Vassago’s Bandersnatch!
We’re slowly getting the parts together for the MtnBikeRiders.com Ultimate 29er build up. The next piece that came in this week is the frame. For this we contacted Vassago Cycles, a boutique frame manufacturer in south Orange County. Vassago…
Full Suspension Specialized 29er
Yup, a FS Specialized 29er in Stumpjumper form. Cyclingnews.com has the scoop: Super-sized Stumpjumper In addition to the 29″ hardtail we showed you at Sea Otter, Specialized will now offer a full-suspension Stumpjumper version that offers nearly…
I took the wrong PATH
Last week while riding the Fullerton Loop, I tore the sidewall on my Bontrager XR Jones tire which caused a flat. Although this was a bit of a bummer it did give me an excuse to go buy some new tires! I had been wanting to try out the very popular…
Ride Report: Chino Hills
Gates after the first part of the climb, more climbing to come I started off riding solo on Saturday morning at Chino Hills State Park. For people unfamiliar with CHSP, I always describe it (coming in from the west side through Carbon Canyon Regional…
Trek Fuel EX & Gary Fisher Superfly
Trek Fuel EX Cyclingnews.com has a preview of the new Trek Fuel EX. Last year’s ‘R1′ evolution of Trek’s simple-but-proven single pivot suspension designs was certainly a step in the right direction. However, those improvements…
Worst ride ever (without getting hurt)?
So I was chatting with RL this morning about my pre-work ride. He thought it was interesting enough to post. If you’re disgusted by bowel movement talk, skip this post. On Tuesday & Thursday mornings I try to get in a workout on the Fullerton…
Pictures of the 2007 Redline Mono 9 or Mono9?
** Full Redline Mono 9 Review is done. Click here** Redline sent us some pictures of their new Mono 9 or Mono9. However you spell it, it’s a beautiful bike. A 1 x 9 rigid geared 29er. Here are the specs (taken from Redline’s blog) on this bad…
Contest: 29 inches & Rigid t-shirt
Guys & gals its contest time! We’ve got a snazzy t-shirt to give away. It says “29 Inches & Rigid”. The t-shirt shown here is black, but the one we’re giving away is an XL in white. All you have to do is answer this…
Ride Report: Aliso Woods
Went out to Aliso Woods with my buddy Ivan this past Saturday. Aliso Woods is a BUSY trail network in south Orange county. It also comes in 2nd (to the Sea Otter Classic) for seeing high end bikes (Turner, Intense, Ellsworth…). I even met a nice…
Why a 69er?
The new Trek 69er is creating a bit of a buzz in the 29er land. I think it’s mainly because of its ridiculous price, but that’s just me. RL demoing a Trek 69er But why would anyone buy a 69er bike? Well, before we get there, let’s…