These are a few products that have made my riding more comfortable and keep me riding: ESI Extra Chunky Grips: The first thing I change on my mountain bikes are the grips. I do suffer from arthritis and these grips make a HUGE difference during and after a mountain bike ride. Granite Cricket Bell: This…
We launched MtnBikeRiders.com 17 years ago but we have been riding for longer than that. I am now on my early 50s, Art on his mid 50s and RL is on his late 40s and things have changed a lot. I am still actively riding and one of the biggest things that I have changed…
Not sure if you’re an older guy like me, The Moe, and Artie, if you are, then you probably carry some Motrin/Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen with you at all times. Personally, I keep some in my vehicles and in my hydration pack. Why? Well… it’s because everything hurts. If I fart wrong, my back goes out. Or if…
UPDATE: The Norton is now selling for $999! This is not a bad deal compared to other bikes of this level. I was looking forward to the release of Poseidon’s new bike: The Norton. Most of us start our MTB riding on hardtails so I wanted to see what Poseidon Bikes would come up with.…
Advantages of a full suspension mountain bike: Comfort: A full suspension mountain bike provides more comfort over rough terrain because the rear suspension absorbs much of the impact and vibrations, reducing fatigue on the rider. Control: Full suspension bikes have more control on the descent since the rear suspension helps to maintain traction and stability,…
It has been a while since we have posted but mostly because we are actually riding our bikes! I finally got to ride the Poseidon Bikes FX tracklocross bike on part of the Fullerton Loop. Mind you, I’ve ridden fixed gear bikes before when I used to commute to work but I had never ridden…
We unveiled the mystery bike on our Facebook page; it is basically a fixed gear skinny fully rigid 29r bike! It is actually a tracklocross bike. So what the heck is a “Tracklocross bike”? It is basically the offspring of a cyclocross and a track bike! We had enough parts laying around for a simple…
The cost of new bicycles is skyrocketing so does it make sense to buy a used mountain bike? Pros of buying a used mountain bike: Cost: One of the biggest advantages of buying a used mountain bike is that you can save a significant amount of money compared to buying a new one. You can…
I’ve been riding motorcycles for the better part of 11 years. If you wanted to carry a bicycle on your motorcycle, the options for racks are nearly non-existent. There’s a company called 2×2 Cycles and they have a couple of options on carrying a bike on a…bike. However, their prices were way out of my…
The trend of larger tires in mountain biking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Larger tires offer a number of benefits to riders, including increased traction, improved stability, and a smoother ride. One of the main benefits of larger tires is the increased traction they provide. With a larger…