Nirve Night Owl I was up in Nor Cal for Christmas this past weekend so I decided to bring the Nirve Night Owl for some pavement pounding or what I’d consider cross training. I got out at 7am in 30 degree weather with some wind… not the most pleasant conditions for a Southern California guy…
Author: Jeremy Yang
Picture from Washington Post People may not like President Bush because of his policies (and his popularity numbers bear this out) but we can not deny that he hasn’t raised public awareness and perception of mountain bikers. The Washington Post recently wrote a short article on President Bush’s mountain biking rides including some insight by…
I used to think (and I’m sure many people still think) that every bike company has their own little plant in China or Taiwan churning out hundreds of bikes a year. But this plain untrue. The vast majority of bikes you see out there (especially those from small bike companies) come from just a handful…
Before I answer this question, a little background on my weekend’s ride: Redline Mono 9 enjoying the sun and dirt. Look at the paint sparkle. This ride started out harmlessly enough. It was a nice climb up Marshall Canyon for some fun singletrack at the top of the canyon. Along the way we went through…
I’m heading out to a new trail this Saturday for some early morning riding and I am stoked. For me, riding a new trail is always a fun experience but sometimes the anticipation of riding something new is just as fun. Riding a familiar trail has its perks. It’s always nice to know where you’re…
What is Offseasonitis? Offseasonitis is an annual cyclical disease that once caught affects the patient on a yearly cycle. Although not terminal Offseasonitis can lead to other diseases that will slowly chip away at your health. Offseasonitis, also known as “getting lazy during the holiday season�?, is not a disease relegated to just mountain bikers.…
Jet 9 in Kermit Green Niner bikes, a bike company solely dedicated to producing 29ers, is coming out with the Jet 9. The Jet 9 is a 3 inch, FS race bike. Here’s what Niner bikes has to say about the production of the Jet 9: Well, we can finally say the time has come.…
With a chain flapping like that, it’s just a matter of time before the chain is thrown Throwing a chain is an issue with many 1×9 drivetrains and the Redline Mono 9 was no different. Over the months of testing I threw my chain three times, but during a 12 mile race my chain came…
Yes and apparently it’s not long enough. Gary Fisher’s new carbon hardtail 29er, the Superfly, has a metal sleeve in the seat tube. Apparently the sleeve is a little too short and is causing the seat post to rock back and forth inside the seat tube even if the collar is cranked on correctly. If…
I’ve always liked the look of carbon. There is just something about the weave that just looks cool. Add the fact that carbon is very light and strong and we can all see why carbon is a very highly sought after material for many riders. But with every material, there is always a downside and…