Here’s a trailer from Anthill’s latest film.
It showcases MTB riding from around the world in all it’s beauty and fun.
Hear the call to all riders to get out on their bikes and have fun.
Our sport just keeps evolving ; cross country , dirt jump , downhill or freeride there is no end to what can be done on a mountain bike.
Check it out..
Thinking about picking up a new 29er dually this season ?
Look no further than the new Trek Rumblefish .
These bikes have everything you need for a great day on the trails !
Check out these videos for a little more insight onto the Rumblefish.
Thanks to www.favouritecycles.com.au and Trek for these videos
The Rumblefish are in stock and available now at Dedham Bike.
A great video review of the new Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 wheelset.
It may very well be the fastest carbon road wheel on the market…
Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 Review from Move Films on Vimeo.
Thanks to Peloton Magazine for this review and video.
Dedham Bike is currently taking orders on these wheels .
Phil Keoghan , the host of the Amazing Race television show recently rode across America to help raise money to fight against MS.
Phil and his support team rode 3500 miles in 40 days .
He encounters deadly weather , crashes , beautiful scenery and some incredible people along his journey.
By the time Phil and crew arrive in NY City they had raised over $400,000 for the fight against MS.
The full length movie about this incredible undertaking is currently showing on Showtime I believe. I gained a whole new respect for these great people after watching the movie , truly inspiring stuff.
Here’s a peak at the trailer..
If you ride a mountain bike perhaps you’ve seen these characters in your travels , or in the mirror..
Video courtesy of : nsmb.com
Um yeah …this makes my palms sweat just watching this.
Haha. Here’s some quick maintenace tips for you. Follow these suggestions and you will be on your way to looking good !
Light it up with a Light & Motion headlight. Made in the USA.
I guess by now us cyclists have come to the realization that daylight savings is here and we are left with much less sunlight in which to ride our beloved bikes.
Well never fear , lights are here.
In today’s world bicycle lighting is better than it’s ever been and more affordable as well. The amount of output you get from a bicycle light these days is incredible. Prices, well they have come down to more affordable levels for a light that will do what we need it to do.
Until the past couple of years you would have had to spend several hundreds of dollars to get your hands on a light that would allow you see the path or road in front of you well enough to feel comfortable riding it at high speeds. In many cases you would have needed multiple lights to get the job done.
Today the wattage has gone up and the price for that increased wattage has come down for the most part. Of course there are still very high-end pricey light systems for those us that like to feel as if we are riding in the light of day. Gone are the days when you needed to spend $400 to get a light that did the job on night ride in the woods , today you can get similar if not better lighting for around $250 or so.
The Cosmic Dreadnaught from Portland Design Works . Amazing output for $53 !
For the commuters amongst us that may not be riding in the woods and don’t feel they need the amount of light shed that an off-road rider may need there are viable options ranging from $50 to $250 that will light up the road nicely and allow you to be seen by motorists that you would come into contact with during your commute.
Being seen while commuting is the name of the game , seeing what is in front of you is great too but being seen by an overtaking or oncoming vehicle is A # 1 in my book.
Once you have your new light(s) in hand be sure to grab yourself as much reflective gear as possible. Reflective clothing , reflective ankle straps , reflectors , reflective tape all go a long way to making you and your bike more easily noticed by speeding vehicles.
Be seen from behind with a rear facing blinky !
There are also many options in the “blinky” light department as well ranging from $10-$50 or so that will make you look like a UFO traveling down the street if you so wish.
Another nice side effect of the recent jump in lighting technology is the faster charge times with today’s new batteries and chargers. What used to be an overnight charge now can be done in 3-4 hours , run times have also grown as well. Many lights are now chargeable via a USB port on your laptop or PC at home or work. Get to your destination and your lights are going dim ? Simply plug it into to an available USB port and charge that baby back up !
Reflective clothing is a must when riding at night on the streets.
Getting dark sooner doesn’t need to spell an end to your outdoor riding time , we just need to put a little more thought into staying safe while riding and getting a good light or lights is the best way to outside when the sun goes down.
If you have any questions regarding lighting or reflective gear please call or come by. We are more than happy to help you to be safe while riding.
Find these items and much more at Dedham Bike.
When I mention that I race Cyclocross , most folks look at me with a quizzical look on their face.
Many say “that’s like mountain biking right” ? Umm..well..
I then spend the next couple of minutes trying to explain the ins and outs of what I feel to be the most fun you can have racing your bike.
Looking for great way to boost your fitness and keep things rolling into the winter ? Look no further than cyclocross..
The video below comes via YouTube and gives the general idea of what the idea of Cyclocross is , yes it’s a race but it is so much more !
Don’t let the title of the video scare you , for us “crossers” it is meant as an hour of pure twisted fun !
Video courtesy of Etaylor45 (youtube)
Give “Cross” a try and you will not regret it. You can use your existing mountain bike or hybrid if you don’t want to drop any $$ on a new bike to start.
When you get the bug to get more “into” the great world of “Cross” we can help you with the basics and more.
We have a good selection of cyclocross bikes and gear to get you set up as well as an experienced racer on hand to help answer your questions.
Hey ladies ! We now have ladies specific cyclocross bikes available for ya !
Let the fun begin…
The 2011 World Cup MTB season is in the books.
For the 1st time ever a team won both the mens’ and the ladies’ titles in downhill racing.
Tracy Mosely won for Trek on the ladies’ side and Aaron Gwinn won for the men.
In route to winning the overall title , Aaron won 5 races in a row !
This feat had never been seen before by the mountain biking world.
Here is a cool video documenting some highlights of Trek World Racing’s amazing season …
Congrats to these amazing athletes on a historical season !
