Category Archives: mtb

3 Affordable 29er Frames For Your Custom Build

Posted on May 11, 2012 by aa

Santa Cruz Highball  – $650 The skinny carbon fiber killing machine has now been joined by a new ALUMINUM brother. Taking the swift and light intent of their 29″ wheeled carbon Highball and crafting it out of aluminum, Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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Mountain biking on Oahu with Bike Hawaii

Posted on May 10, 2012 by aa

One of my most memorable mountain biking experiences was back in 2006 when I was in Hawaii. I wanted to sign up for a mountain biking tour with Bike Hawaii but my time on Oahu did not coincide with the Bike Hawaii … Continue reading →

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HRRT Spring Endurance Dirt Series

Posted on May 2, 2012 by aa

New this year! Endurance Series Challenge to be held May 20, 2012. Riders can choose your own distance, 2, 4 or 6 hours! Get ready for those early season endurance races…the only endurance race in the NY in May. FUN! … Continue reading →

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The 29er debate continues, this time vs the 650B

Posted on April 30, 2012 by aa

I’ve been riding a 29er for a little more than a year now. I’ve written about the comparisons of a 29 vs 26 inch wheeled mountain bike, and I’m still committed to the 29er. And, if you look around, so … Continue reading →

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NICA Expands to Accommodate Growth in High School Mountain Biking

Posted on April 24, 2012 by aa

Founder and Executive Director, Matt Fritzinger, to transition and focus on building new leagues Contact: Paul Skilbeck paul@nationalmtb.org 415.516.1444 BERKELEY, Calif. (Press Release) – The strong growth of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) continues with applications from Arizona, Georgia, … Continue reading →

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Endless Bike Company’s Kick-Ass-Cogs

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

If you’re a singlespeed rider, and you’re like me, you are often looking for a lower gear for those climbs. I would rather have a lower gear for climbing, than a higher gear to avoid spinning on the flats. I … Continue reading →

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Mavic debuts 29er wheelsets

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

Mavic finally has three brand new 29er wheelsets, the first full line of 29er wheels for Mavic. The Crossmax SLR, Crossmax ST, and Crossride wheelsets all offer Mavic’s signature system-engineered approach to wheels, as well as competitive weights and a … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons You Should Sleep More

Posted on April 18, 2012 by aa

Get enough zzz’s and you’ll… Avoid the aches A full night’s rest can end those I’m-too-sore gripes that make you skip Spin class. “Sleep is the most important part of physical recovery,” says Peter Walters, Ph.D., professor of applied health … Continue reading →

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Review: Rudy Project WindMax Helmet

Posted on April 16, 2012 by aa

An incredibly light and easy to wear helmet It’s been nearly 5 months since my Rudy Project WindMax helmet arrived at my door. As I said in my original post (Rudy Project WindMax Helmet at First Glance) I started to … Continue reading →

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Specialized Body Geometry Riva Saddle: My best bike upgrade to date

Posted on April 11, 2012 by aa

Back in the fall I purchased a Specialized Phenom Body Geometry saddle from my local bike shop, Plaine and Son. I put it on my mountain bike to see if the Body Geometry saddles do what Specialized claims. After using … Continue reading →

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