posted Mar 19, 2010 by trek7k

Three interesting items from around the MTB world this week: The Unnamed Epic coming to hills of Wisconsin photo by akutny. Chicagoans are bummed the Olympics won't be coming in 2016, especially after all the hard work that went into the bid. Organizers proposed an MTB venue in Blue Mounds, WI which got...
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posted Mar 18, 2010 by trek7k

Just a quick shout for those of you considering a GPS for mountain biking this spring: the DeLorme PN-40 GPS is Amazon's Deal of the Day today (March 18, 2010). At $219 it's almost 50% off which ain't bad. Read our detailed review here.
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posted Mar 18, 2010 by trek7k

Six downhill mountain bike racers are working toward their Business And Technology Education Council qualifications in a unique program at Borders College in Scotland this year. Two of the six riders are pros and all race at the national level which means they need to devote serious time to their...
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posted Mar 17, 2010 by element22

STELLAAA! I always wanted to say that. Last fall I did a write-up on the top model Seca 900 Ultra from Light & Motion. If you read the review you know the Seca is a seriously powerful light unit. I'm sure that review left more than one person wishing they...
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Are carbon bikes really worth the price? I keep going back and forth about purchasing the Giant Alliance XTC 29er and the Gary Fisher Superfly...

From one newb to another, Welcome!

but you can always buy Trek and have a lifetime warranty on your frame.

good trail a very steep climb to get the heart raceing and technical to keep you on your toes

I enjoyed this ride we did a little over 20 miles in a day. Defiantly say stay for a few days to ride it all....

Great Ride has some nice technical parts to the trail. Very slippery when wet.

The old trails on Belle's are closed off to bikes due to the erosion

Aluminum frames can be repaired however the process is: Clean up frame around weld and remove some material so that there is full penitration. Weld frame...

Being relatively new to the MB world I thought this trail rocked! You have to get to the point where you park your bike and...

Best riding I've found in the Austin area. Very challenging and technical terrain, not a place to bring beginners (or your wife). My personal opinion...

plus if you mess up an aluminum frame and dont have the $$$$ to buy a new one you can always weld aluminum, or so...

In general, flat bars are better for a racey-er type stance, and are supposed to be faster in an XC setting because it gets you...

Here is some more pics to add to GALAY's pics of Santos..... http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/000_0001.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6612.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/000_0008.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6640.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6675.jpg Joco's crash off of the table-top after hucking off of D-5: http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6654.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6653.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6662.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6659.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6644.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6637.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6627.jpg http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/blackdiamond-1/100_6664.jpg A little taste of...

[quote:e5a7a3f224="interwoven"]Hi everyone. I'm a newbie here and just wanted to say hi. I bought a Trek 6500 Mountain Bike in June of 2001. I rode a...

[quote:459b76b2b8="GALAXY"] CCR,if you ever get down this way I'll be sure to come meet up with ya and go for a ride![/quote:459b76b2b8] Thanks. I hope to get...

plus if you mess up an aluminum frame and dont have the $$$$ to buy a new one you can always weld aluminum, or so...

Don't feel bad, I was in the same boat when I was married. I've been divorced for three years now and I've gone from one...

Like pretty much stated above, carbon frames are technically for hardcore XC racing. Personally, I would not fly with carbon fiber frames unless I was...

Hey hey interwoven! Welcome aboard Singletracks and back into the fun sport of MTB'ing! Glad to have you here bro. I am 41 and I am...

Nice easy trail. watch your head if you are tall, some trees stretching across the trail almost took my head off, some nice jump hills,...

this is going out to coxcmtbr or any one else who rides palmer park, i usally ride solo being that i moved out here from...