Spank Spike Pedals: Long Term Review
Released in 2011, the Spank Spike Pedals filled the gap between budget brands such as Superstar Components and the nice but prohibitively expensive Point One Podium. The Spike Flat Pedal pushed the limits of Keith Bontragers famous quote, “Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick…
Teva Links MTB Shoe
The Teva Links shoe was released onto the market in 2011, designed to target freeride mountain bikers using flat pedals. I was lucky enough to pick up a pair around the time of release, but always wanted to do a…
Spank Oozy 26AL EVO Wheelset
Aimed at the AM/ Enduro/Aggressive Trail disciplines the Spank Oozy 26AL EVO Wheelset is light enough to pedal uphill and strong enough to bomb down. Before I talk too much about these wheels, it’s worth disclosing that I have grown quite fond…
Spank Spike Race28 Wheel Set
Spank’s Spike Race28 wheel set is the newest addition to the brand’s Downhill friendly category. Designed to take anything that the rider throws its way, the Race28 wheelset is strong enough to bomb drops yet light enough to pedal cross…
2012 Transition Bandit
The Transition Bandit is a North-West American designed trail bike, pointed directly at mountain bikers that like to have fun on the trails both up and down. I have always been against “do-it-all” bikes, mainly because many do nothing well….