Repair Tubeless Bike Tire | Dynaplug Micro Pro Review
Let’s back up a bit. A couple years ago, the first two years with my Trek Rumblefish Elite I was plagued with flat tires. Something about the terrain at West Rock Ridge State Park, Lake Wintergreen in Hamden, Connecticut was not tire tube friendly. Tired of this I spoke to the great folks as Class Cycles in Southbury, CT. They suggested a setup of Maxxis Tubeless. The conversation actually ended up in a new set of wheels but that story is for another day. Anyhow once switching to tubeless mountain bike tires I remained flat free for nearly three years.
Pearl Izumi Ride MTB WRX Jacket Mountain Bike Jacket
Pearl Izumi Ride MTB WRX Jacket Mountain Bike Jacket I read about the Pearl Izumi Ride MTB WRX Jacket Mountain Bike Jacket around Christmas time and since that have eagerly awaited it's release. Well good news just arrived from an Amazon...
2017 Starting Over
I’m always at my best or should I say in my element when in the company of twenty somethings. People my own age often act old. I have little time for that. In an interesting timing I have a new coworker, early 20’s who I have found refreshing to be around. We share many similar likes and interesting differences. He also happens to be an avid mountain biker and a willing participant to contribute to this website.
If all goes as planned or even close to planned spring 2017 will see this site grow with useful, original and fun content. It is also my expectation that this relationship and website revival will be exactly what I need get my health back in order.
WAHOO KICKR SNAP BIKE TRAINER
The Wahoo KICKR SNAP Power Trainer includes power you can feel, app-controlled resistance and an open platform—all in a convenient wheel-on design.
Schrader Valves vs Presta Valves | Whats the Difference?
Chances are if you are reading this page you are trying to learn what the difference is between SCHRADER VALVES and PRESTA VALVES. SCHRADER VALVES are what are on your car tires. They are large and durable. In the cycling world they tend to show up on inexpensive bikes, kids bikes and some mountain bikes. In fact some mountain bike riders despise the the PRESTA VALVE so much that they drill out the rims of their bikes to accept SCHRADER VALVES.
Cycling Supplements
Cycling Supplements – Three years ago when I jumped back into cycling and mountain biking I would never have imagined myself a person to take cycling supplements. My prior experience with supplements was lifting weights in my youth resulted in an expensive habit that didn’t accomplish anything that a good diet could not accomplish. Well last year I saw a radical change in my physiology. I was down to 190 pounds from 270 pounds when this all started. I felt awesome, I was riding nearly every night then on weekends I was riding twice per day. I would do a fast 20 miles on the road then come home rest for an hour or two then head out mountain biking. All was good but I noticed something my times were not improving. It’s not like I was trying to break any records or anything but dammit I was working hard and eating right but was not really making any noticeable gains. Separately I had discussions with my super fit 22 year old niece and muscular nephew of the same age who suggested some supplements. I thought about it, did some research homework on Cycling Supplements and thought what the heck. That research resulted in a few purchases that would forever change my opinion of supplements. Within two weeks I broke my plateau and crushed my previous personal best times. Below is a list of everything I currently take.
Bell Super 2R Mips Helmet
I like to purchase a new mountain bike helmet every year this year is no different. The decision for my latest helmet was made around Christmas when my friend Greg, owner of Class Cycles in Southbury CT excitedly mentioned the Bell Super 2R Mips Helmet in an email with a link. When Greg talk I listen. The Bell Super 2R Mips Helmet has three really interesting features. The first is MIPS, the second is a GOPRO mount, the last and my favorite feature is the removable chin guard. The helmet converts from full face to open face in seconds by releasing three clips. To date it is the most comfortable and secure helmet I have ever placed on my head. Im looking forward to hitting the trail and providing a formal review. For those less inclined to order from your local bike shop or Amazon.com has it too. The price is fixed regardless of source
Riding or Writing?
Riding or Writing? Been quite a while since an update. The rotten winter paid off to the summer of a lifetime as far as riding is concerned. I'm 48 and in the best shape of my life from all this riding. So much content about to be published. I...
2013 Cannondale Jekyll 4
2013 Cannondale Jekyll 4 Rider profile: For technically aggressive all-mountain riders / Enduro racers who want to climb fast, but want to descend even faster across the whole range of mountain terrain. Go anywhere. Ride anything. On a...
Put a Deposit on a Cannondale Jekyll 4
Cannondale Jekyll 4 Towards late fall I began to do quite a bit of mountain biking with my 21 year old nephew Ethan. Everything was going great until his borrowed mountain bike broke. This was a bummer for the two of us. He could not afford a...
