If you've already checked out my Bio, you prob'ly found out that I love cycling. I've been into it since I was 12 years old. After a brief hiatus, I started cycling, again. Well, here's my small collection of cycling-related links that are worth checking out.

Albert Eisentraut
Never heard of him? I'm not surprised. He's one of the Bay Area's best kept secrets in the cycling community. He makes absolutely beautiful and high quality custom frames. For the prices they charge, it's a bargain considering the amount of detail and love that goes into each individual work of art.

Answer
"Exorcise Your Hands!"

Bayinsider's Best Picks for Bay Area Rides
If you live in the Bay Area, you have access to great bicycle rides and trails. Be sure to check out this site for great route suggestions--you'll even get the vital stats such as directions, tips, and elevation changes.

Bell Helmets
Wear a helmet, dammit!

Bike Fitment
Treat your body right and get the properly-sized bike. You'll have to take a few measurements, but it's well worth it.

Bike Nashbar
An online/catalog bike company.

Bruce Gordon
Lookin' to do some serious touring? Check out this site for some super-sturdy bikes to fit your needs.

CAL Cycling
A great group of guys and gals. Plus, our team actually does pretty well in the races--road AND mountain.

CamelBak
Don't risk dehydration. Your friends won't appreciate you bonkin' out on 'em in the middle of a sweet ride! The Navy SEALS and Marine Corps. use 'em... It's prob'ly good enough for you and me.

Cane Creek
Some cool cycling components...

Cannondale
Handmade bikes that perform pretty well.

Colnago
I just had to add a link to Colnago! Maybe it's cuz I grew up with a Colnago, but I think they're the most comfy, do-it-all frames out there. Truth be told, I'd pick my dad's old Colnago over my Litespeed for a century ride. Too bad it's too small for me now. =(

Colorado Cyclist
I got my Litespeed built by Colorado Cyclist. You've prob'ly heard about their wheelbuild quality--I've gotta say, I've done quite a few hard miles on my wheelset and they're still holding their trueness!

The Death Ride
Ever hear of it? I didn't until a fellow cyclist, Floyd, pointed it out to me. Well worth a look, even if the name doesn't seem to catch your attention, either! Those crazy guys in Kansas sure know how to have fun... At least check out the site for the "Event Rules." I'm sure that you'll get a kick outta it!

Easton
Manufacturer of some cool racing components.

Fox Racing Shox
An available aftermarket rear air shock.

Gary Fisher
World Champion MTB frames in '97 and '99. I wouldn't be surprised to see "'00" soon, though!

Giro Helmets
Manufacturers of fine brain buckets. I actually need to get a new one...

Hayes
Hydraulic disc brakes for your DH monster-of-a-bike.

IRC Tire
These guys just debuted a tubeless tire system.

Klein
Their ad: "Handcrafted Science." Huh? Whatsit mean? I dunno, so try 'em out and tell me.

Lemond
Greg Lemond has some great bikes. My best friend Floyd got a Zurich a few months ago--Greg even went to the shop where Floyd got it from and signed the frame. Cool, huh?

Litespeed
Titanium über-frames galore!

Marin
Their ad: "The Heart of Mountain Biking."

Mavic
Known for their wheels. Now, they've brought out 'em new-fangled wireless shifters! 'Sup with that, man?!

Marzocchi
Kick-ass MTB suspension forks that look to be the new leader of the pack. They also supply OEM motorcycle suspension forks to companies such as BMW.

Missing Link
A great bike shop for those who live near Berkeley, CA. You can even use the shop and its loaner tools to fix your own bike! Plus, the CAL Cycling team is also sponsored by 'em.

Mongoose
Mostly MTB frames.

Mountain Bike Review
Down to earth, objective reviews of mountain biking products by people like you and me.

Mountainboard Sports
The new fangled mountainboarding sport... From their ad: "You'll swear you're snowboarding, until you fall... Then, you'll just swear."

National Bike Registry
If you have a commuter bike, get it registered and have a better chance of getting it recovered. It's cheap insurance, really.

NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems
If you have to ride at night, please be careful and get decent lights to let those with four wheels see you a little better.

Northwave Shoes
MTB World Cup champ Paola Pezzo wears 'em. I think...

Panaracer
The old-school MTB tires.

Park Tools
If you're really serious about cycling, you prob'ly do your own maintenance. And you've prob'ly used a few of the plethora of available Park tools.

Pearl Izumi
They make decent cycling clothes for all types of riding conditions. I'm a bit more cold-blooded than most people I know, so when I ride in cold weather (well, high 40's-low 50's for me!) I have to wear more insulative stuff. Great stuff at okay prices...

Pedro's
Bike care, tools, bags, grips, clothing, 'n' accessories.

Profile Design
Some HD MTB and road parts. But, do yourself a favor--don't get their clip-ons...

Reynolds
Yup, the maker of fine tubes for bike frames. They're more well-known for their steel tubing, though. You hardcore-types will appreciate the metallurgy behind the tubing...

Ritchey
Come on now! We all know Ritchey... =)

Rock Shox
These guys made a name for themselves in the suspension fork business.

Rossin
Yet, another "household" bike for us. =) As you can tell, it's been great growing up in a family with someone that used to race. =)

S&S Bike Coupling System
The concept's a little crazy... Bring $300-$400 and your beloved frame to a reputable frame builder and kindly ask him to chop the top and down tubes. What you'll be getting in return is the ability to practically take your frame apart and stuff the entire bike into a 26" x 26" x 10" case. Why does it matter? Well, if you plan on flying with your bike, airlines will charge around $60 one way to transport the bike.

Salsa
These guys have some cool products with cool names. I especially like the Salsa "Flip Offs" (skewers)!

Schwinn
Road and MTB frames.

Serotta
The infamous Serotta is known for its custom frames. But, their off-the-shelf frames are still as sweet as ever.

Shimano
Dura Ace, Ultegra, XTR, XT... Even road 'n' MTB shoes and aero wheelsets!

Speedplay
I love these pedals...

Spinergy
Great aero wheels...

Syncros
"If you've got the balls, we've got the hardware."

Thule Racks
Bike racks... Duh!

Timbuk2 Messenger Bags
The East Coast has Manhattan Portage messenger bags and the West Coast has Timbuk2. Make your own bag with your own choice of color combinations, accessories, sizes, and other customized features.

Trek Bicycles
The frame that Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France on...

Voodoo Cycles
"Hex-Free."

Vredestein
The great tires with a funny name.

Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB)
XC and general MTB tires...

Yakima Racks
If you must throw your bike on top of the car for a long haul...

Zefal
Pumps, pumps, 'n' more pumps. My old DoubleShot pump's still working great.