Jenson USA is offering 29er RST suspension fork for $86.75. Why is this significant? This is actually very significant to 29er fans because it now lowers the barrier of entry for non-29er riders to get onto a 29 inch bike. Having this low end fork available allows manufacturers to spec out cheaper (think sub $500)…
Day: March 20, 2007
Check to make sure that your hanger isn’t bent like this picture. Photo courtesy of Park Tool If it is, have it bent back by your LBS. They have a special tool that will make that straight as an arrow. You could try bending it back by hand, but you run the risk of messing…
I’ve always wanted a tandem bike, especially for mountain biking purposes. Not that I could ever afford one, but DaVinci Tandems offers a boat load of off road tandems, heck one of them is even a full suspension model, called the Symbiosis. Here’s the specs: Frame Material Easton Elite aluminum main triangle, Cromoly rear triangle.…
When you’re out on the trails you’ll see a variety of clothing style people choose to ride with. Personally, I don’t like the flashy jerseys, matching socks and tights. If anything, I’ll wear a pair of bibs underneath some shorts I bought at the thrift store and I’ll be sporting a cheap $6 wicking shirt…
Price $649.95 Here’s the specs: Race Face Atlas X-Type Crankset and Bottom Bracket, 175mm length. 44/32/22. Versatile XC/All Mountain ATLAS. Light enough for tough climbs, strong enough for descents. Single track XC one day, light Freeride the next. Aluminum alloy construction offers fatigue resistance. Forged and fully CNC machined. Medium walled, heat-treated cromoly spindle. •…