Gear Talk

I am proud to be able to announce that I have started a new PA-based bike company, specifically to supplement gaps left in the EWR product line for dirt lovers! The line up will include a Cyclocross/Monstercross frame capable of taking up to 29x2.0 tires, a dirt-touring frame (think Salsa Fargo), a Snow/Sand bike, and a trail-building cargo hauler designed for singletrack. All frames will be available with a singlespeed option and a choice of colors in red, black, white, or blue. Keep an eye out for the new website and design specs :rockon:

Hi VMBs,

Looking for your opinion on a bike computer for race training. It should include a HRM function and cadence would be an extra benefit I guess. I'm not too particular about wired/ wireless.
Are the Polar any good? e.g. CS200cad

thx
Bernie

Has anyone used these? What was your experience?

P.S. - Obviously for towpath stuff...

ironhorse bikes cheap!
http://www.rscycle.com/Shop-by-Brand/2007-2008-Iron-Horse-Mountain-Bikes
warning: ironhorse is out of businees i guess so warranty issues may be unsupported

Even though I can't yet ride trail that doesn't mean I don't think about upgrades. I am looking to get a new wheelset. I've been told my current one can't take much more abuse. I don't have alot of cash to spend so I need bang for the buck, like $200 - $300.

I think I have my choice narrowed down to a few contenders, but I always like to hear what you good folks have to say.

Here are my finalists:
Azonic Outlaws - probably last years, cheaper on clearance
Mavic x717's w/ XT - find a few online
Mavic Crosstrails - more expensive though

Congrats to Jay and everyone at EWR with great review article in this months DirtRag!! :beer: :cornut:

Eastern Woods Research OWB29er
http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=1204&category=stuff_reviews

Anyone lose their computer at SALS?

Hey guys...anyone using Shimano SPD shoes? Your opinions? Let me know...looking to possible buy a pair of shoes (not necessarily shimano), but wanted to get your guys thoughts... I have been checking mtbr.com as well...

Last minute kinda thing.
My boss is turning in a lease on a 2006 Durango which has a bolt on hitch. Free to a good home and you have to remove it. He lives in Kutztown and needs to turn in the car by Thursday PM.

Just throwin' it our there.

I'll be heading up to Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT the first week of February and it's pretty darn cold. So I was wondering if there are any suggestions for some uber-cold weather riding gear (no I don't want a trainer). I'm considering a pair of winter riding shoes...those Pearl Izumi Barrier GTX's posted on here a day ago are looking mighty fine at $125 (http://villagecycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?LibId=49710), any quibbles with them?