Cannondale Rize One 20 2 review

"Low slung and potentially fun, but weight and low traction dulls feel" A full 1.5in head tube, big main tubes plus sharp and shapely shock and drop-out furniture make the RZ mainframe a tight and twist-free structure.  The massive oversized stem and stiff mid-width bars transfer accurate control into your palms even with the QR-tipped fork. The long wheelbase and low-slung ride height, plus a tendency to sit back into its rear travel, feels really stable and we were pushing it harder on rougher, rockier trails than most other 120mm bikes. While equipment levels are reasonable, weight is high and the Schwalbe tyres are slow and slippery....

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Wellgo W-01 pedals review

"Lightweight SPD compatible performance at an excellent price " SPD fans will feel instantly at home with the compatible Wellgo pedal. It doesn’t have quite the ‘thunk’ that comes with the positive engagement or release of the Shimano, which might take some getting used to, but we didn’t find it an issue. In fact, it delivers a minimally smooth ride.  There wasn’t as much float as we’d normally expect from SPDs and we were aware of feeling the cleat on the axle more, but that didn’t prove to be a problem in use. The overwhelming benefit of this pedal is its weight. Coming in at 300g it’s nicely light at a not-too-shabby price. Although...

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2011 Fox F100 FIT TerraLogic fork review

"Hands down the best fork available for hardtails and racers, but trail riders and suspension geeks may want to look elsewhere" Once Fox started development on their FIT RLC bladder damper design for short-travel forks, they pulled their original open bath TerraLogic inertia damper off the market. The concept is back for 2011, however, and we have the exclusive first review.TerraLogic refers to an automatic lockout that works via an inertia valve. The original incarnation of the system was produced from 2003 to 2007 and was pulled off the market because its performance didn’t match the new standard set by the FIT cartridge. New technology...

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Marzocchi ultralight Corsa 29 cross-country fork

Marzocchi offered up a sneak preview at the Sea Otter Classic of their new Corsa 29, an ultralight, 80/100mm-travel cross-country fork aimed at the 29er crowd that is set to be released this coming September.   Target weight is just 1,590g (3.5lb) – the same as RockShox's new SID 29 – largely thanks to a new one-piece carbon fiber steerer and crown.  The 32mm-diameter aluminum legs are nickel-plated to reduce friction and the cast magnesium lower legs will be offered with 15mm thru-axle dropouts exclusively.  Marzocchi plan to fill the structure with an air spring on one side and its TST Micro damper on the other with adjustable...

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How to Clean a Mountain Bike

With a job description that includes rolling countless miles through mud and dirt, it's no surprise that your mountain bike isn't the cleanest thing in your house, or even your garage. But maybe it should be. A mountain bike doesn't need to sparkle in the sunlight (it's just going to get dirty the next time the sun is out anyway), but a regular cleaning routine can prevent problems down the road. Plus, a clean bike will last longer and improve performance. Prepare For a Dirty Job Cleaning your bike is a messy job! Don't even think about wearing your favorite shirt—or any shirt you don't want covered in grime. Putting on a shop apron...

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Ride in Control

There are several ways to improve ATV safety. Some, like me, this helmet is the most important step you can do. However, the second most important step is to remember always out of control. Riding in the company not only helps avoid accidents, prevent certain other ways too. Once out of hand, you lose the ability to adapt to and about the environment. This can and should lead to serious accidents and injuries to themselves and others. Cycling is dangerous and we do all boundaries sometimes, but it is a fine between the limits of safe driving recklessly. Follow these guidelines to ensure road safety and the legal threat. Accelerate Always...

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