Ahrens Alcohauler
Mike Ahrens of Ahren’s Bicycles designed the best idea out there! It’s a mountain bike that can be used as 26″ then converted over to a 29er! It’s called the Alcohauler! Here’s the specs: This frame is unique since it…
Woodstock Full Suspension 707 Review
Who: As mentioned on their site. Discount Mountain Bikes for Serious Recreational Bikers Looking for great low prices for quality front suspension and full suspension mountain bikes? The aim of Woodstock Bikes is to provide serious recreational bikers an…
Sweet Deal from RPM Cyclery
Check out this deal I saw while I was at RPM Cyclery last Friday. It’s a Felt Double Shot for $599.99! MSRP is $830. Here’s the Specs: FRAME Felt Shot Design, 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform Top Tube, with Euro BB Shell, Replaceable Derailleur…
Is this the Beginning of the end of Boutique 29er sales? Part 1
Ibex Section-29 The Question As 29ers enter into the product lines of mega manufacturers, is this the beginning of the end of boutique 29er sales? vs The Background With Specialized rumored to be coming out with a full line up of 29er bikes and…
New Product: KMX K-CLASS
Today we received the KMX K-CLASS. I suppose the “K” stands for KIDS, since this recumbent trike is made for kids. Here’s the specs: The K Class Features * Self energizing front hub brakes * Powerful V Brake on the rear * Balanced front…
Specialized 29er w/Fox Fork?
A commentor on a popular 29er site says that Specialized will be coming out with a “full line” of 29er bikes in early summer as 2008 models. If this rumor turns out to be true, this is a great step for 29er bikes. Who is going to reap the…
Woodstock 707 is Finally HERE!
After just a few days that Woodstock Bikes announced that they were shipping out bikes, we ended up getting our test subject in today. So you’re probably wondering how the 707 handled the trails, well its like this. Right when I got on the 707, I…
Fixed Gear Mountain Biking
At the 2006 Interbike, I sat down with Andy Corson of Surly Bikes and we talked about fixed gear bikes. I mentioned to him that I have a Redline 925 that I use for my daily errands. Then he mentions to me that he’s got a FIXED GEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE. I…
29er Disadvantages
Yeah, sure there are some. Wheel Weight Probably the biggest disadvantage the 29 inch wheels have over their 26 inch brethren is that a larger wheel equates to more wheel weight. A 29er wheel made from the same material as a 26 inch wheel will always…
Product Review: Fezzari Alta Peak
About The Tester: My name is RL Policar, Co-Founder of MtnBikeRiders.com. I received the Fezzari Alta Peak in November and have been using the bike for most of my rides. I tested the bike in various trails and conditions. I am 5’7″ and weigh…