The big boys are making their pitch: 3×9 is dead. It’s all about the 2×10. But are you buying it? Switching over from 3×9 to 2×10 can be an expensive proposition. You are basically at the point of having to change out your whole drivetrain: – Derailleurs – Shifters – Crank – Cassette – Chain…
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Gemini-May 21- June 20 The forecast: The sun energizes your mojo, there’s no hill you can’t tackle. Work Mode: Your boss will ride you like a donkey. Make sure you tell him to “stop busting my balls, you’ll get your TPS reports once I’m done checking MtnBikeRiders.com!” Sex: Not getting any. Your wife will have…
For most of you riders out there, you train to get faster. But for MtnBikeRiders.com, we believe that faster isn’t always better. It’s actually pretty over rated. So we make sure we stay slow and we’ve even devised a training regimen to make us slower. The first thing you do is to not put too…
We’re moving forward with our first item from Awnry Bikes N’ Stuff. I’ve commissioned a local factory to produce our product(s). That means Awnry Clothing will be “assembled in the USA.” The first item that will be produced will the be the Sucka Shirt. Awnry Sucka Shirts (A.S.S) are made with a high tech fabric…
It’s refreshing to work with a company who actually listens. On occasion MtnBikeRiders.com is asked by the industry to provide input on certain products or ideas. With that in mind, I’ve been working pretty close (free of charge) with the makers of the Pcych Hydrator Trail. One of the concerns I had regarding the bag…
Is life getting you down? Do you feel that you haven’t had any motivation to ride or do anything other than work and go to sleep. If you have, don’t fret! I’m sure there are some guys and gals out there that can relate. Heck man I’ve been there. I’ve often called it being in…
Are you tired of having your riding buddies tease you about your gut? Do they poke your belly and make the Pillbury Dough Boy sounds? Do they often say…”you’re slow because you’re fat!” Don’t fret my portly friend on 2 wheels. Did you know that there are benefits that are associated with having a big…
On occasion the staff of MtnBikeRiders.com will be recognized in various places. It’s happened to me a few times at the trails or at a craft store (Michaels). So this evening while getting ready for our night ride, a cool cat, whom I’ve forgotten his name (I think his name was Joe?), came up to…
Most of you may have had a day off in observance of Memorial Day. First and foremost, I’d like to thank our brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving for our country. I personally appreciate all the sacrifice and hard work you all have put in. Usually when we have a…
Product Tested: Prologo Vertigo Nack http://www.coordinates2010.com/vertigonack.htm Prologo Vertigo Nack on the trail. Mounted onto a Thomson seatpost and Lezyne Large Caddy Bag Price: I’ve seen it as low as $162 and as high as $400 Specs: Vertigo Nack can surely be considered the synthesis of what is best in today’s market for sports minded MTB…