NiteRider Dual MiNewt Lights First Impression
RL and I took to the trail last night. I mounted my NiteRider Dual MiNewt lights on my Cobia 29er. As the name says, these lights are tiny but they really emit a lot of light. Installation: The lights are VERY easy to install, they use a unique rubber…
Can a 26 inch tube fit in a 29er tire?
If you’re out riding your 29er, you get a flat and don’t have a spare tube, but one of your buddies who rides a 26er hands you a his spare tube. Take it! I tested this out since I’ve been asked about this subject quite a bit. Basically…
Need Some Help Fixing Your Bike?
Photo courtesy of Jimlangley.net Got a mechanical question or would like to learn how to perform some sort of repair? Shoot me an email. I am the resident wrench of MtnBikeRiders.com and would love to help out in any way I can. If your question is really…
Protecting Your Chain Stay
There are many ways to protect your chain stay. Some have used old inner tubes to wrap them, I’ve even seen old tires used before. But what works the best in my opinion is using some old bar tape. The bar tape works better because its thicker and…
New Product: KMX K-CLASS
Today we received the KMX K-CLASS. I suppose the “K” stands for KIDS, since this recumbent trike is made for kids. Here’s the specs: The K Class Features * Self energizing front hub brakes * Powerful V Brake on the rear * Balanced front…
Review: Fezzari Alta Peak UPDATE
Earlier this week, RL & I spent some time tweaking the Alta Peak to fit my dimensions. We initially tried to install a longer stem, but we were missing a headset spacer, so we scrapped that idea. We then spent some time tweaking the air pressure in…
Automatic Transmission Fluid is OK in my Book!
A while back I posted a How To about using ATF as chain lube or to be used as cable lube. One of the concerns a few tree-huggers had about using ATF is that it wouldn’t be safe for the environment. I checked my buddy at Benzwerks of Costa Mesa…
Well, atleast I tried…
I got this wild hair the other day and thought to myself, “I want to make my own shirts!” Being jealous of how cool Evomo and Velotees‘ stuff were, I figured I’d give it a try. So I followed the instructions on how to do a…
We Have A Winner!
Congrats to Desmond Au of Cerritos Ca. for winning the Cat Eye Micro Wireless, courtesy of RPM Cyclery. Desmond provided me with a correct answer to the question, “Where did RPM go for its annual MTN Bike Trip this year and how many miles was the…
New Kid On The Block
Last night MtnBikeRiders.com paid a visit to a new shop in Fullerton, Ca., called Banning’s Bikes. First Priscilla and I came into to check out the new diggs since they were having a grand opening. Then we went off to go for our night ride. Later…
