How to: Fill your presta tire with air
 Have you ever lost the adapter that lets you convert a Schrader style pump head to fill your Presta style tubes? I did, many years ago. I have not bought any adaptor since, I simply used what ever I had to just get some air in the tube. This is what…
Keeping your front wheel down on climbs
When you are doing a seated climb up a steep trail, do you ever feel like the front end of your bike is wanting to pop up? This is really a result of a couple of things and can be easily thwarted by making an adjustment. There are a few adjustments you…
Mountain Biking through Sand
Mountain biking through sand, for the most part, sucks. But if you’ve got no choice keep this in mind: spinning = good, mashing = bad. Yes I am a masher but when it comes time to riding through a sandy area, I mentally remind myself to spin at a…
Pre-Weekend Ride Prep
Its Friday and you’re going on a weekend ride. What do you need to do in order to make sure your bike and you are ready to roll as soon as the sun comes out on Saturday? Here’s a few tips, feel free to comment and leave your own suggestions.…
How to make your own bicycle themed wall clock.
First thing you want to do is get a clock kit from Walmart. They cost about $5. Then you’ll also need an 8″ rotor (used), and 2 (1 1/2″ washers). I had to drill out the hole of the washer to a 1/2″ diameter so I could get it to…
2008 versus 2009?
I’m a cost conscious shopper. In this economy, shouldn’t we all be? To help make your dollar, or whatever currency you use, go farther we’ve talked about a few different things you can do. We’ve previously discussed purchasing gently used…
Whose Afraid of the Big Bad New Trail?
Afraid of the new trail? I noticed it the first time I did a shuttle ride. Normally I’m all about the XC trails: flowy, some tech, uphills, downhills, singletrack for miles. But the shuttle ride was decidedly not XC. It was definitely more AM-ish so…
Mountain Bike Dictionary
Came across this and thought I’d share. The Mountain Bike Dictionary. After a quick perusal, one of my favorites: Auger v.: to involuntarily take drill samples of the local geology (usually with your face) during a crash. See face plant. Also see…
Purchasing Decisions
Goodie but oldie, should I get it used or brand new? As I gather parts for my frame build up I continually have to address the question: should I buy used or should I buy new? Unless you have an unlimited budget I’m sure you’ve probably asked…
How do I get arms like that?
Many of you may have noticed that Eric “The Animal” Hunner has some might big GUNS! So wanting to have guns that can make Priscilla swoon at the sight of them, I asked Eric what he does for his workouts. Basically he said, he is his…