Member

paddy_mc_b

• Age: 43 years
• Gender: Male
• Location: United States

• How long have you been riding? 20+ years
• Bikes Owned Too many to name
• Favorite Bikes: Jamis Xenith

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  So Now I Want a Cross Bike

  Posted by Patrick McBride | about almost 12 years ago

  BikeRoar's National Accounts Manager tries out a Cyclocross bike for the first time and here are his thoughts on "cycling's mullet"

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  Fuji SLM 29 1.3 - First Impressions

  Posted by Patrick McBride | about almost 12 years ago

  I am a recovering weight weenie and XC racer so when I was first introduced to the idea of testing the SLM platform, I fell off the wagon pretty quickly.

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  Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon 29 XTR (2012)

  Added about 12 years ago

  The Stumpjumper was designed with speed in mind. It's oversized carbon tubes and super stable platform make this bike uber responsive. It can be a little sketchy on the technical stuff until your accustome...

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  Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon 29 Sram (2012)

  Added about 12 years ago

  While the S-Works Epic is built to be a Rush'n Race horse and positions the rider for maximum efficiency it handled quite nicely and overall ride quality can bu summed up by one word ABSURD (in a good way of...

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  JOHNNY SPROCKETS BICYCLES

  Added over 11 years ago

  I have been to over 20 shops in the Chicago area and couldn't find one fat bike. Not only did they have one but I was encouraged to take it down the block and see how it rode! I will certainly be visiting again. Gr...

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  GET A GRIP CYCLES

  Added over 11 years ago

  Walked in and was immediately welcomed by a great vibe in the store. The layout was great, not just inventory stuffed into every corner. Staff was helpful and considerate of my time and needs.