Gear West Gear Guide Blog
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Chequmegon 40 Tire Selection Tips by Peter Olejniczak
Tire Selection for Chequmegon 40 The Chequamegon 40 features a variety of trail conditions, ranging from grueling stretches of Birkie trail, smooth singletrack, rocky road sections and technical climbs. I... -
Gear West Builds A Dream Bike
Get your zen on and watch Gear West build a dream bike. We can build your new dream bike, too! -
Gear West How to Fix a Flat
Gear West walks you through a few tips to fix a flat as well as teach you the benefits of tubeless versus tubes. -
High School Bike Gear Guide and Checklist
At Gear West, we are passionate about helping every biker achieve their goals, from the beginner to the aspiring pro, and that starts with the right equipment. Our staff are... -
How pro-skier Alayna Sonnesyn is changing up her summer training plan
This summer has brought more racing than usual for a cross-country skier! It is an intentional goal as I focus on building my aerobic capacity to carry this fitness into... -
Spring Goal Setting with Alayna Sonnesyn
Every year, spring brings the opportunity for rebirth and new beginnings. As a cross-country skier, this is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the winter that has passed. ... -
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Gear West's Owner, Jan, Goes to Spain
Gear West's owner, Jan, recently traveled to Spain to compete in a triathlon with her son, Conner. Read about her adventure! -
How I approach nutrition for long-distance mountain biking
Sean Mulheron is one of Gear West's most experienced distance athletes. He got his start as a distance runner but has also completed Iron Man triathlons and endurance mountain bike... -
Spring Rollerskiing and Clinics
We are excited to announce that we will again offer four roller ski clinics this spring for skiers of all levels. The two beginner clinics will focus on basic roller... -
Staff Shoe Picks for 2023
Spring is finally here, and Gear West is ready for the warm-up with the newest road running shoes from brands like Brooks, Hoka, and Altra. We caught up with Gear West employee... -
Why On Shoes Are Great for Many of Us
You've probably noticed these pod-sole shoes are suddenly everywhere, and for good reason. Many people who come into our shop like how the shoe fits. It has a generous toe-box with plenty
