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Genuine Innovations Blog
Seth's Bike Hacks Holiday Collection
December 31st, 1969
Looking for a great gift for the cyclist in your life? Trust the seal of approval from Seth at Seth's Bike Hacks. Here are his recommendations for great Genuine Innovations gifts this holiday season.
Holiday Gift Guide 2018
December 31st, 1969
With our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Genuine Innovations' got you covered this gift-giving season (we've even got gifts for the hardest-to-buy-for on your list).
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway 2018
December 31st, 1969
Back by popular demand! Genuine Innovations and Slime are celebrating the holidays with their annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!
Find Your Match: Selecting the Right CO2 Tire Inflator
December 31st, 1969
Go with the "flow" with this infographic that pairs you up with the right CO2 bicycle tire inflator. Let's make a match!
Why Do CO2 Cartridges Get So Cold?
December 31st, 1969
Why do CO2 cartridges get so cold? And what can I do to combat the frostbite that I get when inflating my bicycle tires?
Should You Bike with a Hand Pump or a CO2 Inflator?
December 31st, 1969
The two most common bicycle air inflation options have advantages and disadvantages. So which should you carry when out for a ride - A hand pump or CO2 inflator?
Pulling the Trigger on CO2 Inflation
December 31st, 1969
Genuine Innovations offers a variety of CO2 technologies. What does it mean for your CO2 inflation device to be trigger-controlled and is it the best solution for your cycling needs?
Never Bike Without Your Bacon
December 31st, 1969
Tubeless tire plugs are a bike bag must-have. Check out these photos of Genuine Innovations' tire plugs saving a cyclist's bacon!
Goatheads: A Thorn in Every Biker’s Ride
December 31st, 1969
The dreaded goathead season has begun. From late spring until around October, goatheads are one of the leading causes of bicycle flat tires on trails and roadways. So how can you survive a bicycle ride in goathead country?
Car Tested, Bike Rider Approved
December 31st, 1969
The story of a cyclist, her car tire, a self-expanding sheetrock screw and Genuine Innovations' Side of Bacon.
How Much CO2 Does Your Bicycle Tire Need?
December 31st, 1969
We often get asked by bike shops and consumers, "How much CO2 do I need?" The answer differs depending on the size of your bicycle tires, so we put together a handy CO2 inflation chart to help. Check it out.
How to Plug a Tubeless Tire
December 31st, 1969
While tubeless tires go flat less often than traditional tires, they are not a perfect solution and unfortunately, flat tires do still occur. But don't despair! With the Tubeless Tackle Kit and these 4 simple steps, you can easily repair your flat tire trailside.
Introducing IBD Connect: An Online Resource for Bike Shops
December 31st, 1969
We are pleased to announce a new online marketing portal called IBD Connect. Designed to help bike shops learn and sell more, IBD Connect is the new one-stop-shop for all your Genuine Innovations product needs.
Everything You Need to Know About CO2 Inflation for Bike Tires
December 31st, 1969
CO2 inflators are hugely convenient for bike riders, and these are just a few of the essentials you need to understand before you start using them.
Threaded CO2 Cartridges versus Non-Threaded CO2 Cartridges
December 31st, 1969
Explore the various specifics and differences between threaded and non-threaded CO2 cartridges. Which one is best for you?
8 Awesome Gifts for Bicyclists
December 31st, 1969
Do you have someone on your gift list who loves to bike? Don’t fret, we have the perfect gift ideas to please every bicyclist, including the commuter, road warrior, mountain trail enthusiast, family of bicyclists, and every rider in between. Below is a list of our favorite (and most popular) bike gifts.
The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
December 31st, 1969
Slime and Genuine Innovations is celebrating the holidays with a special 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Enter to win one of 12 holiday gift packs from Slime and Genuine Innovations for 12 consecutive days in December.
Our Biggest Sale of the Year Has Begun!
December 31st, 1969
It’s here – our Biggest Sale of the Year!
4 Irresistible Benefits of Using CO2 Inflators
December 31st, 1969
Consider carrying a CO2 inflator in your bike bag? Read on to learn about the benefits of CO2 inflator heads.
For a Limited Time: Get FREE Genuine Innovations Products
December 31st, 1969
We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of our online store! Now, you can easily get your favorite Genuine Innovation inflators, CO2 cartridges and bicycle accessories directly from our website. To celebrate our Grand Opening, we are giving away free products ...
Wish You Were Here: Outerbike Fall 2017 Wrap
December 31st, 1969
Billy gives a quick wrap up of his time at Fall Outerbike 2017. In short, he describes the event as "a recipe for mountain bike bliss."
How Much Money Raised for Charity at Interbike 2017?
December 31st, 1969
You donated, we assembled! How much money was raised for charity with the Build Your Own AirChuck+ program at Interbike 2017?
Getting More Kids on Bikes with NICA
December 31st, 1969
Genuine Innovations recently had the opportunity to met with a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) High School cycling team in Flagstaff, AZ
Build Your Own AirChuck+ at Interbike 2017
December 31st, 1969
Slime and Genuine Innovations share a booth at Interbike 2017, and we have some exciting surprises in store for our booth visitors. Below are the top three reasons you should visit our Booth #7255 at Interbike.
Your New Favorite Bike Accessory
December 31st, 1969
Lightweight, reliable and practical, the new Tubeless Tackle Kit ensures you never get stuck on the side of the trail again.
Crossing our Nation One Step at a Time
December 31st, 1969
Joe has a chance encounter with a man pulling a 3-wheeler cart to every corner of the USA to help others.
