by Justin Bolinger | Jun 4, 2026
I Went to Titanium Heaven. ✨ (Moots Steamboat Tour) 🛠️ The Factory Floor: “The Wrench” Engineering Tour Unlike high-volume corporate assembly lines, Moots treats frame building with a rigorous, one-at-a-time methodology. Every single frame is accompanied...
by Justin Bolinger | May 21, 2026
The Death of Niner: How It Hits Our Local Riders. 📉 ⚙️ Niner Bikes Closing: Impact on Local Cycling Communities With Niner Bikes pausing operations in Northern Colorado this week, the spotlight on our local independent bikepacking scene burns brighter than ever. If...
by Justin Bolinger | May 26, 2025
Bike Review Klein Road Bike Forget New! Why USED Road Bikes Are Actually SUPERIOR! When you are looking to buy Used, Check this out First! The Klein Quantum series, prominent from the late 1980s through the 1990s and early 2000s, holds a significant place in cycling...
by Justin Bolinger | Mar 15, 2025
Giant & Specialized Bike (Merida): Facing a Perfect Storm? Why Your Favorite Bike Brands Are in Trouble The Secret Threat to Your Local Bike Shop (2025 Crisis) ✅ Giant: Giant Group’s operating profits declined significantly by 60% last year. This was...
by Justin Bolinger | Mar 9, 2025
As The Wheel Turns, So Do The Days of Our Rides. That’s It For Bike Shops? The 2025 Shutdown The Secret Threat to Your Local Bike Shop (2025 Crisis) The question of local bike shop survival in the face of evolving market dynamics is a pressing one. While the...