As you may have gathered, we’ve tested some bikes that are Internet Brands(IB), like Woodstock, Ibex and Fezzari. Some people are afraid to even consider buying these bikes because they can’t touch it see it or ride it. Other’s think that these bikes are cheaper quality than the ones that are sold at a local…
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Jamis XAM 1.0 This weekend, before my group ride, I got a chance to throw a leg over my friend’s brand new Jamis XAM 1.0. Jamis Bikes places this rig under the “All Mountain” category. Prior to this quick spin around the parking lot, I’ve never been on an all mountain (AM) bike before and…
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen while riding? When I was in junior high I went biking in a very small local park. I was climbing a paved hill that paralleled the park when I happened to look over and see a couple of love birds doing their thing. Luckily they were clothed and, for…
The Pedal Smith Bike Shop in Corona is a bit different from most other bike shops. It’s really geared towards mountain biking with just a few other bikes for the everyday rider. The Components wall: saddles, tires, cogs, bar ends… Located on 1216 Magnolia Avenue H103, Corona, CA 91881, the Pedal Smith is owned and…
Let’s say the LBS near your home sucks in more ways than one. For starters, their prices are way too high. Second, they only care about the bottom line (how much money they can milk out of you), and the staff don’t know their stuff. So what do you do? I’d look for another shop.…
Moe and I have been Uber blessed with having our wives get into mountain biking. As a husband it feels really really really good to have your wife ride by your side on the trails. I really dig it because this is a time when I can show off for Priscilla, and I can encourage…
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 quickly define what a 69er bike is. A…
Just received word that the 18th annual Sea Otter Classic is being moved to MAY 1-4, 2008 (from the normal mid April date). Here’s the email: MONTEREY, Calif. (May 11, 2007) Organizers for the Sea Otter Classic, a Celebration of Sport, announced today the event dates for the 18th annual event would be May 1-…
Lunch Box (LenzSport), the new all mountain 29er, is being demo’d by Mike Curiak a well known wheel builder/29er rider in Colorado. Here he is taking the Lunch Box out and doing things he has never done on a 29er before. For those who didn’t believe that 29er wheels would ever be strong enough to…
Some photos of Gary Fisher’s new HiFi 29er are on mtbr.com forums. This is for Nat Ross, the Gary Fisher racer, hence the different paint job. The medium sized bike weighs in at a very light 24.5 lbs. Race ready indeed. This is not a replacement of the Supercaliber or Caliber (Gary Fisher’s current two…