News / Leif Valin

  Sea Otter 2017 / Photo GalleryLeif and Sam sent some photos from our Sea Otter trip a couple weekends ago. It looks like they had a good time exploring the area. Sam’s Goodship and Leif’s Rockitship are looking dialed as well. Visit Bicycle Times Magazine, Cyclocross Magazine and Bicycling for some other write-ups.
  Fairdale RockitshipUDPATE: The Rockitship has launched! It’s available now as a Frame+Fork kit. We’re excited to show you the Fairdale Rockitship. Shortly after launching the Goodship in 2014, we began getting requests for a version that would accommodate racks, fenders, and bigger tires. At our design office, we have to juggle our time between a lot […]
  Builds: Surf Blue GoodshipIn this video, Leif builds up a Surf Blue Goodship with a little help from some friends and a bunny. The bike turned out looking nice with the matching purple grip tape and water-bottle cages.
  Fairdale Goes to the SunWe’re always in search for a new adventure, and this time around, we discovered Glacier National Park. Hit play to join Chris Cotsonas, Sandy Carson, Leif Valin, and Alex Hendrex on a ride up Going-to-the-Sun Road. Visit our VIDEOS PAGE for a bunch of photos from the trip, and make sure to also check out […]
  Fairdale FranceWe took Taj Mihelich, Leif Valin, Sandy Carson, and Chris Cotsonas to the French Alps and celebrated Chris’ birthday in one of the best ways imaginable.
  Leif rides the Dolores 100Our team rider Leif  just rode the very exclusive Dolores 100 self-supported mountain bike adventure. The race centered around Dolores, CO and included about 9 billion feet of climbing. He did the ride with his girlfriend (Jonesy Pants) in 12 hours and 20 minutes. Somehow they had energy after the race to stop and do some more riding […]
  PORCHTIME!Leif just built up a new Daybird! A new model for 2015, the Daybird is our take on a legendary classic. This simple and easy to use 3-speed is available as a step-through (shown) or a Standard model. We didn’t make this bike to win races or jump off roofs, we made this bike so […]
  BMX Halloween In AustinCheck out Sandy Carson‘s great photo gallery over on ESPN’s X-Games page. You might notice Leif and a Weekender too! Check it out here.
  Leif Valin – Mint WeekenderLeif shows off his Weekender Frame set he built up. The Weekender is turning out be a pretty adaptable platform. With front and rear rack mounts you could sling some racks on here and be off for a weekend camping trip, or carrying bags to school each day. Pop on some fenders and you have […]
  Fairdale R+DFairdale Bikes presents a little insight into its highly advanced R&D department. Aerodynamic 2×4 bikes and Fender Bass Bicycle are all put to the test.
  Ice is not prejudICE! Fairdale cold weather riding tipsWhen the cold arrives and the snow starts to fall a lot of people put their bikes away. That’s a shame because riding in the winter can be surprisingly enjoyable. The quiet blanket of snow over everything and the empty bike paths are a treat to ride. There’s only a few things you need to […]
  Fairdale CHAINtenance guideStraight from the work bench of our factory mechanic Leif Valin brings you a write up on how to take care of your chain. This often overlooked component is so crucially important to your bike. Give it a little love and it will make your ride a whole lot nicer.  Your chain, cogs and chainring(s) […]