Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ever Wonder about the Custom Bike Process?
So im not sure this is how all custom fab shops do it, but this has got to be one of the best videos on the web detailing the process. Check out their bikes and more here.
Geekhouse Movie from Geekhouse Bikes on Vimeo.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Great Interview
StumpJump 50k: Josh Wheeler from Rock/Creek on Vimeo.
Rock/Creek Race Team member and Chattanooga native Josh Wheeler, currently a pre-med student at Appalachian State, talks about his experience as an ultrarunner. Wheeler won the 2009 Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k. He would come back to Chattanooga a couple months later and win the Lookout Mountain 50 miler as well.
Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k 2010 from Rock/Creek on Vimeo.
Come run the premier 50k trail race in the Southeast. Taking place on a beautiful dirt-packed trail with Tennessee mountain stone thrown in -- and with a 5000+ ft. elevation gain -- the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k benefits Wild Trails for trail access and maintenance efforts in the Chattanooga area. Looking for a shorter race on the same beautiful trail? You're in luck! There will be an 11-mile course offered as well.
Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the use, expansion and promotion of trails in greater Chattanooga.
50k Race Details >
11 Mile Race Details >
We Also Like to Climb
Rhapsody of Steele from Will Eccleston on Vimeo.
Heart of Stone - Standard Def from Andrew Kornylak on Vimeo.
Some cool movies to celebrate the completion of collecting $25,300 to purchase climbing "Deep Creek, TN" Did I mention it only took 6 WEEKS! If you want to help open up some climbing areas in the South East or save the ones you love check out the SEC here.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
My next BAMBOO Bike
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
29er Vs. 26er
29 inch mountain bikes are not going to revolutionize mountain biking the way suspension forks did, however they do have their advantages and some people will swear by them.
When it comes to choosing the right size mountain bike forget about the size of the frame or the length your crank length and saddle height. The first thing you need to decide is: are you a 26er or a 29er?
I am of course referring to the size of the wheels on your bike. Check out the picture below for a look at their difference…
The 29 inch mountain bike ride is different to a 26 incher and it’s good!
Riding with bigger wheels at lower pressures the wheels absorb small bumps and holes in the trail and stick to it like a fly on maple syrup. The downside? Weight! You will never be able to build wheels on 29er mountain bikes as light as 26 inch wheels. And that extra weight is rotating mass so it counts double.
A 29 inch mountain bike is actually very similar to long travel dual suspension trail bikes. Both have extra weight and slow steering and are designed for similar situations. So which is best? Read on to find out…
…both types of bikes are actually very good at trail riding. A long travel dual suspension 26” bike will take the 29er on rougher descents and descents with tight turns but you will find a 29er to be more stable and confident in technical situations. This is due to its rigid frame, wheels that easily roll over small obstacles and a lower centre of gravity. A dually on the other hand will hang-up on rocks, its suspension will absorb valuable momentum and it will generally lurch around.
So does the 29er win the contest because it can match the performance of a more expensive and advanced dually, or does tuneable suspension make the 26er more versatile and the winner? Only you can answer that.
WHY 29er???
One thing I can tell you is that big wheels found on 29 inch mountain bikes can be run at lower pressures and allow a bigger contact area with the ground. This gives much more grip. The extra weight and momentum they carry at speed will allow you to ride a straighter, more confident line.They are however more suited to taller riders who find themselves getting bigger frame bikes.
If you are not the tall then it comes down to how you ride. But if you can’t afford a quality dual suspension trail bike I would seriously consider the smoother ride you can get from cheaper 29er mountain bikes.
Of course you can always go for the much more expensive and much heavier dual suspension 29 inch mountain bikes, but that’s another can of worms.
