Month: March 2012

New for 2012 is the Carve 29 from Specialized. The Pro sits at the top of the line up above the Comp, and Expert models. The Carve Pro comes with a good range of components: Shimano brakes and drivetrain, Rockshox Recon Fork, and Specialized everything else. This line of bikes is for the riders that…

Strong title…ya well it is because I recently found out that my medical insurance coverage was terminated by my employer due to budget cut backs. What does this mean for me? Well, one of the agreements I have with Priscilla is that if I race, I can only do it while I am covered in…

I’m sure I’m not the only one that cuts the cheese while I ride. But if you’re not careful, you might just end up sharting in your shorts. This actually reminds me of the time that I sharted at a Christmas party. My nephew was laying on the couch playing his portable game thing like…

AIRBORNE RANGERS PUTTING ANOTHER NOTCH ON THE BELT I just want to say thanks to AIRBORNE Bicycle’s for giving us the chance to show everyone out there you don’t have to have a $4000 dollar bike to win or finish on the podium. This is how it looked coming into the finals, Bryan was sitting…

Matt comes to  MtnBikeRiders.com with a long history of riding East Coast singletrack. Matt grew up in New England, riding the rocky, rooty trails there on full rigid bikes for many years before finally putting front suspension on something. He still regards full suspension with suspicion, despite having owned two pretty decent full suspension bikes.…

Just got this in from the production center. Turned out great! For those that pre-ordered, thank you! We should be receiving them by next week!

PRESSURE, WHAT’S IT LIKE Pressure, we all go through it in life one way or another while growing up, in school, at work,  life, and many other things, but there is nothing like the pressure you go through while competing in a sport of any kind. You could be the little guy with all the…

The Airborne Goblin 29er has been the darling of both magazine and website editors. Its been universally agreed that the Goblin is a great performer and storming value for its pricepoint. The only complaint we receive from time to time is the fact that even $1150 is a stretch for folks on a tight budget.…