Author Archives: dgaddis
Random Mountain Bike Tips and Tricks
Wanna look like a pro out on the trail? Here are 9 tips and tricks for getting dialed this spring. Tip #1: Line up the tire label with the valve – makes the valve easier to find. Centering the valve stem … Continue reading
Final Review: Fulcrum Red Metal 29 XL Mountain Bike Wheels
A few months ago I introduced you to the Red Metal 29 XL, the top-of-the-line 29er wheels offered by the Italian company Fulcrum. The wheels have been through plenty of local rides, a cyclocross race, all three rounds of the … Continue reading
Vee Rubber Mission Mountain Bike Tire Review
I first heard of Vee Rubber at the Southeast Bike Expo, where they had a booth set up with lots of tires on display. I ended up spending a good chunk of time talking with the designer, and walked away … Continue reading
Final Review: Slingshot Ripper 29er Mountain Bike
I introduced you to the unique Slingshot Ripper 29er a few weeks ago here. I’ve been riding pretty much exclusively on the Ripper since then, including racing it at the Snake Creek Gap Time Trial. Now I’m ready to post … Continue reading
Southeast Bike Expo: Felt Nine Team Demo
After returning the Lynskey to the Shimano booth I went in search of my next demo bike. This time around I wanted to try a carbon fiber 29er hardtail. I’d never ridden one, and I was curious if carbon makes … Continue reading
Southeast Bike Expo: Lynskey/Shimano XT Demo Report
The first annual South East Bike Expo was last weekend at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA. Dozens of companies where on hand with gear to demo on the trails there, and my first demo was a bike … Continue reading
Going Long – Big Mountain Bike Rides
What is a big mountain bike ride? We all have our own definition, relative to our abilities and experiences. Riders new to the sport might consider ten miles on a greenway to be a big day while others measure their big rides … Continue reading
2012 Snake Creek Gap TT #2 – Mountain Bike Race Report
This weekend was round two of the Snake Creek Gap Time Trial Series, a three race series over 34 of the rockiest miles of singletrack in north Georgia. NWGA SORBA puts on the event every year and they do a fantastic … Continue reading
On Test: Slingshot Ripper 29 Mountain Bike
And now for something totally different: the Ripper 29, produced by Slingshot Bikes. It’s so different that I’m not even sure where to begin this post. I mean, it’s got a cable instead of a downtube. And there’s a spring. And fiberglass. … Continue reading
Advocacy Alert: Three GA State Parks to Target Mountain Bikers with a Trail Fee
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GaDNR) is currently proposing a new fee to ride mountain bikes on trails in three state parks: Unicoi, Fort Yargo, and Hard Labor Creek (which will have brand new mountain biking trails opening in the … Continue reading
Cyclecross For Mountain Bikers: My First CX Race
Cyclo-cross is the fastest growing segment of competitive cycling in the country right now. Chances are, if you don’t race cross (as it’s also called, or, CX for short) you know a few people who do. So what’s it all about? … Continue reading
How to Set Up a Home Bike Shop For Every Space and Budget
Setting up a home bike shop makes it easy to perform basic maintenance on your bike. Having the right setup even makes working on your bike, dare I say, enjoyable. Of course, you may not have the space to dedicate to … Continue reading
