Mountain Bike Blog

Did you just buy your first mountain bike so you can get into XC racing? Chances are you bought something like the Trek 6700, Giant XTC 1, Cannondale F4, or Specialized Rockhopper Expert. These are roughly $1100-1300 bikes, which is not cheap, but you still might want to upgrade some parts and add accessories to decrease the weight and improve the performance. Here is what I would do to make your bike race-ready without spending too much money: Day of Purchase The first upgrade you need

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Polar RS200sd Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Red)

Polar RS200SD Heart Rate Monitor Watch in RedIn order to reach [...]

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I’m told that about 12 years ago I was hit by a truck while riding my bike. Although, I guess for all I know the scars and broken bones might have been caused by a frying pan fight with Kim, and after knocking me out with a bowling pin she drove me 3 miles down the road and pushed me out of the car. Except there were witnesses. I spose it doesn’t matter. Well, it mattered to the insurance company. I’ll tell you about the insurance company tomorrow. Insurance companies suck. A lot. Anyway, I

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There are many different styles and companies that make kids’ Mountain Bike shorts on the market today. Unlike the past where there was only the ‘tights’ style of kids’ Mountain Bike shorts, today there are some styles in which the shorts look like a regular pair of shorts so that the comfort is still there but the child can also maintain the ‘cool’ look that they enjoy in other clothing around their friends. Mountain biking is becoming more and more popular, as there are now professio

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Bicycle maintenance clinic scheduled today Mountain Bike Specialists will host a free maintenance clinic from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. today at its store at 949 Main Ave.

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