We’ve all at one point decided to bail, or jump off our bikes right when it gets to gnarly. But the question is, when do you bail, should you do it right before you’re going to crash or do you hold on for dear life and see if you can recover. Here’s a few pointers…
Author: RL Policar
RL Policar is an avid mountain biker and the Editor In-Chief of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com. Between the two sites, he's published well over 4,000 articles (and growing).
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This Memorial Day Weekend Joe, Priscilla, our friend Christine and I did some riding at a couple places. Our first destination was Fontucky to ride the world famous Southridge XC course. What’s great about Fontucky is that this place has a XC course, DH course and a 4X section. Nationals are held here every year…
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The KHS XCT535 has arrived at the MtnBikeRiders HQ and the review process has been initiated. The XCT 535 is KHS’ line up in the world of XC/Trail bikes. The MSRP for this bike is $1599 and its equipped with some choice componentry, great geometry and outstanding performance. Here’s the tale of the tape (specs):…
So this morning I met up with some of the guys at Jax Bicycles to ride a bit of the Loop. However, on Sundays we have church, which means I can only ride for about an hour until I have to head home and put on my Sunday Best. I usually cut out from the…
Yes there is such a thing as a “PERFECT” bike for B.O.B. (brother on a budget)…a budget meaning very little money or none what so ever. So if you’re like me, a BOB, then you are going to look for the best bang out of your buck. Being a BOB, usually means you’re just tight…
There’s been a considerable amount of questions regarding this particular seatpost, and for good reason. As I stated previously, if this seatpost worked it could very well be one of the best deals out there. At a selling price of $34.98, it is approximately 15% of the cost of the 2nd least expensive offering(Gravity Dropper).…
Frame: Vassago Bandersnatch Large (Grey) ’07 Weight: 28 pounds(cheesy bathroom scale). The frame could easily be built in the low 20s but this was a budget build Rider: 5’10”, 150 lbs. Enjoy long walks on the beach and back rubs The wonderful people at Vassago gave us this frame to build. How do I know…
RL Policar lost 2lbs this week, leaving him at 190lbs. 202-190 = 12lbs 12/202= 5.94 % Vince Rodarte gained a pound this week, leaving him at 231lbs. 242-231 = 11lb 11/242 = 4.55% I’d like to add something. Before the contest, I had already started losing some weight. So my total weightloss is now at…