Fringe Benefits
Something strange began occurring after I started mountain biking on a consistent basis. I was able to answer ONE of my wife’s questions. This is very strange indeed. My wife enjoys asking me “what’s the weather going to be like…
More LeBron James
LeBron James shows that his partial ownership of Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is not something he’s done on just a whim. It seems that LBJ is not only a bike rider himself but also a bike giver and biking advocate. LeBron James holds an annual…
Product Review: KHS Tucson
Who: From KHS’s website: KHS Bicycles Inc. was founded in 1974 as an American-based company distributing the KHS brand of bicycles. Its mission is to design, manufacture and distribute moderately priced and high quality bicycles and accessories.…
Bike Helmet Safety Institute
I just happened on this site. Bike Helmet Safety Institute There are great short reviews of bicycle helmets that are being sold right now here. Oh and it mentions that the manufacturers recommend you replace your helmet every five years. The BHSI…
Brake Lever Positioning
When people hop on any bike I ride, I always get the same question: Why are your brake levers setup at a downward angle? This setup is even more pronounced now that I have the Ergon grips installed on my X-Caliber. My buddy Jake, who hopped on it this…
LeBron James and Cannondale
Cyclingnews.com is reporting that LeBron James of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers has purchased ownership stake in Cannondale: The Cannondale Bicycle Corporation announced this week that it had sold an undisclosed ownership stake of the corporation…
First Impression: Hoss Polo Pony Short Sleeve
Hoss recently sent their Polo Pony Short Sleeve for us to review. I received a grey, size Large. It fits very well. MSRP: $29.95 Here is what Hoss has to say about it on their website: Go ahead, express yourself. The Polo Pony jersey makes a classic…
First Impressions: Camera Armor
One of the problems with taking pictures while biking is that you normally have to bring your point & shoot digital camera because you can’t protect your digital slr. With a point & shoot, you can always wrap extra clothing around it just…
Coyote Point, Lake Hogan
Coyote Point, Area 51, Hogan Trail… trails names for this South Sierra Nevada Beauty I spent this past weekend in Stockton, California (half hour south of Sacramento) with the family. Stockton is where the wife is from so we visited family and…
Cheap 29er Suspension Fork
Jenson USA is offering 29er RST suspension fork for $86.75. Why is this significant? This is actually very significant to 29er fans because it now lowers the barrier of entry for non-29er riders to get onto a 29 inch bike. Having this low end fork…