Month: August 2009

I’ve been testing the XCT 555 for a few months with an intention of using this bike for EVERY type of riding that I do. Originally I asked KHS Bicycles for a frame, but when the big cheeses told me they had a complete bike, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ride it. Before…

Once I built up the Sette Venom, I wanted to get some new tires on it and I have to tell you I am VERY pleased with how well they work for me. For the front tire, I went with a Kenda Nevegal 2.5 that Moe gave me since he won it at a raffle.…

This was another fun filled weekend on our fat tires. For RL and I, we’ve had a great weekend riding. On Saturday, we shuttled the Troy Lee trail in Corona, for some downhill fun. A video of our ride will be posted shortly. Sunday morning started off in a bad note for me. I was…

Over the past few months we’ve been lucky enough to test the Soul Cycles Dillinger 29er hardtail.  The Dillinger has been a fun ride and served as our test bed for the Powercordz cables, Geax Saguaro and Serfas Tegu reviews. Beautiful construction abounds on the Soul Cycles Dillinger Not only is the Dillinger gorgeous in…

Team Racer and Heck of a Good Guy, Tony “Wizard” Finch celebrates his “36th” again… If you ever have the privilege of meeting Tony, have him tell you about his story regarding “church” and a “booger”…its one of the funniest thing you’ll ever hear! Happy Birthday Tony!!!!

Fresh from a warranty vacation with a fresh rear triangle – We can rebuild him, we can make him better…. My Intense Tracer, awaiting a rebuild this weekend, along with a new Crank Bros Joplin R.  This is now my “light” bike, a Titus El Guapo serves as my “big” bike and the KHS Lucky…

To whom it may concern, I would like to express my concerns that full face helmets do not offer enough ventilation when it comes to breathing through my mouth. I have used several helmets and they only offer small vents on the mouth/chin guard. I’m not sure if you’ve ever ridden or raced downhill, but…

Suffering on the 45 minute climb… I could see Dan enjoying taking this picture of me… watching me suffer Went out with AV Dan on Saturday for a bit of a sufferfest at Chino Hills State Park. This one is a pretty common route I’ll ride if I’m short on time, but want to do…

DAINESE Italy, has provided us with a small glimps of their new gear for 2010.  Makers of one of the best mountain bike protective gear has new products for next year.  Below are photos of some of their upcoming products:  new back protector made of a memory foam, updated knee pads with better breathablity, new race wear for men and women.  …