Technical Writer, VA

Review of Yeti SB130

Yeti SB130 is a modern trail bike with trendy geometry, a do-it-all attitude, and a plethora of high-tech solutions that instill confidence and extend traditional trail-bike capabilities. Yeti SB130, just like its lower-travel cousin SB100, is a highly versatile trail bike that’s packed to the brim with mouth-watering features. It’s a bike with 150mm of... Read More »

The Brand-New Co-op Cycles Electric CTY Series Is Here

The Co-op Cycles CTY series has taken countless new riders out of cars and put them on bikes for their morning commutes. We don’t expect anything less from the brand-new electric CTY series, which will make urban commutes faster, riding more fun, and hills not as challenging as before. Co-op Cycles is REI’s bicycle brand... Read More »

Shimano M530 SPD Pedals Test & Review

Shimano M530 are affordable all-around SPD pedals that offer hard-to-believe performance at an even harder-to-believe price. See how they did in our test and review below. A lot of cyclists are aware of the benefits that clipless pedals and shoes can give them, but they are usually reluctant to give them a try because of... Read More »

Did Strava Just Shoot Themselves in the Foot?

Strava announced some major changes to its free app. If you want to see how you rank on local segments against other athletes or continue building routes, you’ll have to bite the bullet and pay. Strava has been one of the most popular fitness tracking apps for cyclists and runners ever since 2009 when it... Read More »

Best Touring Bikes

If you’re planning to start traveling by bike for days, months, or even years on end and carry all of your most valuable possessions with you, then you need the right tool for the job — a best touring bike. However, the selection of adventure and touring bikes on the market is quite bewildering at... Read More »

Buying Guide: Best Fixed Gear & Single Speed Bikes

On the outside, fixed gear and single-speed bikes look pretty much the same. They both have a 1x crankset and one rear cog. However, there’s an important difference between the two. Fixed gear bikes have a rear cog that is fixed to the rear hub, so they do not have a freewheel. This means that... Read More »

Cycling Tour Guide: Across Estonia in a Week on a Mountain Bike

Added: Readers Trips with pictures I want to share something extraordinary with you. A guy called Dusan, helps me to manage this blog. We often talk about bikes and one thing that he shared with me became ingrained in my mind. After doing my own research, I believe it is definitely worth spreading the word... Read More »

About the Author

Hey! My name is Jeff!
I ride simply because I love to. There is nothing about cycling that I don’t like! I sometimes take part in group-rides and compete in races. I also work with other riders, teaching them how to get better on trickier, technical trails.

I aim to inspire riders to greater interest and activity. There was a few year period when I didn’t ride at all, cause I just couldn’t afford one really. I figured that decent bikes cost a lot and the cheap ones are all crap. Turns out, I was wrong, there are actually many excellent bikes on the market.

I’ve outlined some tips on how to choose and what to buy on my website. Once you pick out the bike for you, I’ll see on the trails!

Jeff