Tag Archives: mountain bike

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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May is National Bike Month

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aa

National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to … 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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Albany Bicycle Coalition: 2012 Bike EXPO

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

Albany Bicycle Coalition (ABC) is proud to announce the Second Annual Bike EXPO to kick off National Bike Month and promote cycling across the Capital Region. The community event will take place on May 6th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 … 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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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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The much anticipated Airborne Guardian 29er’s are arriving

Posted on April 3, 2012 by aa

Airborne Bicycles has provided an update on the much anticipated Guardian 29er…They are almost here. They should be in the port in CA any day now for customs clearing. Here is Airborne’s update: UPDATE: We just received word that the … Continue reading →

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