Up Close and Personal at the 2017 Tour of California
December 31st, 1969
Watch the cyclists in Stage 3 of the Tour of California zoom right past Genuine Innovations headquarters.
Why We Support Bike Racing Events
December 31st, 1969
What do Genuine Innovations and Slime reps do at bike events?
Outerbike is Here!!
December 31st, 1969
Come see and demo new products from 80 plus manufacturers this weekend.
Fore! Fat Bikes Take On Michigan
December 31st, 1969
USA Cycling Fat Bike Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan
5 tips for riding in the cold
December 31st, 1969
With my trip to Scotland approaching fast, and the impending damp and cold, I thought it would be timely to share some tips for riding in the cold. Riding in the cold can be fun if you're properly prepared and miserable if you aren't, so here are five tips for enjoying your cold-weather rides:
New Year's Revolutions
December 31st, 1969
If you're anything like me, and my van, you're feeling a little buried after the holidays.
GI saves the race… again.
December 31st, 1969
A great story from Spike at the Shenandoah 100 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
High Cascades 100
December 31st, 1969
Mountain bike racing is awesome. The High Cascades 100 in Bend, OR is no exception.
Another reason to carry extra CO2 cartridges… Beer!
December 31st, 1969
Another reason to carry extra CO2 cartridges…
On the road with Billy.
December 31st, 1969
If you’ve ever been to Cortez, Colorado there are two things you need to know: Go to Kokopelli Bike and Board, and ride Phil’s World.
Great Plug! (Literally!)
December 31st, 1969
Did you know that Genuine Innovations is an International company? If not, we are! Here is a review from Zyro UK on of the leading distributors of bike equipment in the Europe.
Off to Chile
December 31st, 1969
After racing the Andes-Pacifico Enduro in Santiago, Syd and I headed farther south and spent a month training in Nevados de Chillan, Chile until the first round of the Enduro World Series.
This is an amazing story…
December 31st, 1969
Hector met us at Wildflower Triathlon in San Antonio…he was due on stage in a few hours to do a demonstration. You will never guess why this is such an amazing story.
National Bike to School Day is Wednesday. May 4
December 31st, 1969
The idea is to promote exercise, bike safety and an environmentally friendly alternative to taking a vehicle to school each day. So, tune up your bike; fit your helmet and plan for flat tires – either your own or a friend’s. Don’t be late for school just because of a flat tire.
Road (or trail) stories from our new West Coast Rep
December 31st, 1969
Road (or Trail) stories from our new West Coast Rep, Billy Brenden
Meet Billy Joel Brenden
December 31st, 1969
Genuine Innovations has a new Field Rep and he’s hitting the road in style!
See you in the bike lane.
December 31st, 1969
Safer riding leads to more riding….and less vehicles on the road.
Are you a fair weather rider?
December 31st, 1969
Are you a fair weather rider? Because I am not. When it’s time to ride, it’s time to ride, rain or shine.
Stop the Presses!
December 31st, 1969
GI has a new cycling model. Big congratulations to our Innovation Development Manager Brendan Sangster for making it in to Bicycling Magazine’s April addition.
Bike Safety
December 31st, 1969
We love colored bike lanes. The added awareness factor makes it so much safer.
Spring is Coming
December 31st, 1969
With spring on the way, it’s important to give your bike a good going through.
International Travel
December 31st, 1969
The days leading up to our trip to Chile were full of lists: lists of to-do items ("suspend Verizon service", "build race bikes", "freeze car registration"), lists of things to pack ("tripod", "spare goggles", "shampoo and conditioner"), lists of packages we were praying would arrive before we left ("MRP guides", "TRX suspension trainer", "Seasucker bike racks"). There were some close calls, like how we had to…
Top 10 Road Bike Rides for 2016
December 31st, 1969
About a month ago we wrote an about the top 10 mountain bike rides to do in America. Well, here is the road bike edition. Doesn’t matter which you pick, because they are all awesome, just let us know how the ride goes. Enjoy!
2016 News!
December 31st, 1969
Happy New Year! Now that it's 2016, I have some exciting news that I can finally share.
Top 10 List for 2016!
December 31st, 1969
Top 10 Mountain Bike Trails to hit in 2016 – United States Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Here is your country, cherish these national wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage.” With that thought, we reached out to our community and asked what top Mountain bike trails they wanted to hit on their bikes this year. Here is their top 10, and befitting that #1 is from Roosevelt Park:
Winter Training!
December 31st, 1969
As a mountain bike racer, winter can be hard. It's cold and wet, but training continues to be extremely important as the base you build in the winter has a big impact on how you perform during the season. Over the years I've figured out some tricks to make winter training more bearable (even fun). So here you go:
The Good Stuff!
December 31st, 1969
Like most cyclists the equipment I use is not cheap. Quite the opposite really.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a . . . Railbike?
December 31st, 1969
That’s right! Bicycling made for the tracks.
Moving? Love to bike?
December 31st, 1969
Looking for bicycle friendly communities? The League of American Bicyclists has updated their list! Enjoy!
The tool pouch
December 31st, 1969
2015 started off in New Zealand for the first round of the Enduro World Series in Rotorua. From there I swung through my hometown of…
This is why I love to ride.
December 31st, 1969
I start my day like a lot of Americans. Wake up, get ready, drink coffee, eat breakfast and go to work.
Oh… the dangers of riding.
December 31st, 1969
The dangers of riding in the wilderness. What to do when you come face-to-face with a mountain lion while on the trail.
Welcome to our new website!
December 31st, 1969
Here we are in Sunny San Luis Obispo, CA just launching our new interactive website with riders and bike dealers all over the world! We hope you check back often to read our blog, see what events are coming up as well as post your product reviews!