Dirty first look – Santa Cruz Tallboy 4

Someone asked me recently if I thought they should proceed with the acquisition of a additional new Mountain Bike to fill a slightly different capability category than the bike they already had on hand... Given...

1,000 Mega Kilometers – The Megatron Rant

When I first repatriated to NZ in 2017, I was mildly bemused to learn that the number 1 selling vehicle, of any description was... The Ford Ranger. For those that aren't car enthusiasts, it's essentially an ove...

Dirty Hightower Rantview

Well, I'm so late to this party that not only has everyone been kicked out and the house has been cleaned up, but most people have finished their antibiotics for the itch they picked up from the big night. But ...

Offseason New Stuff Rantview

Its well established over 631 posts that I'm not PRO, in spite of my own fantasies and best efforts, but that still doesn't restrict me from mimicking everyone I follow on the Gram and indulging in the 'Offseas...

Focusing on my Fever – Part 2

Its taken an age to get part 2 of the Focus Izalco Max Disc review out due to not only a plethora of late season missions, but also because I have been studiously mulling over how to sum this bike up. First up ...

Dirty Gear Rant – Giro Switchblade Rantview

The last Dirty Mission wrap up was conspicuous for the absence of any ranting about the newest piece of ENDURO kit acquisition that was debuted in Finale. No, not a lazy editing oversight, but a nod to the fact...