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Review: Point One Racing Split Second Direct Mount Stem
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Point Split Second (DM) Stem
Point One Racing has stepped up to the plate and is beginning to produce high quality precision mountain bike components. Engineered and machined in the USA, Point One has the engineering capability to be a big asset to the freeride and gravity enthused riders looking for high end parts.
They have [...]
Tracey Hannah Takes a Step Back
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Tracey Hannah (Photo: Kathy Sessler)
Tracey Nicole Hannah sent us through this message to address her plans this year. Unfortunately she won’t be attending the World Cup races this year. See what she says inside.
Plattekill Jr-x Worlds Qualifier and First Race
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008This weekend’s race (Roxbury, NY) will be the first in Plattekill’s 7-race series for 2008 and serve as the automatic qualifier for juniors to the USAC World’s Team. Top juniors from thru out the United States will challenge the steep terrain and big drops at the mountain.
Review: Canfield Brothers One
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Canfield Brothers have got a lot of new bikes this year and we’ve had some time on their prototype bike called the One. Inside you’ll find our review of it and a small bike build segment showcasing some of the parts we equipped it with. It’s a short link 4-Bar (VPP) bike that [...]
Video: Qashqai Milan
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008The results from Milan are out. There was a spectacular show of skill and nerve at the first qualifying round of the Nissan Qashqai Challenge. It was a chance for some young new talent to claim a position amongst the pros. The competition was tight but it was Trond Hansen of Norway who was victorious. [...]
New Corsair Prototypes: Crown and the Marque
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Corsair has updated their flickr gallery to include the downhill bike (Crown), as well as their all mountain one (Marque). The production versions are still being etched out so expect to see some small changes as they dial in the geometry and more. Follow the more link to see more pictures in their [...]
Jordie Lunn’s Jump Jam Under Wraps
Monday, April 28th, 2008Photo Mike Reid
Sram passed along some info on Jordie’s Jump Jam (Peanut Butter Knife Fight Takes No Prisoners)
The event was held on a perfect sunny day on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Thirty riders were on hand to compete in Jordie Lunn’s backyard ‘jam’, dubbed ‘Peanut Butter Knife Fight’. With nearly three-hundred spectators, it was a [...]
Steve Peat Interview
Sunday, April 27th, 2008Steve Peat ( photo Kathy Sessler)
Bikeradar posted an interview with downhilll icon Steve Peat. Check out what he had to say.
“His career highlights to date include winning three world cup championships, with 14 individual world cup wins under his belt, seven British championships and two European championships.”
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Freeride Friday
Friday, April 25th, 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).
Ranch Style Jump Jam in Grand Junction April 26th
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Taking place this weekend in Grand Junction, CO there will be a Slopetyleish Jump Jam. $$$ for Pro’s, Prizes for Joe’s.
See inside for more details and a few additional sneak pictures.
Wideopen Mag Issue 6
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Wideopen has published their 6th issue of their webzine. This issue, as usual, contains a ton of content and photography which includes:
Claire Buchar Interview
Multiple race reports and product reviews
Shimano Saint 2009
New Commencal Supreme DH
and much more
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Straitline Levers Sale!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008We’ve got a few Straitline CODE levers left in stock and you can pick them up now at a $10 discounted price while they last.
($97 $87 USD USA shipping, $105 95 USD International shipping)
2 Black Code lever sets
1 Gold Code lever set
If you’re interested in Formula ORO levers (See here for pricing/details), we’re taking orders [...]
KVR Gearbox
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Orme.tv sent over a link to their Sea Otter coverage (1, 2) and they’ve got some good pictures including some of a sweet V-Boxx 9psd gearbox bike called the KVR. He’s even got an Obtainium TI spring on it.
See more pictures from Sea Otter over at Orme.tv’s Sea Otter gallery (1, 2)
Two New Prototype Yeti’s: 303R-DH / 303R-SS
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Yeti brought out a few prototypes at Sea Otter this year that needless to say turned a few heads.
Yeti 303R-SS, one of three prototypes spotted at Sea Otter
Preview: Race Face Atlas FR 83mm Cranks
Monday, April 21st, 2008Race Face has delivered a crank many of you have been itching for, a lightweight 83mm Atlas crank strong enough for competition and lighter than the Diabolus offering. So what do these cranks have to offer up? Check out these limited edition cranks inside.
