We’re slowly getting the parts together for the MtnBikeRiders.com Ultimate 29er build up. The next piece that came in this week is the frame. For this we contacted Vassago Cycles, a boutique frame manufacturer in south Orange County. Vassago Cycles is a relatively young company in the mountain biking world but they’ve taken a totally…
Year: 2007
Yup, a FS Specialized 29er in Stumpjumper form. Cyclingnews.com has the scoop: Super-sized Stumpjumper In addition to the 29″ hardtail we showed you at Sea Otter, Specialized will now offer a full-suspension Stumpjumper version that offers nearly all of the benefits of the updated 26″ aluminum version but adapted for the bigger wheel size. Rear…
This morning MtnBikeRiders along with a few friends, Jonathan and Khoa hit the Fullerton Loop. I know we mention this trail alot, well its because its a few minutes from our homes. So Priscilla has gotten way better at mountain biking to the point where she’s leaving me in the dust. Her and Jeremy seem…
My first real bike was actually a mountain bike. It was a 1993 GT Tequesta, fully rigid, double butted tange chromoly! But it probably saw dirt a handful of times. I realized that I was a roadie at heart. Hence, I got into road cycling, got my skin tight lycra, shaved my legs, followed professional…
This passed weekend the Policar and Ramirez Families went campin’ at O’neil Park in Orange County. Moe loaded up his pop-up tent trailer and we busted out our multi-room tent. Ofcourse everything we do has some bikes involved in it. Armed with my Xtracycle and the Croozer Cargo Trailer, Priscilla with her Ibex towing our…
I have to share the most bizarre moment in my riding history! This past thursday I went riding with my friend Danielle at the fully loop. It was a hot evening but we were having a good time. As we were riding along the trail we were taking an easy pace side by side, discussing…
Do you have problem with being stinky? Do your feet smell? What about your balls, do they stink? Check out my review of the Crystal Stick Body Deodorant.
What’s the best way to beat a stubborn bolt or nut? Leverage! That’s right boys and girls, in order for you to make that bolt budge is to use a bit more leverage than what you currently have with your tool. So here’s what you do, take an old seat post, conduit or any type…
Mark Weir Pump Track. Man that guy isn’t even pedaling! Dirt Jumping
If you ever bend your derailleur hanger you’ll most likely need a tool to bend it back. Most shops can charge up to $20 to fix that for you. But here’s a way you can make your own tool for a few cents. First you’ll need a fine threaded 10mm screw from any hardware store.…