Kurt Gensheimer thinks the bicycle is man’s most perfect invention. He firmly believes ‘singlespeed’ is a compound word. He sometimes wears a disco ball helmet. He is also known as Genshammer. He is a Gemini and sleeps outside in a hammock.
The Angry Singlespeeder: Finding Things to be Angry About
By Kurt Gensheimer June 17, 2013
Opinion
The ASS has found inner peace in his new home, at least until he stumbled across a Yahoo! headline the other day.
Read More »Review: BAMF Shit Kicker 29er
By Kurt Gensheimer June 17, 2013
29er Pro Reviews
Say what you will about BAMF’s cocksure marketing approach, the Shit Kicker turns heads and is a standout value at only $1,999.
Read More »Just In: BAMF Shit Kicker 29er
By Kurt Gensheimer June 08, 2013
29er Feature Articles
We unpack the BAMF Shit Kicker and give our first impressions on this boldly marketed carbon 29er.
Read More »Video: Get Rad with B-Rad
By Kurt Gensheimer June 07, 2013
Feature Articles Video
In a world filled with pretentious pro athletes, Aaron Bradford’s laid-back, approachable demeanor to racing is great for the sport and his new sponsors.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Paradise Lost
By Kurt Gensheimer June 03, 2013
Opinion
San Diego has some incredible riding, but non-stop, greed-driven development is ruining this former paradise.
Read More »Review: Bailey Bikes 29er
By Kurt Gensheimer June 03, 2013
29er Pro Reviews
The Bailey 29er delivers sub-20 pound weight, and one of the best warranties in the industry, making it an outstanding value for XC racers.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Be Happy with What You Have
By Kurt Gensheimer May 28, 2013
Opinion
If you got a raggedy car, stop talking sh*t about your raggedy car. That’s your raggedy car. You need to go home and wash the sh*t out that muthafu*ka; put Armor All and everything on it.” – Katt Williams
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Just Don’t Do It
By Kurt Gensheimer May 14, 2013
Opinion
I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but pre-riding yesterday’s Tour of California Stage 2 in 122 degree heat was one dumb thing I’m proud not to have done.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Listen All Y’all It’s a Sabotage
By Kurt Gensheimer May 06, 2013
Opinion
Booby-trapped trails are a sign of mental sickness, but they’re also a product of poor trail etiquette. There is no justification for people who intend to harm mountain bikers, but what leads someone to such desperate measures in the first place?
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Flat Tires and Fun Times in Prescott, Arizona
By Kurt Gensheimer April 30, 2013
Opinion Video
In an Old West frontier town, one of the most successful mountain bike events in the country celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: 650B Wheels, Bottom Bracket “Standards” and Toilet Paper
By Kurt Gensheimer April 24, 2013
650b Opinion
The ASS rants this week about bottom bracket “standards”, what we call 650B wheels and the complexities of buying toilet paper.
Read More »Blackburn Introduces “Bikepacker” Category at Whiskey Off-Road
By Kurt Gensheimer April 23, 2013
Press and News
Participants in the 25 Proof Whiskey Off-Road event can compete in the new Blackburn-endorsed Bikepacker category for a chance at $1,000 in Blackburn gear. What would you pack?
Read More »Sea Otter Quick Test: 27.5ers from Focus, Santa Cruz and Ibis Conversion
By Kurt Gensheimer April 23, 2013
650b Sea Otter Classic
The 27.5-inch wheel size has officially arrived, with a host of new bikes being featured at the Sea Otter Classic Expo. We had the chance to take a few out for short test rides. Here are some initial impressions.
Read More »Geax Introduces New Enduro Race Tire at Sea Otter
By Kurt Gensheimer April 19, 2013
Parts Sea Otter Classic
Featuring full block siping, stepped side knobs for added traction and channels for mud purging, the Geax Goma is sure to be an Enduro racer’s favorite.
Read More »Seeking the Creative at Sea Otter
By Kurt Gensheimer April 19, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
There’s a lot of cool stuff at Sea Otter this year, but there are only two products that truly stand out as completely unique and original.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: 560 miles to Sea Otter the Hard Way
By Kurt Gensheimer April 18, 2013
Opinion
Imagine the beautiful simplicity of a five-day trip where your entire existence is focused on only three things: riding, eating and sleeping.
Read More »Sea Otter Classic First Ride: Scott Scale 27.5-Inch Hardtail
By Kurt Gensheimer April 17, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
For those who think 26-inch bikes are too twitchy and 29-inch bikes are too slow, the Scott Scale 700 Series may be like Goldilocks — just right.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Go Adventure
By Kurt Gensheimer April 08, 2013
Opinion
The only thing more cliché than riding the California coast and reciting Dirty Harry quotes is telling yourself you can’t go on an adventure because you’re too busy.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Don’t “Showroom” Your Local Bike Shop
By Kurt Gensheimer April 02, 2013
Opinion
“Showrooming” is growing in popularity and saves consumers money, but is done at the expense of hard-working independent bike dealers worldwide. What is “showrooming” and are you guilty of doing it already? Find out here.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: A Year without USA Cycling
By Kurt Gensheimer March 25, 2013
Opinion Video
Recent measures by USA Cycling to enforce an arcane rule should make us all consider not renewing our licenses for 2013.
Read More »Electric Mountain Bikes – Friend or Foe?
By Kurt Gensheimer March 22, 2013
Feature Articles Video
After decades of being lumped together with dirt bikes as motorized vehicles, mountain bikes may be facing a new challenge with the advent of powerful electric mountain bikes.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: The Swiss Army Knife of Bikes
By Kurt Gensheimer March 18, 2013
Opinion
If you could only have one bicycle, which one would it be? Is it a bike currently in your stable or is it another bike you envision but do not own yet?
Read More »Event Coverage: 25th Annual Keyesville Classic
By Kurt Gensheimer March 15, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage
Keyesville isn’t a town. Hell, Keyesville isn’t even a ville. But for the past 25 years, the Bureau of Land Management-owned property has hosted one of the longest running mountain bike races in our sport’s history.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Why Strava Sucks
By Kurt Gensheimer March 11, 2013
Opinion
What do you call two people going for a bike ride? A race. What do you call two people with Strava going for a bike ride? A race that never ends.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Singlespeeds are for Angry People
By Kurt Gensheimer March 05, 2013
Opinion
More often than not singlespeeders have tattoos, carry whiskey flasks on rides and are proficient with the use of foul language.
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