Race Face Deus Cranks
A nice new crankset can make for an excellent upgrade to your bike. If your cranks have a chronic creak, or if you are just looking to reduce some weight and add a little bling, a new crankset might…
Archive for October, 2005
Seven Pan Am medals for U.S. mountain bikers
The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team collected seven medals over the weekend at the Pan American Championships outside Mexico City. Mary McConneloug and Chloe Forsman led the way with gold medals in the elite and junior women’s races respectively.
Vote to change the name of the “Bunny Hop”
http://downcycles.com/techtips_bunnyhop.htm The fact that the trick we base all other tricks from was named the “Bunny hop” irks me. I’m on a mission from GOD, with the help of all you, to officially change the name of our sacred, favorite trick. Hence the DOWN Cycles latest survey. If you have not yet voted […]
Vote to change the name of the “Bunny Hop”
http://downcycles.com/techtips_bunnyhop.htm The fact that the trick we base all other tricks from was named the “Bunny hop” irks me. I’m on a mission from GOD, with the help of all you, to officially change the name of our sacred, favorite trick. Hence the DOWN Cycles latest survey. If you have not yet voted […]
Learning to Ride?
Are you just getting started in mountain biking? It’s a great sport that can keep you active and in shape. Getting started can be a bit intimidating. We’ve put together some great resources to help to make your first days…
Crank Bros Mallet C review
Back in June, I published my review of the Crank Bros. Mallet C pedals. By and large, I liked the pedals and my only real criticisms related to the removable traction plate and the need for shims to create tread clearance on most popular shoe brands. …
What’s With Tubless Tire Systems?
Tubeless tires and tubeless tire systems have been around for a few years now, but are they all they have been hyped up to be? Well, I think so. There are some real advantages to running your tires tubeless….
Official 2006 Giant Bicycles lineup
Last year, Giant Bicycles made waves with the introduction of its Maestro VPP-style suspension platform. For 2006, the company refined its designs, implementing an innovative shock mount, whereby the shock ‘pierces’ the downtube on a number …
Tinker Juarez Training Camp in Costa Rica
Lava Tours announces training camp in Costa Rica with mountain biking legend and Hall of Fame inductee Tinker Juarez.”We are excited to have Tinker join Lava Tours and our clients on a mountain bike riding clinic in Costa Rica,” said Carlos Cardona, President of Lava Tours, a mountain biking tours operator. “Not only are our […]
Review of Maxxis UST downhill tires
asilvertouch zine has a solid review of the new Maxxis UST downhill tires. The review touches on a lot of the things that people experience when first running tubeless tires on their bikes (like burping and imperfect tire seating) and gives some …