I’ve seen a few guys add their favorite brew to the bar ends of their bikes. I figured I wanted to the world to know that my drink is Fat Tire Amber Ale by New Belgium. I have this installed on my Xtracycle…heck it even matches my bike colors! First step, get your favorite beer.…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: TIFOSI DOLOMITE: Product Tested: Tifosi Dolomite T-V390 BACKCOUNTRY ORANGEâ„¢ (VARIABLE TINT TECHNOLOGY) 45-15% light transmission. As described on their website: Weight: 26 grams Fit: Medium to Large Faces Frame Features * Lifetime Warranty Lens Features * Enhanced Visual System [EVS] Polycarbonate Decentered Lens for Optical Clarity * Glare Guardâ„¢ Glare Reducer to Decrease…
SPORTS DRINKS OR PLAIN WATER: Every now and then I’ll bring a water bottle full of some sort of sports drink like Gatorade. Usually I’ll drink it if I need the extra sugar boost to help me deal with a tougher ride. However, my drink of choice has always been water. I’ve met a few…
Tell us about Tag Wheels and where the idea came from? We were lucky enough to get the opportunity to talk with Mike Thomas of Tag Wheels and shoot the breeze about their uber cool wheels. Read the interview below! Tell us about Tag Wheels and where the idea came from? We had access to…
This has to be everyone’s least favorite subject when it comes to mountain biking but probably the most important. How else are you going to get to that sweet singletrack decent at the top of your trail? That is unless you cheater….errr shuttler. I kid, I kid. Having ridden local trails and participated in a…
We’re done with all of the work we’ve been doing the passed few days. If you notice any content missing, we’re working on getting that back up for your enjoyment. However, some of our comments were lost, but feel free to open your yapper and express yourselves! Thanks for hanging in there. RL, Moe and…
This is just a quick update on the Raxter Rack (a full review will be forthcoming). It’s been a little over a month since we took delivery of the Raxter rack and it is time for a quick update on where it’s been and how it is doing. About two weeks ago Moe took the…
The rebound dial is what slows your shock or springs extension after taking a hit. If you didn’t have rebound dampening, your rear suspension can buck you off the bike like a mechanical bull. Too much rebound can result in your shock not being able to fully extend after taking a hit on a bump…
I started reading Mastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack. In the first few pages it talks about picking the right bike. I was surprised to see that they recommend taking it easy on the upgrades and just go ride your bike the way it is. But they do give a list…
My buddy just got a new ride, a KHS XC Team. This bike is fully tricked out with the sweet Shimano XTR groupset, Rock Shox Reba Race fork and Rock Shox MC3.3 air shock. Here are the specs from the KHS website: Frame: AL 7005 super lite w/4-bar Horst bearing linkage, 100mm travel w/Rear Shock:…