Ski Biking
This sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Ski biking is goofy, but it’s fun. The contraption has handlebars and a seat just like a normal bike. But instead of wheels, it has a ski at the front and a ski at the back. Rubber balls provide a…
Mountain Biking in Big Bear, California
I went up to the Big Bear area this weekend for a retreat with my church. During some of the free time we had I took out a couple of my buddies for a ride. This is Brian and I overlooking the mountain side. I was riding the Fezzari Alta Peak and Brian…
29brr
I’ve been trying to shake off this cough of mine. But can’t seem to do it. And it’s been weeks since I last rode. I was feeling a bit better so I decided to go out for a short ride. This was taken just before I went out for my ride.…
Sure2Endure
I’m not a big fan of supplements, the truth being, I like the instant energy that Gu’s provide. Randy and RL swear by the supplements, Sure2Endure specifically, but I’d always been hesitant to try them. I knew that Friday’s night…
Night Ride: Bryan, Moe & Jeremy
Had a great night ride with Moe & Bryan on the Fullerton Loop. It was my first time riding at night and it was a blast! I rode my Gary Fisher X-cal 29er. Moe rode his K2 with the Sweetskinz tires and Bryan rode a hardtail Diamondback that he built up…
Product Review: Cycletote-Touring/Cargo/Utility Trailer
Product: Cycletote Touring Trailer Specs: The Touring Model will carry most anything including your cross country gear, groceries, tools, and a bale of hay. It offers extremely low wind and rolling resistance, has greater weight and volume capacity and…
Very Important Cold Weather Tip
Rather than having this posted on the left column for Tip of the Day by RPM Cyclery, I figured this needed more attention. Clothing For Cold Weather Cycling – The key to enjoying cold-weather cycling is dressing in layers, a technique that makes it…
Busted Cog on the Gary Fisher 29er
This morning Jeremy and I went out for a quick 8 miler ride. As he started to climb a hill, the gear he was on slipped. But after inspecting his bike, we noticed that he completely broke off the cog from the cassette. Dang that sucks! Hopefully this is…
Niner Controversy
It seems that the controversy between the riding advantages/disadvantages of a 29er goes beyond that. The email list contest featured a the question of which was the first company to attempt to make the first 29er bike. For my answer, I referred to…
29er Advantages
As I was leaving the LBS the other day, I was stopped by an older mountain biker who wanted to know how I liked my 29er. He had a 26er mountain bike that he rode for a few years, then converted it to a commuter bike. Now he was looking into a new…