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This photo of Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is courtesy of TripAdvisorMy wife and I used to live near Santa Monica, so we were thrilled to hear that I was being sent to Los Angeles for a convention.  I decided to take a few vacation days with it so that I could have some time to see the area with the wife and kids. Biking the Santa Monica beach path wasn’t our top priority, but it turned out to be a great family outing.I love biking, and when we happened upon Bike Attack’s shop while checking out what  Santa Monica had to offer, and by that I mean shopping, I made a recommendation to c …
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Ya, ok, this photo isn't of me, but my bike was pink :) I came on a trip from Minnesota to Southern California, Santa Monica to be specific, and I was determined to learn how to surf. I got the most expensive wetsuit, rented the top of the line surfboard, and was ready to ride the SoCal waves. However, after three hours of failed attempts, I came to the conclusion that surfing should stay reserved for the pros and locals. Well, I was stuck now. What was something universal that I, a born and raised Minnesotan, could do here in Santa Monica? Last time I checked, Santa Monica wasn’t too famo …
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Bike Attack puts the Norco Aurum 1 Dorado to the test at Big Bear for the Downhill Review.One of the best places to enjoy mountain biking in continental United States is Southern California. There are many options for enjoying the sport in this region in relation to scenic beauty and difficulty of terrain, you may want to check out one of our previous posts all about the best bike trails in SoCal. The varied bike trails cater to the requirements of every kind of rider with different levels of mountain biking expertise. This year we’ve seen some great improvements in mountain bik …
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The Intense Carbine 275 - A Solid 650B for the Down HillIntense Cycles is always a favorite around BikeAttack. Why? Probably because Jeff Steber the designer, engineer and owner of Intense Cycles is more than just a great designer — he's a rider. True, designers can build great bikes, but designers who love to hit the trails design bikes that riders love. What we like about Jeff is that he's real and so is his brand: Intense Cycles, based in California.The Bike Attack Team has had the opportunity to "field test" many of the Intense mountain bikes, but one that we've really liked is the Carbine …
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