Category: Reviews

A few months ago we received a set of helmets to review from LeatherUp.com. They’re typically known for their motorcycle accessories, but looks like they’re branching out into the bicycle helmet market. Here’s how they describe the Vulcan helmet: Vulcan Premium Multi Sport HelmetThe Multi Sports Safety Bicycle Helmet provides protection, whether on or off…

KOALA BOTTLE & CAGE I know why test a water bottle, its just a water bottle. Well you may say its just another water bottle, but that’s just a little far from the truth here. This is a whole new twist when it comes to a water bottle and its not so much the bottle,…

About 10 days ago I took a spill while taking a flat turn at Whiting Ranch. This little crash resulted in a road rash on my forearm, knee and finger. I started off with bandages to treat them, but found that those things were sticking to my wounds. So I went to the local CVS…

Our long time friend of the Bike Industry, James Thomas of Serfas, has graciously accepted our request to have him review Skratch Labs Sports Drink. Read his review below and make sure you watch the video too! When RL asked me to do a product review on the Skratch Labs sports drink, I was very…

MAKING WEBSITE MAGIC As you our readers go through the mecca of knowledge on our website countless times and see all the cool footage of test, cool stories,  events,  and all things mountain biking, you must wonder, “how do they it”. I’m not only talking about the effort and lengths we go to when we…

So, a friend asks me tonight, “What’s the best lube to keep my bike as slick and as dialed as yours Albacore?” I tell him of this new (to me) stuff I have been using lately. When I find something I like I stick with it. Once a product proves its worth I become a…

So in August I turned my little commuter soda can into an 80 mph shopping cart. That’s a lot of beer fueled football games and rum soaked partying since then, so it is easy to forget the preview I posted. It is aptly named the Vagabond. I quit loggging the miles this rack spent perched…

During Interbike 2012, we had a meeting with Airborne Bikes Brand Manager, Jeremy Mudd about all the great things that are being planned for 2013. One of the things he mentioned was the new Goblin and he had gladly offered us a bike to test out. Fast forward to the Fall, we received this… The…

Not too long ago we received the Trail Rail GoPro mount to test on the site. Specs: $124.00 The most asked for at InterBike2011. This is a solid mounting system to get those awesome trail photos when used with a GO PRO camera system! SYSTEM Includes: -(1) TRUV MOUNT -(1) HB RING RAIL – (31.8MM…

KORE Bicycle Components had sent the MtnBikeRiders.com World HQ a handsome pairing of the OCD Handlebar and the Repute Stem for testing. KORE OCD Handlebar These items were mounted on the KHS XCT 556 during the test since this my AM bike that I typically spend my time riding. Though these worked great on the…