Interbike 2008: Yess Pro ETR-D Chain Tensioner
At Interbike we met with YESS. Other than the unit RL featured last month, the ETR-B, they also provided us with their new ETR-D tensioner for full suspension bikes.                               ETR-D, outside…
I’m a Big Boy Now!
This weekend I’m really proud of myself. I did good! Yessum, I’ve become a big boy! See this…that’s a 17T cog for my single speed. That’s right folks, I’ve gone from an 18t to a 17t! Now you may be wondering what the…
Not a big Fan of the Boing
Since I started riding my rigid single speed, I’ve become more attached to the harshness of it than riding a comfy full suspension mountain bike. Don’t get me wrong, a nice squishy bike is sweet, especially during technical rides, but for…
Interbike 2008: KORE Torsion BFD handlebars & B52 stem
At Interbike I received the new super wide Torsion BFD (Bighit Freeride Downhill) handlebars and the new B52 stem for review. For the bars, the model I have is a low 20mm rise and super wide 800mm! Based on its description, it is perfect for Freeride…
Eric Hunner looks like John Cena
A few days ago I was watching some “REAL” wrestling and noticed that MtnBikeRiders.com Single Speed Racer, Eric “The Animal” Hunner has a strong resemblance (IMHO) to WWE Wrestler John Cena…here scheck it out. Heck they even…
Interbike 2008: Yess Pro Chain Tensioner
A while back I did a review of the Yess Pro Full Suspension Single Speed Tensioner. At Interbike, we met up with Yess Pro and they showed me one of their other tensioners and I asked if we could test it, they agreed and handed me a unit right there. This…
Why one speed? Ten things to think about
We asked Eric Hunner, a single speed rider to provide us a guest article that helps geared riders understand why so many people are doing it. Just in case you wanted to know, Eric is a pretty legit rider, here’s a BIO on him: Eric Hunner age 30,…
I brake for Black and Whites
Black and White on my bike that is…I simply love the color combination. Recently we mentioned Pricepoint.com has some white lock on grips for about $10. Jeremy and I ordered a set for our bikes and I finally was able to install it on my Sette Reken…
Wheels Manufacturing SSK3 Single Speed Conversion Kit
Wheels Manufacturing just sent us this nice little set up, its the SSK3 It comes with all you see here, Spacers (6), Chainguides (2),1 mm Shims (2)16t Cog (1). The thing that caught my attention would be the chain guides…cool eh? I’ll be…
170mm Vs 175mm Cranks
When I first built up my Red Rocket Single Speed, I used 170mm cranks. I emailed a few guys and they all seem to give me some scientific and mechanical input as to why the 175 would be better. But I didn’t listen. During my first ride, I…