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MTB Helmets: Ride the Best & Replace them Yearly…

Never a review we want to do - but, here's a life example of why with MTB Helmets you ride the best quality and replace them yearly... If you watched the video you know I had quite the week. Really feeling blessed and lucky that it wasn't worse. It felt like a lot of things [...]

Nukeproof Ride Review: Mega 290 & Reactor 290

Mike, Tracy and I had a chance to take out two of the most popular bikes in the Nukeproof lineup. While we didn't have the most cooperative SoCal June weather we defined what we liked about the spec and how the Nukeproof Mega 290 and Reactor 290 ride on trail. Mega 290 & Reactor 290: [...]

Will SRAM Transmission Fit on My Bike?

We've got a lot of questions on what bikes are compatible with the new T-Series SRAM Transmission Drivetrains. So, Will SRAM Transmission Fit on My Bike? It's pretty easy to tell: Does your bike have a UDH rear derailleur hanger and is it designed with a 55mm chainline? (at this junction I havne't seen a [...]

Buy Nukeproof at BikeCo.com

We're excited to introduce Nukeproof at BikeCo.com! With a lineup of MTB from down-country / trail riding through to EWS level Enduro bikes like the Reactor 290, Mega 290 and Giga 290 as well as their mullet eMTB MegaWatt 297 the brand has majority of BikeCo riders terrain covered! We invite you to shop in-stock [...]

Night Riding: New Adventures on Familiar Trails!

With the upcoming time change and winter closing in the day light hours riders have a couple options for weekday rides. (or, if you're like me and ah, socially challenged let's say less busy riding windows!) One is to get up early, although sometimes that light window is short too. The other is to find [...]

Ibis OSO eMTB: 155mm DW Rear Travel with 170mm Fork

Ibis launched their long awaited entry into the eMTB realm with the Ibis Oso! With 155mm of Dave Weagle rear suspension paired to a 170mm fork and powered by the powerful Bosch Performance CX motor this is a bike that lives up to its marketing of #DownhillBothWays Enjoy some detail shots and descriptions of some [...]

Mondraker FOXY Carbon Review: Extended Ride

Well, I’ve put in some really enjoyable months and miles on my FOXY Carbon so, it’s time to put down my Mondraker FOXY carbon Review: Extended Ride. The abridged version: I love this bike and build. Love it. The FOXY Carbon is confident, predictable and it pedals amazingly well for what I would have considered [...]

Understanding Maxxis MTB Tires

Want to learn more about the technical details of Maxxis MTB tires? BikeCo.com explains tires including PSI, sidewalls, compounds and tread patterns to help you fine tune your bike's performance. Maxxis MTB Tires One of the things you'll take away from this video is how riders are using sidewall technology to fine tune PSI as [...]

Extra FOXY Mondraker FOXY Carbon…

Well, there's good and then there's great I suppose right? For me as a bigger rider I was pushing the stock FOXY suspension outside of it's performance window - so it was time to make an extra FOXy Mondraker FOXY! Is this a total indictment of the Ohlins? By no means - but - wanting [...]

Comparing FOX GRIP2 and Ohlins RXF Forks

It’s our goal to ensure we know what parts are right for what rider. Sometimes that means trying a new part, although mostly that’s left to our racers. Sometimes it means looking at a new tune option. This time, it meant finding the edge of the Ohlins suspension on my Mondraker Foxy Carbon. Let’s take [...]

Spec Swaps Performance or Preference: Yeti SB130 TLR T1 Build

Here's a look at the Yeti SB130 TLR T1 build spec. What stands out? What bits are commonly swapped? What would we swap out if we were building it ourselves? Let’s jump right in. Yeti SB130 TLR T1 Build Carbon frame, Turq series 29” Enduro bike that's a fun all day trail ripper as well. [...]

4 Common Reasons Your MTB Shock is Losing Air

You’ll hear this a lot from MTB and eMTB riders: my shock (or fork) is losing air. Every time I check it it’s lower than I left it. Well there are a few reasons that a functioning shock will show lower PSI. Are you Pre-Charging your Pump? The most common is not pre-charging the pump [...]

