One of our readers, 29er666 has supported Travis’ claim that Wes William was the first guy to manufacture a 29er bicycle. He has submitted a couple of comments with links to an article from Dirt Rag AND a video. So, after doing more research myself, it looks like Travis and 29er666 were RIGHT. No, we…
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 repeated what he said…
That’s right, I said FREE Gear! Free as in Libre, Gratis and everyone’s favorite 4 letter word…F-R-E-E! You can win a Cat Eye Micro Wireless courtesy of RPM Cyclery. Another contest is for the Active Tunes i-Ride. and finally, our Myspace contest. Just check out our Myspace page to see how to enter to win…
Yesterday I installed the Ahrens Bicycles’ WiseCracker Bottle Opener on the Fezzari Abajo Peak. This little bad boy will be going through a series of rigorous tests. Something that I’m more than willing to perform. The WiseCracker doesn’t appear to get in the way if you use a saddle bag or lower the seat. It…
NOTE TO SELF: Invite 10 women next time so at least one shows up. So it was kind of a bummer to get those cancellation phone calls at 6:45am this morning. I am sure you have all been there yourself. Stuff happens, but I still went out and had myself a good time. So this…
The folks of Bike Medicine sent us a degreaser called, Golden Degreaser. Here’s the specs: * Industrial strength performance for maximum efficiency * Ultra fast degreasing and cleaning action * Ultra fast water wash-off * Non-poisonous and biodegradable * Convenient folding spout, dispenses a controlled flow * Designed to be used full strength * Makes…
Check out this beautiful twenty nine inch or 29er Redline. My sources at Redline Bicycles said this bad boy will be coming out by April 2007. The name badge on the 29er shows, “Mono Cog 853 29er”, but look at that multi-speed cassette with the SRAM X-O derailluer…that’s far from a MONO cog. The folks…
When you buy a new Fezzari Kings Peak, you get a free Mobile Kit. This bike’s MSRP is around $839, but with an online direct price from Fezzari, you can get this bike for about $500 and some change. So check it out! Here’s the specs: Frame Fezzari® Racing Design Technology, 6061 Aluminum frame with…
I’m hooked on night riding. But my commuter lights were not enough to light up the offroad trail safely. So, I picked up a set of NiteRider Dual MiNewt from JensonUSA. I saw the MiNewt lights on another site for cheaper so I decided to give Jenson’s Match Price policy a try. I ended up…
Sometimes it’s easier said than done. I have to give mad props to those who commute or mountain bike in the bitter cold. Currently it is 24 degrees with the wind chill factor it feels like 11. Snow is on the ground, but what’s giving people a hard time is the bone chilling wind. A…