Shop talk

All outdoor equipment talk. Including bike shop and bike hacks

When Cheap Comes at a Cost: A Cautionary Tale About an AliExpress Stem

04 Jul 2025 4 min read Shop talk

I’m no stranger to sourcing bike parts online. Between building bikes on a budget and experimenting with oddball setups, I’ve rolled the dice on cheap components more times than I care

Will's Knolly Chilcotin Bike Check

06 Jun 2025 4 min read Bikes and Rides

Rider Profile Name: William Trivett Instagram Handle: @willtriv Location: Rothesay, NB Height & Weight: 5’11”, 195 lbs Frame Size: S3 – Gen 6 medium fits much better than the previous generation Local Trails