Wheels and Tires

I not only received professional advice on my last trip to Emery's, I also picked up a new wheel, a pair of tires and some weight lifting gloves. The gloves were a bit odd but they were the only ones large enough for my hands. I then realized that they also were open in the back so people could see my wedding ring and for I good looking guy like myself it's a good thing.

I searched the Internet for prices on wheel sets, which I didn't think I would be able to afford, and tires. They had an odd front wheel for a great price. Though it didn't match the price was too low to pass up and it rides really well. I think it will make a significant difference this year.

They didn't have the tires I found on sale on the Internet but they recommended the Kenda Nevegal and showed me the reviews online, making sure I read the bad revues. Then they gave me a price matching those I found on sale online. Tires degrade with age and have to be moved. You should never have to pay list price if you have a reputable dealer and are not set just on one specific tire. They are narrower than my previous tires but I'm pretty excited about seeing how they perform. Not sure they will work out as well as I hope but any new tire should be an improvement and last at least through the season. Won't put them on until the trails open up. No need to wear them out before I need them.

Metro Mountain bikers is firing up for trail maintenance and has set up a network site. Wheel and Sprocket is looking for volunteers for their Bike Expo. And former, wish he still was, President Bush is demonstrating his mad biking skills. So much excitement.

I often find articles about trying to start up High School Mountain Bike Leagues. I always thought it would be neat to get some competition going among alumni of high schools.