Bike & Product Reviews

Here you will find reviews or links to products that I use/wear on a regular basis and love!

I'm not paid to do reviews or feature any products; I simply do them because I like/enjoy/believe in the product or item.

Most items are provided by Decorah Bicycles, others are either because I'm an ambassador for the business/company, or I was asked by the business/company if I would review their product.

If you are interested in having me test out and review your product(s) contact me here.



Bike Reviews
2018 Trek Farley 9.8
2018 Specialized Epic FS
2018 Specialized Epic HT
2018 Specialized Epic FS (Follow Up)
Custom Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper
Custom Specialized S-Works Epic Evo

Thinking About a Hardtail Mountain Bike?
Thinking About a Full Suspension Mountain Bike?
Thinking About a Plus or Fatbike?

Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie
Curious about pedal-assist mountain bikes aka EMTBs?
Josie is writing about her rides with her Specialized Turbo Levo SL, Dirty Gertie.

Starting a New Chapter In #BikeLife

Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie Vol. 1

Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie Vol. 2

Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie Vol. 3

Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie Vol. 4
Bike Life Adventures with Dirty Gertie Vol. 5

Embracing the Mechanical Advantage

Favorite Things
Favorite Things of 2018
Favorite Things of 2017
Favorite Things of 2016

Guides
Cold Weather Layering
MTB Accessories for New Riders
Gift Guide for Cyclists
Gift Guide for Cyclists 2.0

Saddle Review
Specialized Power Saddle With Mimic

Gear & Apparel Reviews
Shredly Shorts
Specialized Mountain Bike Apparel
Multi-Brand Adventure Gear Review (Shredly, Pinch Flat Designs, Silver Rider Stitch Works, Supacaz, & Specialized)

Shoe Reviews
Shoes Three Ways- A Flat Shoe Review
FiveTen Freerider Contact Shoes
FiveTen Freerider Shoes
Specialized 2FO 1.0 Shoes

Light Reviews
NiteRider Pro 1800 and the Light and Motion Seca 2000 Race lights
NiteRider Lumina 650 from NiteRider