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Archive for September, 2009

Big Wheeled Ballyhoo 2009: Final Update

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The Big Wheeled Ballyhoo is set to begin in about 9 days and so far everything is still a go. We have several food vendors, a killer frame giveaway, a special frame package from the depths of Guitar Ted’s Laboratories, and more. Check on the link and see what’s new.
Also, local blogger “Paxton Peleton” [...]

Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Specialized Epic Marathon 29″er

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

One of the most eagerly awaited models for 2010, the Specialized Epic Marathon 29″er was high on our list of “must ride” bikes at the Demo this year. Here is Grannygear’s and my take on the dual suspension rig.

First up, Grannygear with his thoughts……
All day on the first Demo Day, Guitar Ted [...]

Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Gary Fisher Rumblefish II

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

I had my crack at a Rumblefish back in Utah earlier, so now it was Grannygear’s turn. Here are his thoughts on the newest model from Gary Fisher Bikes……

Fisher Rumblefish: Guitar Ted had really liked this bike at the recent Press Camp he attended and he was eager to see what my impressions were. [...]

Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Raleigh XXIX Pro

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

On the first day of the Outdoor Demo, I got a nice long ride in on the Raleigh XXIX Pro, the limited edition steel hard tail. Here is my take on this green rig.

Raleigh has had the XXIX geared bike in the line for a few years now, but last year they introduced the “Pro” [...]

Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Grannygear went all carbon nuts at the Outdoor Demo last week and he had to ride the S-Works Carbon 29″er. So here are his impressions of this racy steed……

Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper HT 29: I have to admit, I was excited to ride this bike. Well, I am always excited when it comes to [...]

Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Jamis D29 Carbon Hard Tail

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Grannygear and I had ridden the Jamis D29 Carbon hard tail and we both will be sharing our impressions from the demo ride.

Grannygear’s Impressions
Jamis 29er Carbon Hardtail: One of the many composite frames to hit the market in 2010, the big wheeled and very good looking Jamis was a fun and fast performing [...]