Yeah, sure there are some. Wheel Weight Probably the biggest disadvantage the 29 inch wheels have over their 26 inch brethren is that a larger wheel equates to more wheel weight. A 29er wheel made from the same material as a 26 inch wheel will always weigh more. Therefore, the lightest 29er wheels will weigh…
Year: 2007
The folks of Thudbuster sent us one of their suspension seatpost to test and review. I installed it on the Gary Fisher Cobia. It came with 3 sets of elastomers to fit your riding needs as well as this Lizard Skins dust cover. Here’s the Specs: * 3″ of ultra-plush travel * Only 565-585 grams…
If you think riding your mountain bike for hours at a time is good training, well you haven’t experienced a single speed bike. On our sister-site, TheBikeGeek.com, Moe posted the Raleigh One Way Update. The One Way is a single speed, fixed, flip flop, commuter bike. This is the perfect commuter bike and training bike.…
About The Tester: My name is RL Policar, Co-Founder of MtnBikeRiders.com. I received the Fezzari Alta Peak in November and have been using the bike for most of my rides. I tested the bike in various trails and conditions. I am 5’7″ and weigh 190 lbs (yeah I know, I’m working on it) Testing Ground:…
Contest OVER-Winner is Desmond Au of Cerritos Ca. Win this wireless bad boy! Courtesy of our friends at RPM Cyclery of Lake Elsinore, California. Here’s the specs: Cat Eye Micro Wireless $60.99 Value-Yours for FREE! Check out the ultra-sleek Micro Wireless from Cat Eye! It’s a stealthy little computer with 10 functions that’s ready to…
Did you know that in first year Woodstock Bikes opened its doors, their 505 model received MTBR’s Choice Award. The 505 received 28 reviews with a rating of 4.86 out 5.0….that’s pretty darn good. Some of the other award winners listed were bikes from big name companies such as Jamis, Specialized, Gary Fisher, Trek and…
Do you ever ride your bike to work? Most of us here in mtnbikeriders do. Here’s a great reason why you should.
This sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Ski biking is goofy, but it’s fun. The contraption has handlebars and a seat just like a normal bike. But instead of wheels, it has a ski at the front and a ski at the back. Rubber balls provide a suspension that bounces you through…
I went up to the Big Bear area this weekend for a retreat with my church. During some of the free time we had I took out a couple of my buddies for a ride. This is Brian and I overlooking the mountain side. I was riding the Fezzari Alta Peak and Brian was on…
I’ve been trying to shake off this cough of mine. But can’t seem to do it. And it’s been weeks since I last rode. I was feeling a bit better so I decided to go out for a short ride. This was taken just before I went out for my ride. If you’ve been reading…