Bike and Gear Reviews

20 Mar 2020

Steertube Length: Raising the Bar

Walk around Bend Velo bike shop and you will notice very long knobs sticking up from the forks. Many customers ask “why is this part so long?” The part they are referring to is the steer tube. The steer tube … Read More

20 Mar 2020

Tires, the Bigger the Better

Over the last 5 years or so the move toward bigger tires on all types of bikes has really gained traction (pun intended). The advantages of large volume tires at low pressures are improved grip and faster speeds. This may … Read More