon on this budget build was some very audible chain slap from the SRAM NX rear derailleur.Overall, I’m glad Specialized is producing an alloy version of this bike. The Stumpjumper EVO is an amazing one-bike quiver capable of providing loads of fun for novice and expert riders alike. Whether you’re doing laps at your local trail system, pedaling a big loop out in the backcountry or even occasionally riding at a bike park, the EVO is my pick as your best bet for a single bike that can handle just about any trail.**Geometry Specs reflect S4 Frame Size**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 150mmFork: 160mmWheelbase: 1249mmChainstay: 441mmReach: 475mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/specialized-stumpjumper-evo-comp-alloySPECIALIZED WEBSITE: specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper-evo-comp-alloy/p/199210?color=318400-199210-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
The Solution // Craig Bierlys Wanderlust Way Freehub Magazine 2021-11-09 | You can buy just about anything in this world but time, and Craig Bierly is a man who truly understands the sacred and finite gift of time. After dedicating 26 years of his life to the aerospace industry, he could have comfortably retired to a sedentary life in a big house, but he opted instead for a nomadic life in his van—long before #vanlife became a hipster trend and hashtag. More than a decade after his retirement, Bierly is still on the road, chasing his dream of riding as much United States singletrack as he possibly can until his own time on the Earth runs out.READ "A Space for Conversation": freehubmag.com/shorts/space-conversationLearn More about Craig Bierly: freehubmag.com/articles/home-wanderlust-way-craig-bierly-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Santa Cruz Bronson X01 AXS Carbon CC MX // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-09-02 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsAfter hearing friends rave about the new Santa Cruz Bronson, I was excited when one showed up at the Freehub office. Furthering my curiosity, this iteration of the Bronson—a model first introduced in 2013—adopts mixed-wheel sizes with a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel. Over the course of the last few months and many rides aboard this gold-colored sled, I’ve come to understand what the hype is all about. The Bronson struggles most through flat unsupported corners. It’s on terrain like this that the bike’s 29-inch counterparts will feel more stable. You may find yourself hanging a foot more often just in case the tires break loose. Despite this minor quibble, the Bronson remains one of the most versatile bikes I’ve ever ridden. It truly defies categorization. It’s brawny enough to hang with some of the most capable long-travel rigs on the market while also staying nimble and fun on casual flow trails. Committing to a mixed-wheel bike is still a tough pill to swallow for many riders, though I’m serious when I say there is not a more broadly capable bike out there.**Geometry Specs reflect Large Frame in LOW BB Setting**Wheel Size: MX 29"/27.5"Rear Travel: 150mmFork: 160mmWheelbase: 1249mmChainstay: 432mmReach: 472mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/santa-cruz-bronson-x01-carbon-cc-mxSANTA CRUZ WEBSITE: santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/bronson-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Quinn Hanley, Brendan Howey & Matt Brooks Ride Sun Peaks // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-07-22 | Quinn Hanley, Brendan Howey, and Matt Brooks (GoPro worn by Matt) take us for a ride down Steam Shovel, Sun Peaks fast & flowy jump line. Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Learn More about Sun Peaks: sunpeaksresort.com#freehubmag #pov #sunpeaks-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Norco Range C1 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-07-01 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsThe new Norco Range is a ground-up reimagination of what the Range line is, including its intended rider. After the Canadian company sized up its little sibling, the Sight, it opened an opportunity for their product team to insert a dedicated big-mountain enduro bike into their lineup. The Range now sports 170 millimeters of travel, front and rear, with a fancy new high-pivot suspension linkage system designed around an idler pulley. After spending time aboard the Range, I can confidently say this is a bike that makes no apologies for being a downhill terrain destroyer.I love to see Norco pushing the long-travel limit of their mountain bike line up. After talking to their engineering team, it’s clear that their goals are to design bikes that make us everyday riders feel like heroes. If you’re looking for a no-compromise all-out downhill/enduro rig, and you don’t care if that means a bit more suffering on the way up—look no farther than the new Norco Range.