Archive for February, 2007
The Mountain Biker Athlete’s Battle Cry and the Mirror - “Let It Be Known, I Will Not Be Defeated!”
Racing downhill on a mountain bike is no easy endeavor and anyone who does it competitively knows that if they crash hard they will break bones and be out for awhile. Nevertheless we all know that the most challenging sports draw the most competitive of men and women. When the testosterone just can’t get enough downhill mountain bike racing is for the strongest and adrenaline rush seekers.Origin…
No commentsMiddleman
I know, I know. I just finished saying that I was taking a short break from the blog and here I am, just a few hours later, posting again. It just goes to show that you should think twice about listening to me next time. Actually, right after I posted earlier today, Tero Jakku, a designer who now works at Ellsworth, sent me these nice images of his Master’s thesis design project. I thought these w…
Old suspension bikes
I found a really great thread on the Ridemonkey forum last week. I noticed on Statcounter that someone had linked my Pong magic fork post to a thread named “Pictures of old and obscure suspension bikes”, so I followed the link over to check it out. What a great collection of old suspension designs. If you need a reminder of how much suspension has evolved over the last 15 years, spend some tim…
Attitude?
One thing that really bugs me is the shop employee with attitude. Most Bike shop employees really want to help you find not only what you’re looking for but what…Original post by Tim Grahl
No commentsU.S. National MTB Championship FAQ
Get answers to your questions about the U.S. National Mountain Bike
Championships. Do pro riders need to qualify in order to compete? Where
can riders find qualification races?Original post by klusk@usacycling.org
Mountain Biking Is NOT Just For Extreme Sport Enthusiasts
Think of mountain biking and many people have a vision of a tall guy wearing a crash hat and body armor, hurtling at break neck speed down a mountainside.
Total insanity and definitely only for extreme sport enthusiasts!
It might, therefore, surprise you to know that the vast majority of mountain bike enthusiasts are Cross Country mountain bike lovers. They just like to get out and about in the …
No commentsWeight Watching
When it comes to buying new bikes and components, I get plenty of questions about weight. I don’t think there are too many situations where more weight is better, but…Original post by Tim Grahl
No commentsWalker and Dusty at the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo
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Just a small taste of YourMTB.com’s enthusiast-in-chief Walker Thompson joining up with buddy Dusty Bender for the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo race in Tuscon, Arizona.
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No commentsRocky Mountain Bikes For The Extreme Biking Ecstasy
Blaze the mountain trails with Rocky Mountain bikes, the best mountain bikes in the market.Original post by Tim Grahl
No commentsHow light is too light?
In keeping with the weight theme from the last two posts, I want to pose a question; how much lighter can bikes get? Scott’s 6 kg (13 pound) Addict road bike received a lot of attention at Interbike last year. The Storck Fascenario, which Posh Bikes claims to be the lightest bike in the world, is built up with carefully selected parts to make a 4 kg (sub 9 pound) complete bike. The custom fixie …