I started reading Mastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack. In the first few pages it talks about picking the right bike. I was surprised to see that they recommend taking it easy on the upgrades and just go ride your bike the way it is. But they do give a list…
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Priscilla has this technique down pretty packed. The reason why its important for your to get off your saddle when you ride is to basically re-position your weight over the center of the bike. The idea is to get your butt behind your bottom bracket. So if you’re going down a rock bed or a…
I’m relatively short…in height. I stand at a towering 5′7″ and I weigh about 190lbs. I can’t wear lycra or club/sport fitted jerseys because it looks terrible on me. My gut is hanging out no matter how much I try to suck it in. Well the lycra/spandex stuff I don’t mind so much because I…
It’s official, we’re going to Interbike 2007! Woohoo! Moe, Priscilla and myself will be heading out to Las Vegas, NV on September 26-28, 2007 to provide Interbike coverage. This is our second year going and we’re pumped! We can wait to see some of our old friends and meet new ones. Oh yeah, we’re also…
One of my favorite places to go other than the bike shop is the .99 cents store. I typically go there to get my degreasers, furniture polish, energy drinks, candies, and everything else that tickles my fancy like a ping pong paddle set…yup .99 cents! Anyhow, I recently both this auto detailer. It’s basically a…
I was turned on to this great stanchion lube by Wayne Kardol at Jax Bicycles. This stuff works great! I’d totally recommend it to anyone. But be careful and make sure you don’t get it on your disc or rim brakes…this stuff is a pain to get off. However, one you get it on your…
Mine were! That’s why I got this little tub of Udderly Smooth. The directions state that I have to make sure my udder and teat parts are thoroughly washed. Then I apply to my udder after each milking. Making sure I massage it into my skin. I remember seeing this product featured in may cycling…
Ever since we got these Tag Wheels, I’ve been itching to install them and I finally did! We’re using the Woodstock 707 as the guinea pig for this review. Moe came by that afternoon and gave the wheels a shot. Then yesterday I had to come in for a few hours at work. Since my…
(ed. This post is my opinion. It does not reflect the belief of the mentioned companies.) Not that I’m saying working for KHS Bicycles, Trek, Redline or any other bike company would suck. I’m sure there’s perks to it…especially the deep discounts! But what I’m getting at…it would suck to hear all of the “Know…
They both are kick ass companies! Well the two are now working together. That’s right Turner Bikes is sponsoring Team Evomo. Turner is hooking them up with some beautiful bikes with my favorite paintless look, raw aluminum! Today is lucky 7/7/07 and we have some great news to share. The Evomo Mountain Bike Team is…