Thomas Frischknect’s First Day in America

Thomas Frischknect

Here is Thomas Frischknect on his first day in America, March 1990. As the team manager, I had all his new Team Ritchey bikes and kit laid out and ready for him. As soon as Thomas saw all the swag he jumped into his kit and posed for this shot like a pig in shit. […]

Alchemy Arktos: First Review

Alchemy Arktos

Just read the first in-depth ride review of the new Alchemy Arktos over at mtbr.com. Sounds like they dig it! Great to see a good option for US-made carbon full suspension!

Victoria Cycles NAHBS 2016

I’m not super happy with the way my pics came out from the Victoria Cycles booth but this black and tan (yes, beer) 650b mtb was one of my favorite bikes at the show. In fact,  of all the bikes I saw at NAHBS, this is the one that most made me want to just get on and […]

Matter Cycles NAHBS 2016

I have an older Santa Cruz Heckler and continue to be a fan simple, single pivot designs. The Heckler is also my only non-steel bike. So I was pretty stoked to see the TwoStroke by Matter Cycles–an all-steel single pivot long-travel 27.5er. This is owner/builder Collin Schaafsma’s personal working prototype, freshly painted for the show! […]

1977 Breezer, Series-1

$750 complete in 1978! Check out the great video after the jump! (Is Joe Breeze the coolest guy or what?) Via Pinkbike

Keyesville Classic Vintage MTB Stage Race

The Keyesville Classic is in its 28th year this year. As part of the fun, they have a “vintage” category, where you can bring your old school Ritchey, WTB, Salsa, Cunningham, Yeti or whatever and have fun! Annual Vintage MTB gathering. Three days of vintage mtb riding and “racing”. We have our own vintage class where we […]

Ask a Founder: a Talk with Keith Bontrager

These “Ask a Founder” videos by Bike Magazine run a bit long, but this one with Keith Bontrager is definitely worth watching if you have the time. There is some great stuff about dumpster diving, his motorcross background, Paul Turner, how the industry moved from a craftsmanship to engineering focus, the original V-brakes, the Trek acquisition, his […]

Fat Chance is Back!

Chris Change is back in the bike business, and following a successful Kickstarter campaign, has released 27.5 and 29er versions of the venerable Yo Eddy! Order yours today! Oh, and Domesticbikes.com is back, too! (After a five year hiatus.) Check back for frequently updated content!