The recent controversy over Fabian Cancellara’s alleged use of an electric motor in the Paris-Roubaix has got me thinking about the whole subject of e-Bikes. Barely a week goes by without large scale manufacturers announcing new and innovative plans to build electric bikes so it seems inevitable that at some point this technology will crossover from commuting to recreational and sports use.
The question is, do we want it?
Keeping mountain bikes in proper working order takes a bit of organisation. Here’s Colin’s DIY tool tidy
Motivation comes from surprising places. Who’d have thought the least keen Mole racer we know could change our outlook on things?
Tony finds having five bikes doesn’t make it any more likely they’ll work when you need them to!
Our first attempt at producing frame stickers to promote the Muddymoles
Colin’s latest madcap MTB development – going 1×9 on his Ti Inbred 456 with the help of an N-Gear Jump Stop chain device
A novelty rear bike light perhaps but why does staying safe have to be boring? And it comes in colours!
Matt muses on the need to go with the cycling flow when it comes to regular exercise.
Are carbon components cheaper than aluminium (aluminum)? Well of course not, but it’s getting ever so close
The Tatoo helmet is a folding bicycle helmet which is light, cheap, eco-friendly and recyclable. Pity then that it may not actually protect your head!
I’ve lifted these comments by ‘Davebus’ courtesy of our buddies at DoMTB. They’re just too funny (and relevant) not to share. Credit to muddyfox for not yet giving me permission to abuse his copyright !!
A thaw brings impossible riding conditions, far worse than riding in the fresh snow of the past week
A look back at the highlights of Matt’s MTB’ing 2009 and a summary of his stats.
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