Using a bike to lose weight
One of the things that happened as I got older was that I found that is harder to lose the weight. As much as I embrace the “dad bod”, there comes a time that losing weight will improve my health. Most of us wait for the new year to re-start…
On the trail repair
While we were at Big Bear during the Memorial Day Holiday, I ended up getting 2 flats in 5 minutes. I realized that I had hit a rock so hard that it slightly bent my rim. But the worst part, the rock created a small burr (sharp edge) on the lip of the…
Crash Check List
You just crashed…now what? First thing you need to do after crashing is to not do anything. That’s right, lay still. No need to be macho and try to get up right away. There’s a few things you will need to do before you get up. Ready? 1.…
Vanity leads to Defeat
Me and Moe, the last time I rode my Niner Jet9. Photo credit to Joe Solancho Every time I think about it, it makes me sick. This past Friday at 12:30 in the afternoon while in Stockton, California visiting family, I took the kids to Victory Park to…
And the best looking male model…
… in a featured bike jersey advertisement goes to… On-One! Personally, I’d like to see RL rock the new MtnBikeRiders.com jersey. Who wants to see that? Respond in the comment section!
Early Thursday Tech Tip: How to strip your bike’s paint Part II
I’ve brushed the Woodstock 707 Frame to make it all shinny. I still have some spots to treat and remove old paint, but for the most part the frame is starting to look good. But from what Khoa told me, I can get that frame as reflective as a mirror…
Early Thursday Tech Tip: How to strip your bike’s paint
I currently ride the Woodstock 707. It’s been a great bike, but I wanted a little change with the scenery. Actually I wanted a dramatic change. So the best way to mix things up with a bike other than spending tons of cash for new parts is to paint…
Interbike 2007: Is MASSIVE!
Interbike is mega huge, but from what I hear, its not the biggest tradeshow out there. Khoa took some great shots while up on the Sock Guy Booth of the floor. But these photos, as great as they are, do not give you an idea how massive this place is. But…
BLINGITIS – OVERVIEW
What is Blingitis? Also known as upgraditis, blingitis is a debilitating disease that subconsciously alters your perception of your current bike from a capable bike to one in desperate need of improvements (necessary or unnecessary) that look better but…