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.
One of the main differences between the Fauza e-bike system and others, apart from lower weight, is that the motor and battery can both be easily removed.
This latest Norco Range long-travel 29er enduro bike looks to have one objective in mind: getting to the bottom first.
Photos and video preview of the 2021 Enduro World Series Round 1&2 races at Val di Fassa, Italy.
The folks at DVO Suspension have a long list of exciting new components coming out so we decided to get to know them a little better.
Instead of jumping on the 38mm enduro-fork-train like most MTB suspension brands, the Italian engineers at Formula have decided to add rigidity to their 35mm stanchion platform with a second crown.
The Ducati TK-01 is an electric mountain bike with mixed wheels and 170mm of rear suspension.
While we don't often report on these finer frame refinements, we know that this is a well-loved mountain bike frame across Europe and these improvements will make the great platform even better.
Learn how to straighten mountain bike rim dings and bends so your tubeless tires will hold air again.
The Amazfit T-Rex Pro smart watch tracks your rides and offers a bevy of features, though some work better than others.
We found the Insta360 One X2 action camera collects some of the smoothest and most crisp trail video we've seen.
The video describes two methods for replacing the grease in your Shimano mountain bike pedals and keeping them spinning smooth.
The 130mm carbon fiber Druid from Forbidden Bikes has been mixable for some time now, thanks to their Ziggy Link. Now, they will offer the mixed diameter in a stock bike build.
Scott has an all-new Spark that tucks the shock inside the frame for a clean look.
In 2022 there will be 11 EWS events in total, five EWS-E races, the Trophy of Nations team competition, and too many regional events to count.
The winning Mondraker Summum DH mountain bike now comes in a carbon frame, with mixed wheels or dual 29ers.
Specialized says this is their lightest and most comfortable XC mountain bike shoe to date.
The Juliana Roubion and Santa Cruz Bronson trail bikes both get a refresh with a new set of angles and a pair of mixed wheels rolling between their 160mm fork and 150mm of rear travel.
Brake Ace measures and analyzes braking forces to make mountain bikers faster.
How to silence mountain bike squeaks and creaks is one of the most common reader tech questions and one that's almost impossible to answer.
Blake Steinecke lost most of his central vision over the course of a year, yet he never stopped mountain biking.
The all new Transition Spire is a long-travel 29er with a low bottom bracket height and a flip chip for mixing wheels.
The Öhlins TTX22M coil shock offers plenty of grip and good looks too.
Woom introduces two kids' e-bikes to the US market. Is this a great way to ride more with the kids, or a chance to spoil them rotten?
Two mountain bike may look very similar, but they often ride very differently.
The updated Transition Patrol enduro bike goes mixed wheel, includes a flip chip, and plays well with coil shocks.
The new Fox Transfer SL dropper post weighs as little as 327g. With a 27.2mm diameter option and travel lengths ranging between 50 and 100mm, it could be a good choice for gravel and XC bikes.
Juliana gets a new XC race bike, the Wilder, while the Santa Cruz Blur gets an update.
Names like Loic Bruni, Mariana Salazar, Brook Macdonald, Fabien Barel, Mark Wallace, Loris Revelli, Veronika Widmann, Wyn Masters, and Simone Medici were originally on the roster, and most of them made it to the DH race in Italy this weekend.
This newest YT Decoy e-bikes can be had with two 29" wheels and a 150mm fork, followed by a 145mm rear-axle path, or a mixed wheel build with a 170mm fork and 165mm of travel out back.
"The last 20%, the choice and the character you give a tire, is often subjective decisions based on instinct and what you can feel. I guess that's where Pirelli trusts me."
Is it possible to be prepared for a big summer MTB ride without carrying a massive pack or even a hip pack? Yes it is, and are some ideas for making it happen.
Sam's Place is a bike studio that will provide a training ground for students to learn how to wrench on bikes and how to write resumes for jobs in the industry.
Roval says that the Specialized Enduro Team has been training on these Traverse Alloy mountain bike wheels which retail for $650.
World Champion mountain biker Nino Schurter weighs in on dropper posts, full suspension bikes, and helicopters in this wide-ranging interview.
The OneUp Bash Guide combines a chain guide and bash guard for an easy to install chain retention solution.
The Specialized Trail Wind Jacket is packable, keeps wind and mist at bay, and is surprisingly durable in a crash.
World Cup mechanic Brad Copeland found himself making repairs under intense pressure at the last two races. He says "the good news is that most of the time we don't have stuff like this happen."
This Lapierre Spicy is a 29" carbon bike that a lot of aspiring enduro racers might have their eye on. We'll be testing the durable and well-priced CR7.9 build spec.
Jerome Clementz shares his winning story and talks about the evolution of enduro racing and his own career.
Tom Bugler started his dream bike company in 2017, crafting custom hardtail and full suspension bikes from steel and painting them all black.
Every mountain biker has a trail or two that their mind will ride forever.
The USA has three slots allotted for elite female racers and one for men at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, and Utah's Haley Batten has officially earned one of them.
Version 3.0 of the YT Capra long travel 29er mountain bike goes longer and slacker than before, and adds mixed-wheel builds to the mix.
Niner has fully revamped the Jet 9 RDO angles to keep up with the aggressively-ridden, shorter-travel trail bike market.
The Kask Defender full face mountain bike helmet is lightweight, well-vented, and pricey.
The new Reserve XC mountain bike wheels weigh less than 1,400g and feature 29mm-wide carbon rims.
This latest addition to the Specialized e-bike lineup is a mashup of their popular Enduro model, with a lightweight motor and battery setup that's decidedly difficult to distinguish from the muscle-powered Enduro bike.
Mountain bike tires wear down gradually, making it difficult to know when it's time to replace them. These tips can help you decide if you need a new tire.
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