Whiting Ranch scheduled to re-open in July.
Late last year, majority of Whiting Ranch park (commonly known as Whiting to local trail users) sustained heavy damage from the arson-caused Santiago fire.  It has been closed since last October 2007.  Long awaited news from OC Parks brings…
How to Fix a Creaking Bottom Bracket
From time to time my bikes will eventually start creaking. Usually it comes from the bottom bracket (BB). So with that said I decided to create this “How To” with the Sette Reken Single Speed. I did notice that my BB was creaking all…
How To Bling Your Bike For Less Than $5.00
Being a B.O.B (Brother on a Budget), I’m always looking for ways to make my dollar stretch and of course, get the most of it. So one of the things I wanted to do was personalize my bike without going broke. As it is, its pretty much an RL…
Beer Cap Bar Ends: Revisited
I was just going through some of our archives and found this little gem… Learn how to install your favorite beer cap on your bike!
Contest Time! Win Sweetskinz Digi Camo Tires!
Win a pair of these beauties…Sweetskinz Digi Camo Tires! To win these tires, simply answer the trivia below and send in your answers to: [email protected] with a subject title of “Sweetskinz are Cool!” “Sweetskinz has a tire…
Sufferfest
Our bikes atop Cocktail Rock A few friends and I went out to San Juan this past weekend to hit the out and back trail. I was and am still nursing a cough and sore throat, but since I really enjoy riding San Juan, I decided to go against my body, mind and…
Ergon GC2 Magnesium Review
Ergon GC2 Magnesium Grips Specs: Multi-position grips with integrated cold forged alu barends, which have a dual function acting as the clamps for the grip. The shape of the grip is identical to the GP1. The GC2 is the replacement for the older R1 model.…
OMG!
Saw this and had to share it with you. Has the increase in gas prices changed how you get to the trail? I’ve found that I’ve been carpooling more often and have even ridden straight to the trail, if it’s close enough. I’m also…
Father’s Day weekend Ride Report: Solo @ El Moro and another grind up Coal Canyon
This was a fun filled weekend of riding. I rode both days making trips to a popular Orange County trail – El Moro and my local trail – Coal Canyon. Saturday: I headed out to El Moro bright and early for a solo ride. It’s been awhile since…
Sette Reken 69er Conversion Update
Both Saturday and Sunday, I had a chance to ride the Sette Reken 69er conversion bike. Here’s a few thoughts. Riding the Sette Reken as a 69er was definitely a great experience. This frame has proven it self to be versatile and reliable. The frame…