If you’re looking for the footnotes: SRAM vs. Shimano has been the proverbial “Coke-Pepsi” test in mountain and gravel bike components for decades. In our updated product line comparison, we…
Image Credit: Zoomo. One of the less fun things we do at the shop is support our customers when their bikes are stolen, primarily by providing the proof of purchase…
Sports Garage’s passionate founders set up shop in the Quonset huts at the corner of 27th and Spruce in 1994, and we never left. Anchored by not only our history…
Sports Garage Ambassador Brian Firle has been a member of the SG family for over a decade now. Like a fine wine, our friendship has only gotten better with age.…
With a standing invitation from Sports Garage customers who live in Poland, Brad and I packed our mountain bikes and headed to the mountains of Central Europe, riding in several…
Sports Garage Ambassador Madison Pitts is something of a Front Range legend. No matter the weather or time of year, you can find her zipping down the local singletrack, cutting…
We’ve honed our fitness with after-work rides, weekend camping and mountain bike trips to higher elevations, and diligent time in the gym. The work is in the bank, as they…
Behind the Scenes with Action Photographer Emily Sierra
Each spring, several members of the Sports Garage crew embark on a team ride and enlist the help of a local photographer. The mission is twofold: test out the latest…
It’s that time of year—we’re back on our bikes, riding through puddles instead of around them. (Right, rule-abiding trail goers?) We can all agree that there are few things better…
Rides On Our Radar: 3 Colorado Destinations You Might Not Know About
Annual pilgrimages often include cities with names like Crested Butte, Fruita, and Salida. We pulled out the map recently to plan our summer to-do list, and decided to throw some…
Chris Spealler, longtime member of the Pivot factory rider family and certified personal trainer, explains how in our exclusive interview. Whether you’re a freeride addict or a competitive cross-country racer,…
A cornerstone of the cycling community on Colorado’s Front Range, SMBA offers everything from one-day introductory programs to summer camps and team racing for kids ages 6 to 18. Their…
If you’ve been following along with us for awhile now, chances are you’ve heard of World Ride. Perhaps you attended the SG-sponsored Pivot Cycles Sunset Shred that benefited World Ride,…
At Sports Garage we’ve been following the categorization of these bikes with curiosity and enthusiasm. The question for an e-mtb is no longer: E-bike or no e-bike But rather: Which…
However, there are always great conditions somewhere, so we refer to late fall and early spring as “getaway season.” Embracing the art of the getaway brings new reasons to welcome…
Hardly anyone could have suspected geometry would evolve into the elongated—yet efficient—machines we see today. eMTBs are yet another development pushing the envelope of what’s possible. And now, an upgrade…
Gone are the days of lugging your mountain bike to the farthest stretches of Boulder County. That’s right: there’s a lot more going on behind our maintenance counter than you…
Geometry. It has been a buzz word in mountain biking for many years. One of the biggest innovations in mountain biking has been the refined geometry that allows us to…
Riding an electric mountain bike, in many ways, is no different than riding an entirely self-powered mountain bike; both styles of bike deliver the joy of being on the trail…
We’ve all been told a million times, but very few of us seem to do it. Nope, we aren’t talking about flossing—we’re talking about servicing your bike. Your mountain bike…
We once heard an incredibly well-known mountain bike engineer refer to Maxxis as the “taco shop of tire manufacturers”: they have a set of key ingredients that are combined in…
If you’re like us, hitting the trails year-round is an urge that needs satisfying. While we love to enjoy our Colorado winters, every once in a while it feels good…
POSITION OVERVIEW The Sales Experts at Sports Garage Cycling annually achieve Top Dealer status among high-end mountain bike brands for their level of knowledge and professionalism in all things off-road…
