My name is Beth Permenter, and I am a professional bicycle mechanic. Here is a snapshot of a day in my life. It’s 10 A.M. I ride up to an old brick building. I pass under a green awning stamped with a faded logo of a bicycle above the words Bikes@Vienna.
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> **"The biggest surprise wasn’t the bike—it was me."** After a month aboard the Mullet Cycles Peacemaker, MTB Girls Magazine Editor-in-Chief Liz Donahey discovered how a purpose-built mullet bike can transform the riding experience. From the rocky climbs of Annadel’s Canyon Trail to the technical challenges of Refugio Trail, the Peacemaker delivered exceptional stability, confidence, and control. With its unique 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel setup, the bike felt less like a traditional trail bike and more like a dirt bike with pedals—encouraging bold line choices and expanding comfort zones on some of Northern California’s toughest terrain.
At Bentonville Bike Fest, women riders discovered the innovative 8 Degree Pedal—the world’s first flat floating pedal. Designed to promote natural foot movement, it combines the freedom of flat pedals with improved comfort, efficiency, and reduced joint fatigue. Whether you're tackling technical trails, gravel roads, or bike park laps, 8 Degree Pedal helps you ride farther, feel stronger, and stay confident on every adventure.
It was 3 AM in Vienna, VA on Saturday, March 8th. My alarm goes off, and I jump into my...
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