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).

Loeka of Canada was out at Interbike with fresh duds. Their new jacket has fancy sleeves that can go over the hands for extra warmth while riding. New jerseys in various colors. Shorts come in new colors too. Check out their jersey, it has a zippered side pocket for your sandwich or phone.

This is KHS Bicycle’s new carbon 65b hard tail. Had a chance to ride this, wow! Climbs like a road bike on a smooth hill (that’s a good thing). Accelerates like a 26er and corners with accuracy. My favorite part of the test was using it on a BMX track at Bootleg Canyon. The bigger…

Had the pleasure of test riding this beautiful 29er made by Salsa, the Spearfish 29er. Climbs pretty good, no pedal bob. That’s only because the guys at the Salsa booth set up the Fox Float just right for my weight and even set the sag. SRAM drive train with X9 derailleur. Rockshox Reba fork. Stans…

Check it out, this is Logan Bingelli’s special edition DH650b bike. He’s scheduled to use it at the Redbull Rampage next month. They’re using their standard DH frame and outfitted it with a 650 wheelset and a Manitou Dorado fork.

Recently I met up with an old friend who used to ride quite often. It’s been about 5 years since we last saw each other and when we met up, he asked me if I still rode. I replied and told him about my outing that same morning with Lady P. I then asked him…

The handsome crew of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com will be heading out to Vegas for Interbike! So stay tuned as we provide some show coverage to keep you busy during your work day.

I don’t care if you drink beer or not, but that simple statement is what I call a friend-maker. I bring it up because next week during Interbike I’ll be meeting with a guy who wants to advertise on the sites. He offered to buy me a beer during our meeting…wow, already I’m impressed! But…