posted Nov 6, 2009 by trek7k

Rebecca Rusch wins the 2009 Leadville 100 Back in September I got a chance to chat with 2009 Leadville winner and 2-time 24 Hour Solo World Champion Rebecca Rusch about racing, training, and mountain bike trails. Meeting Rusch for the first time I was instantly struck by how friendly she comes...
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posted Nov 5, 2009 by element22

Back in September I got a chance to preview MTB pedals and shoes from Time and I was curious to see how they performed on the trail. The Time Z-Control pedals ($125 MSRP) are designed for freeride/DH/BMX and are so named for their Z-shaped side profile. I soon found out...
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posted Nov 3, 2009 by trek7k

A few weeks back I got an invitation from W.L. Gore & Associates, makers of Gore-Tex, Gore Bike Wear, and Gore Ride-On Cables (among many, many other things), to come visit them in suburban Philadelphia and learn about their products. Although I've owned a few Gore products over the years,...
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posted Nov 2, 2009 by trek7k

photo by Nils Nilson, xterraphotos.com On October 25 the Xterra Triathlon World Championships took place in Maui, HI with 550 racers from 22 countries around the world. The World Champs is the culmination of the 100 race off-road triathlon series that takes place around the world each year and from what...
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Not just for advanced riders. My daughter and I ride it on days that won't be busy. We work our way up and have a...

The Trail is newly paved to Spokane. There are a few spots that still aren't finished, but easy to walk across. Very steady grade and...

Its possible to ride this trail as loop by utilizing the Huckaby tr also. I left my vehicle at the Huckaby trailhead on Schnebly Hill...

I did this trail as loop by starting with the Jim Thompson tr. I left my vehicle at the Huckaby trailhead on Schnebly Hill rd,...

Thats a very cool picture. I hope some day I can bring my kids. That would be a blast. Good luck :)

The only time I ever come here is with the kids. Ill throw on the bike trailer and cruise. The only other reason I would...

Welcome first off.. Most ISIS, Octalink, and square BB cups are the same with a few exceptions.

I am replacing my bottom bracket from a square taper to an Octalink v2 because I am also replacing my cranks which are Octalink compatible....

Pros: Great stiff crankset. surprisingly light. shifting is not a problem. Cons: none Verdict: will never use another crank as long as im riding. it...