I have to admit, the new GoPro Hero 5mp wide angle camera is slowly becoming one of my most useful review tools on Mountain Biking by 198. I used to work post production in Atlanta, so I truly believe that video is the wave of the future. As video becomes easier to impliament in websites and other media, viewers will be able to interact with manufacturers and websites...

Picking the correct saddle for your mountain bike can be one of the most important decisions you make. A mountain bike saddle is one of the essential 3 contact points between you and the mountain bike. The wrong saddle choice can equal ruined rides out on your favorite singletrack. Unfortunately, many riders make due with the saddle that was included with the initial...

Weekend Wrenching Torque Wrench A Must Have For Every Tool Box A quality torque wrench is a must have for every tool box. So you aren’t going to do your own work on your mountain bike? You still need a quality torque wrench.  Why is a torque wrench a must have? Every bolt on your mountain bike has a specified torque setting. This torque setting insures that the...

Mountain Bike Trail Review Cerro Gordo in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Review written by Lemuel Beauchamp Cerro Gordo Mountain Bike Trail Infomation   Directions to the Trailhead Cerro Gordo Beach Road 690 Vega Alta, PR After you get to the Cerro Gordo Beach Facility and park your car, go to the east and climb a small road, then follow a path next to the fence until after...

Hadley Racing Hubs Built and Mounted It was a great night of wrenching tonight. I got the Hadley Racing hubs back from John at Kovachi Wheels built up on Notubes.com ZTR Flow rims with red nipples. With some new Kenda rubber (more on this later…) and a simple parts swap…we are ready to go! Seeing the red Hadley Racing hubs in a full build is even more satisfying...

Rocky Mountain Bicycles sent us in a new Slayer SXC 70 for review. This all black Easton aluminum with carbon seat stays mountain bike delivers 153mm of rear travel via a Rocky Mountain LC2R suspension design. Designed to conquer the entire mountain, this 33 lbs. Canadian built monster is ready to take anything that you can throw at it…and I am going to try to...