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Scott Spark RC 29er – Build Project

So the weight weenies here at Sage Cycles and BPX  as the premier Scott Bike Dealer in San Antonio, are stoked about the super legit New 2012 Scott Spark RC 29er HMX Carbon bike announced at least weeks Interbike. We … Continue reading

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Interbike 2011: Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon Review

Everyone over here at BPX is pretty excited about the all new Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon mountain bike. Below is a first ride report from Bike Radar: Pivot’s Mach 5.7 Carbon doesn’t just muddy the line between cross-country and trail bike. … Continue reading

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Interbike 2011: Scott Spark first ride

While the debate between best wheel size for cross country riding continues to divide families, start small conflicts on marathon start lines and produce some very shaky marketing spiel, Scott have taken the eminently sensible option. The all new Scott … Continue reading

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Todd Wells Selects 29er Full Suspension For Upcoming Worlds As Weapon Of Choice

We at BPX are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the all new 2012 Scott Spark 29er, so I thought it was interesting that the top pros are now choosing 29ers over 26ers at the highest levels of competition. Todd Wells … Continue reading

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Fox Float RP23 Kashima rear shock review

Fox debuted their slick, gold-coloured Kashima surface coating on aftermarket forks last year. Now it’s been extended to their rear shock line. Their new Kashima coated ‘Adaptive Logic’ shocks set a new gold standard for small bump sensitivity and control. … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking In Utah, North Ogden

Just a few quick thoughts this morning. Does this picture excite you? Take a few moments to just look at and get pulled into this picture. I took this picture while riding near Ogden recently. I just looked at it … Continue reading

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Self-Inflating Bicycle Commuter Tire

Self-Inflating Commuter Tire: ” You’re a bike commuter. You’re in good shape. Your risk of coronary artery disease is pretty low, so you’re not likely to be needing a peristaltic pump–one of those pumps in an open-heart bypass machine. Peristaltic … Continue reading

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2012 Scott Spark 29er – First Ride

I was out in Utah at Dealer Camp a few weeks ago and I was really excited to ride the all new 2012 Scott Spark 29er. As you may or may not know, Scott has been a late adopter of … Continue reading

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Ben Lomond Peak – MTB Ride To The Top

  So, before I made my return trip back to Texas and to the 100+ degree heat everyday, I wanted to ride to the top of Ben Lomond Peak just north of Ogden Utah to experience what it would feel … Continue reading

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One Less Car PDX

One Less Car PDX: “ Like the young woman we saw on an old Fuji, a well-worn bike with a “one less car” sticker on it is expected in PDX. The rust, patina, and obvious miles on this bike, indicated … Continue reading

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