While searching online for a presta adapter for my air compressor last fall I came across the Prestaflator and immediately set up an appointment to chat with the creator, David Finlayson at Interbike. Finlayson, it turns out, is the Mr. … Continue reading
Mountain bikers often take for granted the fact that we’ll return safe and sane from our jaunts into the backcountry—even those that take us twenty miles or more from the nearest town or main road. I think we get this … Continue reading
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
How much does your bike weigh? It’s a question I’ve had for a long time and as a self-confessed weight weenie it’s an important one to ask. For XC racers especially, shaving extra weight off equipment is essential to remaining … Continue reading
Holidays are just around the corner and Hayes has introduced some new products for use with their MTB braking systems. Check these out: the new Pro Bleed kit, the Stroker tool kit, and my personal favorite, the brake pad spacer … Continue reading
There usually comes a time when a mountain biker decides to repair some of his or her own equipment. In this day and age, doing the job yourself is not only cheaper but also prepares you for trailside repairs and … Continue reading
We don’t typically blog about MTB products unless we’ve had a chance to try them for ourselves, mainly because it’s a waste of time to regurgitate specs sheets you can read online. But the Simple Strap is different – it’s … Continue reading
I like to be prepared for anything on the trail from bike and body breakdowns to hunger meltdowns and over the years I’ve come up with a list of items to handle almost any emergency. As a rule of thumb … Continue reading
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