Back when I was growing up, I remember so many marketing campaigns where a cola company would have people do a taste test the included their own brand as well as the competitors. Of course the commercial would always show one brand being preferred by the subjects more than the other. So here’s why I…
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…
One week ago I was riding up the Holy Jim Trail, here is last weeks ride report. My friend Eric Y.has been celebrating his birthday by jumping on his bike and riding from his house to the top of Saddleback Mountain and back home totaling about 65 miles. This year was his tenth…
Its Friday and you’re going on a weekend ride. What do you need to do in order to make sure your bike and you are ready to roll as soon as the sun comes out on Saturday? Here’s a few tips, feel free to comment and leave your own suggestions. 1. Air up the tires-bring…
Team MtnBikeRiders.com racer Kim Finch sent us some information to share about Ellsworth’s Pink Project Jerseys. This project is very dear to her heart since she happens to be a cancer survivor and an Ellsworth fan. Tony Ellsworth and his crew continue to support the research and development of Breast Cancer by continuing their financial…
Exciting news from USA Today: Now Google Maps is expanding to biking and hiking trails. A Google employee on a tricycle rides around to snap the same wide-area views. “Much of the world is inaccessible to the car,” says Daniel Ratner, a Google senior engineer who designed the trike. “We want to get access to…
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…
We’d like to congratulate Vincent Horne of Yuma, Az in winning the Swiss TX Folding Bike. If you recall, we asked the following question” “Explain what F.I.T means and why was it developed? The answer was very simple to find and Vincent provided the correct info. Folding integrated technology is mainly used for military purposes.…
I’ve been gathering some parts from my bin, purchasing stuff and getting stuff from companies to test for this build. I opted for the Crank Brothers Sage SL headset for its subtle green accent and it is also lighter and less expensive than a Chris King. Cushioning my butt is this sweet Serfas Tegu saddle.…
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…