Author: Joe Solancho

Turner bikes sports new linkage…DW link.  One of the buzz I heard frequently at Interbike is how well the new Turner bikes rode.  MtnBikeRiders didn’t make it to the dirt demo however I ran into several LBS mechanics as well as other acquaintances in the industry at the show.  They raved about the new partnership (Turner…

Commencal riders were out in force at Interbike.  The Athertons along with Cedric Gracia were signing autographs for fans.  Here are a few pictures.        Cedric Gracia, Dan and Gee Atherton signing a t-shirt for a fan.      -racingSupremeDH -triple crown fork -8″ travel -3″ shock stroke  -Supreme Racing -single crown fork -6.3″ rear travel -2.25″shock stroke…

Yesterday I wasn’t feeling well so I left work early. After taking a brief nap when I got home, I decided to go for a ride in hopes that I’ll sweat out whatever was making me feel under the weather. Closest trail to my house was Coal Canyon. As I mentioned on previous articles, Coal…

Have you ever taken a sip of your water as you are riding and it just tasted NASTY?!?!?!  Many of us have.  This is a result of not completely drying your hydration bladder after use and the build up of “gunk” in the bladder and hose.  The most conventional way of drying is using a…

As you peruse through our site on a daily basis, from time to time you may have noticed that we post videos.  From Tech tips, races, events and to our weekend rides.  We like to offer a first hand visual of our topics, if possible.  With that said recording devices are a big part for…

Last month we featured the Sette Impact Protective Suit.  Along with the suit, we received the Sette Impact Padded Under Shorts.  “Under shorts” meaning you would wear these under your moto style, baggy cycling or just plain shorts.  These are specific for downhill with pad placement or areas such as your tailbone, hips and thighs. …

This past weekend my family and I headed up to the Bay area for a mini vacation.  Since we planned the trip last minute, we were unable to find a good rate for a hotel within the City.  We ended up finding one in Redwood City on the outskirts of San Francisco.  Knowing that there…

The 7 time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, placed 2nd in one of the most grueling mountain bike race.  The Leadville 100 which took place earlier this month showcased a head to head battle between Armstrong and the 5 time Leadville 100 winner, Dave Weins.  (in 2007 Weins also took 1st place beating ex-Tour…

While RL and Priscilla were enjoying their weekend getaway and Jeremy and Khoa were reminiscing about their Big Bear trip, I had the pleasure of riding with “The Moe“. Saturday we met at the Albertson’s parking lot on the corner of Jamboree and Chapman. Moe has never ridden Santiago Oaks therefore I was looking forward…