**Geometry Specs reflect Large Frame**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 170mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1285mmChainstay: 442.5mmReach: 480mmHead Tube Angle: 63.25°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/norco-range-29NORCO WEBSITE: norco.com/bikes/2022/mountain/enduro/range-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Canyon Spectral CF9 29 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-06-24 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsCanyon’s Spectral 29 CF 9 is described by the German company as a “true all-rounder for all off-road conditions.” For a rider like me who loves the simplicity of a bike that can handle just about anything, Canyon’s vision statement is one I can get behind. So, eager to see how the Spectral would fare on Bellingham’s diverse terrain, I put it through its paces—riding everything from ultra-fast low-angle trails that are common close to town, to steeper lines farther afield. Our test model arrived with 150 millimeters of progressive rear travel and a 150-millimeter RockShox Pike Ultimate fork. Before we go on, one important note regarding spec: Riders who purchase the Spectral 29 CF 9 in North America will receive a slightly different build kit with a Fox DPX2 shock and a slightly longer 160-millimeter Fox 36 Factory fork instead of the RockShox setup included on the bike I received for the purpose of this review.The Canyon Spectral 29 CF 9 lives up to its promise as being the ultimate single-bike quiver. I felt just as comfortable dropping in on any double-black trail as I did pointing the Spectral up technical climbs. This bike taught me that 150 millimeters might be the Goldilocks zone for travel. If you’re looking for a bike that feels great on any trail, don’t pass up a chance to ride a Canyon Spectral.**Geometry Specs reflect X-LOW Setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 150mmFork: 150mmWheelbase: 1251mmChainstay: 437mmReach: 485mmHead Tube Angle: 64.5°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/canyon-spectral-29CANYON WEBSITE: canyon.com/en-us/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/spectral/spectral-29-cf-9/2831.html?dwvar_2831_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK%2FRD#pov #bikereview #freehub-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Stefanie McDaniel rides South Mountain, Phoenix // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-06-17 | Phoenix local and Pivot Cycles athlete Stefanie McDaniel takes us for an early morning lap on National Loop, one of South Mountain's classics.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.#pov #southmountain #freehubmag-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Carbon Frame Manufacturing with Pivot Cycles // Made With Love Freehub Magazine 2021-06-15 | Mountain bikes are without question the most capable they’ve ever been, yet they can still be better. This notion is what drives innovation. Pivot Cycles has long been committed to this evolutionary process. Through a quest for superb quality, the company has established some of the industry’s most stringent manufacturing standards and continues to push itself in creating the best bikes it possibly can. From the first aluminum prototype, to the in-house carbon creation, to the factory-made final product, every Pivot carbon frame is part of an evolutionary process.Manufacturing—most people don’t think of it as glamorous, but there is an allure to it that inspires and drives creation. The process and production behind modern mountain bikes and their associated products is an art form in itself, one that captivates both bike nerds and bike jocks alike. Made With Love is a series designed to capture the literal nuts and bolts upon which our sport is built: The components and people that bring bikes from the assembly line to trail.Watch More Made With Love VideosWheel Manufacturing: youtube.com/watch?v=x_PEFaqeeAUBike Manufacturing: youtube.com/watch?v=lfvht4lAjBk&t=30sTire Manufacturing: youtu.be/v2Up6nEqWw8#manufacturing #pivotcycles #carbon-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Evil Insurgent MX // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-06-10 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsIt’s been a while since the Freehub team received a 27.5-inch bike for review. The past few years saw 29-inch bikes move into the spotlight with promises of better stability over chunky terrain, increased traction and an overall faster feel. Evolution continues though, and a new wave of mixed-wheel mountain bikes have come to market to supposedly offer the best of both worlds—snappy fun out back and sheer plow-ability up front married together in one machine that begs to be pushed hard over tough-to-manage terrain.Like other brands, Evil recently joined the mountain bike industry mixed-wheel soirée by taking a tried-and-true 27.5-inch model from their lineup—in this case the Insurgent—and reconfiguring it to accommodate a larger front wheel. Unlike most other brands, Evil made the call to roll out two options for consumers with their new Insurgent: a dedicated 27.5-inch version for the die-hard small wheel fans, and a mixed-wheel monster version that boasts 168-millimeters of travel paired with a 170-millimeter fork. Intrigued, I opted to test the latter build which Evil has dubbed the Insurgent MX.Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/evil-insurgent-mx-29Evil Website: evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/insurgent**Geometry Specs reflect LOW Setting**Wheel Size: 29"/27.5"Rear Travel: 168mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1262mmChainstay: 432mmReach: 473mmHead Tube Angle: 63.5°#pov #bikereview #insurgent-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Transition Spire Carbon // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-06-03 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsTransition’s new sled, the Spire, is described by the Bellingham-based company as their “nimble bruiser”—an ultra-capable long-travel trail bike that prioritizes stability at high speeds and down steep terrain. Sporting 170 millimeters of travel front and rear, 29-inch wheels and a 63-degree headtube angle (in the high setting), the Spire seems to lean much further toward “bruiser” than “nimble,” though, after spending time aboard the huckleberry-colored bike, I found it to be surprisingly well-mannered and easy to scoot uphill. Braced with a Fox 38 Performance Elite fork featuring a GRIP2 damper and chunky Schwalbe tires, the Spire comes prepared for just about any gnarly trail you throw at it right out of the box and is clearly spec’d to provide plenty of impact absorption and grip on any surface.Overall, the Spire is an all-mountain brawler. It’s not the lightest ride to spin up to the top of a mountain, but it’s hard to imagine a more stable trail bike for the way back down. The Spire would be just as at home at the Whistler Bike Park as it would be climbing to a gnarly double-black backcountry descent—so long as its pilot doesn’t mind putting in a tiny bit of extra strength getting it there.Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/transition-spireTransition Website: transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Spire.cfm**Geometry Specs reflect HIGH Setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 170mmFork: 170mmWheelbase: 1287mmChainstay: 446mmReach: 485mmHead Tube Angle: 63°#pov #bikereview #freehubmag-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Matty Miles & Matt Hunter Ride Kamloops, BC // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-05-28 | Matt Hunter and Matty Miles need no introduction. They embody the spirit of mountain biking to its core and their love for riding shines through into everything they do. Ride along as the Kamloops, BC natives give us a glimpse of what a typical weekend of riding looks like for this dynamic duo.Thrown into the mix of this POV is local legend Luke Beers (@lukebeers) alongside up-and-coming young guns Jesse Munden (@jessemunden_) and Marcus Cant (@marcus_cant). You'd be hard-pressed to find a more exciting combination of riders to watch as they navigate a gnarly descent together—hooting and hollering with each slapped corner, two-wheel drift and extended bout of airtime. Sit back and let their effortless flow guide your dreams ahead of this coming weekend!Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.#pov #freehubmag #kamloops-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Evil Offering V2 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-04-29 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsThe Evil Offering fills an important hole in the Bellingham-based company’s 29er lineup—sitting squarely between their nimble 120-millimeter-travel Following and the root-gobbling 166-millimeter-travel Wreckoning.One of my biggest takeaways with the new Offering was just how much confidence it provided on loose corners. I always felt like I was in control, even when the rear end broke free. The rear suspension kinematics are in line with Evil’s classic Delta System on descents: The shock moves into its travel like butter, then ramps up slowly in a stable, mid-stroke platform for pumping and finally ramps up enough at the end stroke in a way that minimizes bottom-outs.In updating the Offering, Evil has put to market a bike that blurs the line between the bomber stability synonymous with longer wheelbases and the pop-and-jib attitude of shorter chainstays. Set up in its slackest configuration, the Offering boasts seemingly impossible cornering capabilities. Traction is plentiful, while also remaining lively and predictable. The Offering is an on-brand approach to modern geometry that provides amazing stability while keeping fun front and center like an Evil should.