Our friends at Kona Bike turned us on to the Dr. Dew Files. These are well produced videos that not only showcase their technology, but also gives the average guy an idea what goes behind a great bike company. Here’s a few of my favorites.
Category: Products
It’s been a year since I’ve ridden at the Wellington Ranch. If you don’t recall my posting from last year, Wellington Ranch belongs to our friend’s family, the Wellingtons. They own about 20 acres of land in Temecula, Ca. Our long time friend, Scott Finch (yes he’s Tony’s brother) along with his 14 year old…
Here’s the completed Sette Venom. I’ve yet to take it out on the trail due to my injury, but soon enough I’ll be able to report on how well this bike handles. For now, I just want to enjoy looking at it before it gets all dirty and scratched up from all the use I’ll…
Today I tried a new product, it is called Trislide. Trislide is a skin lubricant, at first I was thinking do I really need something like this? Well that question was answered during tonight’s ride. I just came off an extended vacation starting at the Colorado River and ending yesterday at Dog Beach In Surf City, much of…
I’m sure you’ve seen the infomercials with Billy Mays for the product, Might Mendit. I’m a sucker for infomercials and if Billy Mays is on it, then that means the product is pretty good, right? Recently I tore a huge hole on my Sette Impact Protective Suit because I was taking it off the wrong…
The Sette Venom just got delivered today to the MtnBikeRiders.com HQ….and boy I tell you whut, this thing is legit man! Here’s the features of the Venom: Sink your fangs into any trail and the Sette Venom will deliver. The plush, adjustable 6-7” single pivot suspension will smooth out most any obstacle, keeping those wheels…
New from Eks Brand are the GOX goggles. Eks is a new brand hitting the motorcross scene and we at MtnBikeRiders.com have the privilege of being one of the first mountain bikers to test the GOX goggles for our downhill use. The Eks Brand was created by two guys that have a long history in…
Tired of seeing scuffs, scratches and dings on your precious bike? Well here is the solution – Surface Guard from ISC Racers Tape. It’s a clear tape made to protect your frame/paint from cable rubs, paint chips on chainstays, rock chips on the underside of your downtube or anywhere that you feel it can…
Product Tested: Selle Success RTM Red Selle Success RTM saddle stands out on the trails Website’s MSRP: Approx: $100-$120 Specs: Elegance and attitude truly define the RTM saddle. The RTM sports a unique design that features a FLEX VENTILATION KEVLAR system, CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE shell, and TITANIUM rails. The unique saddle shell design and elegant…
I met the folks from Spenco at Sea Otter this year. They are makers of cycling gloves with a new technology called SHOCK-TEC. What is SHOCK-TEC? It’s a patented technology designed by neurologist, Dr. A. Robert Spitzer. Their gloves feature a unique patented groove over the carpal tunnel nerve that reduces shock and hand numbness. It’s…