Year: 2010

RACE REPORT OK, I could start by rehashing everything I talked about on the test and I will mention a few things, but this is about what the AIRBORNE TAKA could do when it is truly put through the paces for what it’s meant to do and that’s “RACE”. THE PLACE The race was the…

Team Racer and Staffer (hehe…staffer sounds naughty), Joe Solancho, who happens to be my long lost cousin, in which we found out about a year ago that we’re somehow related…is celebrating his birthday! It was actually yesterday, but since we’re Filipino, we always doing things on the LATE. With that being said, on behalf of…

I just placed an order for this very unique MtnBikeRiders.com jersey. Pretty sweet, eh!?! The sleeves and the lower back carry the site logo. The handkerchief has my name, RL and right below that, says, MtnBikeRiders.com. Pretty fancy if I say so myself!

The last 3 days in SoCal has been pretty wet. With the local trails out of commission until they dry out, Priscilla and I have been hitting the road for some much needed training. We’re coming up to the finals of the Cal State Series this weekend, and this week is crunch time for training.…

do love me some Interbike! It’s a known fact the last couple of years have been tough for everyone, and the bike industry was no exception. Even so, we still have a few new comers!

Recently I had to purchase 2 tubes for Priscilla’s bike (this was before Ghetto Tubeless Conversion). We went down to the local sporting goods store to get 2 presta tubes. When I saw the sticker price, I nearly crapped my pants! $5.99 EACH! What the, Who the, How the!!!! I couldn’t believe how expensive these…

The answer is a yes and no…As is, Dirty Dog Rotors are pretty fantastic. But with a bit of magic, you can make them just a TAD (pun intended, but you’ll get it later) bit better. Here’s what I did. I took Priscilla’s tad pole rotor (provided by Big DeBeer), as you can see its…