The Maxxis Re-Fuse 700X25C Tire – Beat The Flats

The Rubber Met the Road….. and WHIPPED it! Some cyclists have trouble finding that “just right” pair of bib shorts, or the helmet that sits on their head without pinching.  For me, it was finding a set of tires for my road bike.  I can‘t even remember all of the tires that I have demolished … Read more

WD-40 For Your Bike? Yes, We Approve

Somewhere between the ages of eight and about thirteen, you probably sprayed something on your bike with WD-40. It may even have been your chain. At that age, you may not have realized how inappropriate WD-40 was on your bicycle for anything other than rust protection during winter storage. Contrary to popular belief (it was … Read more

Mountain Khakis® CelebratesTeam MK 2012 USA Crits Championship

(Jackson Hole, WY -October 9, 2012) Mountain Khakis®, a leading mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand, announces Team MK‘s 2012 USA CRITS individual and team championship. Mountain Khakis celebrated the outstanding performance of Team SmartStop/Mountain Khakis last week, as the bike team secured the USA CRITS series Overall Team Championship for an amazing fourth consecutive year. In … Read more

2012 HP Velotechnik Gekko fx Review

Picture a bicycle in your mind.  What do you see?  A road racer with low, hooked handle bars?  An upright  Dutch-style bike?  A full suspension, knobby tired mountain bike?  A brightly painted beach cruiser? Now picture a folding bicycle.  What does it look like?  Tiny wheels?  Long seat post?  Someone on it looks like a … Read more