Installing a headset isn’t rocket science. In fact most people can do it with out any special tools. But when you’re dealing with an expensive investment such as Chris King Headset, well you need to install them carefully and with special attention. Ryan Crump, Service Manager of Jax Bicycles of Fullerton was installing a new…
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).
If you’re out riding your 29er, you get a flat and don’t have a spare tube, but one of your buddies who rides a 26er hands you a his spare tube. Take it! I tested this out since I’ve been asked about this subject quite a bit. Basically it will work as long as you…
Photo courtesy of Jimlangley.net Got a mechanical question or would like to learn how to perform some sort of repair? Shoot me an email. I am the resident wrench of MtnBikeRiders.com and would love to help out in any way I can. If your question is really good, I’ll even post a tutorial on the…
There are many ways to protect your chain stay. Some have used old inner tubes to wrap them, I’ve even seen old tires used before. But what works the best in my opinion is using some old bar tape. The bar tape works better because its thicker and softer than an old tube. When your…
Today we received the KMX K-CLASS. I suppose the “K” stands for KIDS, since this recumbent trike is made for kids. Here’s the specs: The K Class Features * Self energizing front hub brakes * Powerful V Brake on the rear * Balanced front brakes from a single brake lever * Park brake on rear…
A while back I posted a How To about using ATF as chain lube or to be used as cable lube. One of the concerns a few tree-huggers had about using ATF is that it wouldn’t be safe for the environment. I checked my buddy at Benzwerks of Costa Mesa Ca.(where I got the idea…
I got this wild hair the other day and thought to myself, “I want to make my own shirts!” Being jealous of how cool Evomo and Velotees‘ stuff were, I figured I’d give it a try. So I followed the instructions on how to do a poorman’s screen print job from this SITE. And here’s…
Congrats to Desmond Au of Cerritos Ca. for winning the Cat Eye Micro Wireless, courtesy of RPM Cyclery. Desmond provided me with a correct answer to the question, “Where did RPM go for its annual MTN Bike Trip this year and how many miles was the trail? ” The answer was: “White Rim Trail(104mile), Moab,…
Last night MtnBikeRiders.com paid a visit to a new shop in Fullerton, Ca., called Banning’s Bikes. First Priscilla and I came into to check out the new diggs since they were having a grand opening. Then we went off to go for our night ride. Later on I came back and met up with Jeremy…
Check this out! My buddy Vince Rodarte of KHS Bicycles told me about this great opportunity. KHS Bicycles is based in SoCal. If you want to get your foot in the door of a major bicycle company, then here’s your chance. When you go for your interview, tell Vince that he is “SUPER COOL” and…