posted Nov 20, 2009 by trek7k

I once asked a friend why he thought horses were so spooked by mountain bikes and he said it was because mountain bikers look like predatory jungle cats running through the woods. That image has always stuck with me, particularly when riding tight, twisting singletrack that requires cat-like reflexes. Now...
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posted Nov 19, 2009 by Bob_the_Builder

Last week I wrote about locating and planning for a new MTB trail and this is a continuation of that article. Click here to go back and get caught up. Walk the Area Walking the site is integral to choosing a line for your new mountain bike trail. Walking will help you...
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posted Nov 18, 2009 by trek7k

So this is actually an old study (2006) but I just read some commentary about this over on seriousrunning.com this week. Apparently cyclists who took Viagra as part of a study increased performance (cycling, that is) by up to 45% at high altitudes. Not everyone in the study showed signs...
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posted Nov 17, 2009 by element22

Formula started producing motorcycle brakes and wheels in 1987. By 1993 they were the first to produce and distribute a disc braking systems for mountain bikes and they've been refining their MTB products ever since. The Formula RX brake set is the perfect example of that commitment. Borrowing technology from Formula's...
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This isn't really the right spot for this question but it goes along with my bike rebuild. Like I said before, I am converting my...

You could look into carbon handle bars and seat posts. There are usually some good deals on jensonusa and pricepoint.

first time here as i'm visiting from se Pa. there are a few nice trails here but for me it didn't get interesting until i...

Don't have the cash right now to buy new wheels but they will be next. Did buy new tires though and I am going to...

Hey Galaxy where is that bridge?

Pros: Amount of features, waterproof, light, mounting. Cons: for the price the unit needs to come with unlimited maps and updates. Verdict: I love the...

The Joshua and the Level Betty are 10 year old single pivot designs, which I would NOT recommend. If I were looking for a solid,...

I guess I'll repost this to give a few more people a good laugh and to maybe show some that we all have periods of...

Wheels and tires. Good lightweight, strong wheels make a huge difference in the feel and performance of the bike. Tires are a personally preference depending on riding...

Welcome to Singletracks! I'm not too up on my Amp knowledge, but my guess is a really good one with an original Amp fork might go...

[quote:cbec0fbc78="GALAXY"] I love that bridge/skinny,that thing is long as hell! I wish I had spare money for wood to build shit like that for no real reason,I'd...

Based on the picture, I'd say you made the logical choice.

The Potato Creek mountain bike trail is very well designed and fun. Though it is listed as a beginner trail, there are a couple of...

Mondai nai dayo. No problem, man. I'm glad you enjoy it. Lord knows I enjoy it as well, since you're my only riding partner down...

We were coming down Young Gulch and my buddies were in front and cleared this long technical section (rather easily) -- I hadn't ridden it...

A full loop on the singletrack is a good, 8 mile workout. There are no really extended climbs, but some of the short climbs are...

I do not mind 4x4 roads/paths. Usally they are great to explore. However over the years I have found some of the roas/paths have turned...

[quote:3dd3926632="Goo"] http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/randomer-galleries/mountainbiking/uga%20im%20fields/IMG_8761.jpg [/quote:3dd3926632] I love that bridge/skinny,that thing is long as hell! I wish I had spare money for wood to build shit like that for no real reason,I'd...

We went for a ride last night at The Rock trail... http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/the-rock-trail.html ...and those lights were easily bright enough to light up every tree in your...

No clue on the bike, but welcome to Singletracks. Thanks, glad to be here, some good info and killer bikes. Hope to be riding a new...

No clue on the bike, but welcome to Singletracks. Thanks, glad to be here, some good info and killer bikes. Hope to be riding a new...