Jeff Balton, Author at Bicycle Guider - Bikes, Bike Reviews, Cycling Advice, Best Picks | Mountain, Road, Hybrid Bikes

Best Exercise (Stationary) Bikes

The best stationary bikes we’ve chosen will allow you to ride regularly and stay in shape even during the winter season or when it’s pouring rain outside. Since you’re on this page, then chances are you’re thinking that you should be riding your bike right now but you aren’t. The reason could be that it’s... Read More »

Review of Ibis Ripmo Bikes

Ibis Ripmo is slack, long, fast, and versatile. This long-travel carbon bike will make short work of the most challenging all-mountain or enduro courses you can find. The new Ibis Ripmo is a bike that will allow you to rip more than you thought possible before. Though this wordplay is not actually how Ripmo got... Read More »

Review of Surly Disc Trucker

The new and revamped Surly Disc Trucker gets improved geometry and user-friendly components but keeps the same-old ride feel that we love so much. The Surly Trucker bikes have a long tradition and a strong reputation in the cycle touring circles. The rim-brake Long Haul Trucker has been around since 2004, whereas the Disc Trucker... Read More »

Review of Marin Rift Zone 29 2

Nothing about the design of the Rift Zone 29 2 screams “radical”, and that is to its advantage. At no point did the engineers decide to go to an extreme, sacrificing the benefits of one end of a spectrum for those of another. This means the rider gets a bike where the specs fall comfortably... Read More »

Review of Marin Hawk Hill 1, 2 & Jr

The Marin Mark Hill series is one bike that many riders opt for, and with good reason. Bringing all the parts that make a Marin Hawk Hill together creates a harmonious bike, integrating all the features and components that an avid biker needs to take on the rugged trails. Marin bikes were made for fun,... Read More »

Bike Ride Is Crucial For Everyone – Why You Should Cycle

Do you go for a bike ride, or still figuring out if you need to buy one? It is expected for kids to learn how to ride a bike. Some adults treat this as a “youth” phase. They think that one day kids who ride bikes will give it up for cars. The thing is,... Read More »

Review of Yeti ARC (2021)

The new Yeti ARC is a reimagined retro classic hardtail with all-new geometry, components, and looks. It’s a 29er inspired by the old school but built for modern times. The ARC hardtail has been an integral part of Yeti’s lineup for years. More specifically, the model was introduced back in 1991 and ran until 2016,... Read More »

Review of Yeti SB140 (2021)

Yeti SB140 is a 27.5″ trail ripper with the playfulness you’d expect from smaller wheels and capabilities that even some 29ers lack. Yeti Cycles has done some impressive work with 29″ mountain bikes recently. The SB100, SB130, and SB150 models have rocked the MTB scene and established themselves as go-to choices for versatile trail riders.... Read More »

Review of Yeti SB100

Yeti SB100 is a rowdy 100mm XC bike with trail-crushing capabilities. It climbs like a mountain goat and descends even better. In short: It will blow your mind. The SB100 full-suspension bike is the closest thing that Yeti Cycles makes to a cross-country rig. Still, though it has just 100mm of suspension in the rear,... Read More »

Review of Priority Classic Plus – 2021

Priority Classic Plus is an old-school-cool yet modern bicycle that uses a grease-free belt and a rust-free frame to deliver a unique and innovative transportation experience. Priority Classic Plus is the definition of a low-maintenance, feature-rich, and hassle-free city bicycle. This is an elegant and simple commuter that guarantees a comfortable ride as it gets... 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