How to: Install RWC Needle Bearing Kit
I'm pretty nit-picky about my bikes and any noise, whether creaking BB, headsets, or drivetrains really bug me. So naturally I was upset...
How to: Affordable Water Bottle / Cage Setup for Full Suspension Bikes
My local go to loop is in Fullerton, CA. It's just over 11 miles with about 1100ft of climbing and I can get in a full loop in about an...
New Bike Day: 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower LT
I've been a fan of Santa Cruz bikes since I worked as a bike shop mechanic in the late 90's. But the idea of owning one (as a high school...
How To: Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 HID Projector Headlight Retrofit on 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT
How to install a morimoto mini H1 HID system from The Retrofit Source on a 2008 Subaru Forester.
How to: Fix Hayes Stroker Trail Slow Lever Return
Eventually, all disc brake levers will lose that snap they had when they were brand new. They won't return as quickly and will often feel...
Kartboy Short Shifter Install on 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT
This was actually the first mod I did after I got the Forester. The Kartboy short shifter (along with an STI shift knob) was a gift from...
Swift Sport Lowering Springs on a 2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT
A before and after look at installing Swift Sport lowering springs on a Subaru Forester XT
How to: Install a Race Face narrow-wide chainring
An installation and mini review on the Race Face narrow wide chainring for a 1x9 drivetrain conversion on a mountain bike.
Automotive Sound Deadening with RAAMmat - Pseudoscience on the 2008 Subaru Forester XT
It is well known that Subaru vehicles are poorly insulated. Slamming the door of one is often likened to dropping a bunch of pots and...
2008 Subaru Forester Sports XT 5MT
When you ask an average person what their favorite car is, it's not typically a Subaru, and it's definitely not likely to be a compact...
