Video from the Wellington Ranch DH Trail
Nothing fancy, but it was really fun. Video was provided by Vholdr. This was the first time I used the Sette Venom.
1.5″ and Tapered Headtubes, Necessary?
So I was perusing through the STR* forums and found a thread titled Tapered Head Tubes – Debate. [*STR = So Cal Trail Riders, my handle, dwsand3r] I went ahead and threw my two cents in and decided to share my response here, but I added a sketch…
Back at the Wellington Ranch-Testing the Sette Venom, and a bunch of Wasps
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…
Vholdr Wearable Camcorder: Long Term Review
What: Vholdr Go-Anywhere Do-Anything Wearable Camcorder Cost: Around $180. But I’ve seen them on sale as low as $99 Specs: * Shoot to share online technology * One touch on and off switch * Laser-activated smart leveling * Rugged and withstands…
Does it have pictures?
When you’ve done an awesome ride or jumped off a big rock with your bike or anything that constitutes as “cool”, no one will believe you unless you have a photo of it. So here’s my tip for you, BRING A CAMERA! It’s pretty…
Sette Venom: Built
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…
Ride Report: Sol Vista Bike Park, Granby CO 07/17/09 – 07/18/09
Though Tony, Tim and I went to the U.S. Nationals in support of Kim Finch on her XC efforts, you didn’t think we weren’t gonna ride did you? Oh, also Johnny D was in attendance for a bit of work/play. Sol Vista is a lift accessed mountain bike park…
Race Report: California Golden State race #3 Fontana
July 11-12th (2009) several members of the Mtnbikeriders.com team made it out to Southridge Park for the third installment of the California Golden State presented by Rock Shox. The fourth and final round will be in Mammoth(!) Sep 4th-5th, hopefully…
What bike colors will you see in 2010?
I spoke to a few industry leaders and found out which color(s) of the rainbow they are going with for 2010. White continues to be hot color in the bike business. So that means you’ll see the white wave flow into 2010. Some 29er colors would range…
