I have a color prediction for 2009
In 2008, black and white was big. In years that have passed, we’ve seen brown, grays, yellow, lime green and even a big push for pink as this whole Women Specific stuff came out. But for 2009, I can see that there could be a chance of “GREEN…
Memorable Moments of 2008
2008 was a great year for MtnBikeRiders.com. Not only did we see some tremendous growth in our web traffic, but we also made some new friends along the way. I asked the Staff to let me know what were some of their favorite events, products and…
Merry Christmas!
On behalf of all of us at MtnBikeRiders.com, we’d wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! We hope that you get all the bike stuff you wanted! Here’s what I’m having with my Christmas dinner…mmmm Balut!
Weekend Ride Report – Southridge and The Luge
We recently received the Epic Stealth Camera from GSM. We met the folks of GSM at Interbike in September and they had agreed to send us a unit for testing.  Since RL and I had planned on doing some practice downhill runs, I decided to put it to use.…
KHS XC Team Frame Update: Race Proven, Rider Approved
Priscilla has been riding the KHS XC Team Frame for about 6 months and its about time for an update. We’ve equipped the bike with some of the better parts we could afford/find. I couldn’t tell you how many miles the bike actually has, but…
Obtainium Performance Products – Ti Spring
I met Obtanium Performance Products earlier this year at the Sea Otter Classic. Since then I have been in contact with them. Based out of Bellevue, WA, Obtanium has developed an aerospace grade titanium spring.  They have long been making springs…
Proof that Santa is a Mountain Bike Rider
Photo via http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/santainslo/. Thanks to Brian Mine for the heads up. He was spotted riding the hills of Morro Bay… That means he is getting close to Southern California! I hope he brings me the new KHS Alite team…
First Impressions: Motor Tabs, Fluid Replacement
At Sea Otter I met the folks from Motor Tabs. While at their booth, they gave me a few samples of their energy tabs. Below is a description of fluid replacement energy tablets: §      Effervescent sports drink tablets §      Optimal…
Mr. UPS dropped off…
… a Kona King Kahuna! Kona King Kahuna, 29er, 19″ frame Here are the specs: Frame sizes: 16″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 22″ Frame tubing: Kona Race Light Scandium Butted Rear Shock: N/A Fork: Fox 32 F29 RL 80mm Headset: FSA…