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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posted Mar 16, 2010 by trek7k

photo courtesy sealchallenge.navy.mil. A Gallup poll commissioned by the US Navy found that mountain bikers (and other "alternative" sports enthusiasts) were more likely to survive the intense training required to become a SEAL. This report comes as the Navy is seeking to shore up the SEAL ranks which traditionally has a...
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this isnt the best thing to do (mainly because it can introduce air into your brakes if thier hydraulic) but you could put your bike...

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Funny stories. Thanks for sharing.

My girlfriend says "she has signed her life away" but all she did was agree to ride a mountain bike with me. she has one its...

Hear there's a trail all the way around. 65 mile loop, 3200' climbing.

Hear there's a trail all the way around. 65 mile loop, 3200' climbing.

Great beginner trail, muddy in the winter.

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[quote:f083c2a05d="FBTrek321"] how much play?[/quote:f083c2a05d] There is always a small amount of side to side play with the Joplin's - maybe 1/8 to 1/4 inch, :?: it isnt...

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[quote:d58919178f="Goo"]So do you want help with figuring out a ride, or do you want our opinion on your idea? I voted "no" because I like to...

I run Easton XC Ones on my HT 29er and love em. Here's the full review in case you missed it: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/easton-xc-one-29er-wheel-set-review/ JensonUSA has the pair (SS...

[quote:bb51468766="element22"]Weight should not be a concern.. Seeing that the actual unit itself when you actuate the lever (remotely or under the saddle) is just opening a...

I do live near the trail and all the ENTIRE gravel trail and all it's connecting trails IS private property (signs all around as well...