January 2010
113 posts
Riding Tip: How To Ride DH – Downhill... →
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Downhill mountain biking is one of those techniques that is becoming even more prevalent as bikes start getting more capable. More riders than…
Specialized 29ers: Epic Marathon 29er- Mid-Term →
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Epic Marathon wrap-up: Editor’s Note: Grannygear chimes in with his Mid-Term Report on the Specialized Epic Marathon 29″er. He has had wonderful…
what is the best seat and handle bar height ... →
i can’t find if there is old thread like this so i will start a new thread.
what is the ideal seat and handle height ratio for xc setup? is it good if the seat is higher so that the weight is…
Giant ATX 660 08 model →
Hi Guys!
Just want to ask if the said model, ATX 660 gian ‘08, can handle long travel forks say 130mm up?
Thanks!
Comparison: treadmill vs roadwork →
mga sir,
im just curious. i use to run on road but with my inconsistent schedule, i now run at the gym. my question is: Is running on treadmill the same with running on road? Will my 5km/10km run…
Ellsworth Scant Frames for SALE →
SALE 2nd hand ellsworth Scant Frame 60K size 58” Smoke Blue Very Nice Condition contact 0918-921-3105 or0922-872-2258 for more info.:)
News And Rumors from Twenty Nine Inches →
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The latest round of news and rumors to hit the Twenty Nine Inches headquarters are found here. Enjoy….. Carbon Fiber 29″er From Across…
Video: Levi Leipheimer On A Mountain Bike →
RSSFeed from Mountainbike @ Bike198.com Apparently, Lance Armtrong is not the only one that jumps on a fat tire rig and blasts through the woods for some cross training. In this video,…
Ang pagkain sa trail →
mga sir, tanong lang po. Ano masasabi nyo sa pagkain (verb) sa trail?
Halimbawa, mga 15km na kong tumatakbo eh gutom na gutom na ko, so ginawa ko tumigil sa lomihan at umubos ng isang bowl na…
Need help...How much should I buy this Giant... →
My friend is selling his Giant Anthem 2 bike…He bought it in 2007. Never got to use it…almost good as new…Need your inputs on how much I should buy the bike…
It has a complete XT group…
Part 2: Bend The Trend By Bike by Pieter... →
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Republished on Urban.Bike198.com with permission from Pieter Parmentier Lamstedt, 7-12-2009 7,5 hours cycling, 162 km, arrival 17.00 During the…
Cannondale's mind-blowing Simon electronic... →
If you’re a bicyclist or just a tech-minded person with a hankerin’ for cool suspension technology, you’ve got to check out the videos after the break. One is a short demonstration to whet…
What To Bring On A Ride? →
Hi good day PMTB peeps, ano po ba ang mga important things or tools na dapat laging dala sa byahe? Maraming salamat po! Thanks in advance!!
2010 Ibis Mojo SL vs 2010 Turner 5-Spot vs 2010... →
Hello again guys!
My search for my first bike finally came to 3 bikes and it’s among these three: 2010 IBIS MOJO SL X9 KIT Rear Derailleur — SRAM X9 Long cage * Front Derailleur — SRAM X9 …
Qs: Biking - reverse effect →
A lot of bikers love biking because they lose weight in biking but not in my case, I love biking but I hate to lose weight instead I Love and really wanted to gain more. Is it possible to gain more…
Simply Colnago →
my old and reliable road bike is rising again….
Review: Gore Bike Wear Alp-X Jacket →
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When I was a kid I had this idea for a clear bubble that enclosed my bike so I could ride in the rain and not get wet. Of course the idea wasn’t original and in…
short seatpost →
good day po fellow bikers,
i have a question lang po regarding my seatpost medyo maiksi po kasi yung seatpost ko which makes me uncomfortable pag pumapadyak.Ang tanong ko po ay “ok lang po ba i…
Twenty Nine Inches Visits: Specialized Bikes- Part... →
RSS Feed brought to you by Twenty Nine Inches Editor’s Note: Here is the report filed by Grannygear on his visit to Specialized Bikes where he toured the Morgan Hill campus. Part II will…
K2 Bayside Inquiry →
Mga sirs, newbie here… Ask ko lang po how much po ang K2 Bayside frame na size 19. Ask ko na rin po kung saan po nakakabili?
