Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN is a killer place to ride in the southeast US. With over 20 miles of singletrack and several technical DH sections (specifically Chunky), it is incredible for both beginner and advanced riders alike. It also happens to be one of our favorite testing grounds for the variety of trail conditions in the [...]
Last week was big in the world of braking for mountain bikes. SRAM released their new “Trail” series of brakes in their and X.0 lineup. While we have always been a big fan of the Avid brakes, this takes their product to the next level we have been looking for. At Bike198, there are two brakes that [...]
I came across this image by Neverness in the Bike198 Flickr group and it showed exactly the riding we are dealing with in the southeast US right now. As winter transitions into spring, we finally get the warm weather riding we have been waiting on. Typically, this is met with some wet trails as the forest recuperates from the winter freeze [...]
One of my favorite parts of riding is hammering sections full of rocks and roots. The suspension gets to show off exactly how much grip there is to be had on the trail and it is an escape from smooth singletrack. If I had my choice, every trail would be littered with as many rough [...]
This morning, I woke up and did my normal Monday routine. I started the coffee, warmed up the baby’s bottle and started to feed the little guy while watching some of the latest mountain bike videos to hit the web. I came across this vid on Pinkbike.com and it is unique to say the least. [...]
Both Shimano and SRAM are out to fix an issue that has plagued the mountain biking community since the beginning…chain slap. Their answer? The new rear derailleur offerings from each side of the shifting camp are now clutched/damped versions with the ability to run a tighter chainline with a flick of a switch or push [...]
Over the past couple of weeks, my back has been feeling great. I am not getting any pain at home and I am able to hit the road and trail when I have time. Life is good on the road back to the bike during my recovery. However, I find myself in a place in [...]
Just when you think you have seen everything, a picture like this pops up on the web. I have heard of sticks getting caught in wheels, wild life taking out riders and even squirrels finding their way into brake rotors – but a snake around your bike has to be the wildest on trail animal [...]
A riding friend of mine Kyle is great about sending over unique videos that I would like. This one is no exception. In his words…”some nice camera angles” and that is an understatement. I absolutely love the way this video was stitched together and the riding is on par with the footage. Now…I really need [...]
For those of us in the southeast US, this week is a pivotal point in our year. Daylight savings time hit and that sparks the beginning of our true riding season. After work rides without lights are now a reality and the weather is about to get warmer. For every rider, it is the beginning [...]
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