A lot of controversy and argument has surrounded the release of the 15mm QR thru axle from Shimano and Fox. I had the opportunity to throw the new 20mm thru axles from Shimano/Fox and Rock Shox on the Ultimate scale and here are the results. Rock Shox Maxle Lite – 80g Fox/Shimano 15QR TA – 90g Rock Shox Maxle – 140g As you can see…the Maxle Lite...

I came home the other day to find several care packages from the guys down at SRAM. Care package #2 of these large black boxes contained the new Rock Shox Reba Team. I have been a long time fan of the Reba fork (having owned two Race models in the past), so I was extremely excited to get this one in for review. What Is New For 2009? Travel is increased from 100 (or 115...

UPDATE: Click here for the final review on the Avid Elixir CR’s I came home the other day to multiple brown boxes from the guys over at SRAM. Care package #1 included the new Avid Elixir CR disc brakes with the Matchmaker mounting system. The Elixir from Avid is a brand new line of brakes for 2009. The power output is claimed to be between the Juicy and Code lines....

Rock gardens provide an incredible rush and a challenge during a ride. There is something about blasting over a section of trail that you never thought you would be able to ride. The feel of the suspension soaking up every bump as you wonder if that next rock is going to throw you OTB or off your line is exhilarating. How do we tame these beasts on the trail? What Is A...

SRAM has been taking the industry by storm with it’s new products and innovations over the past year. With the new Hammerschmidt front drive system, Avid Elixir brakes and a completely redesigned Rock Shox line…2009 looks to be a big year for SRAM components. What hasn’t changed much for the the 2009 model year is the conventional shifting lines from...

Welcome to Part 1 of the 6 part series on “How To Become A Better Mountain Biker”. These are tips and tricks that I have used over the years to become a better rider. You may find all or some of these useful, but I can guarantee you that every single one of these tips worked and still work to this day. These should help every rider…from the beginner to...

Photograph of Jeff by regularjoe With the arrival of the Mountain Cycle Rumble, it was time to get out of my riding comfort zone. For a long time now, I have wanted a hardtail that could double as a dirtjump bike and a freeride machine. This deal hit with Mountain Cycle and I was able to get my dream. The Rumble with a Rock Shox Pike bolted up allows 95mm travel for the...

For those of us on the east coast of the United States, Asheville, NC is the capital of mountain biking. There may be other areas that have a better downhill, a better cross country race, etc., but no where on the east coast offers the diversity that Asheville and the surrounding areas provide. You have to be kidding me… Normally…when I see this sign, I am...