As we fast approach the New Year, it is time to consider what our biking New Year’s Resolutions can be. Following is a list of 10 possible goals to add to your resolution list. 1. Try/ride/buy your first 29er. I have been there. I was a snobby FS 26″ rider before, swearing I wouldn’t be [...]
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December 24th, 2009
Solving the Seatpost to Seat Connection
Q: What clamp design is best for my saddle needs and how tight should I torque everything? A: The connection of the seat to the seatpost is one of the most overlooked areas on the bike. Saddle makers use everything from steel to carbon on their rails, and post makers all use different clamp mechanisms. [...]
December 24th, 2009
How To Clean Dirty Water Bottles
Q: How do you clean a dirty cycle water bottle? A: So your water bottle is a little foul you say? Is goo, Gatorade, or mold interfering with your re-hydrating needs? Never fear, there is an easy solution. Fill your water bottle with hot water and add a denture-cleansing tablet. Let is soak overnight, and [...]
December 24th, 2009
Stop Carbon Seatpost Slip
Q: How do you stop your carbon seatpost from slipping? A: If you Google stop carbon seatpost slip, you will come with a few different options. One of them involves sanding the post down, so there is more friction and less chance of slipping. I’m not a big fan of defacing my expensive bike parts, [...]
December 18th, 2009
Top 10 Best Mountain Bike Videos
Q: What are the top 10 best mountain bike videos? A: It is hard to pin down the top 10 best mountain bike videos, but here is what we consider to be the cream of the crop. Enjoy. #10 – Jump over peloton Tour de France met Downhill bike #9 – Freestyle mountain biking on [...]
December 18th, 2009
175 vs. 170 Crank Length
Q: Which is a better crank length for trail riding, 175 or 170? A: There are various pros and cons to running different length crank arms on a mountain bike. There isn’t a clear “winner,” so rider body type, bike geometry, and style of riding should be the deciding factors. Generally speaking, the longer your [...]
