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.
The SE Bikes OM Duro is a BMX bike rolling on 27.5+ wheels with gears and routing for a dropper post.
"Enduro is who I am. It's part of my identity, like I have little bicycles in my DNA. Sure I can try different things, but this is my journey."
A torque wrench is a valuable and important tool for any home mechanic.
This latest kids bike seat from Kids Ride Shotgun is designed to avoid touching most mountain bike frames.
SRAM dropped new gravel bike gear including a dedicated drivetrain, dropper post, suspension fork, and wheel set.
The latest Pivot Firebird enduro bike features a new vertical shock orientation, longer reach, slacker head tube, and a steeper seat tube.
There have to be a few agreed-upon standards so that the mountain bike puzzle can all click together, and few are as hotly debated as Boost and Super Boost axle spacing.
Fezzari has a new 24" kids version of their Lone Peak hardtail for young riders that includes geometry and components that will give them a good start, and it all sells for $999.
Finish Line added Kevlar fibers to the latex that they claim will provide a stronger and longer-lasting seal to mountain bike tire punctures.
Muc-Off has a new bike cleaning product called Punk Powder to fill your reusable spray bottle with suds, and it includes zero plastic material in the packaging or the powder.
The luckiest teams in the Enduro World Series have a physical therapist who accompanies them at all the races, helping them maintain and gain mobility and strength with warm ups, cool downs, and overall better training. It's like having a world-class mechanic, for your body.
New rim technology from We Are One takes all of the carbon material of its taller predecessor and packs it into a smaller package for better impact management in a more tunable rim layup.
It's patently clear that there are some mountain bikers behind this new gear from Rapha, and the Trail Hip Pack is a sweet option any time you need to carry more than your pockets can manage.
Dropper post problems? Here are a few fixes you can try at home.
Ibis is making the carbon fiber Exie XC mountain bike in California. Complete builds start at $8,000.
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper is the next mid-travel trail bike that’s in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
The Lapierre Spicy mountain bike excels on tighter trails, where a massive wheelbase and slacker head tube would feel cumbersome.
The Rapha Lightweight Trail Jacket comes with a nylon strap so riders can stuff the shell in its breast pocket and strap the bundle to the bike frame.
The Starling Spur enduro bike features a 9-speed gearbox and a steel frame.
If speed = fun, this mountain bike fork might be worth a squish.
The new Öhlins RXF38 m.2 single crown mountain bike fork is said to offer a similar ride feel to the dual crown version, with a lighter weight and wider turning radius.
Italian mountain bike YouTuber, Andrea Zilliani (Zili), is about as chill and humble as they come.
The Vitus Escarpe 29 is the first mid-travel trail bike that's in for testing as a part of our upcoming Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Mashup which drops this fall.
There's a spankin' new PNW Range Handlebar with a 31.8mm or 35mm clamping surface, so riders can choose the weight and flex they prefer. It's also lighter than the Gen2 model.
What can you get for $1,299 these days? Well, a lot of things, including a Grand Canyon aluminum hardtail mountain bike from Canyon Bicycles.
The PNW-based brand has new links to adjust the character of four popular mountain bike frames from Evil, Ibis, and Giant.
There are a few bolts worth checking after fetching your bike from the bike shop.
The Bluegrass engineers aimed to create a unisex-fit mountain bike torso sleeve that's as comfortable and breathable as possible. The result: The Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O back protector.
Photos and results from the Enduro World Series Round 4 racing in La Thuile, Italy.
Gravity riders of all stripes will be stoked to know that the popular Manitou Durado dual-crown fork has been fully updated, now with three models to choose from.
A frameset with fork weighs just 2.9 pounds.
Here's the day's gravity adventure from behind the lens.
The Urge BP AllTrail mountain bike helmet fits tightly into the lightweight and breezy category, with the larger of two sizes weighing just 314 grams.
We take a close look at the star-studded Orbea Fox Enduro Team's race bikes to see how top athletes choose to set everything up for maximum speed.
The type of lube you choose, and how you apply it, can limit the amount of gunk that accumulates in the drivetrain.
A video preview of the mountain bike trails and tracks Enduro World Series athletes will be racing on this week.
The Fizik Gravita Tensor mountain bike shoes offer good protection and a nice solution for keeping dirt outside.
Willy Basilico is the trail boss credited with organizing many of the builders and maintainers in Val di Fassa, Italy, host of rounds one and two of the 2021 Enduro World Series.
Hawthorn trees are native to the temperate trails in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North America.
A broken spoke during a mountain bike ride doesn't necessarily spell disaster. Keep rolling with these basic tips.
The Nukeproof MegaWatt mixed-wheel enduro bike features 170mm of rear suspension travel.
We got a close look at Sophie Riva's Ancillotti enduro race bike ahead of EWS round one in Canazei, and the short story is that this bike is particularly Italian.
The Stan's No Tubes company has been saving mountain bike rides for almost twenty years now, and they recently made some updates to their rims and hubs for an even better tubeless system.
After a rough and dusty round one of the Enduro World Series, the trails above Canazei, Italy, were well worn and full of holes.
Mountain biker Shawn Neer shows how to crash and quickly recover.
A collection of mountain bike parks in Italy is set to expand and improve trails starting this year.
The dust billowed to rest after round one of the Enduro World Series, and a healthy dump of rain should add some grip to the tracks for round two.
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.
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