Cheap 29er Suspension Fork
Jenson USA is offering 29er RST suspension fork for $86.75. Why is this significant? This is actually very significant to 29er fans because it now lowers the barrier of entry for non-29er riders to get onto a 29 inch bike. Having this low end fork…
Rear Derailleur Mis-Shifting?
Check to make sure that your hanger isn’t bent like this picture. Photo courtesy of Park Tool If it is, have it bent back by your LBS. They have a special tool that will make that straight as an arrow. You could try bending it back by hand, but you…
Mountain Bike: Tandem Style
I’ve always wanted a tandem bike, especially for mountain biking purposes. Not that I could ever afford one, but DaVinci Tandems offers a boat load of off road tandems, heck one of them is even a full suspension model, called the Symbiosis.…
So…what are you wearin’?
When you’re out on the trails you’ll see a variety of clothing style people choose to ride with. Personally, I don’t like the flashy jerseys, matching socks and tights. If anything, I’ll wear a pair of bibs underneath some shorts…
Race Face, Sram, Avid All-Mountain Kit
Price $649.95 Here’s the specs: Race Face Atlas X-Type Crankset and Bottom Bracket, 175mm length. 44/32/22. Versatile XC/All Mountain ATLAS. Light enough for tough climbs, strong enough for descents. Single track XC one day, light Freeride the…
So there I was at Wally World…
I went to Wally World earlier this morning to get a plumbing snake and toothpaste. I decided to check out their bikes and take a few shots while I was there. The Schwinn Sidewinder 2.6 FS. This is the full suspension Next Power Climber! This one retails…
Chino Hills State Park & Weather
I went with some of my buddies to Chino Hills State Park for a ride this weekend. We did a 16 mile loop that included a mixture of fire road and singletrack. One of my good friends got to try mountain biking for the first time (he rode about 12 of the 16…
KMX Karts Workstand
One of the problems I’ve had when needing to work on the KMX is the fact that I can’t really place it on a workstand to do any type of maintenance. I’ve tried working on the KMX while its on the ground, on its side, or upside down. But…
Epic: Moab, Utah
This past Sunday night, the Weather Channel had a show about Mountain Biking and Moab, Utah. I missed it, but they have it online! Click here. The one episode is split into four parts (each commercial break ends a segment) on the web. Check it out. There…
How To Get Rid Of V Brake Squeal
Priscilla’s commuter bike, a Giant Cypress, had some annoying brake squealing when she would try to stop. If you’re having the same issues with your V Brakes, just follow these easy steps to get rid of that irritating noise. Notice how the…
