Archive for January, 2009

  • The Weather Outside Is Frightful – Are you Ready?
    The following article is one that I did as a guest post for Sacred Rides. That’s right! It is winter riding season. Many mountain bikers pack up the bike until spring during this time period, but I am going to challenge you to get out and ride. To help with that challenge, here is an outline on how to use available equipment to make that ride much more enjoyable. Layers Mountain...
    by 198 at January 13th, 2009 at 04:01 am
  • MTB Buyer Guide – The Importance Of A Test Ride
    So you are ready to buy your first, second or upgrade mountain bike. You have read all of the industry rags, listened to all of your friends and maybe even read this site in your journey to find your next perfect mountain bike to carry you through singletrack bliss. Once you find your perfect ride, you find a local dealer that carries it…walk in the front door and...
    by 198 at January 12th, 2009 at 04:01 am
  • Weekend Wrenching – Bike Racking Systems
    Weekend Wrenching Bike Racking Systems I just moved into a new work area (she got a new house), so it is time to setup my man hole where all of the bike related activities take place. With multiple bikes making their way in and out of this area for review purposes…and my personal rides…there is a great need for something efficient and useable in the bike...
    by 198 at January 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
  • Mountain Bike Trail Review – Whirlpool In Mississippi
    Mountain Biking by 198 held a contest for the best trail review that won a Mountain Cycle Fury frame and other prizes. This is the winning entry for the mountain biking essential pack from UltraRob.com by Jason Martin. Lets take a journey through Whirlpool in Mississippi. Mountain Bike Trail Review Whirlpool In Mississippi Review written by Jason Martin On the University...
    by 198 at January 9th, 2009 at 05:01 am
  • 2009 Intense Uzzi Mountain Bike
    Sicklines.com broke the news last night that Intense Cycles has released another new ride for 2009. The 2009 Intense Uzzi now carries the sames design ques as the new 2009 Intense Tracer with curved lines and adjustable suspension travel settings, but that is not all that is new with this redesigned bike out of Intense Cycles. Shown here in 2 different build specs…AM...
    by 198 at January 8th, 2009 at 09:01 am
  • What Kind Of Rider Are You?
    What Kind Of Rider Are You? There are many mountain biking styles out there. While some like to sit and spin, others like to stand and hammer. I have done a lot of looking at how I ride a bike lately in my quest to become a better mountain biker. Through searching through my own mountain biking technique…I have come to several conclusions.I tend to pick harder...
    by 198 at January 7th, 2009 at 07:01 am