Interbike 2008: WOOdman Axis SL COMP headset
WOOdman Components sent us their Axis SL COMP headset. This is a lightweight headset made out of a CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminum. The Axis SL COMP is one of WOOdman’s more popular lightweight and light priced headsets. It has WOOdman’s…
Ride Report: San Gabriel Mtns (JPL/Sunset/El Prieto)
This past Sunday I headed up to the San Gabriel Mtns in Los Angeles County. There are several names for this trail, but it is commonly known/referred to as – JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab). From this main trail you can branch out to many segments of…
Interbike 2008: Yess Pro ETR-D Chain Tensioner
At Interbike we met with YESS. Other than the unit RL featured last month, the ETR-B, they also provided us with their new ETR-D tensioner for full suspension bikes.                               ETR-D, outside…
I’m a Big Boy Now!
This weekend I’m really proud of myself. I did good! Yessum, I’ve become a big boy! See this…that’s a 17T cog for my single speed. That’s right folks, I’ve gone from an 18t to a 17t! Now you may be wondering what the…
My Daughter’s First Time Mountain Biking
Recently my coworker gave me an old GT Palomar. It was a 13 inch frame and as soon as I showed it to my daughter Breanna, she fell in love with it. You would think that a World Class Mountain Biking Blogger such as I would have a whole litter of mountain…
Weekend Update: Fullerton Loop
On Saturday morning, Priscilla, Moe and I scheduled a ride at the World Famous Fullerton Loop. While we were waiting for our friend Randall, Weyland one of Jeremy’s regular riding buddies pulls up. Unknown to us, he was meeting two other friends,…
Not a big Fan of the Boing
Since I started riding my rigid single speed, I’ve become more attached to the harshness of it than riding a comfy full suspension mountain bike. Don’t get me wrong, a nice squishy bike is sweet, especially during technical rides, but for…
Holiday Shopping Tips
With the holidays fast approaching and the state of the economy, not only do we have to be wiser with our money, but we have to make it stretch this season. If you’re set on getting a new bicycle for a loved one…either its you or your spouse,…
Ride Report: Chino Hills State Park
This weekend we rode Chino Hills State Park (CHSP) from both ends – west & east side. On Saturday - The Moe, Val, Ner and I met by the Carbon Canyon entrance off Lambert in the City of Brea. We met at 7am, then headed into the park…
FRS Healthy Energy: Pomegranate Blueberry Soft Chews
While at Interbike, we met up with FRS Healthy Energy. They provided us a pack of the Soft Chews. As they explained to us all the bells and whistles of the product, I was really intrigued because one key thing he mentioned was that it did not make you…