Tag Archives: mtb

How It’s Made – Carbon Fiber Bicycles

Posted on May 12, 2012 by aa

This is a very cool video of how a custom carbon fiber bicycle frame is made. It’s from the Science Channel and features a custom Guru frame.

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Origin-8 BB30 Adapter Kit

Posted on May 12, 2012 by aa

Brand new from Origin-8, a BB30 bottom bracket adapter that allows you to run a non-BB30 crank with a BB30 frame. With this adaptation system you reap all the benefits of having a BB30 bottom bracket without having to buy … Continue reading →

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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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National Bike Month is officially here!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by aa

With longer, milder days, May is a perfect time to recognize bicycling for the multitude of benefits it provides – improving our health, economy, and environment. Here are three ways to make the most of this year’s National Bike Month: … 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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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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