Category: Interbike 2009

Kali, a San Jose based company, maker of fine helmets and protective gear, came out with the super light helmet for 2010. The Avatar – weighing in at only 849 grams! This has to be one of the lightest in the industry for a full face helmet. Mine weighed in at 852 grams, so production…

MtnBikeRiders.com first heard about the KHS SixFifty 606 just before Interbike 2009. Excited with the 650b concept, I couldn’t wait to see it in person in Las Vegas. To date, there are only a few manufacturers entertaining this wheel size as part of their line-up. The 650b (27.5”) is the third option in mountain bike…

Last week MtnBikeRiders.com  took possession of the spankin’ brand new KHS SixFifty 606.  We have been featuring this bike prior to Interbike 2009.  For those that are not familiar with this bike, it sports the 650B tire size, a *new size that places itself in between the established 26” and the revolutionary 29er. (*new in…

A new company that caught my attention at Interbike was One Ghost Industries.  Based out of Oregon, CA they had these three prototypes that were very impressive.  Check ‘em out below, good looking bikes!   At the time there weren’t a lot of information on availability, however we just recently received notice that they are ready to take orders for…

This is one booth we kept going back to: Earth Studio. Earth Studio specializes in metal art. They have some really unique and fun designs available for trophy’s, wall art, jewelry, book ends – just about anything you can imagine. Just like any other bicycle fanatic I love all things “bike.” Imagine my delight when…

So what’s new with Dirty Dog MTB for 2010? Stamped rotors. Traditionally, their rotors are laser cut…thus the cool designs. But for 2010, the new stamped rotors will allow Dirty Dog to dramatically drop the price, making them very affordable. Left rotor, stamped. Right rotor, laser cut.

My name is RL Policar, I’m one of few RAD Filipinos that ride mountain bikes. When I am not dancing the Tinikling, I am riding my mountain bike. If I am not riding my mountain bike, I’m either eating dog or cat…just kidding about the dog and cat…we eat goats. Anyhow, I was just at…

One of the best things about Interbike is the swag from the exhibitors.   Handsome Bicycles was giving out a saddle cover with an image of Michael Jackson from the Thriller album cover.  It’s made by Serfas, model SCB-1.  I’m not sure if these a limited edition, but feel free to check with Serfas at www.serfas.com.  …