Spec Swaps Performance or Preference: Ibis Ripmo AF Deore Build

We’re going to take a quick look at the Ibis Ripmo AF Deore build spec. What stands out? What bits are commonly swapped? What would we swap out if we were building it ourselves? Let’s jump right in. Ibis Ripmo AF Deore Build Aluminum frame 29” Enduro bike, that has enough playfulness in its personality [...]

Extended First Ride: Mondraker FOXY Carbon Review

Well, after about 4 years I changed bikes this week. I demo-ed the aluminum Mondraker FOXY and decided the carbon version, with suspension and brakes I liked would be a good fit. So far, I’ve been blown away with how right that is. Here we go with an Extended First Ride: Mondraker FOXY Carbon Review. [...]

Adding Volume Spacers to Ohlins TTX Air Shock

Enjoy a quick video, blog and some detail photos which detail adding volume spacers to Ohlins TTX Air Shocks. Now, Ohlins has some great data on their site as well, we'll provide a couple links below, but here's a couple real world tips and tricks for the Ohlins TTX Air Shock spec'd on the 2022 [...]

Mondraker MIND Telemetry Unavailable in the US

(clip from) Mondraker FOXY Carbon First Ride Review: Extended Mondraker MIND Telemetry Unavailable in the US   I DON’T MIND   A question my, rather small, set in our ways, group of riding friends asked was what I thought about the Mondraker MIND Telemetry.   Well, for whatever reason: App licensing? Patent limitations? Something else [...]

2022 Mondraker FOXY Carbon RR with Upgrades

Even after being in the industry for a long time, #newbikeday is still fun... Enjoy some detail shots of my personal bike a 2022 Mondraker FOXY Carbon RR with some spec changes. Read on for more info on why these spec changes were, or in some cases weren't on my list. 2022 Mondraker FOXY Carbon [...]

Thoughts on the 2022 Mondraker FOXY First Ride

With the Mondraker Demo Fleet here at BikeCo.com for a week I had an opportunity to grab one of the 2022 Mondraker FOXY demos for a morning to help better define some of the details that set this bike apart. Here are my thoughts on the 2022 Mondraker FOXY First ride! spoiler alert... pulled the [...]

2022 Mondraker RAZE Carbon RR Complete

How mean are these lines?! The 2022 Mondraker RAZE Carbon RR design balances weight and strength while taking advantage of carbon's unique properties to give it compliance where it needs it and stiffness where required. Oh, and it looks like it's tearing down trail while just standing still... The Raze features 130mm of rear travel [...]

2022 Mondraker Foxy Carbon RR with Upgrades!

With the post-pandemic marketplace shifting a bit we're seeing clients that would tend to go full custom now picking and choosing based on availability and then updating spec to their favorite bits. This 2022 Mondraker Foxy Carbon RR with upgrades is a great example of that. Typically there are two ways that riders utilize to [...]

Getting a Grip: Ahead of Time is the New Just in Time

I need new grips. The grips I love are allegedly not available for a year. But the economy is dead, never to work again, in anyway shape or form? If you read the headlines it’s shocking we’ve made it this far. Don’t worry, they’ll tell you where the cliff is. Right, right, right past that [...]

Pedal Feedback Through Suspension Stroke Comparison

A lot of times on our blog and videos we're working to illustrate something with a clear point, ie your drivetrain wears as a group, brake feel is in part a condition of lever setup and thus leverage ratio, etc, etc. Well, this one I haven't fully decided on the "what" of what we see [...]

Rare Californian Pine Cone Hawks Spotted

 Tree image from Adobe Stock. Couple shots of a hawk behind my house on the telephone pole. Hope you have a great weekend! Return to Top of Page

POC Kortal Race MIPS Helmet First Rides Review

Those of you who've been around the site for a while know I'm big on retiring helmets, even if they haven't taken a impact. They're made of a foam, exposed to UV, sweat, heat in your car, etc. Point is: it's time for a new helmet and here are my first rides review of the [...]

Adjustable Travel on Dropper Posts Fine tune your MTB fit with these MTB  seatposts featuring adjustable travel on dropper posts. Adjusting adjustable travel? Isn't that like a double negative? No, not really. For riders who are looking for the maximum travel on their dropper post the adjustable sizing from OneUp Components and PNW provides a [...]

