Archive for February, 2008
E.thirteen Limited Colorways | RPM Orange
Friday, February 29th, 2008The RPM Orange chain devices will be offered only in the LG-1 model, with e.thirteen’s worldwide patent pending direct-mount â„¢ bashguard technology. To accentuate the classic look of this colorway, its backplate is bright silver in color, with RPM Orange sliders. Available February 29, 2008.
Jared Graves Interview
Friday, February 29th, 2008Marcus at Bike Radar got a chance to sit down and interview Jared Graves on the up coming season. Jared discusses his relationship with Yeti, training, aspirations, and motivations for the coming year. They also include a couple shots of his new Yeti BMX bike.
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Freeride Friday
Friday, February 29th, 2008Every 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).
Take Our Survey - Chance To Win Straitline Pedals
Thursday, February 28th, 2008For your time and trouble we are giving away a pair of Straitline pedals to a lucky person that takes the survey. Be sure to complete the email section of the survey in order to be eligible.
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2009 Commencal Supreme DH: Animal Race Bike 2008
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Browsing TractionMag, and saw a link to the Commencal Owners Club showing off a new Animal DH bike for 2008, the 2009 Supreme DH. Looks like Gee, Dan, and Rachel will be on these new rides this year. Check out the Traction mag link as well for more info on it. Killer!
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Sram “Maxle Light” RockShox 20mm Axle
Thursday, February 28th, 2008SRAM has announced the Maxle Light axle for the Reba’s. It still will use a 20mm x 110mm hub, and they claim a 50g weight savings over a standard maxle. Now they just need manufacturers to make a lightweight 20mm hub… The stage is now apparently set and its nice to [...]
Brian Lopes to Ride Ibis for 2008
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Lopes has inked the deal with Ibis according to DIRT Magazine.
“Scot Nicol here, writing from Laguna Beach in Southern California, where we’ve just inked a deal with World Champion Brian Lopes to ride for little old Ibis Cycles! This is great news for you, for us and for Brian. “
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Bike Build: 2008 Morewood Izimu
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008In today’s current market of bikes, it’s often perceived that a multi-pivot bike is the way of the future. Morewood however works on simple and proven principles of the single pivot. Cole Bangart, 2007 USA National Downhill Champion, rode a Morewood Izimu to the victory circle last year as well.
We thought it would be [...]
Steve W. DeLay (of SWD Bikes) Passes
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008On Monday, February 25th Steven Wesley DeLay peacefully passed away due to advanced pneumonia. Steve, known to many as “Short White Dudeâ€, was founder, owner and the driving force behind SWD Racing. He was undoubtedly one of the most passionate and dedicated frame builders the industry will ever see.
Intense Demo @ Soquel Deonstration Forest
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008The Intense Cycles demo tour will be stopping at Trailhead Cyclery on March 1st and 2nd for two days of riding at Soquel Demonstration Forrest. Come by and try out the new Slopestyle, Spider FRO, Spider 29er, Socom or any of the Intense models. Check out www.trailheadcyclery.com for directions and details.
SRAM Downhill Cassette PG-970 DH
Monday, February 25th, 2008SRAM created a cassette aimed for the downhiller. Check out the details inside of their PG-970 DH 11-26 cassette.
Vivid 5.1 Information
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Acadian over at Pinkbike has got some more information posted up for those of you looking for more information on the Rock Shox Vivid 5.1.
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Micayla Gatto, Alex “Proâ€, and Brendan Howe on Commencal
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008Commencal Signs Canadian Young Guns Micayla Gatto, Alex “Pro†and Brendan Howe.
Commencal had added some series talent to the roster with the “Young Gunsâ€. Commencal has had their eyes on these young rippers from Canada for a while and decided 2008 was the right time to invest in the future.
Win some Race Face Armour Contest
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008Want to win some armour? Pick the colors you like in their survey and get entered to win some armour (Rally DH Jacket, Rally Arams, Rally Legs).
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New Hayes 2008 Brakes: Stroker Gram and the Stroker Ace
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Hayes has got two new brakes this year called the Stroker Gram, and the Stroker Ace. Check out some of the details inside.