TIA
Knobbies Wash In, Wash Out →
dirty bike?:str:
dirty rider?:thinking:
no means for an instant wash?:thumbsdown:
bili na ng Airace Driving Waterman.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
- portable wash machine
- powered by your…
Ragley Carnegies Bar: Carbon Version Coming Soon! →
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Observant readers will note that I have been testing several “alt bars” on 29″ers over the past years and of them all I am most impressed with…
Review: Bicycle Diaries Book by David Byrne →
RSSFeed from Urban @ Bike198.com The Viking/Penguin group sent over a copy of Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne to review awhile back. Now that we have had the chance to read it all the way…
Riding Tip: Pumping For Speed And Control On Your... →
RSSFeed from Mountainbike @ Bike198.com When you are out on the trail enjoying your favorite section of downhill, pumping your mountain bike will greatly increase your speed and control on…
Advice for New Mountainbike Buyers --... →
The article’s been out there for quite sometime but it’s a good read for greenhorns here (such as myself!) looking for their first bike.. It’s also a good bet to justify to our gfs/wives/parents why…
boxxer question →
what do call that part??
i nid the type like in the 2nd pic..
im using a dropdown crown, the problem is..
the bolt in top crown hits my frame when i make a full turn,
i nid this…
Bathe your bike →
how do you guys clean/wash your bike?
while riding here around our village, my brother (unfortunately) drove on dog poo. so when we got home, i just sprayed water on it and wiped the water off the…
Twenty Nine Inches Visits: Specialized Bikes →
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Coming soon on Twenty Nine Inches will be a detailed account of Grannygear’s recent trip to visit Specialized bikes in Morgan Hill, California….
What We Used To Ride – Old Mountain Bike Pictures →
Review: Shimano Deore XT MTB Component Group →
Riding Tip: Pumping For Speed And Control On Your... →
2010 IBIS Mojo HD →
Review: GoPro Hero HD Helmet Camera →
Khs Alite Team as against Giant XTC Team →
Hi Everyone,
I cannot decide which of the two frames to use for a crosscountry setup, KHS Alite team or Giant XTC team. I know that KHS is lighter than Giant but for geometry and durability I have…
how to install the remote speed lock? →
hey gusy how to install the remote speed lock of Suntour XCR magnesium fork? thanks.. this image is sample
Part 1: Bend The Trend By Bike by Pieter... →
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Republished on Urban.Bike198.com with permission from Pieter Parmentier English summary Footprint of Eline, two weeks old Cycling to Copenhagen in…
Extreme Urban Trials Mountain Biking Videos →
RSSFeed from Urban @ Bike198.com Sometimes there is nothing better than sitting back and watching other riders achieve the impossible. Trials and urban bikers are some of the best riders…
seatpost shock →
goodnews sa mga HT frames dyan
i’ve seen this on quiapo shop:
rockshox brand.. meron din zoom, me nakita akong wlang goma, parang ordinary seatpost itsura pero may shock
someone can…
Giant NRS 3 →
Was recently offered a nd hand Giant NRS 3 frame complete with rear giant nrs air shocks. Am not really familiar with fs frame bikes and I wouldn’t need some advise on it. Below are the details: …
Santa Cruz TallBoy: On Test →
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Twenty Nine Inches has received confirmation that a TallBoy 29″er is on its way to Grannygear in California for test/review. If California doesn’t…
Upgrade Components, Which is better? →
Hello! Bought a built bike with Shimano Deore FD, RD and Shifter. Already upgraded my crank to a SLX. Which is a better set up to go for a one time upgrade?…….. 1.) XT RD, SLX FD and Shifter?…
HElp: how to set FD to downpull →
how to set FD to downpull when there is no cable mounting under the frame
ito po yung FD ko
Maxxis Aspen 26×2.25 MTB Tire Review →
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Here is an exciting new tire for those of you who are inspired by going really fast on your XC bike. The Maxxis Aspen 26×2.25 (also available in 26×2.10) is…
Fork SR Suntour XCP ´75 →
Good day po mga guros, newbie po ako sir, i want to share it with you this kind of fork (SR Suntour XCP ´75) if this is good for XC trail, coz my friend sell this to me for P1500. Pwede po ba ito…
Qs: Road Bike parts for sale/for trade →
Is there a section here dedicated to the sale/trade of new/2nd hand road bike parts?
Or is there a way to indicate Road Bike vs. Mt. Bike parts on the Components, Parts/Accessories sections?
Review: Shimano Deore XT MTB Component Group →
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The Shimano Deore XT lineup as been the staple for Shimano mountain biking since back in the early days. With it’s XTR couterpart, Deore XT has provided…
planning to buy/built a bike.. newbie here →
sirs/mams
iam newbie in the world of biking and im planning to build one for me. what can you recommend for me gurus in the field of mountain biking. planning to spend 35k-40k.
thanks and more…
BIKE stand →
im new to this forum, gus2 ko lang malaman kung bakit hindi naglalagay ng stand sa bike? di ba mas maganda kung tumatayo ung bike mo katulad ng stand ng motorbike? iwas gasgas pa ung frame.. hehe …
What We Used To Ride Old Mountain Bike Pictures →
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There is not a day that goes by that I don’t look out into the garage and think…”wow…mountain bikes have come a long way in a short period of time.” A…
Help: Bike Building →
I’m new (very new) with the sport, and I’m planning to build a Cross-country bike. I already bought a frame from Quiapo… got it for 2,600. It already has the Bearing (?) and Plato (??) installed….