Arm pump, a common issue for mountain bikers, causes tightness, swelling, and pain in the forearms due to overworked muscles. Managing it involves adjusting your bike setup, such as using titanium handlebars, and incorporating specific exercises to strengthen and stretch the forearm muscles. Proper hydration, nutrition, and refined riding techniques also play crucial roles in reducing forearm strain.
Titanium is a very misunderstood material. Every now and again we get some interesting comments on our socials – usually fuelled by misinformation and myths. There has always been a lot of marketing about materials in the bike industry trying to persuade people in a certain direction. We thought this would be a great opportunity […]
The Spitfire: Roost Nero Ti Aggressive Hardtail Wrapped in Ohlins Yellow This is a super sexy build we did to pair raw Ti with a classic Ohlins fork colourway: Silver Titanium with Yellow and Black. We think she turned out incredibly! Yellow is not the most popular colour on bikes. Pairing silver and yellow makes […]
Roost Nero Aggressive Hardtail: Raw Ti and Black She’s classic, paired back but you just know she rips when let loose. This classic build has some race inspired components complimenting the natural beauty of brushed raw titanium to make a fast bike that turns heads without being loud. Frame Roost Nero Aggressive Hardtail 2021 model […]
Why Titanium Handlebars? Titanium is a wonderful material for a handlebar. A bit more weight than carbon but for a small weight increase you get an unparralled ride feel, strength and the Roost Ti bars look incredible. Transform Your Ride Feel The upshot of the Roost Bike Titanium handlebar is that they ride a little […]
Let’s talk wheels Upgrading your wheels can have a big impact on the way your bike rides. Buying a new pair of mountain bike wheels is a sizeable investment, but choose wisely and it can actually be the most transformative upgrade to your riding experience that you can make. On the surface, wheels simply roll […]
Most of us know what it feels like to be out on the trails. The adrenaline, the community, the satisfying sound of your wheels, the air rushing past you, and so on. We could go on, but that seems sufficient for now. Being out on the trails is why we do what we do, as […]
Every ride is unique. So is every rider and every bike for that matter! This is fortunate because the more you ride, the more you develop a distinct riding personality (I’ve seen a lot of them over the years, both in myself and in our riding community). One of the very obvious ways to identify […]
The titanium frameset has reached an almost mystical status. The kind of level that deserves to be spoken about in hushed, reverent tones at all times. All bikers know that there are a few things in life you shouldn’t cut corners with. We know we speak for many of you when we say that the […]
Hardcore biking enthusiasts like those of you within our community are familiar with the pros and cons of various bike material. That’s why opinion in the biker community is often divided between titanium, aluminium and carbon bikes. We’re firm believers that every biker is different. Regardless of experience, many of us have unique needs that […]