We unveiled the mystery bike on our Facebook page; it is basically a fixed gear skinny fully rigid 29r bike! It is actually a tracklocross bike. So what the heck is a “Tracklocross bike”? It is basically the offspring of a cyclocross and a track bike! We had enough parts laying around for a simple…
The cost of new bicycles is skyrocketing so does it make sense to buy a used mountain bike? Pros of buying a used mountain bike: Cost: One of the biggest advantages of buying a used mountain bike is that you can save a significant amount of money compared to buying a new one. You can…
It can be difficult to say which is the best place to buy a bicycle from as it can vary depending on location, availability, and personal preference. Facebook Marketplace is a great option because it is a platform used by many people and it is easy to find local listings. You can often find good…
Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that requires both skill and the right gear. One of the most important pieces of gear for a mountain biker is a good pair of shorts or pants. But what’s the difference between the two, and which one is right for you? In this post, we’ll take a closer…
The trend of larger tires in mountain biking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Larger tires offer a number of benefits to riders, including increased traction, improved stability, and a smoother ride. One of the main benefits of larger tires is the increased traction they provide. With a larger…
There are different methods of transporting your bike and the most popular are a roof rack, a hitch rack or a trunk mounted rack. I have owned both and this is my experience: Roof Racks: Advantages: looks cool, great for sedans/hatchbacks, lots of options for carrying the bikes, great option if your car cannot accommodate…
We’ve been so busy riding that we forgot that we actually have a Blog!! Any-who, it has been a while since we’ve put together a bicycle and boy, this bike will be nuts. The frame was ordered from a local company that loves to ship their bikes and frames in a box with a picture…
We have been quiet because we have been doing more riding than typing! So as I get older one of the easiest but most repetitive tasks in cycling annoyed the crapped out of me: Pumping tires. After doing some research I decided to try the portable Nulksen Tire Inflator. I decided to try this one…
This bike has an interesting back story; RL bought it from Art and then I traded a Harley Davidson for this bike since RL had retired from mountain biking. This was going to be my first full suspension carbon bike so I was really excited to ride it. I took this bike on its maiden…
I was looking for shoes that could be used for commuting, gravel, mountain and road. I was also looking for a shoe with the BOA system since I am too lazy to tie my shoelaces. I bought this pair of Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit shoes, and man I am not disappointed! These have been my…