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.
From trail riding to bikepacking, Mavic's XA Pro shoes are a cozy way to clip in.
A web of natural singletrack lines the inside of Slovenia's chicken-shaped border, beneath the country's pristine forests. From the capital city, travelers can reach a wide variety of mountain bike trail centers in every direction.
The EVOC bikepacking bags are designed for folks who aim to venture further with less.
Pepi's Tire Noodle inserts go beyond tire and rim protection to boost the overall stiffness of your mountain bike tire sidewalls when running low pressure.
The product team at Transition Bikes has made some refining touches to the geometry and suspension kinematics on their dual crown, downhill mountain bike.
The new SB140 has 160mm of fork travel, and 140mm at the rear axle, utilizing their patented Switch Infinity suspension system and 27.5" wheels.
The equipment demands and trail-party culture of enduro have arguably made the sport of mountain biking better, largely by focusing on the core of what draws so many mountain bikers to the dirt: long days in the saddle crafting grins with friends.
The Crossmax Pro mountain bike helmet fits comfortably and manages sweat on hot rides better than most.
We will be testing the Yeti SB150 mountain bike over the next couple of months. Here's a look at what's to come.
You can learn a lot about yourself and a friend while racing enduro alongside them. My partner and I recently raced Enduro2 in the French Alps, and have some ideas for anyone interested in the pairs racing format.
The rain lovers at Showers Pass have come up with a legitimately waterproof hip pack they call the RainSlinger.
In this brief survey, we would like to know which mountain bike topics you enjoy hearing about the most.
Tools are one of the few pieces of the mountain bike puzzle that might last as long as you do, and there's value in having a solid set. Check out the 38 piece Pro Toolbox XL to see if it's the right fit for your repair needs.
There are several moving parts inside the clutch that require consistent grease to function properly, and as we wash our bikes or ride through water that grease slowly migrates from its intended position. Learn how to keep your MTB derailleur clutch running smoothly.
Bellingham, Washington resident Bill Hasenjaeger has been building trail for the majority of his life. His keen engineering sense drove him to create a better method to bring strong tools deeper into the forest.
Yeti's new SB165 mountain bike looks like the bike to erase any excuses, on or off the main trail.
Les Gets bike park is a favorite for anyone who loves machine-built tracks with large berms and smooth jump lines. Here's what the action looked like at the 2019 UCI Downhill race at Les Gets, France.
The top 40 women and men in the UCI World Cup standings lined up to earn their spots on the start line this past weekend for 20 minutes of deep dust gulping. World Champion, Kate Courtney, took the lead after a few laps and didn't look over her shoulder.
Rotor's Kapic cranks are named after the famed Cape Epic marathon stage race in South Africa, and yet they are tough enough for full-fledged gravity riding.
This article will serve as a growing collection of tubeless mountain bike tire information, so check back when it's time to mount up.
Orbea took a handful of modern big-bike elements, a second fistful of thoughtful innovations, and added three boatloads of aesthetic appeal to complete this decidedly race-ready machine.
The new Gambler Tuned DH mountain bike was designed by looking at the bike as a whole system, creating each element to play well with the others.
The team at Portland's HiFi Sound Cycling Components has designed some proper carbon mountain bike wheels, robust enough for any trail.
Orbea's engineers add some squish to the 2020 Rallon enduro bike and 2019 bikes can be upgraded with the latest linkage for a reasonable price.
Kate Weatherly has earned a step on the World Cup podium to open her 2019 season, after claiming her second New Zealand National Downhill Championship Title. We will likely see the Kiwi shredder spraying more champagne as the season continues.
All certified back protectors will help prevent spinal injuries, but Shred's Flexi Back Protector adds ample space to carry gear and snacks.
Whether you feel "so enduro" or "so moto," the Fastline mountain bike pants from Fasthouse will work well on either saddle.
We wanted to share a few details of Shimano's hotrod XTR mountain bike group before they're packed them with loam.
The Methanol CV FS is a full squish race bike designed for modern XC and marathon mountain bike courses.
The 50th edition of the Enduro World Series this past weekend brought riders deep into the Italian Dolomites, to the stone-surrounded mountain hamlet of Canazei.
We would like to hear your thoughts on whether singletrack in Wilderness areas should be opened up to bikes, or if they should preserve their current "hikers- and equestrians-only" status.
Medication administered by an emergency doctor for a life-threatening infection will cost Maes the rest of his season, as its inclusion on the UCI banned substances list carries a 90-day suspension from competition.
Soil Searching is a trail advocacy movement within Specialized, aimed at building singletrack, promoting and supporting builders, and making building mountain bike trails more fun.
ENVE has extended its parts replacement warranty to the lifetime of the original owner, no questions asked, and added a more affordable wheelset.
Mullet Cycles has designed their new Ti Honeymaker with mixed wheels in mind from the start. It's not a frankenbike, but a mullet machine.
This tubeless mountain bike tire insert mounting tutorial is a culmination of tips from folks who busted their knuckles before us.
What do you do when your local mountain bike trails are wet?
Orbea is known for designing baller bikes, loading up carbon frames with top-shelf dream builds. The recently re-released Occam alloy, and newly updated Laufey, give riders on a budget the chance to experience what the Spanish brand has to offer.
Gill Barnes started riding mountain bikes at age 60, lined up for her first race soon after, and in just five years time she has earned a gold and silver medal at the XC World Championships in the Master's 60+ age category.
Gerow spent two days aboard the latest Orbea Occam 29er trail bike. With 140mm of rear travel, this is a mountain bike that can pretty much do it all.
Since we all have different tastes in tunes, sharing your tonal-fuel with fellow mountain bikers might ignite fresh inspiration for some of us.
The Israeli government has a trail master plan that truly includes something for everyone.
The Trail Patrol at Trysil Bike Arena works seven days a week to keep the slopes safe, serving a similar function ski patrollers.
Fasthouse will customize a mountain bike jersey with your name with their Jersey ID Kit.
Over the past three years, researchers from Napier University have been conducting a massive research project with Enduro World Series participants to collect information about where, when, and how mountain biking injuries occur.
Keep your mountain bike gear organized and dry on the way to and from the trail with the Showers Pass Refuge duffle bag.
If all but one of the bits that are bolted to your frame were relegated back to 1990 technology, which modern piece would you keep?
Gerow checks out the Extra Enduro mountain bike from Arc8 and gets the low down on their trail bike, the Essential.
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