Mondraker SuperFoxy R Carbon 2021 Details

We're excited to introduce the Mondraker brand to our BikeCo.com clients. Enjoy some detail shots of the 2021 Mondraker SuperFoxy R Carbon 29er. This is a 160mm travel frame with a 170mm fork setup. Keep reading for more details and photos. Mondraker SuperFoxy R Mondraker was ahead of the curve with the longer top tube [...]

Ibis Exie Frame Detail Photos

Enjoy some photos of the new Ibis Exie frame detail. The Ibis Exie is a cross country bike, but like it's Ibis siblings it'll be at home in gnarlier terrain than you'd picture 100mm being confident in. The Ibis Exie Frame is hand made in the U.S.A.  The attention to detail, like all Ibis mountain [...]

Top Eight MTB Flat Pedals At BikeCo.com we’re often asked what our favorite products are. It’s a bit of a loaded question because different riding styles prioritize different features. But when it comes to flat pedals, or platform pedals we can put together a list of our top eight mtb flat pedals – but you’ll [...]

Understanding MTB Suspension Controls Air Pressure, Volume Spacing, Rebound and Compression work in concert to fine tune you bike's performance.  Watch the video and read through the blog to be a step closer to understanding MTB Suspension Controls! Video: MTB Suspension for Beginners Click through the tabs below to learn more about the specifics of [...]

Ride Concepts Powerline Review

Ride Concepts Powerline Review Well after a ton of abuse thrown at them it’s come time to wrap up my first pair of Ride Concepts. This Ride Concepts Powerline Review will highlight both what I loved about these flat shoes as well as what changes I may make on my second pair.

CushCore XC Install & Ride Review I started thinking about rim protection a few rides ago. I managed to shove a branch through the center of a tire. Murphy’s law meant it went straight through a spoke hole puncturing the tubeless tape. No quick fix to that one on trail… Before we get into the [...]

Updated 2/22/24! Hear what Specialized Pro Cody Kelley has to say about his experiences riding BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension with BikeCo owner Joe Binatena over the last several years. Keep reading for more details on BikeCo's proprietary FOX suspension tuning. Pro Tune Suspension for Specialized Enduro & Stumpjumper We are excited to offer BikeCo Pro [...]

Ride Concepts Powerline First Ride Review The contact points on your bike make a huge difference in your riding. Have the right pedals with the wrong shoes? Well, it’s kind of like being “sort of” pregnant I guess. (it doesn’t work) I was drawn to the Powerline for a couple of reasons. DST 4.0 Rubber […]

Ibis Mojo 4 – Improved Geo Rides Better Than Ever With the Ibis Mojo 4 27.5″ wheel riders have a new trail bike option on the short list for review. Why are experienced riders so excited with the new Mojo 4 and the Yeti SB140? With modern geometry updates designers have been able to shift […]

New to MTB: Sighting Trail Users There are a lot of new faces on the trails these days. Welcome – we hope you enjoy the outdoors as much as we do. There has been a lot of change (understatement right?) the last couple months. One that has effected new riders is the lack of group […]

Effective Seattube Angle Explained Part two in an extended look at MTB Geo. (We started with explaining how Reach & Stack are directly connected) In this post we will examine how steeper effective seattube angles stretched bikes out, but actually made them more nimble and even may lead to riders downsizing. As counter-intuitive as it […]

Exploring MTB Geometry We often talk about a bike’s cutting edge geometry. But what makes an ideal MTB geo? Well, if you’re listening to some of the “influencers” it’s reach, reach and reach… Except it’s not nearly that simple. Exploring MTB Geometry you’ll see that reach is far more malleable than you might have thought. […]

170mm Fork on Ibis Ripmo We’ve been getting a ton of interest in what a 170mm Fork on Ibis Ripmo, both V1 and V2, is all about. Well, there are a handful of things you’re looking at. Let’s skip the flowery verbiage and jump right in.

