Classic Vintage REI Novara Ponderosa Mountain Bike – And New Ponderosa Bike Review

An older Classic REI Novara Ponderosa Mountain Bike

An older Classic REI Novara Ponderosa Mountain Bike

This is an old REI Novara Ponderosa mountain bike. I used the bike quite a few times to go trail riding in high desert area’s around the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, and for commuting around the Valley. At one point I even had a Honda GS31 gas powered engine attached to the seat stays for powering the rear wheel. Continue reading

Helmet Laws

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

I am not against wearing a helmet, but I am against mandatory helmet laws. I think it should be up to the individual rider to evaluate the risk of injury for their own personal circumstances. Its one thing if you’re riding mountain bike trials on steep jagged rocks and quite another if you’re riding in a neighborhood where the speed limit is 25 mph, with low traffic, and practically zero risk of head injury.

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