Ride Report: San Gabriel Mtns (JPL/Sunset/El Prieto)
This past Sunday I headed up to the San Gabriel Mtns in Los Angeles County. There are several names for this trail, but it is commonly known/referred to as – JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab). From this main trail you can branch out to many segments of…
Interbike 2008: Yess Pro ETR-D Chain Tensioner
At Interbike we met with YESS. Other than the unit RL featured last month, the ETR-B, they also provided us with their new ETR-D tensioner for full suspension bikes.                               ETR-D, outside…
Ride Report: Chino Hills State Park
This weekend we rode Chino Hills State Park (CHSP) from both ends – west & east side. On Saturday - The Moe, Val, Ner and I met by the Carbon Canyon entrance off Lambert in the City of Brea. We met at 7am, then headed into the park…
Interbike 2008: OURY Red Lock-on Grips
New from OURY is the color RED lock-on grips. They’ve had a lock-on grip in their product line, however it was just limited to one color – black. New for 2009 is a red grip coupled with the ODI Lock Jaw clamps.  I’ve been a fan of OURY…
Interbike 2008: KORE Torsion BFD handlebars & B52 stem
At Interbike I received the new super wide Torsion BFD (Bighit Freeride Downhill) handlebars and the new B52 stem for review. For the bars, the model I have is a low 20mm rise and super wide 800mm! Based on its description, it is perfect for Freeride…
Interbike 2008: Veloce Speedwear
At Interbike I received a bib to test from Veloce (pronounced velo che) Speedwear. From their Collection series they gave me the Wide-Band bib. Based out of Florida, this company makes high quality cycling wear. …
SC Velo, XC Challenge: Tinker Juarez still smokin!
22 years after his debut into Mountain Bike racing, David “Tinker†Juarez is still fast as ever. Tinker a renowned BMX and Cross Country rider has a slew of accomplishments that spans over two decades. This weekend Tinker raced at the SC Velo…
Red Bull Rampage – The Evolution this weekend!
In August we posted the return of the Red Bull Rampage. This weekend The Evolution is set to go off near Virgin, Utah. New and old (from previous Rampage events) riders will be showing off their freeriding style, hucking off huge boulders,…
Interbike 2008: Long travel 29er forks
Since the breakout of the 29ers into the 26†world, long travel 29er forks have only been seen on a “wish listâ€. There were several in existence, but for 2009 – Ask and you shall receive! At Interbike 2008 there were an abundance of…
Interbike 2008: SDG USA – Patriot Saddle and I-Beam adapter for Thompson post
A couple of new items from the saddle specialists are the Patriot saddle and an I-Beam adapter for your existing Thompson seat post. Here to talk about it is my friend Chris Han of SDG.  For more information on SDG’s complete line, visit…