Ever since we got these Tag Wheels, I’ve been itching to install them and I finally did! We’re using the Woodstock 707 as the guinea pig for this review. Moe came by that afternoon and gave the wheels a shot. Then yesterday I had to come in for a few hours at work. Since my…
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Today will be the day that the KHS AM2000 will be completed. All I need to do is install the chain and derailleur cables and we’re all set. I’ll also need to dial in the bike and make sure its just right. Moe brought the AM2000 back to KHS Bicycles this week to get it…
We’re slowly getting the parts together for the MtnBikeRiders.com Ultimate 29er build up. The next piece that came in this week is the frame. For this we contacted Vassago Cycles, a boutique frame manufacturer in south Orange County. Vassago Cycles is a relatively young company in the mountain biking world but they’ve taken a totally…
What’s the best way to beat a stubborn bolt or nut? Leverage! That’s right boys and girls, in order for you to make that bolt budge is to use a bit more leverage than what you currently have with your tool. So here’s what you do, take an old seat post, conduit or any type…
If you ever bend your derailleur hanger you’ll most likely need a tool to bend it back. Most shops can charge up to $20 to fix that for you. But here’s a way you can make your own tool for a few cents. First you’ll need a fine threaded 10mm screw from any hardware store.…
Yesterday I talked about Pump Tracks and how you could easily build one in your backyard. Intruiged by this idea, I decided to look for pump tracks that people have made in their own homes. Check it out. Found this one HERE. Here’s another one. I’m trying to convince Jeremy to build one in his…
I found this on Utah Mountain Biking. Check out how dirty a tube can get…
Lee Likes Bikes has a great article on how to build a Pump Track in your own back yard! Pump track mania is sweeping the globe. Mountain bikers everywhere are building endless loops of rollers and berms, and the riders are getting smoother, fitter and faster. These mini tracks teach you to maintain speed â€â€?…
Yup building up another bike. But this one isn’t sponsored by a bunch of cool companies. This is to resurrect my old Giant Warp DS II. You may have even seen this bike hanging in the background when I do my How To’s. Yup its a full suspension bad boy. Since it has 5 inches…
So I was sitting at my desk coming up with an idea for my perfect bike… 1. It has to have at least 6 inches in the front and about 5 or 6 in the back. 2. Big tires. 3. A small motor to help me out if I get tired going up the hills.…