It's kind of basic and not nearly as good as some of the other blogs that I read that are shared here. However, I thought I would give it a shot. I enjoy the bar and I wouldn't have discovered it if it wasn't for MEATEngines.
Yes, it’s Saturday morning… almost had this done on time! It’s Some Bicycle Things I'm Stoked About On A Friday, July 3rd, 2026:
https://meatengines.com/meatengines-1/f/mother-earth-needed-a-drink
I built this Sorceress up 2 months ago. So far it’s been magic and is exceeding my expectations. The lightish steel frame is incredibly compliant. It’s raked out like an enduro bike, but is still springy on single track. I’m kinda shocked how good it feels.
It’s not a rant, it’s a manifesto. Part 1/3: https://meatengines.com/meatengines-1/f/modern-hardtails-a-democratizing-force-in-mountain-biking
What’s really a rip-off and the bicycle shop business model. Tunnel Talk #38.
https://meatengines.com/meatengines-1/f/my-bank-wants-to-sell-me-a-subscription-to-disney-tt38
I just got this bike and it has 11x1 shimano deodre drive rain. i didn’t want to invest in the drive train because i’m planning to switch to a single speed when i’m strong enough. i have some questions for those who made the transition.
I rode most of the ride today on 32T/15T. there were a bunch of climbs that i couldn’t make but i’m sure i can build up the technique and strength to ride up them. I was originally targeting 28T/18T but i was surprised by 32/15 - it was tough but doable.
I noticed that it forces me to be much more aggressive to overcome obstacles and engage my whole body which i really enjoyed. Also, being much more intentional about the line i take over the obstacle to clear root and rocks.
i’m in Ontario. I ride the Hydrocut most of the time.
thank you for your time
It has been who knows how many years since I shuttled, and this was Claire’s first time… so of course we saw multiple folks we know!
It’s Some Bicycle Things I'm Stoked About On A Friday, for June 26th, 2026:
Just saw that PNW have announced a 75mm rise version of their Range bar. Ok so it only has 10° of sweep and only comes with a 35mm clamp option but it's a step in the right direction from them!
The only comparable bars I can think of from a major component manufacturers are Protapers A76 (8° sweep, 31.8/35mm clamp) and Renthals Fatbar35 (9° sweep, 35mm clamp).
https://www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/handlebars/products/range-high-rise-handlebar
Show me the MONē! It’s the second ever single speed sag wagon to enter the haikuniverse.
I ran into a bike journalist friend testing out this big rig on the weekend. Snapped a photo for the bike nerds. Probably an XL size frame. He said he was loving it and didn't want to send it back when the review was over.
Sounds promising.
I didn't throw a leg over it. I just gazed at it's proportions with amazement.