Jamis Xenith SL Review and Video
Written by drbob on March 7, 2010 – 2:34 pm -Steven Fairchild of Jamis Bikes gives us a very detailed look into the 2009 Jamis Xenith SL. The very same bike that Team Colavita races on, you can pick up at your local LBS.
2009 Jamis Xenith SL
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Must Have Tools For The DIY Mountain Biker
Written by drbob on March 3, 2010 – 8:12 pm -Bike Maintenance | 198 |
Tags: Mountain Bikes
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Tips On Buying New Mountain Bike Gear
Written by drbob on March 3, 2010 – 8:04 pm -Parts Last Longer Than Frames
Once you jump into the frame only market, you are going to start to swap out frames more than you do parts. Even in complete bike purchases, you will transfer your better components over to the new build leaving the lower grade parts as backups or to install on the old bike for resale. As you look at bikes to buy or parts to upgrade, keep in mind that you are going to keep those higher end parts for a longer period of time, so that investment is going to bring you more return on your money. I have a Chris King headset that has moved through 7 different bikes. Several of my wheelsets have been on 3 bikes or more.
Swapping out frames on a regular basis is also more common as your riding style changes so your mountain bike frame needs change as well. No matter what bike you are riding, the components will stay virtually the same (things like suspension fork may change due to frame specifications).
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2010 Marin Mountain Bike Reviews
Written by drbob on February 21, 2010 – 2:16 pm -By Ron Koch
Marin gave us a peek at its new 2010 models at its headquarters in Novato California followed by quick rides on local trails to get a feel for what’s to come. I’ve visited quite a few manufacturers over the years but I didn’t really have a good feel for how big or small Marin Bikes really was. Its facility is impressively large and expanding with a newly constructed building next door. The warehouse is large but the most fascinating part is the portion that for many years was once the Grateful Dead’s rehearsal studio. I can’t say that I’m a fan if the music but the studio lighting and blacked out ceiling above the rows of boxed bikes gave what would otherwise be a boring warehouse a cool vibe.
Tags: marin, marin alchemist, marin attack trail, marin mount vision, Mountain Bikes
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Giant TCR Advanced SL 2 Review
Written by drbob on February 7, 2010 – 5:22 pm -Giant TCR Advanced SL 2
Tags: giant, road bike, Road Bikes
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How To Align A Bicycle Wheel
Written by drbob on January 22, 2010 – 6:03 pm -Truing a bike wheel is one of those things you may never have to do, or never want to do, in that case take your wheels to you local bike shop and have a trained experienced mechanic true your wheels.
Aligning bicycle wheels, step by step
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Scott CR1 SL Review
Written by drbob on January 17, 2010 – 12:57 pm -By James Huang, technical editor, BikeRadar
Tags: road bike, Road Bikes, scott, Scott CR1 SL
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Mountain States Cup Announces 2010 Schedule
Written by drbob on January 17, 2010 – 12:42 pm -The Mountain States Cup Series has announced its 2010 Race Schedule. From all accounts, this is one of the best run series in the US. If you’re within driving distance of one or more races, I suggest you put one of these beautiful locations in your plans to ride next year.
Tags: cycling events, Cycling News, mountain states cup
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Cannondale Scalpel Team Pro Review
Written by drbob on January 12, 2010 – 9:38 am -by charles
Tags: cannondale, cannondale scalpel team pro, Mountain Bikes
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Cannondale System Six Carbon Superlight Road Bike Review
Written by drbob on January 3, 2010 – 7:36 pm -By BikeRadar
Tags: cannondale, cannondale system six, road bike, Road Bikes
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