For the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to test the Optic Nerve Response. I’ve used it not only for mountain biking but for driving and all outdoor recreation when sun glasses were needed. I’ve had corrective laser eye surgery so I’m really picky when it comes to choosing my sun glasses. I…
Author: Randy Policar
Early this morning I was supposed to go out for a ride with three of my buddies. We were supposed to meet at 8:00 am to load up the bikes and head out to a local trail. I realized I got stood up after half an hour of waiting around. I decided not to let…
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2007 Release #07-116 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 431-7653 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer…
About The Tester: I am 5’ 9â€Â? 185 lbs typical weekend warrior mountain biker. I love to ride on various trails and just have a blast. Testing Ground: Backwoods of New Cumberland, Stony Creek Trail, Michaux Trails, and the streets of Harrisburg PA. Product Tested: Ahrens Bicycle’s WiseCracker Bottle Opener Price: MSRP $29.95 Specs: CNC…
RL suggested making a hydration pack as my next project. I thought it would be cool to make one so I did. Materials used were: nylon cloth (cammo pattern and black), Green tarp like material, ¼â€Â? felt, 1â€Â? nylon tape, 1â€Â? quick release snaps. Measure everything out and cut the materials as needed. I used…
Where’s your helmet Buddy?!
These tire chains work GREAT! Once completed, I just had to take it out for a test ride. I did not feel any slippage or loose control at any time. I’m amazed to see how much traction I had by simply adding chains to the tires. If you look closely, I did not run a…
In this article, we’ll be talking about a DIY method of making your own bicycle tire chains was not as hard as I thought it would be. I went to a local hardware store and picked up a few things I needed for this project. It turned out to be fairly inexpensive. Things I picked…
Icebike.org is a site that caught my attention. It has all kinds of suggestions and how to on winter riding. HERE they talk about how to make your own studded tires. This is what you need to make your very own studded tire: One tire. You need a tire with knobs big enough to support…
The Evomo Ranger shirt came in yesterday and I just had to pimp it out. I was really impressed with the design. It instantly catches your attention. Obviously, that was the whole idea. For those who do a double take as you pass them by, the Evomo logo is printed on the back as well.…