Freeride Friday
Every 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).
Archive for January, 2008
Sunline V-One Reducer Headset
Sunline, while new to the scene, has shown a lot of poise and promise in their dedication to making what the consumer wants. The V-One Reducer headset is unique in that it is a parallel headset. What is a parallel headset and what are the benefits of the design? Continue on.
Funn 750mm Bars
Acadian over at Pinkbike has got the scoop on Funn’s new 750mm bars. Available only in 25.4mm, 30mm rise, and rings in at 325g. Check it out.
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Sunline 750mm V1 Bars
FSA 800mm Gravity Light Bars
Syncros AM Hardcore OnepointFive Headset
Snycros’ 1.5 AM Hardcore headset is pretty impressive. It uses 7075 machined aluminum cups for durability and strength along with sealed cartridge bearings. Read more about their 1.5″ headset designed for AM/FR/DH inside.
Video: FOX 2007 Wherever You Ride
FOX’s latest video featuring video from some of their athletes from 2007. Shot by Clay Porter. Click Play.
Filip Polc
Sam Blenkinsop
Cole Bangert
Justin Leov
Gee Atherton
Dealer Appreciation Night at Ray’s Indoor MTB Park
Come on! Dust off your bike, pump up the tires and get out of the snow… Ray’s MTB Park in Cleveland, Ohio will be hosting a Demo weekend where you can ride with pros from numerous bike companies and demo anything from the latest XC rig from Giant to the new .three57 complete. Ride with [...]
Chris Kovarik wins his 1st race in 2008 at Fontana
Chris Kovarik aboard his M6 (Photo: Joe Lawwill)
Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense factory rider Chris Kovarik starts off the 08 season with a solid win at the first Fontana race.
Chris is living out in California with his girlfriend Claire Buchar for the winter where he is focusing on his training and preparation for the coming World Cup [...]
Syncros FBI 1.5 Reducing Headset
Syncros started as a high end component company on Vancouver’s north shore. Syncros has been making bike components for a long time and the FBI 1.5 embodies a lot of their knowledge in creating durable and solid products. The FBI 1.5 is designed to reduce a onepointfiveâ„¢ headtube’s inner diameter so that you [...]
FSA Orbit Xtreme Pro 1.5 Headset
Full Speed Ahead’s top of the line 1.5″ headset is the Orbit Xtreme Pro 1.5. The headset is quite burly and offers a great base for supporting any 1.5″ fork. If you’ve got a 1.5″ headtube check out the details inside on this 1.5″ headset.
Freeride Friday
Every 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).
2008 Diablo Domination Series
2008 Diablo Domination Series Lineup
May 18, 2008
June 29, 2008
August 24, 2008
September 14, 2008
October 5, 2008
Check out our Calendar for more gravity races.
2008 Tenative Gravity East Schedule
2008 Tentative Schedule:
2008/05/09 – 2008/05/10 Massanutten http://www.massresort.com/
2008/05/31 – 2008/06/01 Mount Snow http://www.mountsnow.com/
2008/06/21 – 2008/06/22 Wisp http://www.skiwisp.com/
2008/07/05 – 2008/07/06 Plattekil http://www.plattekill.com/
2008/08/16 – 2008/08/17 Sugar Bushhttp://www.sugarbush.com/
2008/08/30 – 2008/08/31 Whiteface http://www.downhillmike.com
2008/09/06 – 2008/09/07 Attitash http://www.attitash.com/
2008/10/11 – 2008/10/12 GES Finals, Plattekill http://www.plattekill.com
Check out our Calendar for more gravity races.
2008 Troy Lee Designs D2 Carbon Flame Black / Yellow
For 2008, Troy Lee Designs has some new lids that we’ve got a hold of to show you. The D2 Carbon helmet is very lightweight and offers some pretty stylish graphics that really catch the eye. See more on the 2008 D2 Carbon helmet inside.
2008 Corsair Bikes Ducat, Konig, Malestrom
Corsair has got some new shots up of three of their bikes, the Konig, Ducat, and the Malestrom. The Ducat and the Konig should be available soon. The Konig and Ducat will be out during the first part of February. The Maelstrom, Crown and Marque will be the first part of April .
Tech: Shock Details
If you’ve ever looked at shock numbers, they can be somewhat confusing. Inside is a run down of some basics behind the measurements in rear shocks and springs to bring you up to speed a bit.
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