Rl and I hit the loop for a quick short ride to “feel” and do minor adjustments to the Soul Cycles Dillinger. After a few quick saddle and seatpost adjustments, we were ready to hit the trail. OK, so let’s start with the geometry, the bike felt “big” as in tall, but I was not…
Month: June 2009
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Besides riding a bike, I find that building a bike is almost as satisfying. I have finally finished assembling the Soul Cycles Dillinger, it is quite a nice looking bike! The bike is greener than my grass! Reba Race with poplock. XTR brake levers, Ergon Grips, Answer CF handlebar, Ritchey Stem, Powercordz Brake cables. Crank…
This past Sunday some members of MtnBikeRiders’ DH Team headed out to the world famous Telonics trail located in Laguna Beach, CA. RL, Moe, David and I were joined by our friend Albert and two of his buddies. We met early in the morning for coffee and donuts then caravanned down to Laguna Beach. The…
We just got a heads up from Kim Finch regarding this race: At a base elevation of 6775′ , Rim Nordic Ski Area is located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California, U.S.A., on Highway 18 – 5 miles east of Running Springs, across from Snow Valley Mountain Resort on the way to…
Back when I was growing up, I remember so many marketing campaigns where a cola company would have people do a taste test the included their own brand as well as the competitors. Of course the commercial would always show one brand being preferred by the subjects more than the other. So here’s why I…
Tired of seeing scuffs, scratches and dings on your precious bike? Well here is the solution – Surface Guard from ISC Racers Tape. It’s a clear tape made to protect your frame/paint from cable rubs, paint chips on chainstays, rock chips on the underside of your downtube or anywhere that you feel it can…
One week ago I was riding up the Holy Jim Trail, here is last weeks ride report. My friend Eric Y.has been celebrating his birthday by jumping on his bike and riding from his house to the top of Saddleback Mountain and back home totaling about 65 miles. This year was his tenth…
Its Friday and you’re going on a weekend ride. What do you need to do in order to make sure your bike and you are ready to roll as soon as the sun comes out on Saturday? Here’s a few tips, feel free to comment and leave your own suggestions. 1. Air up the tires-bring…
Team MtnBikeRiders.com racer Kim Finch sent us some information to share about Ellsworth’s Pink Project Jerseys. This project is very dear to her heart since she happens to be a cancer survivor and an Ellsworth fan. Tony Ellsworth and his crew continue to support the research and development of Breast Cancer by continuing their financial…