One of many reasons why full face helmets were invented…
Ergon Grips: GR2 Magnesium
We recently took delivery of the new GR2 Magnesium grips from Ergon USA. I installed them on the newly built Sette Reken Single Speed. Here’s the specs: Originally developed for racing using the experience of riders at the Transalp Challenge, the…
Thursday Tech Tip: Enjoy Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day and the Thursday Tech Tip crew will be spending time with their loved ones. We suggest you do the same. If you’re single and alone, well sorry. But go for a ride or work on your bikes! If you need help, just check…
What’s all this hoopla with 29ers…
Ok so I may have taken a sip of the Kool-Aid…but I haven’t drank the whole cup! So this article is about how I’m am not so sure that this whole 29er thing is all that great. Moe and I were talking about this the other day and he’s…
Trials Legend Spotted
When I first discovered bike trials I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Being able to master and control your bike in any given situation is something most people can only dream of. Hell, I used to and still do have dreams where I’m riding a…
Got a nice rack?
I do! I have a Thule and when I first got it I didn’t have the fairing. Well within the first few miles I already noticed that my gas mileage had dramatically gone down. My little Hyundai was getting 24mpg with the new rack. The actual bike…
Sette Reken Single Speed Build Complete
This morning I got up around 5:30am just so I can put on the finishing touches on the Sette Reken frame. Magally of Pricepoint.com sent me this frame so we can show our readers that you can easily build a single speed bike for allot less than what people…
Chumba’s New Freerider
I was perusing Mtbr and stumbled on this article, here about Chumba Racing signing a 16-year-old freerider named Dakota Dulmage. Besides his stunning young age and talent, I noticed that the second picture on the article looked like a familiar spot.…
Perfect Valentine’s Day Present
Not sure what to get your mountain biking wife or girl friend? You can’t go wrong with some Pink Jagwire cables/housing. These retail about $25 at most shops. Yes…I did get these for Priscilla. I’m only posting it because she already…
Heat Treating, what is it all about?
I’ve often heard the term of “Heat Treating.” Apparently this is an important step in manufacturing bicycles. Without it, the material used for the frames wouldn’t be as as strong. So I asked our buddy Vince Rodarte of KHS…