Test Ride: KMX Kart X-Class
Today was another hard day in the office. I had to go test ride the KMX Kart in parts of the Fullerton Loop. I tested out my DIY Helmet Cam and filmed my little excursion. YouTube quality sucks but here’s some vids to give you an idea. I even met…
1 More Week For WoodStock Bikes!
It’s official, in about a week from today, Woodstock Bikes will have their 2007 line of bikes, the 505 and the 707. We’re fortunate enought to be able to get the 707 to test and review. Man I can’t wait!
How To Make Your Own Helmet Cam-Mount
For as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to get a helmet cam. But dude, those things are way too expensive for my budget. So I decided to make my own by using my current digital camera and about $1.97 in parts from Wally World. I bought…
Turning The Big 3-0!
Yup, I’m 30. Surprisingly I don’t feel 30. Perhaps my 3 kids and the great wife help me feel young. Heck, it could even be all that bike ridin’ that I do that makes me feel so young! Anyways, check out the “card” my kids and…
Gary Fisher Cobia: Test Ride at Aliso/Woods Canyon
This morning I headed out to one of my favorite trails in Southern California, Aliso/Woods Canyon. I took a bunch of pictures during my ride to document what I did. All I have to say is that I had such a blast! Riding a 29er through some baby heads,…
A little too much cushin’ for the pushin’
So as I was stuffing my face with dinner tonight, RL and I were talking about how we really need to drop some weight. With these cold months it’s so easy to pack on a few extra pounds. Aside from just not feeling our best it can be a real…
Awaiting Package
I love coming home from work and seeing a package waiting for me at the door. Today I received one from RL. In it were a bunch of little goodies listed below. Ahrens Bicycle’s WiseCracker Bottle Opener A handful of Bumble Bars Hoss Technical Gear…
29er Disadvantages
Yeah, sure there are some. Wheel Weight Probably the biggest disadvantage the 29 inch wheels have over their 26 inch brethren is that a larger wheel equates to more wheel weight. A 29er wheel made from the same material as a 26 inch wheel will always…
Thudbuster Seatpost Installed
The folks of Thudbuster sent us one of their suspension seatpost to test and review. I installed it on the Gary Fisher Cobia. It came with 3 sets of elastomers to fit your riding needs as well as this Lizard Skins dust cover. Here’s the Specs: *…
Raleigh One Way At The Bike Geek
If you think riding your mountain bike for hours at a time is good training, well you haven’t experienced a single speed bike. On our sister-site, TheBikeGeek.com, Moe posted the Raleigh One Way Update. The One Way is a single speed, fixed, flip…
