Category: Mountain Biking

Recently the handsome folks of KORE Bicycle Components sent a care package of stuff they wanted us to review. OCD-zero rise Repute stem-35mm Torsion SX pedals Last Friday I installed the OCD bar (800mm) and the Repute stem (35mm) on the KHS XCT 556 Not only does it look good, but I love the wide…

KIT’s Organic Chocolate Almond Coconut was sent to use by the kind folks of Clif Bar to review. Interesting flavor combo, Chocolate, almond and coconut. Plus it’s organic! Here’s the specs: Certified organic Soy free Dairy free Gluten free Scored higher in consumer testing than the leading fruit & nut bar in flavor, texture &…

For the past year or so, I’ve been saving my nickels, quarters, and the occasional folding currency for a new mountain bike – specifically, a geared 29er hardtail. After a lot of waffling and agonizing, I ended up ordering a custom Niner EMD9 build through Speedgoat Cycles. I initially wanted just a couple modifications off…

Editorial-Since we have a backlog of items to review, we’ve recruited a local legend named “Dial Tone” or DT, to review the Cardo B-1 Duo. DT comes to us with years of riding experience as well as having an affinity for all things technological. Below is his first impression on the Cardo. Have you ever…

One of our favorite sponsors is The Sweet Cakery. Based out of Fullerton, they are known for their custom cake designs, but their claim to fame would be their famous Cake Pops. The Sweet Cakery offers a variety of Cake Pop flavors, chocolate, vanilla, red velvet and even carrot cake. These pops can be crafted…

If you recall, we’ve talked about Northrock Bicycles before. In fact I was surprised that our server stats show that the keyword “Northrock Bicycles” gets the most amount of hits. So I figured I’d revisit the subject and provide you guys some better photos. Well for one let’s get one thing straight, I’ve called and…

As a part of the MtnBikeRiders.com racing team we are sponsored by Serfas. This year they have provided us with sunglasses. I was able to pick out two models from the product line. After perusing the website, I was able to find two pair that were available with polarized lenses. Polarized lenses are a requirement…

Since my bikes and I are on the outs right now I will post an HR. That’s a Hiking Report, not the chick in Human Relations that has no sense of humor and makes you sit through sexual harassment training every year. Lately work has been the wedge in my biking relationship. My bike scowls…

After racing Super D this past winter at Southridge, I knew I needed to started working toward a bigger travel, slacker bike. I had ridden the Santa Cruz Butcher at the last year when SC’s demo fleet came through town, and had thoroughly enjoyed that bike. I started keeping an eye out online for used…