I popped into the reviews section of MTBR to see what others are saying about the Maxxis Swampthing. There were 29 reviews with an overall rating of 4.90 out of 5. A couple of the comments I read were that they were a little heavy but not too bad.

The Official Product Description from JensonUSA
The Swampthing is a great downhill tire constructed from soft rubber that will hook on rocks and stumps to give you traction, but still tough enough that it won’t fold when stressed.  A cleated knob design allows you to corner, brake, and accelerate without slipping.

Not sure how long the Maxxis Swampthing Tires are gonna last at $20, but you can pick them up at JensonUSA.

If you’ve used these tires then post up some feedback of what you did or didn’t like about the Maxxis

This is my first real night riding light but while in the purchase process, I had the chance to try several lights on my light list before buying. In the end it ultimately came down to price. Being on a tight budget the Magicshine 900 Lumen MTB light provides more than enough light to see everything, even on the lowest setting.

I’ve yet to run the light on high for 3 straight hours to test its life, simply because all I usually need is a the low or middle settings for a little over a couple of hours. I did notice that I have a bad connector on my light.. it turns off periodically based on it’s position. To keep it from turning off I simply tape the connection to not allow movement.

All in all it’s a great light at a great price. If you need a light and money is tight, the magic shine is the way to go.

I do recommend you buy a helmet mount. I’ve found it easy to mount the magicshine  straight to my helmet using the vent wholes but all bike helmets are created differently.

I like this light so much I’m considering buying a second one.

These little guys can shred. My 2.5 year old son and 5yr old daughter sat and watched this video 3x’s. I love that my kids are developing a passion for bicycles.

There are events going on everywhere across the USA and around the World. To find an event near you, check the map on IMBA’s Website. The deadline to register an event is September 15th so you still have a few days.

IMBA’s International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day celebrates the life of Jack Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who had a true passion for the sport from an early age but passed away in 2002. Funding is provided by the Jack Doub Memorial Endowment. The event will take place each year on the first Saturday in October.

For complete details on IMBA’s International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, visit the IMBA Website.

The visit features a Trailbuilding School, social and a group ride. This is your opportunity to rub shoulders with the IMBA Crew while learning all about trailbuilding. Check out the details below and come join in the fun.

Schedule:

Saturday
9:00 AM – Noon: Trailbuilding School classroom session
Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 PM: Trailbuilding School field session
Party and raffle to follow!

Sunday
10:00 AM: Group Ride

For details on how to RSVP for this IMBA Event click here.

So if you need an excuse to not work today while the boss is out. watch26.tv is your ticket to dirt jumping, freeriding, downhill race videos and a whole lot more.

This looks like and epic little course and Lars makes it look stinkin’ easy. I wish I could make my full suspension bike float like that. I guess it would help if the suspension wasn’t 10yrs old. LOL. Enjoy.. Thanks again Pink Bike for the awesome video.

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Here’s what Roland had to say about it after downloading and trying it out…

If you use Garmin’s MapSource software along with U.S. Topo to upload maps into your GPS for rides, you have probably noticed that the Topo maps (compiled from old USGS 1:100K scale maps I believe) are notoriously poor when it comes to showing individual trails. But if you add this 3rd party map, suddenly every single trail is right there on your screen. I used it on a ride in Bend yesterday, and just for example, it showed every trail in the Phil’s trail network, as well as everything else in the surrounding area.

If you interested in buying Garmin.. check’em out at REI..

Garmin Edge 605 GPS Bike Computer Garmin Edge 605 brings your cycling to a new level of precision with expanded navigation options. Highly sensitive GPS receiver tracks your position where less sophisticated units will not, providing continuous reliable navigation. Expand unit’s memory and mapping software options with microSD cards (sold separately); unit comes loaded with a basic basemap. Customizable cycle computer shows six different cycling data fields, including speed, distance, time functions, calories burned and altitude gained. Virtual Partner™ brings fun to training by letting you ”race” a virtual competitor. You can also race against a recorded course to match or beat previously set speeds at every point along the way. Auto Pause™ pauses the training timer when you decelerate below a specified speed and resumes once you’ve regained targeted speed. Auto Lap™ triggers a lap every time you pass a specified location or travel a preset distance. Compatible with Garmin Connect™: an online community for workout data sharing and analysis (available January, 2008). The unit measures 4.3 x 2 x 1 in.; display area is 1.37 x 1.71 in., and 176 x 220 pixels; screen is readable in daylight. Waterproof design; unit is submersible to 1m for 30 minutes (do not operate submerged). Rechargeable internal lithium polymer battery lasts 15 hrs. with typical use.

Mountain bike events include Fam Jam dirt jumping under the lights–mini vendor fair, Mountain Bike Time Trial, Mammoth Bar Downhill Race, Folsom Lake XC Mountain Bike Race and Cyclocross at Negro Bar.

Folsom Cyclebration is considered Northern California’s most fun, family-friendly weekend of bicycle riding and racing.

Visit Folsom Cyclebration for complete details on the event.