Gerow started as a freelance writer for Singletracks and was a full-time staff member from 2019 to 2022. His areas of expertise include component tech and tires, suspension setup, gravity riding, bikepacking, repair, and maintenance. A mountain biker since 1986, Gerow continues to contribute compelling and expert mountain bike and component reviews.
"If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire."
Author snapshot
- Instagram: @ribbonsinsticksmedia
- Location: Bellingham, Washington
- Previous location: Torino, Italy and Florence, Italy
MTB experience
- Mountain biking since 1986
- Current bike stable: Raaw Madonna (160mm) and a Kona Unit (rigid)
- Favorite place to ride: Jamniza, Slovenia
Writing experience and education
- Other publications: Craft MTN and various Italian blogs
- Masters of Sociology
- Firefighter 2 Certification, EMT, Hazmat Operations, Rope Rescue
If not riding then I'm writing, or quite possibly cooking something. I play bass with nine-and-a-half fingers, eat vegetables and fruit, and prefer movement as frequently as possible. I find discomforts and challenges more useful than most things, particularly what emerges from them. If I died and could return as anything I would choose a camp fire.
It seems that the engineers at Transition were pretty stoked with this all-mountain bike to begin with, and made a few final touches on their otherwise dialed design with this update.
Nukeproof filled the trail bike slot in their lineup last year with the Reactor 290 RS, and now they have a shorter-travel version for the light and whippy set.
Wyn Masters started out competing on horses before switching to downhill. Check out our recent chat with the the New Zealand legend.
Life's not all about racing and training, fortunately, but it will feel good to hit the trails this summer with a base of fitness to build on.
We dig in to learn more about how e*thirteen got its start, and what the mountain bike component brand is all about.
The infinite travel mountain bike dropper post from Vecnum has 32mm of adjustable travel and is lightweight.
There's a lot of talk about getting back to normal after the pandemic, but can we learn from this pause and make meaningful changes?
The fastest woman in the EWS tells us about her favorite French trails, mountain bike setup, and more.
The YT Izzo is a 29er trail bike with 130mm of travel front and rear, with carbon builds starting at $2,999.
For Italian Olympian, Marco Aurelio Fontana, variation and creativity have been more the focus than the exception throughout his career.
Does your old frame geo need a refresh? An angle-adjust headset will lean your fork back by a full degree or two.
After introducing their massive 38mm stanchion mountain bike fork last week, Fox made sure to spice things up on their lighter trail offerings as well.
Unlike some other teams, the Gehrig twins have dug in deep to share cultural narratives from around the world that they entwine with mountain biking.
This was set to be the 12th season for the pro-level mountain bike event series, with races taking place across the north of Italy. Unfortunately, it's now canceled.
This week's Megavalanche MTB trainer challenge is brought to you by Ines Thoma and Kilian Bron. We also added some strength training ideas to get the rest of your muscles ready to shred.
Ines Thoma knows the definition of tough fun. Her list of mountain bike race wins proves she's an enduro athlete who never gives up.
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with pro mountain biker Jesse Melamed about some of his favorite haunts and hollers in his hometown of Whistler, British Columbia.
Fox finally drops the ultra-stiff 38 mountain bike fork with three versions and updates the X2 and DHX2 rear shocks.
The differences between European and North American singletrack styles have historical and cultural connections. Check out what Miranda Miller, Jesse Melamed, and other have to say about mountain bike trail variations between the two continents.
The new Fox Speedframe Pro mountain bike helmet fits like a glove... on your head. The fit is dialed and diable.
We aim to test these new mountain bike tires, wheels, inserts, and sealant as thoroughly as the most brutish customer will.
This mountain biker's indoor trainer workout has riders intensely focused on maintaining a heads up position while pegging their heart rate for nearly 20 minutes.
The work being done on Rocky Point road outside Portland, Oregon are a sign of hope for a mountain bike trail deprived city.
Where is the party? We don't know. You'll have to check with Joe over at Starling Cycles.
Are mullet bikes worth the hype? We interview some industry pros to find out if mixed wheel bikes will soon take over the MTB world.
These rims are tough. Really tough. Where an alloy rim would have bent, the LG1 just took the impact and kept on rolling.
Get the off-camber and mud grip you need, and year round performance you desire with the Schwalbe Magic Mary mountain bike tire.
We wanted to spice up your indoor trainer workout with a little mountain bike specific challenge. Look up more and pedal harder!
Forestal has a new 170mm 29" electric mountain bike available, with its own built in computer.
For riders who sweat a lot or wish mountain bike helmets provided more ventilation, the lightweight Caipi half shell from Kask was designed with max airflow in mind.
Komoot makes it easier to plan big mountain bike adventures.
Formula waited to make a 4-piston mountain bike brake system until they could truly make it better than what they already had.
In for testing: The highly tunable DVO Diamond D1 mountain bike fork.
Formula has considered the evolution of mountain bike riding styles, rider capabilities, terrain makeup, support needs, and evolving preferences with their top-shelf Selva R air MTB fork.
These two riders from Portland, Oregon, are working with Specialized to create more mountain bike trails near the city.
RockShox has redesigned their race winning SID fork to be significantly lighter, with a thicker trail version for 120mm mountain bikes, and they've built a shock to pair with its fast and feathery intentions.
We can maintain and even gain trail fitness while stuck at home. Here are a few trainer workouts to help pass the time.
Why build a steel full-suspension mountain bike instead of using carbon fiber or aluminum? We talked with a handful of steel FS makers to find out.
Today Kask seals the gravity deal with a new lightweight carbon full-face mountain bike helmet, aptly named the Defender.
Here's what it looks like to mountain bike in Italy today, under a nationwide quarantine.
Life's distractions can mean the end of a good time on the bike. Here is yet another way to focus your busy brain in an effort to better enjoy your next mountain bike ride.
e*thirteen has taken 1X MTB gearing range a small step further by cutting the smallest cog to just 9 teeth, allowing us to pedal faster when the throttle is fully open.
We regretfully report that Clif Pro Team member Ben Sonntag was killed Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while riding his road bike.
Check out these three robustly-built mountain bike shorts for shoulder season shreds and outings where pants are not quite the right answer.
Vee has added a trail tire to compliment their gravity and XC offerings.
YEP Components reportedly has the only mountain bike dropper post cartridge on the market that can be maintained rather than replaced, and it's widely adjustable to boot.
South African mountain bike and moto apparel brand, Leatt, is expanding its vast apparel line to include two pairs of flat pedal shoes and two clipless options.
If you revel in earning your turns, or you want to LEARN to revel in it, there are a handful of different ways to think about climbing that you may find useful.
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