Meet Margret Fairholm, one of the product managers who works hard to coordinate and ensure our stock, knowledge and relationships with the various brands we carry are a priority. As a product manager, she has a vast knowledge of the the individual available products that we carry at HLC, and therefore is a great resource for hidden gems and picks within the HLC catalogue. Based out of Golden, BC, Maggie can be found riding her mountain bike through the world class trails of the interior, ripping down anything that she can get herself to. Check out her picks below for some of her favourites within our catalogue.
Digital Pressure Over Drive 2.5", Floor Pump “I've wasted enough CO2 cartridges mounting stubborn tires to have learned the value in having the right tool for the job. Is the digital gauge a little extra? Probably, but you won't catch me complaining… and you probably won't catch me with a flat either.”
Starting off strong with our Lezyne selection (it wouldn’t be a staff gems without a Lezyne appearance). Setting up tubeless tires is critical, but also can be a tiresome process. With the Overdrive pump, it becomes a breeze, especially when there’s no access to an air compressor. The digital gauge allows you to dial in the perfect pressure for the conditions available, making it a key tool to be able to get your ideal bike set up.
Pedro's, Green Fizz, Bike wash, 16oz/470ml - “I'll be the first to admit that my bike is rarely as clean as it should be, but when it needs a good wash, this is the product I reach for”
Living in the mountains and close to nature means needing to pay attention to what gets put into the water and forests we live and play in. Green Fizz, with its plant-based, biodegradable formula that doesn’t eat away at critical grease and lubricant already on the bike, this complete bike wash gets rid of the dirt and muck to make your bike look its best, but also keeps the bike in tip-top shape to get out and ride.
EVOC, Mission Pro, Backpack, 28L - “For commuter days, or travelling by air, this bag is the perfect size to fit everything I need for work. The main compartment opens up completely making it so much easier to grab stuff from the bottom without pulling everything out. It has tons of pockets for organization and storage yet it still fits as a personal item when flying, it's perfect!”
We strongly believe that EVOC has a bag for everyone. For Maggie, that bag is the Mission Pro 28l. What more is there to say, carry your stuff, do it comfortably and easy to find everything you’ve packed when you get to your destination.
Maxxis, Assegai, Tire, 29''x2.50, Folding - “Tried and true! Designed for Greg Minnaar, and if it’s good enough for the GOAT then it’s good enough for my rides. I run the Assegai as a front tire since its tread pattern provides all the grip you could ever want”
If you’ve seen the riding around Golden, you know that the conditions change dramatically through the seasons, and some of the trails (Mt Seven specifically) require the max amount of grip available. Paired with a Maxxis High Roller III on the rear, this tire combo is tried and true for Maggie be it for long epic rides or quick after work laps. She sticks with the DH casing specifically, as the slightly higher weight is worth the tradeoff vs stopping to fix a flat in Mosquito season