Month: April 2009

A small crack commando group from the MtnBikeRiders Crew assembled a relaxed vibe ride that consisted of a fantastic lap around the Fullerton Loop. This ride was to be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at the trail head. Invites were sent and our fab-O-luscious friend, Vince Rodarte (KHS Sideways Sales Manager), and his two…

First stop for the 2009 Nissan UCI World Cup was in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.  The DH Finals were on Sunday April 12th.  Check out the video below.  It only shows the top 5 MEN… these guys are sick FAST!!! Team Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Greg Minaar is off to a great start by topping the 40 competitors.  The fastest USA rider…

A new bike web magazine by blogger Jason Mahokey. This “web-zine” caters to the long distance mountain biking crowd. The first issue was just published. Check it out here. It’s a very XC race oriented bike magazine with multiple ride reports. There is also a pictorial preview of a future 300+ mile Iowa “gravel” bike…

At last night’s group ride, we capped off the evening by going to Roscoe’s in Fullerton. It’s a great place for beer and large sandwiches. It was really good to see the team(sans the Animal). Most of the night was filled with conversations about bikes, racing and more bikes! Good times!

For those of you attending Sea Otter, be on the lookout for the Evomo, Tifosi & Titec $500 giveaway. Click to make big! The $500+ MTB Trifecta Prize Package includes: Titec Hellbent Carbon bar 1.5 Titec Hellbent RIP prolite stem Titec Hellbent expert saddle Titec loc-on grip Titec Hellbent Duke post Tifosi Helo Sunglasses (gunmetal)…

The good folks at Kona, makers of some sweet bikes, have a bike naming contest for their newest bike that has yet to be revealed. 1st prize winner gets a new Kona 6″ travel AM rig. Here’s the info: “We’re Seriously Stumped” Name our New Bike Contest: Over the last few months, our team of…

Founded in 1972, Dainese (pronounced die–neh–zeh) is the leading manufacturer of motorcycle protective wear.  Dainese has a complete line of motorcycle gear from head to toe.  From helmets, protective leathers, right down to boots.  With their top sponsored motorcycle athletes they are well known around the world.   One of Dainese’s other product line that’s…

Is there ever a line where the price to weight loss ratio is too much for the wallet to handle? I’m just throwing this out there for the weight weenies to chime in on and if you think “just lose some weight from the engine” instead… well I hear ya already! I came across a…

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Every so often we see something outrageous on the internet.  I had to share this picture.  If you notice the frame is upside down and the drive train is re-mounted on the opposite side.    It doesn’t look too comfortable but, if you can make it work… go for it!