Well, we've had some crazy builds in the BOTMs lately, and those are fun to do. But sometimes it's also nice to tone it down, keep it simple. This month's U.P. is one of those, understated graphics, solid parts, lightweight and nimble but without screaming it off the top of the mountains. Just a great bike with enough tire size and enough clearance to ride into the forests and over the mountains without a worry.

In truth, we shot this BOTM a while ago and I could never muster too much enthusiasm for it. But now, it feels like it is just what the doctor ordered. Maybe it's because it's summer, maybe because it's a busy time period, but whatever it is, here it is, your moment of Zen:



And yes, that is Andy riding this U.P. in a mountain bike race. You can see a bit more about that ride here: