Giant is GIANT
I used to think (and I’m sure many people still think) that every bike company has their own little plant in China or Taiwan churning out hundreds of bikes a year. But this plain untrue. The vast majority of bikes you see out there (especially…
2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars Announced
Are you getting ready to race?!?!? It’s just around the corner and here is a great article with lots of information on Competitor Online: With more than $150,000 on the line to off-road cyclists next season, the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike…
Chainring failure: The probable cause
You’ve probably seen Jeremy’s picture of his ‘blown up’ chainring. We consulted with Seattle Bicycle Supply, Redline’s parent company, on what could have been the cause of such failure. The first thing they asked was if we…
Tuesday Brews Day: Shelton Brothers, Santa’s Butt
So I’m walking through the local brew store and happened upon this interesting little bottle. Ya, I’m a sucker for a funny beer label. What also caught my eye was that it was a Porter. Most holiday brews tend to be ales so I was more than…
How do you know you’re a masher?
Before I answer this question, a little background on my weekend’s ride: Redline Mono 9 enjoying the sun and dirt. Look at the paint sparkle. This ride started out harmlessly enough. It was a nice climb up Marshall Canyon for some fun singletrack…
Ride Report: Turnbull Canyon
After planning a road ride with my riding buddy, we opted to go for a mountain ride instead. Come one now, how do you pass up a fun mountain ride for the road? I just couldn’t do it. After watching my friend Ryan install the derailleur cables on my…
Riding a New Trail
I’m heading out to a new trail this Saturday for some early morning riding and I am stoked. For me, riding a new trail is always a fun experience but sometimes the anticipation of riding something new is just as fun. Riding a familiar trail has its…
Tuesday Brews Day: Full Sail, Wreck the Halls
Well we’re one week closer to the new year and one Brews Day further along in the month of December. Today’s beer of choice is from Full Sail Brewery, located in Hood River, Oregon. They’ve only been around since 1987 but have already…
DIY Tire Chains Revisited
When Randy lived in New Cumberland, PA, it would snow there. So he was smart enough to make his own tire chains so he could go riding in the freezing cold. You can find out how to make that by clicking HERE. He even tested his invention and it works! You…
Offseasonitis – Overview
What is Offseasonitis? Offseasonitis is an annual cyclical disease that once caught affects the patient on a yearly cycle. Although not terminal Offseasonitis can lead to other diseases that will slowly chip away at your health. Offseasonitis, also known…