One of the worst things that will drive a rider crazy is the creaking noise coming out of their bottom bracket. But mountain bikers don’t have to suffer any more, just put a little grease in there, you should be fine. Here’s how. Once you remove the 8mm allen bolt that holds your crank arm…
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).
Did you get some grease on your pads or rotors? Rubbing alcohol not working in cleaning out your brakes? Or are your disc brakes simply not stopping well enough. You’ve checked your pads and you still have some life in them. Here’s a few simple steps to get you stopping again in no time. 1.…
Now this picture of me on the Fezzari Wiki Peak may look simple and goofy to you, but heck to hold that pose was painful! I’m no Tinker Bell, so to put my chest on that seat and have all my weight on it….let’s just say I took one for the team…
Check out this deal I saw while I was at RPM Cyclery last Friday. It’s a Felt Double Shot for $599.99! MSRP is $830. Here’s the Specs: FRAME Felt Shot Design, 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform Top Tube, with Euro BB Shell, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, ISCG Chainguide Mount FORK SR / Suntour XCP75-DJ, 120mm Travel, Coil Spring,…
So I’ve been mixing up my workouts with going to the gym and mountain biking at least 3-4 times per week. Each time I do some sort of workout, I pop some Sure2Endure! This stuff works like magic. I am able to work out longer after taking these pills. Some how it manages to decrease…
Clydesdale sizing means you’re a big fella! Hoss is now offering sizes up to XXXL! Here’s the press release: Hoss Expands Ponderosa Shorts Plus Size Offerings Anaheim, Calif. (March 8th, 2007) ? Hoss Technical Gear announces really big news. In response to requests from customers and retailers, Hoss has expanded the color options available in…
You really can’t beat this deal. The Sette Sierra 4 Bike Hitch Mount Rack is only $149.99! I’ve seen similar products sold by other companies for twice the price. Here’s the specs: Reach your destination with ease Sette Sierra 4 Bike Hitch Mount Rack features a unique design, which allows it to fit a wide…
No not Lost as in the TV show, but I was going through my computer and found some old videos of Randy, myself and Scott Finch, owner of RPM Cyclery. I was riding the Fezzari Wiki Peak and was able to do a 5 footer drop. By the way that 5 footer was my proudest…
As you may have already noticed, I love mountain biking videos. With the advent of my DIY Helmet Cam, I’ve had some great fun with it. However, there is one thing that I hate about mountain biking videos. It’s the guy that holds the camera. It could be your buddy, wife, girl friend…whom ever. These…
You like that title…all “M’s” Any how, that title is the truth. Priscilla and I went night riding last night and we had such a great time! Priscilla and RL after a mountain bike ride. One of my greatest joys is to spend time with Priscilla, especially riding bikes together. It’s pretty fun, we get…