Team MWC, FTJ, NGT

examples of hugeness

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:05:00 GMT

took apart my WTB Laser Disc lite hub today. I try to grease the pawls up with very lightweight grease every 6months or after some serious wet riding. Using regular grease isn't a good idea because the thick grease makes the pawls sticky. I have some...(read more)

break it down

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:10:00 GMT

a little bike maintenance has become a complete overhaul. Worth doing once every few years. I ordered a bearing replacment kit from Enduro Fork seals but honestly only know how to get in/out one set of the bearings....(read more)

updating trails at Hungry Mother

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:01:00 GMT

My wife rode at Hungry Mother today and saw a bunch of bobcat tractors and trail workers adding some new miles. I guess they are extending the CCC trail and the Molly's knob trail so they are longer and are not as steep. The goal is to make it more...(read more)

This skills DVD looks interesting

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:01:00 GMT

I've always loved the skills aspect of mountain biking and enjoy any book or movie on the subject. Favorites have included Mastering Mountain Bike skills Ned Overend's book One of my favorites, the out of print Single Track Mind . I was so bummed...(read more)

Foot problem identified

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:21:00 GMT

The internet is just amazing. Its ability to help you find random information is just sweet. Even though it is like white gas to fire for hypocondriacs and shopaholics, it's still worth it. Check this out. Chiliblains (Perniosis) This is exctly what...(read more)

Ritchey Crank Recall

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:35:00 GMT

There is a recall on some Ritchey WCS and PRO cranks. I've got one of the Pro compact cranks....(read more)

even a little ride is a good ride

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Hola all. (Hola because we got back from a vacation of lifetime to Puerto Rico. Fun place. Saw lots of roadies there. Nice to also see that the bike shop elitism crosses territorial boundaries. I went into a shop in San Juan and none of the employees...(read more)

Cold induced uticaria

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:52:00 GMT

I saw this news story on CNN about a woman who gets hives in the cold. When her skin is exposed to cold air she breaks out in hives. I've been having this thing where my toes and hands get hives in the cold weather. One cold weather ride usually triggers...(read more)

still here lurking

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:03:00 GMT

From a cycling/blogging point of view I've pretty much fallen off the face of the earth. Things are hectic with going to school part time, working full time, change at work and of course family. Not to mention the other various sundries of time suckers...(read more)

Maybe a trainer ride this morning

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:08:00 GMT

With sleep aid medication, like Ambien, it's quite often that I wake up early. If I try to go back to sleep more often than not the remaining sleep is fitful. This half sleep leads to a groggy feeling so it's better to just get up. Today I get...(read more)

Thank you to the mountain

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:31:00 GMT

Thank you to whoever invented cycling and the mountain bike. Thank you to the mountain for letting us play on you. Thank you for a way to leave behind worries and burdens for a few moments. And if I don't well then I'll be on the ground cause...(read more)

Neat training article

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:15:00 GMT

http://www.biketechreview.com/performance/stripped_down.htm...(read more)

Time for some maintenance

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:23:00 GMT

My rear brake pad. Still worked pretty well. I replaced it though before I kill the rotor...(read more)

nectar of the gods

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Orange powdered Gatorade. Not found locally anymore. Thank god for the internet...(read more)

First new bike I've wanted in a while

Team MWC, FTJ, NGT — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:15:00 GMT

I've been very very happy with my Iron Horse Azure . Two keys to making it work properly that I've discovered are 1) light wheels 2) middle ring My climbing has improved dramatically ever since I made a conscious decision to stay in the middle...(read more)