Sometimes we here at Mtnbikeriders are graced with a Plethora, an agglomeration of unique, inimitable, conspicuous and useful products. Now these products are not necessarily the cardinal of compulsory items but certainly make the fundamental proverbial mountain bike experience aggrandized, but I digress. As Pope once said, “ Trust not yourself, but your defects to…
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New from Xpedo are their Face Off XMX17AC platform pedals. These are the pedals that I am using with my new Intense Uzzi VP. Check them out… these are sweet looking pedals! The Face Off XMX17AC are aluminum pedals with a cromoly spindle. Although classified in their website under the BMX category, these are fully…
I showed up early Saturday morning for a not-to-be-named boutique bike manufacturer’s demo day. Since my JET9 was stolen three weeks ago, oh how I miss you, I have been perusing the classifieds for a replacement. I have tentatively narrowed down my choices to the following three: Niner RIP9, Santa Cruz Tallboy and Specialized Stumpjumper…
“What?” you say, “are you talking about”, Smud, what’s a Smud. Let me tell you. Being the semi weight weenie that I am, I have been looking for a lighter seatpost for my Trek fuel ex. Until now I have been unable to find one that satisfied my requirements, that being light weight and reasonably…
We took recently took delivery of the 2010 Redline Conquest Sport (cyclocross bike). As you can see its a pretty sweet bike. * FRAME Redline Conquest 6061 DB Alloy W Disc Tabs 130mm R spacing. * FORK R6 Alloy w Disc Tabs & Alloy Steerer. * CRANK FSA Vero Compact 28x38x48T. * WHEELS Alex DH…
The big boys are making their pitch: 3×9 is dead. It’s all about the 2×10. But are you buying it? Switching over from 3×9 to 2×10 can be an expensive proposition. You are basically at the point of having to change out your whole drivetrain: – Derailleurs – Shifters – Crank – Cassette – Chain…
The KHS XC 604 (Medium) On Prisiclla’s old bike, we went with a Pink theme. Since this frame has lime green on it, we’ll be looking for parts and accessories with the same color.
I’ve always been an admirer of Lezyne (rhymes with “design”) products and was especially impressed when I saw their display during my first trip to Sea Otter a few years back. They design and manufacture bike accessories that can be used across all bicycle disciplines. They feature everything from mini pumps and hand pumps, racks…
It’s refreshing to work with a company who actually listens. On occasion MtnBikeRiders.com is asked by the industry to provide input on certain products or ideas. With that in mind, I’ve been working pretty close (free of charge) with the makers of the Pcych Hydrator Trail. One of the concerns I had regarding the bag…
Product Tested: Prologo Vertigo Nack http://www.coordinates2010.com/vertigonack.htm Prologo Vertigo Nack on the trail. Mounted onto a Thomson seatpost and Lezyne Large Caddy Bag Price: I’ve seen it as low as $162 and as high as $400 Specs: Vertigo Nack can surely be considered the synthesis of what is best in today’s market for sports minded MTB…