LA Times: 5 Inch Bikes
The all mountain Trek Fuel Ex 9.5 Every once in a while, the Los Angeles Times does a short feature on some mountain bikes. This time the author, Roy M. Wallack, did a short write up on some 5 inch bikes including the Cannondale Rize, Trek Fuel EX 9,…
Thanks to the dude on the Single Speed
This past weekend, as you may have read in Moe’s pictorial ride report that we rode Aliso Woods. On our way down to a place called Dripping Cave, we stopped to rest and wait for the remainder of our group to catch up. As we were waiting this guy on…
Interview with Billy Savage, Klunkerz director.
Today we have a treat for you, we had the opportunity to E-interview Klunkerz director Billy Savage. Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard or seen Klunkerz. Being relatively new to mountain biking, I learned a lot when we attended the…
My First Spin Class
The fogged up mirrors should have been my first clue as to the punishment that was to come I took my first spin class this weekend. It was early on a Saturday morning and the pervading thought I had during the class was: “I’m glad all I had…
Aliso Woods ride, a pictorial report
Man, I love living on the West Coast! With weather in the mid 80’s, who cares about a little earthquake here and there? Anyhow, instead of rubbing it in with words, check out the pictures from Saturday’s ride: Singletrack baby! RL: The myth…
A Return to Rigid
eXotic Carbon rigid fork Today was a beautiful morning to put in some mountain biking time on the recently installed eXotic carbon 29er fork. I went to my nearby trail while it was still dark and put in a slow paced 8 miles. Carbon weave… oh so…
Thursday Tech Tip: Making Cheap/Custom Riding Glasses
Some of us out there either 1) don’t want to pay $100 for a pair of sunglasses or 2) have disfigured faces. Lucky me, I fit both of those categories! Well, actually the bridge of my nose protrudes a lot more than a normal person’s(that or my…
The Worst Dream Ever
RL thought I should share my dream. I woke up this morning because of a knock at my bedroom door. And I had the worst sinking feeling. I don’t always remember my dreams but being that I was in the middle of it, it was very fresh in my mind. I had…
Ibex Ignition 3, First Ride
Well, the new year is in full swing and the ’08 stuff is here! Took a short 4 mile loop yesterday, just to get friendly and familiar with the Ignition 3. Jeremy and I will be testing out this bike. It’s a medium and came in the beautiful…
Tuesday Brews Day: Spaten Optimator
One of the oldest breweries in Germany is Spaten. Rich with history and over 600 years of brewing experience, it began in 1397 but wasn’t officially named Spaten until 1622, when it was owned by the Spatt family(for 80+ years). Spaten has lent…