I got me some new shoes…
I recently purchased some new mountain biking shoes from Pricepoint.com. Yes I actually bought them…we don’t get everything for free! Sette Excel MTB Shoes Specs: Sette Excel MTB Shoe – Enhanced Riding Performance The Sette Excel MTB…
Shifter Housing for Brakes…the testing begins
While I worked at a LBS, there were tons of talk that one could essentially use shifter housing for their mechanical disc brakes to make it feel more like hydraulic brakes. You see, sometimes when you’re grabbing for some brakes on a mech set, your…
Thursday Tech Tip: Making Cheap/Custom Riding Glasses
Some of us out there either 1) don’t want to pay $100 for a pair of sunglasses or 2) have disfigured faces. Lucky me, I fit both of those categories! Well, actually the bridge of my nose protrudes a lot more than a normal person’s(that or my…
Ibex Ignition 3, First Ride
Well, the new year is in full swing and the ’08 stuff is here! Took a short 4 mile loop yesterday, just to get friendly and familiar with the Ignition 3. Jeremy and I will be testing out this bike. It’s a medium and came in the beautiful…
Tuesday Brews Day: Spaten Optimator
One of the oldest breweries in Germany is Spaten. Rich with history and over 600 years of brewing experience, it began in 1397 but wasn’t officially named Spaten until 1622, when it was owned by the Spatt family(for 80+ years). Spaten has lent…
Bells and Whistles…er…I mean Bells and Bells
A Bicycle Bell is a must on every mountain bike out there! I’ve got one of these bad boys installed on my single speed Sette Reken. Basically I needed a bell and I was also feenin’ to thumb some shifters…so I mounted my bell upside down…
Why?
A few weeks ago we were at the Fullerton Loop. I pull up to a guy that didn’t have a helmet. But he had a nice bike. As I roll by, I say to him in a nice friendly tone, “You’re going to need a helmet! 🙂 “ Then he says…in a…
Moustache March Update
Well its been a good week since I’ve posted about Moustache March. I originally had some great big plans for this month. I thought that my moustache would get me more action with the Mrs, improve my riding skills and help me get more organized.…
Reaper Stem Install on KHS DJ300
Was finally able to locate a bar for the Reaper Stem. I found out the hard way you have to put the front 2/3 together first, then install that on the back clamp. If you don’t you won’t have any room to tighten these bolts. Guess directions…
Turnbull Canyon Ride Report
This weekend so many of our friends were out doing other stuff, which meant they couldn’t go for a sweet ride. Luckily, Priscilla, dur bested riding partner there is, agreed to do TBC with me. We originally planned for 2 laps, but being fat and out…