Interbike 2012: Loeka
Loeka of Canada was out at Interbike with fresh duds. Their new jacket has fancy sleeves that can go over the hands for extra warmth while riding. New jerseys in various colors. Shorts come in new colors too. Check out their jersey, it has a zippered…
Full Suspension Single Speed Update
Pricepoint.com stepped up and sent me the Sette Single Speed Conversion Kit. I received it Friday and I was riding on it on Saturday and Sunday. I’m happy to report after riding with the Sette Single Speed kit, I didn’t experience skipping or…
Twice in one weekend!
It’s a rarity for me to be able to ride my bike on Saturday and Sunday. Since I had to work on Saturday, my buddy Joe from work and I decided to ride a short loop at Aliso Woods before we had to come into the office. We started super early and…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike-Maiden Voyage
I think I’m done with my bike, meaning I don’t need to tweak it any more. I installed a KMC chain that I had in the garage, though its vintage, its brand new. I took the advice of Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney and use a 3/32″…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 2
Today I received the Yess Pro Full Suspension Tensioner. One I got the chance, I slapped on the hardware and tried to see how it works. Here’s what I got… The tensioner can work with a hard tail, the only difference that is has for the…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike Part 1
Today I was able to set up the Full Suspension Single Speed Woodstock 707 with a SS chain ring, spacers, and a 17t cog in the rear. As far as the chain tensioner, I’m still waiting on the Yess FS/SS gadget, but since I wanted to start riding, I…
RL’s Pet Project: Full Suspension Single Speed Bike
MtnBikeRiders.com has been known for its many bike builds and projects. The newest one to hit the work stand is my very own project. You all may remember my Woodstock 707 frame that I stripped down to the bare metal. I was going to polish this thing…