The Bike Geek: Let’s go racin’
Hello fellow Mountain bikers, cyclocrossers, downhillers and anyone who happened to arrive via Google. I hope you enjoyed our last 2 reviews; that Whisky sure makes a great after-ride drink! If you have followed us for the last 10 years, yes,…
The Bike Geek: Hello 2017!
Hello everyone, yes, this is The Bike Geek from bikecommuters.com. what am I doing here? Have you seen this place lately??? This place needs a little content and since I happen to ride the dirt trails from time to time, I figure that I’ll…
The joy of building your own bike
Ok Ok, so I didn’t really “build” my bikes, but I certainly put them together from the frame up. I think we all enjoy riding our bikes, but to me, riding a bike that I put together brings me the most enjoyment. I understand that this is…
Off topic: Brewmaster Fail
My passions include bikes, cars, motorcycles and drinking beer, but let me make it clear that I never ride or drive while having had a few beers, that is what Uber is for. Since RL’s Xmas budget is not big enough for bikes, cars or motorcycles, he…
Nashbar Bee’s Knees Review
While the rest of the country freezes their butt off, So Cal mountain bikers are enjoying quite a warm winter. Warm winter=more riding! To up the winter fun factor, I’ve been riding Nashbar’s Bee’s Knees 650b single speed fully rigid…
Happy Birthday to the Semi-Famous RL
Another year goes by and his fame increases by just a smudge… Still, he is the semi-famous, legend in his own mind and my very best friend RL Policar From all the MtnBikeriders.com writers and racers: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RL!!!!
Beer Review: Samuel Adams Winter Favorites
We used to do beer reviews a while back by beer connoisseurs, well they are gone now so you are stuck with me. Every year around the holiday season I look forward to Sam Adam’s winter favorites; a collection of seasonal beers that vary from ales to…
Off Topic: Cigars!
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by this post represent my own and not of the entire site. You may disagree with my opinion and I’m OK with it. I’m also not a professional writer and I’m OK with that too. So what do cigars have to do…
Nashbar’s Bee’s Knees first impression
When my buddy RL asked me if I wanted to do a review of a 650b Singlespeed rigid mountain bike I quickly jumped at the opportunity. Singlespeed bikes have always been dear to my heart, I just love their simplicity; no adjusting derailleurs, forks, or…
Check Your Head
So RL and I were talking the other day when he tells me a little story. He tells of how he was just riding along with the lovely Lady P when they see a fellow mountainbiker suddenly eject himself from his bike. This poor soul decided to do a little…