Category: Downhill

A new company that caught my attention at Interbike was One Ghost Industries.  Based out of Oregon, CA they had these three prototypes that were very impressive.  Check ‘em out below, good looking bikes!   At the time there weren’t a lot of information on availability, however we just recently received notice that they are ready to take orders for…

This product actually got my attention. I usually prefer to ride my Downhill bike with clipless pedals because I feel like I have more control of the bike. But sometimes its tough to get your foot out quick enough. So when I saw these pedals, I thought it might be a great alternative to SPD…

Below are some pictures of Brent Foes’ bikes. He has always made one of the best looking bikes… but I think he’s made his masterpiece. Check out the custom trike and the hottie modeling it! 🙂 Long travel beaut! check out the top tube …and the custom stem/handlebar/gnurled grips combo The baddest little trike –…

Last month I posted a preview of Dainese’s new gear for 2010. At Interbike 2009 I got to preview them first hand. Below are a pictures of the upcoming protective gear. Check back in a few months as we’ll have more information directly from the D-Store.  Dainese gear is available through BTI.      …

One thing you’ll see with super fast downhill riders is that they pedal when ever they can. Quinton Spaulding LOVES to pedal. I’ve learned that when I have an opportunity to pedal, I should. It will deduct seconds away from your time if you’re racing. So if there a clear section or any place where…

Our trip to Mammoth started early Saturday morning.  The Policars and my family caravanned from my house in Corona all the way to Mammoth.  We had to get to Mammoth early enough for Priscilla to catch her XC race.  After a long week at work, the long drive was certainly relaxing.  At least six hours…

What to do if you are nursing a bum shoulder? Well, how about start assembling the new Sette Vexx DH frame that MtnBikeRiders.com received a little while ago! I grabbed my trusty IceToolz (The official tools of Team MtnBikeRiders.com) Essence Kit and started installing parts on the Vexx frame. The Vexx comes ready for a…

The MtnBikeRiders.com Racing Team will be up in Mammoth racing in the Rock Shox Golden State Series Finals. Some of our team mates are already up there, and the rest of us will be having a super early drive. Our drive up will start way before the sun even thinks about coming up. We’ve got…