ASK UNCLE DAVE
Nobody actually knows what they're doing
Uncle Dave presents a counterpoint to Mike Ferrentino's Compromise Trap.
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Uncle Dave Blind Tests Buttercups
RockShox's wonder cups have faced some skepticism around here by more than one writer. Can Uncle Dave feel the difference in a blind test?
An Uncle Dave DIY system for cheapskates
Gear Blocks Sliding Bicycle Rack System
"I stagger back-and-forth from one idea to the next, before eventually buying something with near immediate regret."
Riding the SNO-GO
Uncle Dave Goes Snow Biking?
Riding ski bikes in Utah with Uncle Dave (cameos by Boggs and Rogatkin).
Review
Shimano SH-GF800 GTX (WATERPROOF!) Flat Pedal Shoes
"Just to be incredibly thorough, in the name of science, I filled up a tray full of water and then stuck my foot in it..."
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The Scofflaws
"The character flaw that gets me into the most trouble is my inability to keep my mouth shut when I witness a flaw in a plan..."
Review in Progress
Guerilla Gravity Smash Conversion
Uncle Dave takes the GG Gnarvana and massages it into a Smash - and finds it's "a surprisingly different beast"
Uncle Dave
Primus Lite+ Backpacking Stove System
"If you’ve been following along on this inconsistent bikepacking series, you’ll know that this is as much about figuring myself out as it is about the gear."
Long Term Review
Guerilla Gravity Gnarvana V2 Review
I just rode and rode and rode, and on my last ride, I decided that this rear end might actually be kind of magical.
RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Forge+Bond Wheels
A new brand from an established player in composite wheels.
Maybe part 5? I lost track.
Uncle Dave's Guide to Bikepacking - Part 4
Uncle Dave has discovered the joys of buggering off into the woods, even if it's just for a few days - and not an EPIC(!) multi-day singletrack adventure...
Editorial
Uncle Dave's Guide to Recycling
Uncle Dave dives deep to uncover what to do with your used bike stuff.
Review
2023 Fox Factory 36 Grip 2 - 160 mm Fork
The partially new 2023 Fox Factory 36 Grip 2
NOT A REVIEW - A FIRST LOOK
Guerilla Gravity Gnarvana - First Look
Detailing the process of ordering, receiving, and building a Gnarvana, plus a few thoughts about the bike itself.
REVIEW
Marzocchi Bomber Air Shock Review
"This opens up an interesting can of worms about aftermarket rear shocks in general..."
ASK UNCLE DAVE
The Wrong Tool for the Job
Short of your butler hot-swapping bikes for you at the top of the climb, there might not be one perfect tool for the whole ride.
59 Flavours of Subtle
The Ergonomic Grip Shootout
"Ideal User – You’re a person who wants to go full ergo but doesn’t like answering questions in the parking lot..."
UNCLE DAVE
Summer Hits with a Bang
Does the familiarity of a repeated injury make it any easier to bear?
Built in Kamloops
We Are One Arrival - Long Term Review
"This thing could ride down the hill like a turd caught in a rockslide, and it might not even matter..."
REVIEW / LAUNCH
Santa Cruz Megatower V2 Review
Big bikes come with big expectations. Uncle Dave finds the new Santa Cruz Megatower lives up to his and then some.
Review
Wahoo Element Roam GPS Bike Computer
Uncle Dave doesn't track his rides in the Strava sense - where he's racing for a KOM... So why does he need this device?
REVIEW
TRP Slate EVO Brakes Reviewed
Dave is testing TRP's Slate and Trail EVO brakes. First up, the Slates, and it's a good first impression.
UNCLE DAVE RESPONDS
The Death of Plus Tires, Take II
Before we go assigning blame for the death of 27+ tires, Uncle Dave wants to remind us that context is everything.
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Bikes for the Mechanically Dis-inclined
"I could spend 5 minutes with nothing more than a mini tool and some imagination and make any full suspension bike ride like shit..."