This is just a quick update on the Raxter Rack (a full review will be forthcoming). It’s been a little over a month since we took delivery of the Raxter rack and it is time for a quick update on where it’s been and how it is doing. About two weeks ago Moe took the…
Month: July 2007
The rebound dial is what slows your shock or springs extension after taking a hit. If you didn’t have rebound dampening, your rear suspension can buck you off the bike like a mechanical bull. Too much rebound can result in your shock not being able to fully extend after taking a hit on a bump…
I started reading Mastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack. In the first few pages it talks about picking the right bike. I was surprised to see that they recommend taking it easy on the upgrades and just go ride your bike the way it is. But they do give a list…
My buddy just got a new ride, a KHS XC Team. This bike is fully tricked out with the sweet Shimano XTR groupset, Rock Shox Reba Race fork and Rock Shox MC3.3 air shock. Here are the specs from the KHS website: Frame: AL 7005 super lite w/4-bar Horst bearing linkage, 100mm travel w/Rear Shock:…
I’ve decided to incorporate some road riding in order to get in better shape. So the night before my first road ride, I pumped up my front tire to about 40psi. Normally I run them in the low 30’s, but I didn’t need the extra traction so out came the pump. After pumping up the…
Priscilla has this technique down pretty packed. The reason why its important for your to get off your saddle when you ride is to basically re-position your weight over the center of the bike. The idea is to get your butt behind your bottom bracket. So if you’re going down a rock bed or a…
I’ve had the Panaracer Rampage as my front tire and the Maxxis Crossmark on the rear for a little over a month now. I’ve got over 150 miles on them in that month (yes, I know that some people put that many miles in just a couple of rides, but I’m a recreational mountain biker…
I’m relatively short…in height. I stand at a towering 5′7″ and I weigh about 190lbs. I can’t wear lycra or club/sport fitted jerseys because it looks terrible on me. My gut is hanging out no matter how much I try to suck it in. Well the lycra/spandex stuff I don’t mind so much because I…
Jeremy and I hit the trail bright and early this morning. This was my last ride before I head to Fruita, CO tomorrow morning. I also took the Trek Remedy for it’s first spin to set it up for my style of riding. Jeremy is also letting me use the Raxter Hitch rack for my…
It’s official, we’re going to Interbike 2007! Woohoo! Moe, Priscilla and myself will be heading out to Las Vegas, NV on September 26-28, 2007 to provide Interbike coverage. This is our second year going and we’re pumped! We can wait to see some of our old friends and meet new ones. Oh yeah, we’re also…