Take RL out for a Spin…
For over a year and a half, Priscilla has been taking spin classes. Sometimes she’ll go as many as 2 times a week and do her own spin session at home. So after many months of false promises that I’ve made telling her I would go, I finally…
Eric Hunner’s Mt Sac Race Report
From “THE ANIMAL” Eric Hunner… Race day I was up really early as usual checking the weather, light rain. Rain was a good thing, we rode MT. SAC the day before and it was dry and dusty, transitioning into cracked dirt and rock hard…
Training Day-Mt Sac Pre-Ride
This morning the MtnBikeRiders.com crew headed out to the Mt Sac trail to pre-ride the course for tomorrow’s race. When we got there the trail wasn’t marked and since this venue is actually at a college, most of the access to the rest of the…
17t Cog Update
As I mentioned a few days ago, I had graduated from an 18t to a 17t cog on my single speed. Last night’s training ride with the MtnBikeRiders.com Race Team was my first chance to ride with it. One thing I noticed right away was the speed I picked…
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…
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…
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,…