Mountain Biking
130-Foot Epic Rope Swing, Corona Arch Moab, Utah. Watch the Video.
03 months ago
by Russ Page
in Mountain Biking
We love Moab. It’s one of the coolest places to mountain bike on this rock we call earth, but we have to admit, this video with ZERO mountain biking in it is definitely worth sharing. Filmed at Coyote Arch outside of Moab, Utah, we encourage the faint of heart to look away. It looks like these guys weren’t the first to do it either, but there video is definitely the coolest. (See other videos below).
Corona Arch Rope Swing Videos
Dan Osman (RIP). The Original Extreme Rope Swing Daredevil
New Road Bike and Mountain Bike Print Ads
13 months ago
We thought we would show you a couple of the creative ads you will see in magazines this spring. Not only do we get to design and build bikes, but we also do all of our own photography and graphic design. This ad below was thought up by Dev, one of our customer support representatives. Dev drives an old 1985, rusted, Toyota Tercel hatchback, (pictured below) but has a very nice, new, Fezzari Fore CR5 road bike. His bike is worth a lot more than his car, hence the tagline, “Get your priorities straight.” We always find it amusing when we are out at races, or even driving around, and we see extremely nice bikes on really crappy cars. There are a few of us here at Fezzari that are a part of this crowd, myself included, so we thought we would poke fun at it with this ad.
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We often get asked what sets us a part from other companies, why Fezzari? It’s simple really, Custom, Quality, Direct. Our priorities are to build the best quality, best fitting bikes, and sell them direct to the consumer, saving them thousands. We took this ‘Why Fezzari’ question and came up with this.
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You can find at more about what sets Fezzari Bicycles apart by visiting our Why Fezzari page.
Fezzari to Introduce Full Suspension 29er
214 months ago
by Tyler Cloward
in Mountain Biking
UPDATED: January 20, 2012
We are happy to announce the upcoming release of the all new Fezzari full suspension 29er mountain bike, the Fezzari Hidden Peak. The Hidden Peak is the first full suspension 29er mountain bike from Fezzari. Current plans have the Hidden Peak available in two spec builds with the first deliveries to customers expected the end of May, 2012.
The Hidden Peak frame features a Fezzari Racing Design 7005 series hydroformed aluminum frame with smooth welds to give the frame a strong, smooth, clean look. Some of the other frame features include:
- 100mm travel
- FRD Tetra Link 429 Suspension Design
- Sealed bearing on every pivot point
- Internal cable routing
- Press Fit BB91 bottom bracket system
The Hidden Peak will be available in two build options, Hidden Peak – X0, and Hidden Peak – XT. The Hidden Peak – X0 will feature a Fox Talas 29 RLC Kashima with travel adjustments from 120mm to 95mm. This adjustable travel option has helped the new Hidden Peak be extremely agile and lively on both climbs and descents. Our test riders have been able to jump, manual, and corner the bike similar to a 6″ travel, 26-inch wheeled bike. Dropping the travel on the Talas to the 95mm position makes the bike very agile and excellent on the climbs. The FRD Tetra Link 429 suspension design gives the Hidden Peak a very solid pedal platform, yet plush travel when the trail gets rough and virtually no pedal-bob. The rear suspension will feature a 100mm travel Fox RP23 shock that has been tuned for the FRD Tetra-link429 suspension design. The Hidden Peak – X.0 will be finished off with SRAM X0 drivetrain, Mavic Wheels, and a Truvativ Cockpit. The Hidden Peak – X0 will be available at the factory direct price of $3799. Specs and pricing are subject to change until final release.
The more budget friendly Hidden Peak – XT will feature the same 7005 series hydroformed aluminum frame and the FRD Tetra Link 429 suspension design. It will also feature a RockShox Recon solo air fork, RockShox Ario RL shock, Shimano XT and SLX drivetrain, DT Swiss wheels, and Truvativ Cockpit. The Hidden Peak – XT will be available for $2349. Specs and pricing subject to change until final release which is expected April, 2012.
Pre-orders are currently being taken on both models. For questions, to receive more info, or to place your order, call 888-833-9927 or click here to contact us.
The ‘Cliffs of Insanity’ on a Mountain Bike
04 months ago
The following video doesn’t depict the actual Cliffs of Insanity as featured in the movie The Princess Bride, but this ride has cliffs and they are insane. The real Cliffs of Insanity (real name is the Cliffs of Moher) are featured in a previous article we wrote called the 8 Most Dangerous Mountain Biking Trails in the World. The mountain trail in the video below probably needs to be added to the list.
Does full-suspension even make a difference here?
Heart Rate: 5 Steps to More Effective Off-Season Training
05 months ago
Winter is on its way in and temperatures are declining. Temperatures and shorter daylight hours can make it difficult to keep your body in the shape you want. Whether you are new to competitive cycling, a seasoned racer, or just looking to better your fitness, there are a few simple steps to improving your abilities in preparation for the coming season.
1. Setting Goals
When entering the off-season, the first step to a successful upcoming year is planning. Take a look at your previous season and assess which aspects went well and which didn’t turn out as expected. Think of what you want to improve on this year, set a few goals, and make necessary plans to reach those goals. Perhaps you had great endurance but not very much power. Maybe you felt fast on the flats but not as quick up the climbs. Adjust your training to improve your weakest areas of riding.
Plan out your approaching race/ride calender and focus on the events most important to you. You’ll want to be hitting your peak fitness at these times. Planning can make a huge difference in your season.