**Geometry Specs reflect X-LOW Setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 140mmFork: 160mmWheelbase: 1237mmChainstay: 432mmReach: 486mmHead Tube Angle: 65.3°SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: freehubmag.com/reviews/evil-offering-v2EVIL WEBSITE: evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/offering-v2#bikereview #eviloffering #freehubmag-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Work and Play in a Custom Van // Built for the Road Freehub Magazine 2021-04-06 | Training shop techs, hosting clinics and servicing bikes are all in a day’s work for the crew at Modus Sport Group. Covering eight states throughout the Northwest, this is a team that lives for mountain biking, and lives for the road. To meet the demands of their mobile operation, Modus recently built out two new Ford Transit vans for their tech reps to use as they drive everything from city streets to backcountry dirt roads– traveling in style wherever a given job takes them.Join tech rep Aaron Bradford in this video as he walks you through the process of creating his home away from home. His van tour showcases Modus’ overall work philosophy where every painstaking detail is carefully considered. Furthering their commitment to radness and pushing the boundaries of quality, the Modus crew sourced sustainable materials and bought as much as they could from businesses in the local Bend, Oregon region. Examples of that include wool for insulation, lumber from local distributors, and hemp-based wood sealant.Be sure to stop by and say hello if you see Aaron at a race or bike shop. Or, as is common on the quiet byways of the American West, offer up a friendly ol’ two finger wave when you see a big blue Modus van heading in your direction. Such gestures go a long way for a hard working crew who spend much of their time out on the open road.Local Bend Businesses- Cascade Rack - All seasons RV and Marine - Bend Battery - Duke’s Workshop - BMF Manufacturing - NW Wheel & Tire- Zamp solar Materials UsedHavelock Wool -havelockwool.com/van-insulation-productsHemp Shield Wood Stain. - http://www.hempshield.netVan Compass - vancompass.com - Kitchen galley - Bumper Truck Fridge - truckfridge.com/product/tf130-12-volt-dc#van #vantour #vanlife-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Kenny Smith Hunts Big Mountain Lines in the Chilean Andes // The Good, The Bad & The Foolhardy Freehub Magazine 2021-03-30 | Three veteran mountain-bike adventurers—freerider Kenny Smith, photographer Margus Riga and journalist Brice Minnigh—head deep into the Chilean Andes in a multi-day search for singletrack, scree chutes and some elusive, black-powder bowls. Seasoned in the self-styled art of unsupported wilderness bikepacking, the longtime friends adopt a loose expedition plan that leaves plenty of room for spontaneity and shenanigans in a laughter-filled mission that is equal parts Spaghetti Western, The Three Amigos and a twisted Stephen King novel.Read the accompanying print feature from Issue 11.2: freehubmag.com/features/good-bad-and-foolhardy#chile #bikepacking #canadianpitstop-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
2021 PIVOT TRAIL 429 Pro XT/XTR Enduro 29 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-03-25 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsIt’s always exciting when a new test bike spices up the ride on my favorite trails—and lately it seems that mid-travel bikes have added the most spice, due largely to their maneuverability and point-and-shoot control. So, from the moment I hopped aboard the new Pivot Trail 429—the Arizona-based company’s third-generation version of its best-selling model—it was clear this bike was going to have a real kick to its performance.It’s not an overstatement to call the new Pivot Trail 429 a masterpiece, especially when you’re zipping through tight corners and popping high into the air. And when a bike pedals as well as this one, it’s always begging you to climb up for yet another lap.Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/2021-pivot-trail-429Pivot website: store.pivotcycles.com/en/bike-trail-429-v3-1**Geometry Specs reflect LOWER BB Setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 120mmFork: 140mmWheelbase: 1204mmChainstay: 432mmReach: 470mmHead Tube Angle: 66°The new Trail 429 features adjustable geometry that is delivered via a flip-chip that effectively lowers or raises the bottom-bracket height. For the standard version of the Trail 429, with a 130-millimeter fork, the head angle is 66.5 degrees, and the seat angle is 75.5 degrees in the higher of the two bottom-bracket settings. When switched into the lower bottom-bracket setting, the head angle becomes 66 degrees, while the seat angle becomes 75 degrees. For the Pro Enduro version, due to the longer-travel 140-millimeter fork, both the head and seat angles are slackened by another half-degree, making the head angle 65.5 degrees and the seat angle 74.5 degrees when in the lower bottom-bracket setting.