A few months ago we received a set of helmets to review from LeatherUp.com. They’re typically known for their motorcycle accessories, but looks like they’re branching out into the bicycle helmet market. Here’s how they describe the Vulcan helmet: Vulcan Premium Multi Sport HelmetThe Multi Sports Safety Bicycle Helmet provides protection, whether on or off…
Month: July 2013
KOALA BOTTLE & CAGE I know why test a water bottle, its just a water bottle. Well you may say its just another water bottle, but that’s just a little far from the truth here. This is a whole new twist when it comes to a water bottle and its not so much the bottle,…
Here’s a couple of stinky helmets that haven’t been washed in a long time. I’m sure you’ve got one or two of them that smell like feet. All you need to do to get rid of the funk is get a bucket, some dish soap and a bit of vinegar. Mix the soap and about…
The first order of business was to tack weld the eccentric bottom bracket (EBB), then build the jig. To make the new tubes used to extend the tandem, Nick D. made fish mouth cuts to the ends so they can fit just right onto the bottom brackets. After Nick D. built the jig, he mounted…
A few years ago we did a video showing how we converted standard tires and rims to tubeless, or some might call it “Ghetto Tubeless.” Since then I’ve converted a number of my bicycles to this tire system. One of them was my downhill bike, the Airborne Taka. I had raced 2011 and part of…
We assembled another team of volunteers to help fix bicycles for the homeless. If you are interested in volunteering or donating goods, simply reach out to us: info@mtnbikeriders.com. The next outing will be on August 4th, 2013 at 3:30pm. Read more about the Mobile Bicycle Repair Unit.
On Saturday a few of us set out for a ride through Aliso Woods. Normally it’s pretty cool there because it’s within walking distance from the ocean. Walking distance would mean like a few miles. I’m sure you could walk it, but I wouldn’t want to. Anyhow here’s a view from Lady P’s perspective as…