Year: 2007

This is just a quick update since it’s been about a month since I took possession of the Mono 9. After adapting to riding rigid and the lack of a granny gear, I’ve really come to like this bike a lot. When I first found out I was going to be riding a rigid 1×9,…

I’ve seen a few guys add their favorite brew to the bar ends of their bikes. I figured I wanted to the world to know that my drink is Fat Tire Amber Ale by New Belgium. I have this installed on my Xtracycle…heck it even matches my bike colors! First step, get your favorite beer.…

Our friends from Cycle Simplex sent us a tandem roof rack to hold my KHS Alite safely while I’m driving down the freeway. This rack is no joke, heavy duty materials, powder coated, and its easy to use. Another great feature this rack offers is the ability to carry two bikes. Yes it can hold…

PRODUCT REVIEW: TIFOSI DOLOMITE: Product Tested: Tifosi Dolomite T-V390 BACKCOUNTRY ORANGEâ„¢ (VARIABLE TINT TECHNOLOGY) 45-15% light transmission. As described on their website: Weight: 26 grams Fit: Medium to Large Faces Frame Features * Lifetime Warranty Lens Features * Enhanced Visual System [EVS] Polycarbonate Decentered Lens for Optical Clarity * Glare Guardâ„¢ Glare Reducer to Decrease…

Deuter Hydro EXP 6 SL WHO: Deuter PRODUCTS TESTED: Hydro EXP 6 SL ABOUT ME: 5’5, 130lbs, 29 year old female. I love all kinds of riding but Mountain Biking is by far my favorite! TESTING GROUNDS: Fullerton Loop, Aliso Woods, Arizona, Powder Canyon SPECS Sun Granite Style: 32177 Volume: 350-500 cubic inches 6+2 liters…

SPORTS DRINKS OR PLAIN WATER: Every now and then I’ll bring a water bottle full of some sort of sports drink like Gatorade. Usually I’ll drink it if I need the extra sugar boost to help me deal with a tougher ride. However, my drink of choice has always been water. I’ve met a few…

This past weekend Randy and Soraya invited us up for a couple of days (ok, ok, we really invited ourselves, hehehe). I’ve only been to Arizona once (Lake Havasau) so we were really excited to visit. We left Friday and after 5.5 long hours (kids slept through most of it though –very nice) we arrived…

Tell us about Tag Wheels and where the idea came from? We were lucky enough to get the opportunity to talk with Mike Thomas of Tag Wheels and shoot the breeze about their uber cool wheels. Read the interview below! Tell us about Tag Wheels and where the idea came from? We had access to…

This has to be everyone’s least favorite subject when it comes to mountain biking but probably the most important. How else are you going to get to that sweet singletrack decent at the top of your trail? That is unless you cheater….errr shuttler. I kid, I kid. Having ridden local trails and participated in a…

We’re done with all of the work we’ve been doing the passed few days. If you notice any content missing, we’re working on getting that back up for your enjoyment. However, some of our comments were lost, but feel free to open your yapper and express yourselves! Thanks for hanging in there. RL, Moe and…