More Articles by Joel
The Grumpa Grass Slalom Returns
We all ride bikes for the same reason. Fun. That was all the motivation I needed when deciding to put a little underground race together. At the end of the summer, the weather in Squamish is unreliable at best, bikes tend to show signs of a season’s abuse, and our Read More »
Whistler’s 4 Kings: The Perfect Finale to a Near Perfect Series
After having raced DH, XC, Enduro, and everything in between this summer, we at Straightshot decided the best way to wrap up another great summer was Tony Horn’s third effort to crown the best overall rider in the land—The Four Kings. The weekend left all who attended with aching bodies, Read More »
Mountain Bike Frame Adjustability – The Future vs. Gimmickry
After seeing the Coastal Crew’s first feature film, under the moniker, Secondbase Films (trailer for said film) my inner bike nerd couldn’t help but notice the number of ways the trio had their frames set up. More and more mountain bike companies seem to be offering components and frames that Read More »
Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon: An Interview With Designer Joe Graney
It’s no secret that the new Carbon Nomad has received overwhelmingly positive reviews since being unveiled in April. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Nomad C a few months back and have been riding it since. I have raced the local XC and DH series, in addition Read More »