What Got Me Outdoors – Nate at BikeCo I had a vaguely familiar feeling this week. It took a moment to place it. Kind of that antsy, working big hours, staring at a screen, issues large and small, real and exaggerated. More of a vibration than emotion (shit, I sound like a hippie). I remembered […]

Factors of the Best E-Bike Suspension Suspension matters. OK, kind of obvious right? But let’s look at why your e-bike’s suspension design might be even more important than a pedal (or acoustic) option. The best e-bike suspension accounts for factors similar to a pedal option while adding some unique stresses as well. There are as […]

Why We Race Professional Enduro Well its late February so it’s time to start hitting the warm up races and qualifiers. This year we thought we’d share some insight on why we race professional enduro. A lot of aspects to professional enduro racing that have direct correlation to consumer MTB. BikeCo owner  Joe Binatena’s experiences’ […]

MTB: Prioritizing Components for Performance – Personality & Price Recently I had a client hit me with with one of my favorite questions – What areas of my build will I most notice my budget? Well, BikeCo specializes in full custom as well as factory builds with upgrades. Our team is really versed on this. […]

Introducing BMC AMP eMTB We’re excited to introduce the BMC AMP eBike lineup to our clients. After an exhaustive market search we’ve decided to partner with BMC AMP for a variety of reasons. As always Performance is key here at BikeCo.com. The BMC Amp lineup features modern, intuitive, FUN geometry and suspension designs. Reliability. If […]

Yeti SB165 Extended Review BikeCo’s own Chris Fuller has happily owned a Yeti SB165 since their launch. I sat down with him to discuss the magic he’s found in a Yeti SB165 Extended Review.  So we got the SB165 demos in and you took one out on trail and had to have it? Ah, no. […]

More MTB Mullets – Comparing Travel, Headtube, Trail & Flop An interesting question come across my email wondering about MTB Mullet setup. In particular headtube angles and performance. How did the headtube angle compare between the Yeti SB165 in a 27.5″ stock setup with a 180mm fork compared to the Mullet 29″ 170mm concept? What […]

CushCore PRO vs XC Comparison CushCore products provide both rim protection as well as tire performance enhancement. With the new lighter CushCore XC release we wanted to drop a quick CushCore Pro vs XC Comparison review for you. The original CushCore, or CushCore PRO changed rim protection. Designed to not only keep your rims off […]

An introduction to Adaptive MTB with Jeremy McGhee Recently I had a chance to hit the trails with Jeremy McGhee a rider on the cutting edge of the adaptive, or AMTB. Jeremy and TrailForks are working to identify which trails are friendly to adaptive riding. Recording rides on a GoPro Jeremy documents a wide range […]

Spinning Circles with Kevin Aiello – Pedal More Efficiently Like a lot of jobs mine has perks. Lately one of those has been spending a lot of time in the shop and on the trail with Kevin Aiello from SoCalSpeedClinics.com. As I’ve mentioned Kevin blows me away with his MTB coaching aptitude. He sees something, […]

MTB Bolt Checks – Simple but Critical To Your Safety Consistent MTB Bolt Checks are critical to your bike’s reliability and safety. While components should be checked throughout their service life, it is particularly important to check new fittings. Stem, handlebar, grip and brake assemblies are especially important. Why You Need to Bolt Check Light […]

I Shift SRAM, GX Eagle Review SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain has been far and away the most popular option over the last couple seasons. Whether you’re looking at the value on a factory build or even spec’ing a full custom the SRAM GX option is worth a long look. After a few months running it […]

MotionIQ – the How of MTB Suspension Data Analytics

MotionIQ – the How of MTB Suspension Data Analytics OK, you read the “why” about mountain bike suspension data acquisition (if you didn’t check out BikeCo Pro Rider Cody Kelley, Joe Binatena and Rob Pryzkucki from Motion Instruments discuss it here) let’s now look at the “how” of the Motion Instruments MotionIQ system. Those who’ve […]

Suspension Testing with Cody Kelley and MotionIQ Prior to EWS Northstar BikeCo Pro Rider Cody Kelley and Joe Binatena had a chance to work with our friends from Motion Instruments, a Suspension Data Analytics company. We could write a thesis on it, but to keep it manageable we’re going to break it down into two […]

30 vs 32t Comparison – Drivetrain Review 30 vs 32t Comparison – from a slow climber… We get a lot of questions on chain ring options. So when my old cranks finally gave up the ghost, press-fit eventually gets sloppy and the creak / get loose often, I decided to go to a bigger ring. […]

