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Check out the newest rig to be tested by MtnBikeRiders.com. This is the Ibex Asta Expert. Asta Expert Specifications Frame: 6069 Aluminum Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL 100mm Travel Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch RT Shifters: SRAM X-9 Trigger Front Derailleur: Sram X-7 Low Clamp Rear Derailleur: Sram X-7 Long Cage Crankset: FSA Comet 175mm…

Last weekend was the Team’s first race of 2012. We were all eager to perform at our best. Through out the course of the weekend, the team encountered some unique situations that affected some of the guys. For starters there were some fierce winds that hit Fontana. Saturday wasn’t bad at all, in fact, we…

If you’re anything like me, we’ve got short arms like a T-Rex, so that means using stems longer than 60mm makes my back hurt. For the most part, bikes come stock with a minimum of 90mm stems. I usually recommend swapping out the stem before anything else on a bike. Not only does this help…

Over the weekend I had the privileged to do some great riding and hanging out with some fantastic friends. We started off at Aliso Woods where my buddy Dale Weber who happens to be a personal trainer took us through various parts of the park. Dan, Dale,Paul and some random guy in the back. We…

This summer Spy Optics sent over some new eyewear from their performance line. Spy says, “This is what you get after 16 years of R&D: Stylish, functional eyewear that can endure a world of abuse and won’t allow anything to get in the way of clear vision, fit or comfort.” The Quanta runs between $100…

For the last few months I’ve been talking quite a bit about our famous tuxedo jerseys. In all honesty not everyone can or will wear this jersey. Some folks are a bit more conservative and don’t really want to attract any type of attention to themselves. Some actually think these things are hideous. But then…

This evening Priscilla and I ventured out on this super top secret trail that no one really knows about. I’d tell you but then you’ll ruin it because its such a fun place you’ll want to ride there and invite all your friends, then it wouldn’t be secret anymore… Tonight’s ride was a bit different.…