Author Archives: Bombardier
How to replace your bottom bracket
This article illustrates how to remove an internal-cup ISIS bottom-bracket. With the proper tools, this job will take at the very most 10 minutes, given a bike that has been well taken care of. I say again, this is a … Continue reading
How to replace a mountain bike cassette
This article is a step-by-step procedure on replacing a mountain bike cassette & chain. Featured parts used here are: SRAM 8spd (11-32) cassette SRAM 8spd Powerlink chain (top chain is old, bottom chain is new & longer) Tools required for … Continue reading
How to fix or replace your MTB chain
To replace a mountain bike chain, you’ll need a chain-tool. Some chain-tools have removable bits that are different sizes for different link-pins. Most mountain bike chains have the same link-pin size, so do not be concerned if your tool only … Continue reading
Retro Riding, or Mountain biking for Luddites
For some time now, I’ve been converting a Nirve Fifty-Three cruiser into a “Klunker”. This is the result. Our entire sport was founded upon the Klunkers, which were fashioned from scrounged bits from other bicycles, motorcycles & ice-cream carts. The … Continue reading
The 650B Rolls On….
From DirtRag’s Blog: Their 650B SantaCruz Heckler (Beckler) is finished… And it certainly looks sweet! This bike is equipped with a White Brothers 130 fork, RockShox Pearl shock, Velocity Blunt 650B wheels, Pacenti NeoMoto tires, Maverick Speedball seatpost, and a … Continue reading
The Singletracks National Mountainbike Gathering
I am excited to announce this event as the start of a yearly tradition for our small community at Singletracks! If anyone here might plan on attending our Gathering, please stop by the Forum Announcement and read up about the event. … Continue reading
Made in the USA…. Mountainbikes
Recently, I was listening to our local talk-radio station and the host, Russ Johnson, had commented on the difficulty in being able to find products that are still made in the USA. This is true for the most part; companies … Continue reading
Togas, Laurels, and Chariots…… Mountainbike Chariots
From IcWales.co.uk “A WELSH town will be transported back into Roman times today as it aims to maximise its visitor appeal. Residents in Llanwrtyd Wells – the self-confessed “wacky capital of Wales†– will don togas and drape themselves in … Continue reading
Advice for New Mountainbike Buyers
I sometimes wonder; how many drop mountainbiking after the first few rides? And how often is this the result of an uneducated choice when selecting a new bike? The first problem is money, and what people are willing to pay … Continue reading
Cannondale Recalls 2008 Scalpel
Cannondale Recall Notices via PDF Cannondale is recalling its 2008 model year Scalpel, including the Scalpel Framset, Scalpel Team, and Scalpel 1/2. The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall … Continue reading
All-Wheel-Drive MTB
Christini has developed an AWD bike with 5/6″ of travel, after having produced the 4″ travel Venture for some time now. Known simply as the Christini Long Travel, it is available as a frame kit for $1995. By all accounts, … Continue reading
Ski-Slope DH Racing
From the Pocono Record December 31, 2007 “Looking for a challenge? How about downhill mountain biking on a black-diamond ski slope? “Blue Mountain Ski Slope is readying for its annual Bikercross. This extreme sport, which combines bicycling with skiing, has … Continue reading
