The Industry Nine vs. Chris King hub debate is one rivalry that has gotten a lot of press over the last couple of years. The rookie, Industry Nine, has stepped in to try to claim the title. In every great match-up, the race is pretty close. I have owned or currently own both of these incredible hubs. How do they measure up?
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One of the things that greatly improves my riding is to constantly remind myself to stay like on the bike. The general premise of staying light is remembering that you are supposed to be working with the bike on the trail…not against it.
What is a Grind? For me, it’s one of those days that you hit the trail with every intention of working your heart rate to death. These are those rides that really help your fitness out in the long run, and make your destination rides that much better.
A friend of ours, JeffD, sent us an incredible hi-res video that is full of pure dh stoke. I love it when friends and readers pass along videos that just beg you to get out and ride. Below is the Massanutten 2008 video. Enjoy!
I have finally gotten enough time on the new DH Ardents from Maxxis to give a full review. This impressive new tread pattern from Maxxis should be making its way to the public soon. This sample set is the 2.6 3C (run as a front tire) and the 2.4 60a (run as the rear). The test bike was my Ventana El Terremoto 6.0.
Congratulations goes out to Chad Oliver (HeavyBike/Flowtec depending on which forum you are watching) and the rest of the “Middle Ring Mafia” for killing it at the Burn 24 hr at the Dark Mountain Trails in Wilkesboro, NC.
Want to get your bike back to that “showroom new” condition? Suzuki Motorcycle Wash is the only way to clean your bike. I am not sure what they put in this stuff, but it is a miracle worker. You can purchase it in a gallon jug or spray bottle at your local Suzuki dealer. I normally pick up the gallon jug and use a spare spray bottle around the house to save a little bit of money.
I finally got a chance to get the new 29er Ardents from Maxxis mounted the night before I am supposed to be riding the north Georgia mountains. First, these tires go on Stans Flow rims extremely easy. There was no need for tire levers at all.
Today seems like another great day for a custom steel builder write up. Doug Curtis of Curtlo Cycles has been custom fabricating his amazing frames for over 20 years. His reputation for having one of the best riding steel frames on the market has been earned through years of perfecting is craft. Each frame is hand made exactly to each customers needs.