Author Archives: Rick Morris
Building The Ultimate 29er Race Mountain Bike – Part 1
So with the upcoming 2012 race season fast approaching, it is time to start looking at bicycle parts selection and building up a new race bike, as my current bike is several years old and is a 26er. I have … Continue reading
Niner Air 9 Carbon frame review
There aren’t many 29er-only manufacturers out there but Niner are a big part of the vanguard, promoting big wheels with almost evangelical zeal. The Air 9 Carbon is their flagship hardtail, incorporating the geometry that the company have been refining … Continue reading
Lazer Nirvana helmet review
Lazer Helmets have given their Nirvana off-road helmet a modest facelift for 2012, with a newly height-adjustable rear retention that improves on what was already a well-fitting lid. Total adjustment range is a fairly generous 25mm but we found the … Continue reading
A Message From Surly – The Way We Do Things
Dear Everyone, As we have matured into a teenage company (it's our thirteenth year. pretty soon we'll be borrowing the keys from Dad) we've changed a bit here and there. One change that's been a good thing is that it … Continue reading
Eating Right To Stay Lean – Bicycle Life
So, I am a pretty strict Paleo proponent. I don’t like the word diet, as it usually conjures a negative emotion of food deprivation. So, I like to describe my eating habits as just a lifestyle, not a diet. Paleo … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
