Author: RL Policar

RL Policar is an avid mountain biker and the Editor In-Chief of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com. Between the two sites, he's published well over 4,000 articles (and growing).

From left to right: Moe wearing the “V Stripe”, David Sanderson wearing “OG”, RL wearing “Stealth”, Joe wearing “Old School” Just in case you haven’t seen the Stealth Jersey, here it is: back sleeves Depeding on the demand, we’ll soon be offering a “custom made” V Stripe or “Stealth” jersey with YOUR NAME in the…

Editorial by RL Policar Kim “Champ” Finch headed up the big mountain (Big Bear,Ca.) with Tony and David Sanderson in tow to race Rim Nordic. As always, she had a great race and she even took on the responsibility as Team Boss for the day. Read her report below. Up early on my birthday morning…

If you’ve ever tried to purchase a derailleur, one question that might come up…”what size cage?” Here’s a brief explanation that you could refer to: Short Cage: Used for cassettes with 11-30T Medium Cage: Used for cassettes with 11-32T Long Cage: Used for cassettes with 11-34T In the event you didn’t know what the “T”…

Forgive the dark photos, I would have waited until tomorrow to take them, but I couldn’t wait to share the progress of the Sette Venom. Here’s the spec sheet so far: Sette Stumpy stem Azonic DH riser bar Ultegra 12-27t rear cassette Blackspire 38t DH chain ring MRP Chainguide Marzochhi Bomber 66 Light with ETA…

Ibex has a sweet sale on their bikes and frames. Ignition Super Pro normally $1499, on sale for $1199 Alpine Frame, normally $249, on sale for $99 There’s more stuff on sale, just check out Ibex Bikes and save money!

Went to the doctor’s office last night to have them check out my left calf. I’ve had some pain in it since we last did Telonics 2 weeks ago. During that ride, my last run…the last 50 feet of it, I crashed. Afterward I’ve experienced nothing but pain. So I finally went, and the good…

I’m sure you’ve seen the infomercials with Billy Mays for the product, Might Mendit. I’m a sucker for infomercials and if Billy Mays is on it, then that means the product is pretty good, right? Recently I tore a huge hole on my Sette Impact Protective Suit because I was taking it off the wrong…

The Sette Venom just got delivered today to the MtnBikeRiders.com HQ….and boy I tell you whut, this thing is legit man! Here’s the features of the Venom: Sink your fangs into any trail and the Sette Venom will deliver. The plush, adjustable 6-7” single pivot suspension will smooth out most any obstacle, keeping those wheels…

What: Dainese Air Flux Shorts MSRP: Around $159 Cordura Soft gives the Dainese Men’s Airflux Bike Short the balls to go huge, without the chafe that most abrasion-resistant fabrics bring to the table. Hook and loop tabs let you adjust the Airflux Short’s waistband without needing a belt, and a rear center zip pocket holds…