A few days ago Priscilla posted an article on BikeCommuters.com about our Tandem bike experience. It’s worth checking out.
Author: RL Policar
Tonight some of the MtnBikeRiders.com crew are going to a place called The Olde Ship British Pub. to celebrate “Lighting” Lance Lowry’s Bday! Drinks are on Moe so make sure you come on out! Oh by the way, I was just kidding about the drinks….but if you’re in the area, come join us! We’ll be…
Let’s think back when we were newbies to the sport. I remember buying my first mountain bike, spent $240 on it. I thought that was pretty expensive until I learned that there were bikes that were priced in the thousands. I do remember when I first started shopping around for a bike, I went to…
I set out to Fontana, CA to support my good friend and riding buddy, Ryan. It was raining every other day this week but luckily we got a days break and the weather was perfect. As I look outside today(Sunday) it’s absolutely pouring. The downhill guys must have some interesting conditions to ride in today.…
Yes I do love myself, but that’s not why I am showing you a picture with me in it. This was taken by Moe during our ride at Turnbull Canyon. This single track about a foot and half wide, but it was off camber. When we riding on it, it felt like a normal trail,…
On this week’s Thursday Tech Tip, I show you how to lube your brake and derailleur cables. But for some weird reason I said in the video “lube your chain”….it was late so I’ll give that one to being tired. Other than that, enjoy!
Another great product that we recently received is the eXotic Carbon Matrix Stem. Here’s the specs: MatriX MatriX is the manufacture process for melding aluminium or alloy with carbon fibre. It allows our components to take advantage of the strengths of both materials. Carbon fibre is light and strong and alloy is heavy but flexible,…
The other day the Shipping/Receiving department of MtnBikeRiders.com received a new set of brake pads from a company with the coolest name in the business….DISCO BRAKES! They sent me the Explorer Cartridge V Brake All Weather All Terrain Brake Shoes and Replaceable Rubber Pads. Here’s the specs: These multi-function pads are designed with an air…
A while back I went through my first impressions of these shorts. I’ve had a couple of months on the saddle with them since, so here’s the skinny. Tester: I’m 5’10”, 150 pounds. These shorts were ridden on Turnbull Canyon, Carbon Canyon, and the Fullerton Loop. Fit: This is what makes or breaks a short.…
I was just realized that men call their spandex cycling shorts…”spandex” and women will call them “tights.” …and I think I know why! Check this out, if you’re a dude, wearing tights/spandex is emasculating already. So men will look for ways to make the item sound less lady like and more manly. It’s kinda like…