#pov #bikereview #pivottrail429-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Carson Storch rides Mt Bachelor, Oregon // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-03-18 | Bend local, professional freerider and all around great guy Carson Storch takes us for a lap down Redline, Mt Bachelor’s chairlift access jump line.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.10 Barrel Brewing: 10barrel.comMt Bachelor Bike Park: mtbachelor.com/plan-your-trip/bike-park/trail-map-info#pov #mtbachelor #carsonstorch-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 // Bike Review Freehub Magazine 2021-03-12 | Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbsI was excited to test Rocky Mountain Bicycle’s new Instinct Carbon 70 model, as it sits squarely in my favorite category of suspension travel. It’s not a sloppy, big-travel brawler, nor is it a wrist-slamming short-travel whip. With 140 millimeters of rear-wheel travel, the new Instinct strikes some perfect middle ground, providing just the right amount of squish to scoot one around smoothly and precisely.The Instinct is an ideal weapon for riders who like long rides and prefer to pedal deep into a trail system with challenging climbs, yet it still more than holds its own when pointed downhill—even when the descent is steep and seriously gnarly. And if stability and precision in steering are priorities for you, this bike should be at the top of your list.**Geometry Spec reflect SLACK Setting**Wheel Size: 29"Rear Travel: 140mmFork: 150mmWheelbase: 1241mmChainstay: 439mmReach: 481mmHead Tube Angle: 65.1°Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/2021-rocky-mountain-instinct-carbon-70Rocky Mountain Site: www.bikes.com/instinct #instinct #bikereview #pov-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Sam Vallee rides LAdorila, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-01-28 | Québec City has a history ingrained with cycling, but recently the province has seen a new era of trailbuilding on its slopes. With decades-old tech trails, world-famous racetracks and purpose-built flow trails, the region has plenty of everything. Ride along with Sam Vallee as he rips L'Adorila, a short but sweet lap at Mont-Sainte-Anne.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Trailforks link: trailforks.com/trails/l-adorila#ridequebeccity #lAdorilla #freehubpov-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Thomas Vanderham rides Juniper Ridge // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2021-01-07 | Hop on board with Canadian free-ride legend Thomas Vanderham as he follows Matt Hunter down Juniper Ridge during one of the many stages of the 2019 Trans-Cascadia.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Trail Forks link: trailforks.com/route/juniper-ridge-loop-via-dark-meadow#thomasvanderham #juniperridge #freehubpov-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Mike Giese Rides Galbraith, Bellingham WA // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2020-12-24 | Bellingham local Mike Giese shows us his favorite lap on Galbraith in Bellingham, WA. Mike Giese is your favorite rider's favorite rider. If you don't enjoy this one you might not have a soul.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.Trailforks link:trailforks.com/trails/mohawktrailforks.com/trails/atomic-dogtrailforks.com/trails/irish-death#mikegiese #galbraith #pov-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Fatigue // Max Fiereks Fight to Ride Freehub Magazine 2020-12-22 | Max Fierek tested positive for Lyme disease when he was nine years old, since then he has fought fatigue, lung capacity, muscle fatigue, short term memory loss and mood swings. For Max, living with Lyme disease for half his life has taught him empathy for others and to cherish his time outside in nature which helps him stay positive and fight for his love of mountain biking.Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi. If Lyme disease isn’t treated promptly or effectively symptoms can last weeks, months or even years after the tick bite.For more information about how to prevent and treat Lyme disease, please visit www.Lymedisease.org-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & Adam Craig Ride the Cascades in Oregon // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity Freehub Magazine 2020-12-04 | Want More? Watch Sage's latest film BALANCE here: freehubmag.com/videos/balanceLast spring Professional Skier and Giant Bicycles Ambassador Sage Cattabriga-Alosa along with Adam Craig, world renowned XC racer and “playing it live” professional did some scouting on a trail they heard had lots of winter fall down on. After moving some logs, cutting a few limbs, and small timber they reaped the rewards of a hard day's work with some good ole shredding down the freshly cleared trail.Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.#loam #oregon #POV-- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube: youtube.com/user/FreehubMagazine Facebook: facebook.com/freehubmag Instagram: instagram.com/freehubmag Twitter: twitter.com/freehubmag