Who Doesn't like 69
A combination between a 26er and a 29er, a 69er has a 29” wheel up front and a 26” wheel down the back. A small amount of weight is saved and they accelerate a bit faster than full 29 inch mountain bikes but the big difference is with the chainstay.A shorter chainstay brings the rear wheel in close to the bottom bracket. This helps climbing and shortens the overall wheel base. It also helps to get the front wheel up in times of need (over a log or just chucking a wheelie). Maintenance and spares for 2 different wheel sizes can make things a bit difficult though. - Mountainbikeworld.com
Monday, March 7, 2011
No Time to Train
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| Brooks' Google Maps ride home |
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| Brooks' Map My Run, Jog Home If you find your self with no time to work an hour or so of running into your day, just work your workout into your commute. Example in Atlanta the average person spends 2hrs a day in traffic. I can run from my office in Buckhead to my house in Dunwoody in just over an hour. This allows me to listen to books on tapes, take in scenery that I would have never noticed and arrive home felling great about myself and ready to spend sometime with the wife and dogs. There are tons of programs out there that allow you to track your miles, elevation, and time on these commutes. So as gas hits $4.00 a gallon make the folks in the Prius feel bad when you blast past them in the big gear. |
Patagonia Does it Again!
Patagonia Inc., the environmentally minded apparel company, has teamed with some of today’s top artists, representing a range of genres, to form the Patagonia Music Collective. The Patagonia Music Collective was launched in the United States on March 1 at www.patagonia.com/music.
Exclusive tracks will be sold at $.99 each, with net proceeds going directly to the environmental organizations of the artists’ preference. Musicians on board thus far includeMaroon 5, Philip Glass, Mason Jennings, John Scofield, Umphrey’s McGee, Ben Solee, Drive By Truckers, Bobby Long, String Cheese Incident, Ziggy Marley, Los Lobos, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and many more.
“Musicians have been interested in partnering with Patagonia on our environmental work for years, but we didn’t have the right platform to work together effectively,” notes Rob BonDurant, Patagonia’s vice president of marketing, “The Music Collective provides us with a way to partner directly with enviro-minded artists and to engage their fans in environmental efforts. It’s truly a new model for green giving.”
The Patagonia Music Collective was launched with 22 tracks bundled into two volumes of 11 tracks each. It will continue as a long-term project, with one new benefit track and three emerging tracks to be released each subsequent week. Exclusive benefit compilation albums will be available at varying intervals at Patagonia stores worldwide.
The collective encompasses all genres of music from pop to roots, reggae to indie rock, jazz to alt-country, and supports a similarly diverse range of environmental action. By featuring previously unavailable material from both established and rising artists, the Patagonia Music Collective aims to engage a diversity of fans directly in environmental giving.
As the latest in an extensive series of initiatives Patagonia has lead to further environmental action and awareness, the Patagonia Music Collective builds upon the success of such programs as 1% for the Planet (a coalition of 1400+ companies that pledge to give 1% of their annual sales to enviro organizations) and the Conservation Alliance (a coalition of business that grants 100% of its member dues to grassroots environmental groups). The Patagonia Music Collective is not a record label, nor is it simply a downloads-for-charity campaign. It is a perpetually evolving program that allows musicians to direct money to specific environmental causes while giving listeners rare access to previously unavailable music.
The program will roll out internationally in Japan, the UK, Canada, and elsewhere this June. - PopSop
New Dirtbag Diary has Arrived!
"Our sports transcend languages. Ever seen two climbers mime the sequence to a boulder problem? Smiles between skiers on a powder day? Our passions become a vehicle to explore a world outside of our own. Jacob Bain has traveled to SE Asia, Cuba, and Africa. And though he sometimes has climbing gear, he always has a guitar. Through music, Jacob has jammed with locals, incorporating the new sounds and experiences into his music. In the summer of 2010,Johnny Fernandes invited Jacob and his band Publish the Questto Cape Verde to partake in a musical experience as part of his goal to preserve the local music. Can a hook, a horn line and a new take on a traditional song overcome culture and language barriers?" - Fitz Cahall
Saturday, March 5, 2011
South East MTB
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