Mike Ahrens of Ahren’s Bicycles designed the best idea out there! It’s a mountain bike that can be used as 26″ then converted over to a 29er! It’s called the Alcohauler! Here’s the specs: This frame is unique since it accommodates 26″ or 29″ wheels; it can be used as a single-speed mountain bike, a…
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Who: As mentioned on their site. Discount Mountain Bikes for Serious Recreational Bikers Looking for great low prices for quality front suspension and full suspension mountain bikes? The aim of Woodstock Bikes is to provide serious recreational bikers an alternative to purchasing their mountain bicycles from a local bike shop in order to save lots…
Check out this deal I saw while I was at RPM Cyclery last Friday. It’s a Felt Double Shot for $599.99! MSRP is $830. Here’s the Specs: FRAME Felt Shot Design, 6061 Aluminum, Hydroform Top Tube, with Euro BB Shell, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, ISCG Chainguide Mount FORK SR / Suntour XCP75-DJ, 120mm Travel, Coil Spring,…
Ibex Section-29 The Question As 29ers enter into the product lines of mega manufacturers, is this the beginning of the end of boutique 29er sales? vs The Background With Specialized rumored to be coming out with a full line up of 29er bikes and Cannondale filling its 29er lineup with a “race” ready 29er, more…
Today we received the KMX K-CLASS. I suppose the “K” stands for KIDS, since this recumbent trike is made for kids. Here’s the specs: The K Class Features * Self energizing front hub brakes * Powerful V Brake on the rear * Balanced front brakes from a single brake lever * Park brake on rear…
A commentor on a popular 29er site says that Specialized will be coming out with a “full line” of 29er bikes in early summer as 2008 models. If this rumor turns out to be true, this is a great step for 29er bikes. Who is going to reap the benefits of this? All mountain bikers…
After just a few days that Woodstock Bikes announced that they were shipping out bikes, we ended up getting our test subject in today. So you’re probably wondering how the 707 handled the trails, well its like this. Right when I got on the 707, I definitely felt like this bike can handle anything I…
At the 2006 Interbike, I sat down with Andy Corson of Surly Bikes and we talked about fixed gear bikes. I mentioned to him that I have a Redline 925 that I use for my daily errands. Then he mentions to me that he’s got a FIXED GEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE. I repeated what he said…
Yeah, sure there are some. Wheel Weight Probably the biggest disadvantage the 29 inch wheels have over their 26 inch brethren is that a larger wheel equates to more wheel weight. A 29er wheel made from the same material as a 26 inch wheel will always weigh more. Therefore, the lightest 29er wheels will weigh…
About The Tester: My name is RL Policar, Co-Founder of MtnBikeRiders.com. I received the Fezzari Alta Peak in November and have been using the bike for most of my rides. I tested the bike in various trails and conditions. I am 5’7″ and weigh 190 lbs (yeah I know, I’m working on it) Testing Ground:…