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... -
Our Favorite MTB Trails in the Midwest
We live it, breathe it, and love to get out there. Here our our favorite, and in our opinion, best mountain biking trails in the midwest. We've got trail recs for... -
Beginner's Guide To Cycling Shoes
GO THE EXTRA MILE IN COMFORT AND STYLE Originally written by former Gear West Employee Emma Schindler Now that the weather is getting warmer it is time to break out... -
Why Nordic Skiers Make Good Mountain Bikers (and vice versa)
Having bought my first mountain bike in 2014 because my best friend (and 2018 Birkie Warrior Inga) Eleanor Bacso traded her rollerskis for fat tires upon moving to Duluth. It... -
Why You Need to Get Your Suspension Serviced
The purpose of a suspension system on a bicycle is to give the rider more traction and therefore more control while riding and to improve overall rider comfort by absorbing...
