Sette Ryde ST-850 Seatpost: How it works
With the WTB saddle the Sette Ryde seatpost is working like it should. While trying on the Bandersnatch for size I shot a little video of how this thing works. Just pull the lever Pretty simply operation. When you’re ready to go downhill, pull the…
Full Suspension Single Speed Update
Pricepoint.com stepped up and sent me the Sette Single Speed Conversion Kit. I received it Friday and I was riding on it on Saturday and Sunday. I’m happy to report after riding with the Sette Single Speed kit, I didn’t experience skipping or…
Customer Service is King
Here at MtnBikeRiders.com, we’re big proponets for excellent customer service. Just recently we were impressed by Sugoi’s response to Cheong’s review of a rain jacket. Another company that just recently blew my socks away is Spinner…
Trek Demo: Trek Fuel EX 9.5 Ponderings & Musings
The Blinged out CARBON Trek Fuel EX 9.5 This past Saturday, Tim & I rode the Trek Demo and we thought we’d share some of our humble ponderings and musings regarding the bikes we rode. Tim: So I get an e-mail about a Trek demo day at the…
Win a pair of Dufva Attaque Grips!
MtnBikeRiders.com is giving away a set of Dufva Attaque Grips. Here’s some info: Dufva Attaque are the grips for the active MTB biker. The Attaque grips ensure the best possible grip by their anti-slip surface and shock absorption as well as the…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike-Maiden Voyage
I think I’m done with my bike, meaning I don’t need to tweak it any more. I installed a KMC chain that I had in the garage, though its vintage, its brand new. I took the advice of Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney and use a 3/32″…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 2
Today I received the Yess Pro Full Suspension Tensioner. One I got the chance, I slapped on the hardware and tried to see how it works. Here’s what I got… The tensioner can work with a hard tail, the only difference that is has for the…
Product Review: KHS ROBIX FITNESS
PRODUCT TESTED: KHS ROBIX FITNESS SPIN BIKE ABOUT ME: 5’5, 130lbs, 30 year old female. I love all kinds of riding but Mountain Biking is by far my favorite! TESTING GROUNDS: My living room, My side patio SPECS • Heavy duty frame with large ovalized…
The right stuff
OK, so you may say that we are a bunch of KHS fanboys, but the truth is that KHS bicycles does make bicycles that have been ridden to championships: Melissa Buhl, 4X National Champion Kyle Bennett, UCI BMX World Champion ‘Lico’ Mendez, 2007…
Cold Weather Cross Training: Nirve Night Owl
Nirve Night Owl I was up in Nor Cal for Christmas this past weekend so I decided to bring the Nirve Night Owl for some pavement pounding or what I’d consider cross training. I got out at 7am in 30 degree weather with some wind… not the most…