POSITION OVERVIEW The Sales Experts at Sports Garage Cycling annually achieve Top Dealer status among high-end mountain bike brands for their level of knowledge and professionalism in all things off-road…
There’s nothing that compliments an active lifestyle better than quality food. In the summer, eating on the run is all too common (if you don’t have the Chipotle app, you’re…
By: Kristen Smith Most commonly known amongst mountain bikers for it’s TranSierra Norte Race, Oaxaca has so much to offer in addition to epic riding. This vibrant Mexican city is…
The leaves in Colorado are already beginning to shimmer with that first hint of yellow and with that, comes one of the most beautiful times of the year to hit…
Words by Madison Pitts and Jarrod Adcock, photos by Madison Pitts and Matt Jones. Nestled in a small valley on the west side of the Continental Divide lies the town…
Photo credit: Chasing Epic MTB Whenever a customer asks us about our favorite places to ride, it’s our pleasure to share the local trails that get our veins pumping. But…
Whitney James is a freelance marketing creative based in Boulder, Colorado. You can follow her adventures at @whitwithgrit. Q&A 1. Tell us a little about the story that led you…
You might’ve noticed a few differences out on the trails in 2020. When the pandemic hit last spring, people flocked to the outdoors and open spaces in search of fresh…
Words and images by Sports Garage Ambassador Brian Firle. Photo: Colorado Trail FoundationI hadn’t really caught the ‘bike-packing’ bug and the idea of tackling some of Colorado’s most rugged and…
In June professional mountain biker and content creator Brice Shirbach came to Boulder, Colorado to explore the rugged trails off of Lefthand Canyon and make a film, "Sight Unseen", for…
A Guide to Riding and Travel in Colorado’s Mountain Bike Destinations During COVID As the COVID19 pandemic continues to upend all facets of regular life, it can be difficult to…
Words: Ryan Cross Photos: Ryan Cross Sports Garage ambassador Ryan Cross recently took the Switchblade to Grand Junction, CO (pre-pandemic) to put it to the test on steep, technical climbs…
Bike reviews, tests, and “first rides” are sometimes helpful, often entertaining. We have never advocated for making a final bike purchase decision based on a review, but we to find…
Gravel Grinding Colombia: Transformation on Two Wheels
Words: Ryan Cross Images: Dane Cronin Photography & Ryan Cross When Sports Garage ambassador Ryan Cross arrived in Duitama, Colombia for a seven-day cycling journey, he was prepared for a…
A month before Outside Magazine online published “The Ultimate Baja, Mexico Travel Guide”, we had confirmed a seven-day itinerary at the tip of the Baja with the express intention of…
One of the most common questions we field when discussing gravel bikes is drivetrain configuration. The quintessential question being whether to run a “one by” or “two by.” For simplicity…
Pivot invited their top dealers out to Arizona to come ride and learn about the new Switchblade. We spent two days on the trails of South Mountain to find out…
Let’s say you just spent thousands of your hard-earned dollars on a killer new bike. Hashtag #newbikeday! Before you bust out on that first ride, you might want to consider…
Mountain biking, with its addictive blend of fun factor, challenge and being in the great outdoors, often creates a dynamic synergy with romantic relationships. Being able to share the experiences…
Gravelanche becomes “Gratefulanche” on November 2 + GnarBQ
With the calendar soon rolling over to November, the tradition of formally giving thanks rises in our consciousness. The vandalism and burglary at Sports Garage in early October offered us…
On August 21st, Front Range riders got their first purpose-built, downhill-specific, bike-only trail when “The Sluice” opened at Floyd Hill Open Space in Evergreen. Although two other trails in the…
Although it feels like time is running out before the snow comes, fall is a great time for a weekend in the Butte. CB local Lani Bruntz, a ski/mtb instructor…
Let’s be honest: suspension is one of the best things ever bolted to a mountain bike. Not only does it soften the harshness of terrain, but it increases traction and…
Weekend adventures make mountain biking the soul-affirming sport we love, optimizing time with friends, the beauty of nature, and that escape from daily life. Being able to wring the most…
