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John Swanguen Joins Factory MS-Intense Team for 2008
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007J.D. Swanguen photo: Kathy Sessler
John (J.D.) Swanguen joins up with MS-Intense for 2008. J.D. got 2nd place in the juniors division at the Worlds as well as winning the Junior USA National Championship Downhill race this year. Good move Intense.
“I wanted to start working on getting a U.S. rider back on top in [...]
Maxxis Gravity Team on Iron Horse Bikes for 2008
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007The Maxxis Gravity Team will be on Iron Horse bikes for 2008. Additionally, Sabrina Jonnier will be riding for the Maxxis Gravity Team in 2008. Luke Strobel and Cameron Cole will also remain on the Maxxis Gravity Team. Look for this team to cause some destruction in 2008 in the UCI world [...]
Phil Sundbaum Signs with Haro
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007Phil Sundbaum will be riding for Haro in 2008. Look to see Phil to be in a lot of competitions in 2008.
Previous Coverage
Phil Sundbaum 3Ride Videos
MTB Cut.tv Video Updates
Friday, December 21st, 2007MTBCut.tv has updated their site with new videos. As usual they are pretty decent and worth a watch.
Duncan Riffle Interview
Sam Hill’s 2007 Season Sunday
Gee Atherton Interviews at Champery WC
Pump Track Building Basics
Australian National: Illinbah
re-Focus Trailer
Peaty and Rennie Summer Traveling
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Freeride Friday
Friday, December 21st, 2007Every Friday we will post a few videos for you to look at that we’ve found on the Internet that are fun to watch (especially if you’re bored at work).
Review: 2008 Sram X.9 Drivetrain
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Check out what we thought about the 2008 Sram X.9 shifters and derailluer offerings. Sram has been improving their game since the beginning and it shows.
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2008 USA Cycling MTB Gravity Calendar
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Check out the 2008 USA Cycling National gravity schedule. Adobe Acrobat file or read it below.
15-Mar 20th Annual Keyesville Classic Lake Isabella CA DH
26-May Mountain States Cup/Angel Fire Angel Fire NM DH, MX, SD
6-8/Jun Mountain States Cup#4 Sol Vista CO XC, DS, MX
20-22/Jun 3rd Annual Capital Cup at Wisp McHenry MD DH, Dual
12-13/Jul Mountain [...]
Help Save Hidden Valley
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Help Save Hidden Valley…
The long dreaded day has come, the day when the city come to tell you their tearing down
your trails. All of your hard work, blood, sweat, and tears may see this spot get knocked down. The homeless and the other trash that infests the spot occurs mostly at night after
riders leave. [...]
Wideopen Mag Issue 5
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Wideopen has published their fifth issue containing 100+ pages of content. This is arguably one of their best issues yet with a wide range of topics and articles. Check their site for the download link.
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Tenative Mountain States Cup Schedule 2008
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Tenative 2008 MSC Schedule inside. They’ve got a killer schedule lined up with 3 UCI points races. Angelfire once again coincides with the U.S. Open during Memorial Day weekend.
Earthed 5: The Law of Fives
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Got a chance to check out Earthed 5 last week thanks to DIRT / Alex / and Mark T. It’s been watched about 10 times… Lets just say if you want to see some of the best world cup footage, this is a must see. More inside on this gem of a [...]
Team Chain Reaction Cycles / Intense
Monday, December 17th, 2007Headed by team manager Nigel Page, the Team Chain Reaction Cycles / Intense looks to be another heavy hitting team next year to watch out for.
“We are pleased to announce the New ChainReactionCycles/Intense Racing Team for 2008…The team will consist of long standing Intense rider Chris Kovarik (Australia), World Junior DH Champion - Ruaridh Cunningham [...]
Review: Sun Ringle A.D.D. Wheelset
Monday, December 17th, 2007Thinking about getting some Sun Ringle A.D.D. wheels? See what we thought about them and more inside with our review of the A.D.D. wheelset.
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Previous Coverage
Sun Ringle Interbike 2007
Hayes Interbike 2007
Manitou Interbike 2007
Web Store & T-shirts
Friday, December 14th, 2007We’ve got a few custom Straitline Avid Code lever’s left and Sick Lines t-shirts! Get them before they’re gone!
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Review: Hope Pro II DT Swiss EX 5.1d Wheelset
Friday, December 14th, 2007We’ve been riding these wheels for awhile now and they’ve held up pretty well. See what we thought about the Hope Pro II / DT Swiss EX 5.1d setup inside.
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Previous Coverage
Hope 1.5 Stepdown Headset
Hope Moto V2 Brakeset Review
