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One thing I’ve learned about mountain bikers since starting in the sport, and especially since starting TrailTapes a year ago, is that we are a tight community. We get together at club rides and hang out after for a coffee or beer. We come together from around the country, and indeed from around the world, when a competitor and comrade is in need.
I was forwarded an email from Joe Polk, who …

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There are several things that you need before you go mountain biking. Planning ahead can save you time and heartache in the long run.Original post by Tim Grahl

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I am once again in a bit of a hurry, but I just want to quickly share a few links that I have run across lately. First, pictured here, are frame details from a Norco trials bike. Design Sponge recently posted these colorful graphic details, which were designed by Devin Leggett.The Core 77 blog posted a lock idea that uses a hinged seatpost to lock the rear wheel with the seat. I agree with most of…

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It’s easy to forget the extent to which mountain biking can bring us joy. We get lots of letters, and they’re all great to read, but sometimes they make you sit back, count your own blessings and appreciate the simple pleasures (like riding a bike) that much more. Click in and read one guys story about how riding a bike can sometimes make all the difference in the world. BRAD
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The tire pressure of your mountain bike can have a big impact upon the feel of your ride. By learning what the right tire pressure is, you can make your ride more efficient and controlled.Original post by Tim Grahl

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"Jacks”, "Benjamin", "Steves", "Tods", "Vince", "Great Divide", "Volin" and "Moby". Who are these? They are some of the names used by these serial scammers. Buyer beware.
Original post by undisclosed@cannondalecommunity.com (thebradblog)

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Mountain bikes need to be sized according to your particular body and riding style. Comfort is the key due to the changing terrain.Original post by Tim Grahl

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Attention race promoters! Applications for inclusion on the 2007 Alison Dunlap Junior Olympic Mountain Bike Race Series are now available to race promoters interested in contributing to the overall junior development efforts of USA Cycling. Entering its eighth year, the series was created by USA Cycling to provide racing opportunities for aspiring junior mountain bike athletes across the country. …

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I thought that I had dodged this meme after it recently made its way though the bike blogs that I read regularly, but Nadejda from Pan-Dan (an excellent design blog by the way) tagged me last week. OK, I have already put it off for a few days, so here are 6 somewhat trivial things that you probably didn’t know (or care to know) about me.1. I love to buy used books. Usually I go for design, archi…

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How can a cyclist stay in shape during the off season? TrailTapes interviews Herb Case, a sports physiologist at Peak Fitness in Rockford, IL. Herb has raced bicycles professionally for over over 40 years and gives us some tips. Gary Fisher comments on the new mountain biking documentary, “Klunkerz.” Produced by Billy Savage, “Klunkerz,” has some great vintage photos and fo…

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