180 vs 203mm Rotors Power, Modulation, Heat Capacity and Personality. Let’s look at some differences between 180 vs 203mm rotors (7″ and 8″). Power Increasing the radius of the rotor increases the brake’s leverage ratio. Using Magura HC rotos as an example we measure about 12.7mm of “usable” rotor / pad interface. Picking a point […]

Magura MT7 First Ride Review If you’ve followed our blogs you’ve seen a handful of posts on how much I love my Magura MT5 brakes. And I do. But, I had a little extra scratch and wanted to upgrade something. So after living on 5 different bikes the MT5s came off and fresh Magura MT7s […]

New to MTB Buyer’s Guide – Wheel Size, Travel & Suspension Welcome to the second section of our New to MTB Buyer’s Guide. Missed the first? Jump back to it here. Ready to start looking at the actual components? Well here we go. Let’s go over the key differences on a mountain bike setup. New […]

New to MTB – A Buyer’s Guide So you’re getting into, or getting deeper into, the sport of mountain bike riding. Good work. MTB is a great balance of exercise, adrenaline, as well as the peace and adventure of being outdoors. Frankly a place that a good percentage of your neighbors and co-workers miss out […]

MTB Fit Concepts Every couple years we see someone come out with the “ultimate in bike fit”. Complete with laser light show, measurements, formulas and reasons you should be in EXACTLY THIS position. The thing is, in MTB, does this kind of fit have any real value? I’m of the belief that lasers are for […]

2019 Sea Otter Classic with BikeCo.com It was a fun week at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic with BikeCo.com Pro Riders Cody Kelley and Evan Geankoplis. Cody and Evan each competed in the Dual Slalom as well as downhill events.

My ‘pre’ Lunch Ride – Yeti SB130 Lunch Ride Review Yeti launched the new SB130 Lunch Ride kit yesterday. But it turns out I’ve been on one for several months now! So now that the cat is out of the bag on the 55mm shock stroke lets take a quick look. Here’s my Yeti SB130 […]

44mm vs 51mm Fork Offset Many clients use our custom builders to quickly spec the parts they need for frame swap projects. That’s awesome. We’re glad to dial in everything from frame swaps, factory builds, semi to full custom bikes with our clients. We have had A LOT of clients ask about utilizing previous generation […]

New Wheels, New Personality – Handbuilt Wheels by BikeCo We often talk to clients about where the “personality” of their bike comes from. Frame, of course. Suspension setup, yup. The right cockpit and brakes, definitely. Wheels. Wheels and tires will create and shift personality more than just about any other aspect (being on the wrong […]

Maxxis Aggressor 2.3″ vs. 2.5″ Review The Maxxis Aggressor has quickly become one of the favorite rear trail and enduro tires in MTB. Designed as a fast rolling option with good cornering knobs what’s not to love? I’ve spent quality time on Yeti SB130’s with both the 2.3 and 2.5″ Aggressor options (First Impressions on […]

Trust Message Fork Review, Geometry At BikeCo.com we receive a lot of questions on suspension and bike setup. What works for who, how and why. With the launch of the carbon fiber Trust Message fork we’ve had many clients reach out. This blog is a Trust Message Fork Review concentrating on geometry and application. As […]

Yeti Switch Infinity Review, Extended Ride After several weeks elusively riding Yeti it’s time for a Yeti Switch Infinity Review. The current Yeti Switch Infinity suspension was a fairly radical departure from previous Yeti designs – but man they nailed it. Early Switch Infinity Yeti has used the SB (SuperBike) designation prior to the current […]

150 vs. 160 Fork Headtube, Trail & Flop The Story Behind the Images. Looking at 150 vs. 160 Fork Headtube, Trail & Flop I wrapped up the 150 vs 160 comparison and needed an image. I grabbed BikeCo’s demo SB130 (with a stock setup) and mine with the 160 fork and headed out. And struggled. […]

150 vs.160mm Fork on Yeti SB130 Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades right? Well when it comes to mountain bike setup a few millimeters create notable differences. Let’s take a look at 150 vs. 160mm fork on Yeti SB130. After a extended review of the factory Yeti SB130 X01 setup I built my […]