2. Decrease Training Intensity
Fall/Winter is a time to slow down your training intensity. If you were to train year-round at your maximum ability, you are likely to burn out much too early. Instead, you want to start your off season at a much lower intensity, then gradually work your way back up to your peak when the time is right.
To regulate yourself, you should consult a target heart rate diagram easily found online. You can customize your own training plan to your age and limitations. First you need to determine your Maximum Heart Rate (mhr). One method to determine your age adjusted mhr is to use this equation.
Male: 220 – (age) = mhr
Female: 226 – (age) = mhr
Once you have your mhr, you can effectively plan your off-season. Start slow by riding at 50-60% of your mhr. In a month or two bump it up to 60-75% mhr. Next, when early spring hits, you can jump up to 75-85% mhr. Then, when the event season starts, you can increase up to 85-100% mhr. Not only will this allow your body to work its way back up to peak fitness without overtraining, but you will increase your endurance by training your body to work at different heart rate zones. To more effectively monitor your heart rate, check out the cycling computers we offer.
There are many approaches to building your base level of cardio. For a great article on base training be sure to check out Garret Rock’s article – The Importance of Base Building: Heart Rate Training
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3. Add Variety
It can be difficult to get out and train often in the Winter, especially if you live in a cold climate, but there are many activities you can do to stay fit.
- Get a trainer or rollers. They are simple to use and you can stay fit while riding your bike without leaving the house. Check out the Cycleops trainers we carry.
- Running, swimming, tennis, basketball, soccer, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing are great for cross-training
- Pick-up some leg and arm warmers to keep warm when its cold out
- Start interval training more when you get closer to the race season.
Ultimately your goal is to keep training and have fun doing it.
4. Weight train
The off-season is a great time to use weights to your advantage. Weight lifting can build and tone your muscles while increasing your muscle endurance. Although your legs will be most important to improve, focusing on other muscle groups will improve your overall athleticism as well. The goal isn’t to bulk up, but to increase endurance. This is best achieved by using smaller weights with higher reps. For an in depth article about specific weight training exercises, make sure to check out – Top 5 Weight Lifting Exercises for Cyclists
The off-season is a great time to use weights to your advantage. Weight lifting can build and tone your muscles while increasing your muscle endurance. Although your legs will be most important to improve, focusing on other muscle groups will improve your overall athleticism as well. The goal isn’t to bulk up, but to increase endurance. This is best achieved by using smaller weights with higher reps. For an in depth article about specific weight training exercises, make sure to check out – Top 5 Weight Lifting Exercises for Cyclists
5. Discipline
The last thing to keep in mind over the next season is to stay consistent. It’s easy to get out of the routine when you become busy with other things, I’ve definitely fallen victim to this before. It is important to keep your goals visible and set time aside to train, even if you can only manage a little bit at a time. Staying on track and consistent will guarantee greater success for the coming year.
Make sure you are having fun throughout this process! Following these steps will improve your riding ability and help you have a more enjoyable year. Good Luck!
Man’s Best Friend: Ode to the Trail Dog
05 months ago
by Tyler Cloward
in Mountain Biking
I found this video of one of the coolest trail dogs I have seen. This little Jack Russel name Lily has the skills to keep up with this rider at the Trail Side bike park in Park City, UT. Plain and simple this little dog can fly. Watching this video reminds me of the fun times I’ve had mountain biking with my Great Danes Bo and Kai. Sometimes it’s pretty amazing to watch these dogs work as they jump over obstacles, dodge rocks, branches, and sometimes pickup rocks like Lily does in this video. Sometimes there is no better biking buddy than your four-legged friend.
This is a picture of my oldest Great Dane Bo. She is now getting to the age (13) where her joints don’t work as well, but when she was younger she loved to run the trails. When the mountain bikes come out on a Saturday morning she was right there ready to hit the trails.
This is Kai my younger Great Dane. She has as much energy as Lily the Jack Russel. Since Bo is a little older and has a harder time running the trails, Kai gets to come riding now. Just like Bo, Kai gets really excited when the bikes come out cause she knows she is heading for the mountains.
Sometimes you have to water the dogs on the trail. Kai loves running in the streams and she will often lay in them.
I took a picture of the Dashchund at the Sea Otter Classic a couple years ago. This guy and his girlfriend actually had two of these dogs they would put in each of their backpacks with these red goggles. They seemed happy and content with being in the backpacks and from what I remember them saying the dogs loved to be on the trail.
What makes your trail dog great? We’d love to see photos of your trail dog and to hear what makes him/her so great. You can post the photos to our Facebook page.
Canyons Bike Park Video Makes Us Miss Summer Already
06 months ago
Canyons Resort in Park City Utah broke ground on a new bike park in mid summer 2011. After 2 months of building they already had 3 trails finished, and more in the works. Chris Van Dine, Eric Porter, and some other local pro’s and shredders take advantage of what the resort has to offer and get a glimpse into the future of the bike park.
Ben Stiller reveals the experience of his first night mountain bike ride
06 months ago
“I start going, and I’m going good, and I start to like, I can hear them up ahead, and I’m starting to feel it, and then one of them I just hear this guy yell, he yells out ‘No brunch, No brunch.’ And I look up and there’s this three-foot big tree trunk flying at me. You know how they say like when an accident happens everything slows down, and you go into slow motion, and somehow your instincts kick in, and you do whatever you need to do to save yourself in that moment? That didn’t happen. Slammed right into it. And as I came to, they’re all just sort of like starting at me like ‘Man, didn’t you hear? Low branch. Low branch.” – Ben Still to Jay Leno.
