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Brunton Wind Meters - Handheld Weather Devices
11.14.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Are you in the market for a handheld wind meter or weather device? We have closed our gear store and are no longer selling JDC USA weather meters. Please see the following Brunton weather meters from our trusted partner, Backcountry.com: Brunton Atmospheric Data Center Pro - $228.95 The Brunton Atmospheric Data Center Pro gives you every conceivable weather measurement in the palm of your hand. The ADC Pro tracks the climate where you are and reports on an incredible array of conditions, from temperature and altitude to a 12-hour weather forecast. Fickle weather can cause mayhem on your backpacking, skiing, or climbing ...
Tide Watches: Nixon Tide Rover & Freestyle Mega Tide
11.01.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Are you in the market for a new Timex tide watch? Well, we no longer sell Timex watches, but could suggest several others that are better looking, more durable and much more reliable in the real-world. To be honest, we discontinued selling Timex Expedition eTide watches because their craftsmanship and reliability was questionable. They are huge watches and we had way too many problems with them. So, may I suggest the following tide watches from Nixon and Freestyle as alternatives? Nixon Tide Rover Ti Watch Stylish, functional and easy-to-use, the Nixon Tide Rover Ti watch is tops on the list for accurate ...
2006 Holiday Gift Guide for Mountain Bikers
11.01.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Christmas comes but once a year and what a great time to give that special mountain biker on your list something they have been dreaming of. I know a new tie, or some new socks are spiffy gifts, but a dedicated mountain biker has a lot on his or her mind around this time of year. "I wonder if he'll remember that I really wanted those Crank Bros Smarty pedals," she ponders. "Hmmm... I wonder if she'll ever understand that I just can't wear anything but short bike socks every day," he thinks as he slips his cycling sock-clad feet ...
GPS Watches: Garmin Forerunner 305 & Suunto X9i
10.31.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Are you in the market for a new Timex Bodylink GPS watch? After 5 years selling Timex GPS watches, we have decided to no longer carry them. To be honest, we discontinued selling Timex Bodylink GPS watches because their craftsmanship and reliability was suspect. We had too many people complain about GPS problems and broken watches. Plus, with the Timex Bodylink, you have to wear 4 devices! It's just not what people are interested in doing. So, may I suggest the following alternative GPS watches? Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch Garmin is the market-leader in GPS technology and their Forerunner GPS watch ...
Santa Cruz Blur LT Review - Interbike 2006
10.10.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 1 Comment

There are those who believe mountain bike suspension technology has plateaued. Then there are those who feel that the peak was just a false summit leading us to the real peak along the ridgeline towards the Mt. Everest of suspension design. ...
2007 Ellsworth Moment Mountain Bike - Interbike Quick Review
10.05.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Ellsworth Bikes owner, Tony Ellsworth, has been building custom bikes for a long time. His passion for taking proven suspension designs to the next level is evidenced in the evolution of their ICT rocker-arm design utilizing the Specialized-owned Horst Link. But, Ellsworth wasn't just satisfied with relying wholly on the positive aspects of the Horst alone. They have taken the rocker-arm suspension design to new heights of efficiency by slapping their own Instant Center Tracking (ICT) patent on top of the Horst Link. The result? Well, you need to ride an Ellsworth to see for yourself, but let me tell you, ...
Interbike 2006: The Evolution of Mountain Bikes for Next Season
10.01.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Let the drooling commence... Interbike 2006 was once again like a bunch of kids in a candy store. As mountain bike technology evolves, so do mountain bikers. Just four short years ago, I was satisfied ...
AT Anonymous Ski Video
09.27.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

We understand the pull of the backcountry. We understand the draw of being "one" with your skis and being more "natural" by freeing your heel and your mind. But, we are beyond the days ...
Silverton Mountain Adds Terrain
08.24.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 2 Comments

Silverton, CO, Aug. 24, 2006 — Silverton Mountain owners Aaron and Jen Brill have acquired 164 acres of new ski terrain adjacent to the area’s existing boundaries from Aspenite Jim Jackson, who ...
SRAM X.9 Drivetrain Review - Shifters Derailleurs
07.23.06 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

When I started mountain biking in 1990, the only viable mountain bike drivetrains were made by Shimano. Their RapidFire shifter pods enabled you to shift with the push of your thumb--both upshifting and downshifting. Then, along came GripShift (which became SRAM) with its moto-inspired throttle shifting mechanism. To me, it was weird, but for some, it was heaven sent--if only to kick behemoth Shimano in the shins. GripShift still lives on as SRAM. Twist Shifters and has a strong following in the XC racing crowd, with offerings throughout their product lineup. But, their latest shifting technology--SRAM Trigger Shifters--are the slam-dunk that ...

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