I figured out another cheap way of taking your digital camera on the trails with you without having to spend hundreds of dollars for a special camera. Basically all you need is a rear seat post reflector, 1 1″ x 1/4″ screw, a couple of nuts and your camera. First remove the reflector. Insert the…
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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).
At the 2006 Interbike, I sat down with Andy Corson of Surly Bikes and we talked about fixed gear bikes. I mentioned to him that I have a Redline 925 that I use for my daily errands. Then he mentions to me that he’s got a FIXED GEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE. I repeated what he said…
That’s right, I said FREE Gear! Free as in Libre, Gratis and everyone’s favorite 4 letter word…F-R-E-E! You can win a Cat Eye Micro Wireless courtesy of RPM Cyclery. Another contest is for the Active Tunes i-Ride. and finally, our Myspace contest. Just check out our Myspace page to see how to enter to win…
The folks of Bike Medicine sent us a degreaser called, Golden Degreaser. Here’s the specs: * Industrial strength performance for maximum efficiency * Ultra fast degreasing and cleaning action * Ultra fast water wash-off * Non-poisonous and biodegradable * Convenient folding spout, dispenses a controlled flow * Designed to be used full strength * Makes…
Check out this beautiful twenty nine inch or 29er Redline. My sources at Redline Bicycles said this bad boy will be coming out by April 2007. The name badge on the 29er shows, “Mono Cog 853 29er”, but look at that multi-speed cassette with the SRAM X-O derailluer…that’s far from a MONO cog. The folks…
When you buy a new Fezzari Kings Peak, you get a free Mobile Kit. This bike’s MSRP is around $839, but with an online direct price from Fezzari, you can get this bike for about $500 and some change. So check it out! Here’s the specs: Frame Fezzari® Racing Design Technology, 6061 Aluminum frame with…
Today was another hard day in the office. I had to go test ride the KMX Kart in parts of the Fullerton Loop. I tested out my DIY Helmet Cam and filmed my little excursion. YouTube quality sucks but here’s some vids to give you an idea. I even met some horse lovers and we…
It’s official, in about a week from today, Woodstock Bikes will have their 2007 line of bikes, the 505 and the 707. We’re fortunate enought to be able to get the 707 to test and review. Man I can’t wait!
For as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to get a helmet cam. But dude, those things are way too expensive for my budget. So I decided to make my own by using my current digital camera and about $1.97 in parts from Wally World. I bought 1/4″-20 x2″ machine screws, 3/8×1-1/2″ fender…
Yup, I’m 30. Surprisingly I don’t feel 30. Perhaps my 3 kids and the great wife help me feel young. Heck, it could even be all that bike ridin’ that I do that makes me feel so young! Anyways, check out the “card” my kids and dog Chuy made for me. Things like this just…