Bike Repair/Upgrade: Race Face Atlas All Moutain Crank Set
I replaced my mountain bike crank; it was my most ambitious DIY repair/upgrade yet!
I replaced my mountain bike crank; it was my most ambitious DIY repair/upgrade yet!
This is such a drool-worthy mountain bike.
The frame looks amazing, and it’s made of carbon fiber. One day, it will be mine!
Link: Ibis Cycles
For mountain biking in the dark. I’m keen on getting the helmet-mounted 400L + 800L (for the handlebars) package from DiNotte.
Link: DiNotte Special Package.
Visited my college friend JC and Tomimito out in Orange. They showed me a cool trail near their place. Overall, it was pretty fun and provided a nice little workout. Here are some of the highlights.
JC going down this really sandy decline.
This past weekend, the crew took on Turnbull Canyon. Great workout. Took out part of the mountain. Lucky I was wearing body armor. Broke my bicycle chain. Fun as hell.
Here is a picture of CQ emerging from the forest and catching a little bit of air. This was about 1/2 way through our ride.
Until next time. Cheers!
One of my favorite mountain bike rides is the trail up Westridge to the Nike Missile Control Site in the Sant Monica Mountains. It should be noted that the Nike Missile was not named after the maker of Air Jordans, but after the Greek Goddess of Victory.
From here, we either make our way to Sullivan Canyon, or just go back the way we came.
Picked up a new pair of mountain biking gloves to match my helmet, shin guards, and elbow pads. Safety First!
Copy + Paste from the Manufacturer’s website:
A free ride glove, where ventilation, touch and feel are the key criteria. The knuckle shields are divided in two parts and the joint protection is made of soft but durable rubber. The inside is made of grippy Pittards® and digital leather and has just the right feel to it.
Link: POC
A couple of weeks ago, we found ourselves at La Tuna Canyon after being denied access to Angeles National Forrest (due to road closure). I really liked this spot. The terrain was challenging, yet manageable. I appreciated how the ascent was broken up with regular intervals of flatness, which helped in controlling lactate buildup. Also, the air that day was fresh and the weather was cool, contributing to an enjoyable experience. I felt like I could climb that mountain forever!
Half way up the mountain, PH surveying the landscape.
today, CQ, HL, JW, JC, and I went to Orange County to get our mountain bike fix. This was my second ride at Aliso Viejo. This time, we did a figure 8 loop. The highlights included going up Mathis trail (killer – 2 miles of incline – did not like!), going down Rock-it trail, up Cholla trail (did not like, as well), and later down Mathis trail (we had to reward ourselves and take this down since we treked up that earlier).
Here is a pic of CQ (he’s the most badass out of all of us) giving a warning to us newbies of the cliff at the turn in Rock-it.