Pre Ride Warm Up with Kevin Aiello At BikeCo.com we work with some of the fastest racers in MTB. We see what helps separate them from the competition. Take a minute and check out this video of pre ride warm up with Kevin Aiello. What’s the advantage of this routine? I asked a familiar face […]

What to look for in a demo bike ride Another great week getting riders on the latest Ibis demos here at BikeCo.com. As the newest release the Ripmo was extremely popular as riders define what the latest 29er’s are all about. We saw many new faces at this demo. A lot of riders are upgrading […]

Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review Initial Ride Test – Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review for MT5 / MT7 models. I love my Magura MT5 brakes. That’s well established here on BikeCo.com at this point I’m sure! Until this month however I had never run the Magura Race Brake pads. I decided […]

DW Suspension Review, Extended Ride With the Ibis Demo here at BikeCo we have a lot of new faces coming into the shop. Many of these riders have advanced past lesser suspension systems and researching the leading options. Let’s take a look at what they can expect with a DW Suspension Review. My DW background: […]

Yeti SB130 Extended Ride Review Ok, Ok, Ok. It’s a BikeCo demo so I need to let clients ride it I suppose… Here is my Yeti SB130 Extended Ride Review. (I’m still going to have to check in with it now and then though…) Let’s go over the SB130’s Personality, Fit/Geo, Build as well as […]

SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassette Comparison SRAM’s Eagle 12 speed systems are the most popular drivetrain option in MTB today. Launched in 2016 the XX1 and X01 Eagle technology trickled down to GX and finally NX options. So no matter what your budget there’s a 12 speed system for you. Along with the four price points […]

Bottom Bracket Height and Crank Arm Length New Bikes, First Rides, Pedal Strikes, Bottom Bracket Height and Crank Arm Length. Well it wouldn’t be BikeCo.com without courting a bit of controversy so might as well start it out on a Monday! Let’s begin with the disclaimers – this is not a medical post. I do […]

Bike Buying Guide – value shopping, how to get it right It’s that time of year – every media outlet has their Bike Buying Guide published. For less experienced riders looking for an upgrade this experience can be confusing and intimidating. Bikes are fun, buying a bike should be a fun experience – let’s look […]

Yeti SB130 Review, First Ride Oh. Man. Not every new bike really stops me, but seeing the Yeti SB130 in the stand did. Deciding I would need to quickly get a Yeti SB130 Review posted I commandeered the first ride. The first thing I noted about the SB130 was how long it looks. The low, […]

Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review Riding flats I needed some fresh shoes – and the new Riddance from Giro jumped out at me. What do I think so far? Check out the Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review. Ok, first few rides if we’re being honest… Why Giro Riddance The Riddance is a notably […]

Back To Flats or, Flats For My Back Back To Flats is a bit of a misnomer. I’ve occasionally rode flats over the years to avoid developing too many bad habits. But since I began riding it’s been on clipless pedals. Chronic lower back pain has me working on different solutions to stay on the […]

Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag We had a lot of click through, emails, chats, etc on the previous volume spacing calculator. We decided to produce second to help riders better understand tuning windows. Check out BikeCo’s Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag. Like the previous calculator this works best on a computer. It will […]

Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation MTB suspension setup is crucial for performance. Working with clients all over the world we hear a wide range of questions and theories. In this blog we take a look at setup offering a Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation. Let’s get some quick disclaimers and notes out of the way. […]

Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension: Falling/Rising/Mixed Rate We had a lot of great questions today with the launch of the Yeti SB150 chassis. Riders want to know the difference of Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension. So let’s take a look at mechanical falling, rising and mixed rate suspension design. A picture is worth a thousand […]

When to Trail Bike For those who have been around MTB for many years the capacity of a modern Trail bike is really astounding. The current definition for Trail riding is between Cross Country and Enduro terrain with some crossover in either direction. So what are the key attributes to a trail bike? Personality, Weight, […]

Grassroot, Domestic & EWS Enduro Bike Setups The Anatomic Differences: The latest issue of [R]evolution MTB features this write-up on Grassroot, Domestic & EWS Enduro Bike Setups from BikeCo.com This season BikeCo.com is supporting Enduro racing at all levels: Grassroot clients all over the world, the Ibis US Enduro Team captained by Brian Lopes, as […]

