Scraper Bikes, not just for bling, but for saving lives.
I found this video first posted on one of my favorite blogs, All Hail The Black Market. It’s pretty encouraging to see bicycles are saving lives, making a difference rather than just something that’s ridden for recreational purposes.…
Cat’s Claw Review
I’ve been using Cat’s Claw for about a good year. In fact at the 2009 Sea Otter Classic, we met up with the Cat’s Claw people and they gave me a free bottle to try out for a review. On the Internet, you can easily find Cat’s Claw…
Sea Otter 20 Ten, Camelbak, Indubitably
Indubitably Sea Otter 20 Ten didn’t fail to deliver; beautiful weather, bikes, people and products. Last year Jer and I visited as many booths as possible looking for new and innovative products. Sometimes though the coolest new products can be…
EVS Sports RC Evo neck protector update
I had the chance to race with EVS Sports RC Evo neck protector at Woodward West. One of my major concerns was wearing the neck protector with my current body armor. After several tries, the best fit was to place the neck protector over the body armor and…
My new mountain bike jersey
This is my KHS Bicycles Mechanic Shirt. Ya I know its not your traiditional jersey that has light weight polyester and pockets. But this is an awesome riding shirt! I’ll tell ya why this shirt rocks. Well its a bit thicker than a jersey, so that…
Review: Liquid Exhaust
Product Tested: Liquid Exhaust Website’s MSRP: $120 Specs: Liquid Exhaust Sunglasses – Rumor has it you’re looking for not only a killer pair of shades, but one that provides functionality as well. Liquid Eyewear is all about lifestyle,…
Soma Fabrications Double Cross Update
I’ve been using the Soma Fab Double Cross on my weekly night rides and I gotta tell you, I’m lovin’ it! I’ve ridden the Double Cross mainly on the Fullerton Loop. Kenda Small Block 8 offer great traction and low rolling…
Sea Otter 2010: Kona Hei Hei 2-9
2010 Kona Hei Hei 2-9 When Tim was on Kona’s Abra Cadabra, I got to spend some time riding Scott O’dell’s personal ride: the Kona Hei Hei 2-9. There were some major changes to Kona’s Hei Hei 2-9 from 2009 to 2010. Included are the tapered…
Happy Birthday To The ANIMAL
Animal is a great ambassador for MtnBikeRiders.com as well as super cool guy. He’s also a bit of a celebrity at the local trails and events. People ask me all the time…”Who’s this ANIMAL guy…” I simply…
New DH Frame for KHS Bicycles? Maybe…
Sea Otter Classic was the platform for a possible new downhill frame that KHS Bicycles is testing. Here’s a few pictures, courtesy of Mike Lord. Logan Bingelli working on the new frame. Photo during practice. I’m looking forward to seeing if…