KHS DJ300 Build Update
As you may have noticed, we are big fans of KHS Bicycles. In fact this particular build, unlike Moe’s XC Racer project, is sponsored by KHS Bicycles. The great folks of KHS supplied us this bullet proof DJ300 frame. We’re planning on using…
Ride Report: XC Racer
RL and I hit the Fullerton early today. This was my first ride on the KHS Alite Team. Although I’m not much of a hardtail bike rider, I built this bike for XC racing purposes. Being used to riding the KHS AM2000, I thought that the transition from…
Project XC Racer: Done
The KHS Team Alite is done! Although I was not able to install all the parts that I wanted, the bike still weighs a respectable 25 lbs. That just means that I can still upgrade!! Big thanks to Vince Calvillo and his crew for helping us finish the bike on…
Blackspire Bicycle Components
We recently received some goods from the fine folks from Blackspire Bicycle Components. The super cool fella, Aaron hooked us up with some parts we needed for the KHS DJ300 bike we’re building up. What you see here are some fantastic samples of a…
Project XC Racer: Update I
Well, the funding for my XC racing machine fell through so I had to come up with a new solution to build the bike: Borrow parts from my K2 Lithium 4.0 bike. So my specs are as follow: Fork: Manitou Black Platinum Wheelset: Vuelta USA StarLite Brakes:…
Ultimate AM Spotlight: Vuelta Wheels
Vuelta USA provided the wheels for our Ultimate All-Mountain Project. These wheels have made more than a few heads turn. Check out the bladed spokes and their pattern, quite unique for an All-Mountain setup. The wheels have proven to be quite durable so…
Thursday Tech Tip: How to tighten a threadless headset
First step is to loosen the pinch bolts on the side. Turn it counter clock wise. An easy rule to remember is, “Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty.” Then tighten the bolt on the top cap clock wise. But make sure you don’t ever tighten it or…
Thursday Tech Tip: Proper Lubrication Technique
This week’s Tech Tip will be the proper way of lubing your chain. When putting lube on your chain, make sure you place it on both the inside… and outside sections of the chain. Make sure you get all the links pretty wet. Spin the cranks a few…
Project: XC Racer
The Fat Tire Classic XC race is less than a month away, since I’m not in any ‘racing shape’ and my lightest bike weighs 29.5 lbs, I decided to build an XC rig. I decided to go with a KHS Team Alite frame, at 3.0lbs, my 6-yr old daughter…
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR FAVORITE BEER CAPS ONTO YOUR BAR ENDS:
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…