Reviews of Stuff We Like!

Priority Bicycles

Unlike most brick and mortar shops, 3rd Coast loves assembling mail order bikes, or doing online part installations. After building a number of Priority Bicycles I have become a major fan. You have probably seen these popping up all over Chicago. They are lightweight, nimble, low on maintenance, and great looking. You can only buy a Priority Bicycle directly from the company, which means more bike for the dollar. We don't make a dime off selling a Priority Bicycle, but we know we will make a friend. We can assemble one of Priority's bicycles, or any other brand for just $55 right in your home, and we often do same day service.

Tucson Bike Rental and Tours

Tucson Bike Rental and Tours is great because they will meet you right at the trail head with a bike for you ready to go. You don't have to be hassled packing your bike and dragging it back and forth from airports. I am always looking for new places to ride outside of Chicago, especially during our long harsh winters. Tuscon is one cycling's best kept secrets. Don't miss Honeybee Canyon(pictured right) and the Star Pass Trail (below). Tuscon has breathtakingly beautiful scenery and challenging technical rides that will leave you wanting to come back for more. My family found Robert to be a knowledgeable tour guide offering name brand bikes with respectable components, even for my picky tastes. He also had some great road bikes if that is more your speed. Don't let their flashy website fool you, this is a great mom and pop organization with some class acts running these tours. Great job TBRT! 

MTB Project Mobile App
This little gem helped me out quite a bit on a recent trip to Moab with a buddy. It basically helps you find hidden trail heads when you don't have an experienced tour guide to help you out. I also love that this thing has a rating system for you to rate the trail. Where was this tool when I was just discovering Palos Heights Bull Frog trails for the first time?! It's easy to use and you can help make it better by adding trails you may have been keeping a secret.