Ok, sometimes it is just better not ask why some things get posted to this blog. Anyway I was talking to a customer about this fork and this ended up being the easiest way to get a picture out there. This is an RST Neon T10. It is available in either a 26" or 700c version. Steerer tubes are sold separately which gives you the option of putting whatever steerer you want on there. 1" , 1 1/8", Thereaded, non- threaded whatever. For about $100 bucks it is a great deal to get your commuter going again.

Have fun now. Be fast in spring

Ok, have you just gotten off your trainer for the fourth night in a row? Starting to get a little sick of riding in the basement? If you are, you are not alone. Far too many people rely way to heavily on their trainers to get through winter.

So if you don't have the luxury of going to the opposite hemisphere for the winter here are a couple of things to remember about winter training.

1. Your trainer is a useful tool, but if you rely on it 100% you will be burned out and slower come spring.

2. Winter is a great time to cross train. If you peek at the pro's winter training schedules you will see that they are putting in some varied cardio workout as well as time in the weight room. These other activities are great for balancing out oposing muscles that can get a little lopsided doing just one activity

3. Pull out the mountain bike and ride outdoors. Mountain biking (even for you road riders) is ideal in the winter because you move a little slower and work a little harder so that you stay warmer. Also for those of you in northern climbs there is the added benefit that you have new loops as snowmobile trails often cross lakes and swamps in places where you would have had to turn around in the summer.

3b. Get a set of lights. Riding at night adds a little variety, and with shorter days you may need to do it anyway. Also because it is colder at night, the ground is more likely to be frozen which allows you to use the trails without damaging them or sinking into soft snow. Our pick for lights this year is the Nightrider Minewt150. With 150 lumens and a price tag of $78.75 the Minewt is super affordable and pleanty of light for most applications.

MiNewt 150

4. Make your training fun. Remember that your goal for winter training should not be to get super fast for next season. Your goal is to balance your training and come out of winter without losing strength that you gained last season. Think stronger not faster. If your winter training is not fun and interesting, you will just be burned out come spring.

See you all out there on the trails