"What saddle should I use?"

A Love Letter to the Most Oversimplified Question in Cycling. “What saddle should I use?” Five innocent words. Zero useful information. The real answer—the only honest one—is: it depends. And if th...

Winter Riding: How to Dress, What to Expect, and Why It's Worth It

Winter riding wasn't something I chose. It was a necessity. When you're working in the outdoor industry in Northern Vermont and the snow conditions are inconsistent, you find alternatives to stay o...

Full Travel, Part II

Rebound damping is the amount of hydraulic resistance to your suspension extending after it’s been compressed. The speed at which the suspension extends directly affects three aspects of its perfor...

Full Travel, Part I

At its core, suspension exists to keep your tires in contact with the ground. When properly tuned, good suspension keeps your wheels from bouncing or skidding as they encounter bumps and loose surf...

Try These Upgrades Before You Buy a New Bike

Your bike feels tired. Maybe it's not tracking like it used to, or the climbs feel harder than they should. You're scrolling through new builds online, calculating monthly payments, and wondering i...

How to Choose the Right Bicycle Stem Length

Choosing the right bicycle stem length can transform your riding experience. The stem—that short connector between your handlebars and fork—affects your comfort, handling, and power transfer more t...

Tired of Bike Seat Pain? Try This

Arguably, one of the most common complaints cyclists make about riding their bike is a sore backside. Casual riders, weekend warriors and veteran cyclists have all at some point experienced some fo...

How To Choose The Right Bicycle Headset

The Cane Creek Headset Identification Guide Headset ID : What do all these numbers mean?  Though they are fairly simple components, bicycle headsets can be difficult to understand and purchase. ...

Everything You Need To Know About Coil Springs

When we first introduced our Double Barrel Coil shock - The DB Coil - back in 2005, you typically only saw coil shocks on bigger travel downhill bikes.