… a Kona King Kahuna! Kona King Kahuna, 29er, 19″ frame Here are the specs: Frame sizes: 16″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 22″ Frame tubing: Kona Race Light Scandium Butted Rear Shock: N/A Fork: Fox 32 F29 RL 80mm Headset: FSA Orbit DL Crankarms: Shimano SLX Chainrings: 44/32/22 B/B: Shimano SLX Pedals: Shimano M520 Clipless Chain:…
Month: December 2008
Mr. UPS just dropped something off at the World HQ of MtnBikeRiders.com. It’s a new box! I’ll give you 2 hints…it has wheels!
Here’s an excellent Xmas present for you or your significant other: Evomo’s Invader hoodie Not only does this hoodie look awesome, it is one of the warmest hoodies I’ve ever worn. This thing is made out of 100% polyester sherpa lining, 1×1 rib with spandex, sleeve thumb holes and a media/MP3 player pocket. Another advantage…
This week I worked on right-sizing the steerer tube on my carbon fork and the width of my handlebars. On my last update (#1) I wasn’t quite sure which handlebar/stem to use. I’ve decided to give the KORE Torsion Bar and B52 stem a try. Stock length of the Torsion Bar was at 800mm, so…
Sea Otter Classic, one of the best mountain biking events of the year (if not THE best), is offering a 15% discount for those registering for the races. Click here to watch the video and get the promotion code for 15% off. By the way, the Sea Otter Classic is going to be held on…
After joining Southridge Racing Co (S.R.C) beginning of 2008, one of the things I was looking forward to was the Member Awards held at the end of the year. As a member of SRC, I raced most of their events in Fontana. While the majority of the SRC races are held in Fontana, CA, and…
Along with the Serfas Krest 9er tires, our friends from Serfas also sent us some sunglasses to test. I’ve been riding with the Sike Out sunglasses for a while, so here’s my review: Features: *(H.O.T.)Helmet Optimized Temples Reduce Helmet Interference *Decentered Polycarbonate Lens Technology *Top Vented Lenses *Includes Rose, Brown, Rust and Clear Lenses to…
While at Interbike 2008, met up with POC Sports or some of you may know them as POC Ski out of Sweeden. POC has been making products for snow people, and now they’re trying their hand in mountain biking. We received a POC Full Face Helmet and Goggles. Specs: Cortex Full Face Helmet * Carbon…
If you were to strip away the fancy suspension, carbon parts, light wheel set and all that stuff, what kind of rider would you be? Or do you rely to much on your equipment to forgive you for your mistakes?
What I wore last January on a demo day ride. I was thinking I would write about mountain biking in cold weather… but then I realized I ride in Southern California. I was thinking I would write about having to hang up my bike for the winter… but then I realized I ride in Southern…