As an avid mountain biker, I am continuously awed by the leaps and bounds bike components have evolved. 21-speed was, once upon a time, more than what a mountain biker needs to get him up that hill no matter how gnarly and technical the track is.
Considering the founding fathers of the sport started on a [...]
The weather here lately has been crazily hot! I guess it’s somehow great for those who hate mud; it makes the trails more rideable and dry which equates to more sections to be ridden!
A couple of downsides to this heat wave are the risk of getting dehydrated faster and possible heatstroke.
I’ll just share the precautions [...]
[ I'd like to welcome Roy as a new MTB Junkie gracing our pages with his witty writing. This commentary is his first one for TheMTBjunkie.com. It sheds light on his views on practicality vs. impracticality, in terms of bike equipment and set-up. I hope Roy's editorial will also serve as an eye-opener for others. [...]
I’m back on the saddle, and it feels great! After almost a year off (after the bike-jacking) I’m feeling like a first-timer again.
At the first opportunity I got off my fat ass and went out to ride. Also taking advantage of having my eldest son back home for the holidays I brought him along for [...]
Just helping a friend dispose off of an extra bike.
Taken from his Facebook album:
Specs:
BMC Trailfox for 08 frame
XT 9-speed RD (rear derailleur)
’08 Fox Float fork
DT Swiss SSD 190L rear shock with lockout
Hayes Stroker hydraulic brakes
Raceface Evolve XC cranks
Shimano LX FD (front derailleur)
XT wheelset center lock, tubeless
Centerlock Shimano rotors
Specialized The Captain tires
Wilderness trail bike saddle
Venn seat [...]
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EFCIE
Welcome back, sir!
FOR SALE: BMC Trailfox ’08
Great video highlighting the positive effects of cycling:
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Welcome back, sir!
FOR SALE: BMC Trailfox ’08
One of the Jabbawockeez helping out in the packing of the supplies?
Last December 2010, as with the annual tradition of the south (of the Metro) riders, we organized a gift-giving ride for the Malipay residents. Included in my family’s contribution are crayons, pencils, and notebooks. My kids had fun helping us choose which ones to [...]
