Yesterday I compared the bike industry to the automobile industry particularly in the realm of the 29ers. I made the argument that different bike manufacturers are equivalent to different auto manufacturers. And just as there are different automobile manufacturers, there will be different bike makers because consumers don’t always want products from the mega manufacturers.…
Year: 2007
RL suggested making a hydration pack as my next project. I thought it would be cool to make one so I did. Materials used were: nylon cloth (cammo pattern and black), Green tarp like material, ¼â€Â? felt, 1â€Â? nylon tape, 1â€Â? quick release snaps. Measure everything out and cut the materials as needed. I used…
They say, there’s no other joy in the world than teaching your kids to ride a bike. Sure I hear ya, but my back doesn’t seem to agree. I’ve tried many times to run behind my daughter’s bike while holding her seat but to later feel back spasms from hunching over. While we were at…
It’s being reported on mtbr.com forums that Travis Brown (Trek-Volkswagon team) was riding a full suspension Trek 29er. Can we say Trek Fuel 29er? He was also toting around a Trek hardtail 29er. Sorry, no pictures to post as Travis’s bike was a bit camera shy.
Ibex Section-29 The Question As 29ers enter into the product lines of mega manufacturers, is this the beginning of the end of boutique 29er sales? vs The Background With Specialized rumored to be coming out with a full line up of 29er bikes and Cannondale filling its 29er lineup with a “race” ready 29er, more…
The Winner of the VideoBikeRepair.com DVD is none other than……(drum roll) Robert Fleming of Edmonton, Alberta…eh! Congrats to Rob for providing the correct answer to the question…”On the video preview seen HERE, which brand of V-Brakes were they working on?â€Â? His answer was, Avid Brakes. Thanks for all of those that participated. We did have…
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I was at Wal-Mart this morning getting some stuff for the garage and I over heard a husband and wife complaining to the Wal-Mart (insert sarcasm…right about…..HERE!) “Bike Mechanic” about how her brakes on the new bike she bought…a Pacific something or other…were rubbing on one side. The “Mechanic” or the guy that was assigned…
The guys at KHS Bicycles posted some great info about their Solo One 29er. Check out these pics! Read More HERE.