Bob The Man of KHS Bicycles talks about the new KHS 650b bike.
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Archive for September, 2009
SRAM XX with “HB”
On September - 23 - 2009
Interbike 2009, Las Vegas, NV
On September - 23 - 2009
RL, Priscilla, Khoa and I arrived in Las Vegas a little after 8am this morning. Since then we’ve had a chance to oooh and ahhh over the latest and greatest products for 2010… and we haven’t even seen half of the show yet! Below are a few pictures. Check back later for more products!
getting the gear ready!
Gred Herbold talking about SRAM’s new XX
Street Wrapz-add a custom look to your bike.
Kona’s Magic Link
KHS XCT Carbon
KHS 650b
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US Cup-Bonelli Park Race Video
On September - 22 - 2009
Last Sunday, Team Racers, Kim Finch and Priscilla Policar were in attendance for the finals of the US Cup “Unification” Race.
The girls had an awesome support system that consisted of 4 people. That included yours truly, David Sanderson, Joe Solancho and Kym (Joe’s main squeeze). Through out the course the girls had someone encouraging them from the team.
This race was a very difficult event for the girls. We had practiced the course the week before, but unknowing to us, the race course was reversed…so that meant tons of climbing.
Kim and Priscilla started of strong. They were at least in the top 5 of the beginner women riders. However, an unfortunate event happened. Priscilla was trying to make a corner and went over the bars. It was either crash or fall off the trail (20 foot drop). But like a trooper, she got back on her bike and kept going.
Kim took home a 1st place in the race and 1st in the US Cup Overalls. Congrats Kim!
Watch this video and you’ll see that the feed zone was a clear indication that the riders were miserable…
US Cup at Bonelli Park with MtnBikeRiders.com from RL Policar on Vimeo.
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The iBert Safe-T-Seat
On September - 21 - 2009
This month we are featuring the Safe-T-Seat from iBert. It’s a new and better way to take your little tike for ride. Long gone are the days of having your child watch your backside as you go for a ride. With the iBert Safe-T-Seat, your little tike will have the same view as you.
How does it work? The child seat attaches to the steerer tube of your bike. Safe-T-Seat attaches to a patented stinger mounting system. The stinger clamps onto the steered tube between the headset and the stem. (You’ll need at least ¾” of clearance in this space)
The stinger
The installation was very easy. It took me less than a minute. The Safe-T-Seat slides on and off the stinger. It is secured with a pin.
Your child is secured with an overhead harness and pivoting lap bar. Once these are secured, you are ready to roll.
Will it fit your child? The safe-T-seat is designed for children age 4 and under. The minimum age is 12 months as the child needs to be able to sit up well and hold the weight of a helmet on his/her head. The maximum height of the child that can use the safe-T-seat is 42 inches. Kids much taller than that will be uncomfortable. The recommended max weight is 38 lbs. Above 38 lbs and the maneuverability of the bike may be affected.
The ride: I mounted the Safe-T-Seat on my Intense 6.6. The ride wasn’t as comfortable as I wanted it to be. The cockpit on my 6.6 is a little too short where my knees were slightly hitting the back of the seat. The ride was still fun however. With the Safe-T-Seat mounted I was able to reach the brakes/gears like normal. We rode on the streets and down to the park. My son defintely enjoyed the ride. With the Safe-T-Seat you can easily interact with your child (as oppose to having him/her sit behind you).
I’ve yet to mount the Safe-T-Seat on another bike where the top tube is a bit longer. I look forward to our next ride. Remember to always practice safety and have you child wear a helmet. Choose your ride wisely, rememer you have your young one with you. Save technical fun rides for yourself 
The iBert Safe-T-Seat retails for $94.95. For more information, goto www.ibertinc.com
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