How is it supposed to sound?
So tell me, how do you pronounce…”SRAM?” Do you say it as “SCHRAM” or “SsssRRRAAMMM (SRAM)? Personally I say “Slice of Heaven!” Don’t get me wrong, I like Shimano stuff too, but SRAM has grown on me!
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 1
Today I was able to set up the Full Suspension Single Speed Woodstock 707 with a SS chain ring, spacers, and a 17t cog in the rear. As far as the chain tensioner, I’m still waiting on the Yess FS/SS gadget, but since I wanted to start riding, I…
More Cowbell!
Lance has a good point, being courteous with hikers and horse riders is a must for Mountain Bikers. Here’s what RL and I ride with: A cowbell. This little cowbell alerts hikers and other riders that we are coming. We’ve been praised by both…
Redline’s Customer Service
After having something really weird happen to the Redline Mono 9 (caused by user error) a couple of weeks ago we contacted Redline and they immediately sent out a new chainring for me. I picked up the chainring a few days ago and my addled brain thought…
Mountain Biker Hater caught!
I while back we reported that there was some butthole making holes in the trails of the Fullerton Loop. The holes were dug in places that were hard to see and some riders almost got hurt. Well, it looks like the bastard was caught!: FULLERTON, Calif.…
Jet Fighter Helmet: The Beginning
So I was able to trade Moe an 8 pack of Old Rasputin Imperial Stout for an extra large full face helmet. I put the thing on and felt like Darth Helmet but the plan wasn’t to wear this beast. My idea was to give the helmet to my cousin for a fully…
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…
Thursday Tech Tip: How to press a headset without special tools
This week’s Thursday Tech Tip shows you how to press your headset without the use of any special tools.
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…
DJ300 Build Update
Due to my new-found wrenching skills I’ve taken point on the DJ300 build. This poor baby has been resting for a while so she’s ready for her makeover. Most recently I removed the temporary cranks RL had on there and I’ve installed a…
