Tag: Ride My Bicycle
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The Marin B-17 MTB review – out of the box and ready for the trail
Based on our quick MTB review at Interbike’s Dirt Demo, we have been extended a Marin mountain bike demo for a long term review. However, before I ride it and give you a full mountain bike review let me share what is actually coming out of that box.
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A first look at the revolutionary MagicShine Genie Helmet
Recently we reviewed a light from the wizards over at MagicShine, The MJ-900B. With that are package, they also included an amazing helmet, the Genie. The Genie is a revolutionary helmet that boasts a headlight and tail light as well as remote activated turn signals. Read on to see some more detail.
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Cycling Nutrition Review: a clean, smooth approach to sports drinks
As you begin doing longer rides like the MS150, Minnesota Ironman, or any other charity ride, cycling nutrition becomes really important. The basic rule is to replace electrolytes and calories after riding for an hour. Considering most of our rides are longer than one hour, there are many nutritional products designed help. Read on to…
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Interbike’s Cascade of Clever Concepts for Children’s Bikes
If you look between the isles of Interbike (figuratively) you can see the future. I’m excited to say, when it comes to bicycles, the Children are the future. Interbike had loads of unique and exciting bikes, accessories and programs for all the little riders out there.
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Tubeless tires on bicycles: The basics of this exciting new technology
Tubeless Tires have evolved to be lighter, more serviceable,and lighter. Read on about the advantages and how the current family of tubeless systems can benefit you.
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Staying Safe by Assessing and Avoiding Road Hazards
Nothing spoils a great ride like a bad accident, but most accidents are avoidable. The easiest way to eliminate accidents is to assess road hazards in advance, and avoid them. Read on to learn about the most common road hazards and how to manage them.
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How to adjust your front derailleur for perfect and silent shifting
In the late 1920’s, in France, there was a bike race under way and it wasn’t the Tour De France. Instead, this race was a technological race that brought the front derailleur into the light. Before 1928, bicycles had a maximum of two speeds, and you needed to remove the rear wheel to change those…
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Bike Pic Aug 22, another mountain biker having fun in Lebanon Hills Park
Another mountain biker having fun in Lebanon Hills Park. Check MORC trail conditions to see which trail systems may be closed after another day of rain yesterday.
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Enjoy fun and nature on Lebanon Hills fantastic mountain bike trails
The newly expanded trailhead of Lebanon Hills acts as a gateway to some of the most enjoyable trails in the Twin Cities Area. With nearly 12 miles of one way singletrack trails, Lebanon Hills has become one of the go-to trails in Minnesota. The trails feature riding for all skill levels combined with world-class facilities…
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Tips and Tricks to Adjust Your Bike’s Rear Derailleur
It goes by many names, the rear derailleur. It is also known as the “s,” the “hangdown,” or the mech. Here in the U.S. we refer to it as the derailleur. The device that moves your bike’s chain from gear to gear letting you traverse hills with ease. Even though derailleurs are sturdy and relatively…