Best Summer MTB Tires Choosing the Best Summer MTB Tires Well it’s the end of July at we’re seeing triple digits in Southern California. Guess it’s summer. As the trails bake into hard pack or blow out into dust bowl corners or the favorite loose over hard combo it’s time to look at the best […]

Brian Lopes Cockpit Setup Details Pretty stoked when BikeCo Pro Rider Brian Lopes reads through our blog and takes some time to send notes! Check out details on Brian’s bar width, layup, rise and stem below:

Most Popular MTB Build Upgrades this season? Funny you should ask… You’ve shopped around. Read the reviews. Talked to buddies. But what are the Most Popular MTB Build Upgrades? First was the Fox X2 damper. The X2 features external adjustments for hi/lo speed rebound and compression. The X2 also provides riders ramp rate control through […]

MTB Setup: More Travel vs. More Volume 2.3″ tires look narrow even in my older non-boost fork! Read through for some basic concepts on which rider runs more travel and less tire and which prefers less travel and more tire. Learn about MTB Setup: More Travel vs. More Volume You’re in the market for your […]

Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 Prep Brian Lopes GoPro Games 2018 – enjoy some photos and text as Brian and BikeCo’s Joe Binatena prep for this year’s event in Vail, Colorado. One of the more fun events over the past few years has been the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail. There’s always something going on. […]

Alchemy Racing Mechanic: A Day in the Life of Joe Binatena Check out an awesome blog from Alchemy Bicycles about BikeCo’s Joe Binatena’s role as Factory Team Mechanic:

Ibis US Enduro Team – Supported by BikeCo.com BikeCo.com is extremely excited to be an official supporter of the Ibis US Enduro Team. The Ibis US Enduro team features talented riders Evan Geankoplis, Essence Barton, Paul Serra and Lili Heim. Brian Lopes will captain the Ibis US team as it contests CES events through the […]

Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years Read through our long term (3 year) trail test in the Magura MT5 Brake Review. 3 years and 4 bikes later I’m still running the same set of Magura MT5 brakes. Same levers, same master cylinders, same calipers. A few sets of brake pads as well as a […]

The Right Product at the Right Time and the Right Price When is a deal a deal? Well it has to be The Right Product at the Right Time and the Right Price. The other day the omnipresent social media bot marketing dropped a new camera across my feed. It was a proper brand, at […]

Sea Otter Dual Slalom – Getting Amped! Sea Otter Classic Dual Slalom. We’re getting pumped up for this weekend’s Dual Slalom event! The Sea Otter Dual Slalom race is truly a MTB spectacle and if you’re anywhere near the area it’s a must see. (even me, who can’t stand crowds, I have a great time […]

Maxxis Aggressor Tire Review Maxxis Aggressor Tire Review: First Ride Impressions Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 EXO Tire. The Maxxis Aggressor is a tire that’s been really intriguing to me. This is a tire with a fast rolling center section as well as relatively tightly spaced cornering lugs. As I have been testing thicker sidewall options such […]

CushCore vs Huck Norris Comparison 12/5/19 Update – Check out a new blog comparing the CushCore PRO vs. XC rim protection. CushCore vs Huck Norris Comparison – differences in the leading rim insert protection. Tire inserts have grown in popularity over the past few seasons as riders find themselves in larger terrain at higher speeds. […]

Alchemy Arktos Testing with Anneke Beerten 2/14/18: Alchemy Enduro World Series rider Anneke Beerten works with BikeCo.com’s owner Joe Binatena dialing in her Arktos for the upcoming race season. Who: Anneke Beerten & Joe Binatena What: Alchemy Arktos testing When: 2/14/18 Where: Crestline Why: Because

MTB Tire Selection Fundamentals, Tread, Sidewall, Compound, Profile Shape Choosing the best MTB tire requires understanding basic fundamentals of Tread Pattern, Sidewall, Compound and Profile Shape as they apply to your terrain and riding style. A couple quick considerations for this writeup: GROUND CONDITIONS will affect tire personality, ie ultra-hard pack versus tacky hero dirt […]