QBP SaddleDrive – Park Tool, Pedro’s, Lazer, SixSixOne, Wahoo Fitness and more!
By Gregg Kato August 17, 2012
26er Feature Articles Parts Product Launch SaddleDrive
QBP is the largest bicycle parts distributor in the US and they hold a special event every year for their top dealers and select media. The event is held in QBPs backyard (QBP West is based out of Ogden, UT. Their main world HQ is in Bloomington, MN) at the Snowbasin lodge and resort. It
Read More »Salsa Full Suspension Fat Bike Prototype
By Gregg Kato August 15, 2012
26er Feature Articles SaddleDrive
Way back in January, Salsa created quite a stir with news of a prototype full suspension fat bike. The popular Mtbr Fat Bike Forum was abuzz with a lot of interest in such a creation. Recently, Mtbr was shown the working prototype in it’s most current form and we had a chance to get some
Read More »BionX SL 350 HT – Electric Mountain Bikes?
By Gregg Kato August 07, 2012
26er Feature Articles Product Launch SaddleDrive
Electric bicycles are a touchy subject. Let’s face it, they have little appeal to the hardcore mountain biker. In fact, the idea of out-of-shape couch jockeys clogging up our favorite singletrack assaults our collective senses. But do electric bicycles really have a valid market outside of the commuter or M.U.T. (multi-user-trail aka paved or gravel
Read More »Deuter Trans Alpine, Compact EXP Air and Race Hydration Packs
By Gregg Kato August 03, 2012
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel SaddleDrive Video
Christian from Deuter shows us three of their packs that are popular for biking – the Trans Alpine, the Compact EXP Air and the Race EXP Air. Deuter has some great features in their packs and they are great options if you ride in warm to hot climates. Trans Alpine Actually designed and proven for
Read More »Jagwire Hydraulic Hose Cutter, Needle Driver and Brake Bleed Kits
By Gregg Kato August 03, 2012
Feature Articles Parts SaddleDrive Video
James from Jagwire shows us a couple of new tools and brake maintenance kits. Jagwire isn’t just colorful cables any more! Highlighted here are the Jagwire Hydraulic Hose Cutters, Needle Driver and two brake bleed kits. Hydraulic Hose Cutters Cutting hydraulic hose with a straight, clean cut is an important part of properly installing any
Read More »New Honey Stinger Waffle Flavors and Organic Gels
By Gregg Kato August 01, 2012
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel SaddleDrive Video
The Mtbr crew has been enjoying Honey Stinger nutrition products for a couple of years now. Starting with their energy gel made from honey to the stroopwafel type energy snack, their products are delicious! They have some new flavors and new products this year. The waffles are now available in Lemon and Chocolate flavor. The
Read More »Foundry Cycles Broadaxe Carbon 29er
By Gregg Kato July 30, 2012
29er Feature Articles SaddleDrive Video
How about a carbon 29er that costs $1749 and has a 10 year warranty? Foundry Cycles offers exactly that. No excuses for waiting to “try” a carbon 29er now! Not heard of Foundry? They are a no nonsense brand owned by QBP, the largest distributor of mountain bike parts in the US. Rob from Foundry
Read More »Michelin Wild Grip’R and Wild Race’R Ultimate Tires
By Gregg Kato July 30, 2012
Feature Articles Parts SaddleDrive Tires Video
One of the oldest names in the business, Michelin has been making mountain bike tires for a long time. They have several new offerings for 2013, including the Michelin Wild Grip’R and Wild Race’R Ultimate tires available in 26″ and 29er versions as well as tubeless and tubeless ready. Rudy from Michelin France, highlights some
Read More »Surly Krampus
By Gregg Kato July 23, 2012
29er Feature Articles Product Launch SaddleDrive
One of the hottest bikes at QBP’s SaddleDrive event is the new Krampus. A 29er fat bike with 3 inch tires. Complete bikes will be available around March with an MSRP of $1950. Adam from Surly gives us a close-up look at the all new Krampus in this video: The complete production bike will feature:
Read More »Shimano Rokko Hydration Packs and New Eyewear
By Gregg Kato July 23, 2012
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Product Launch SaddleDrive
The Shimano Rokko Hydration Pack was designed by an engineer with years of experience (he used to used to work for another pack company.) The straps are made to sit differently from other packs. The Rider Fit Cross Harness forms an X shape in front of the chest. The pack is adjustable XXL to SM
Read More »2013 Salsa Cycles – El Mariachi limited ed, Colossal and Beargrease
By Gregg Kato July 22, 2012
29er Feature Articles Product Launch SaddleDrive
QBP is the largest bicycle parts distributor in the US. Every year, they hold their SaddleDrive event to give bike shops a first look at the bikes, parts and gear that they stock with a focus on the brands that QBP owns like Salsa Cycles and Surly. Shown here are a few photos of 3
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