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2009 Intense Uzzi Prototype
Thursday, August 28th, 2008Jeff Steber posted some shots and details on mtbr of some prototype Intense Uzzi’s they’re working on for 2009. Pictured below is a 135mm version (it can accepts standard qr / 12mm / maxle). Since this is a prototype, anything could change (standard Intense replaceable dropouts option possibly, etc).
Travel is adjustable (6.75″ or 7.25″)
2nd Generation [...]
Wideopen Mag Issue 7
Thursday, August 28th, 2008Mega Issue 7
In case you missed it Wideopen has released their latest freely downloadable issue #7. It’s an absolute monster with 180 pages of UK and international MTB and BMX action including:
NPS, Pearce, Fort Bill World Cup, World Champs race repos
Bionicon bike test
Commencal 09 and 2Stage first look
Heaps of products including the Gamut P40, E13 [...]
Red Bull Rampage Spectator Advisory
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Here’s the official word on spectators for the Red Bull Rampage taking place October 2nd - 5th 2008. Spectators are welcome, but there are stipulations. Read the details inside.
Resort: Copper Mountain, Colorado
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Copper Mountain, CO is an area that those in mountain biking may not be familiar with. We visited Copper Mountain and experienced what they had to offer. It offers a warm environment for families and a great place to relax and have some fun. Read more about what Copper Mountain has to offer [...]
Preview: Inertia Project FOX 40 Crown
Monday, August 25th, 2008Inertia Project FOX 40 Crown
Up on the chopping block this week we’ve got some Inertia Project crowns by Function Bikes. Available in a few variations, the Inertia crowns offer some benefits over stock crowns. They make crowns that fit the Marzocchi 888 as well as the FOX 40. Inside we take a [...]
Beijing Olympics - BMX - Jill Kintner and Mike Day
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Mike Day takes 2nd and Donny Robinson 3rd for America.
Jill Kintner takes 3rd for America.
Red Bull Rampage Returns for 2008
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Santa Monica, CA - August 20, 2008 - Red Bull Rampage, the premier freeride mountain biking competition, held annually from 2001 to 2004, is blasting back onto the scene in 2008, bigger and badder than ever before. From October 2-5, Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution will draw the greatest riders in the world to a [...]
Josh Bryceland Collar Bone
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Saw Josh Bryceland’s bike at Whistler and it looked like he had a bit of a crash. Looks like his collar bone is busted and he’s only a few points in the lead for Juniors!
Dirt has got some additional info on the situation.
Freeride Friday
Friday, August 22nd, 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).
Preview: Truvativ HammerSchmidt
Thursday, August 21st, 2008Truvativ HammerSchmit (AM)
It’s not every day that you get to ride something as unique as the Truvativ HammerSchmidt. What Truvativ has designed, a planetary gear system, is impressive to say the least.
What HammerSchmidt does on the surface is replace a double ring setup with a single ring one that offers the same gear range, [...]
Trailer: New World Disorder 9 Never Enough
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008During Crankworx, Freeride Entertainment showed off a trailer for New World Disorder 9. Check out the trailer yourself now!
“Shot in HD and Super 16mm film on location in Morroco, China, Australia, Europe, USA and British Columbia with the biggest names in the business, New World Disorder 9 will leave you with that uncontrollable urge [...]
Event: 2008 Crankworx Canadian Open
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Sam Hill - Canadian Open Pro Men Winner
Rounding out the Crankworx event was the Canadian Open. The course was down parts of Joyride with sections of the freshly cut DH trail under the chairlift. You can see a helmet cam video of the course on the event page.
The weather was very hot but that didn’t [...]
Event: 2008 Crankworx Slopestyle
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Andreu Lacondeguy - mid-double backup - Slopestyle winner
Saturday was the big Slopestyle finals at Kokanee Crankworx. The crowd was large and the tricks were larger. Several riders had some vicious crashes but those that kept it on two wheels put on a show. Andreu Lacondeguy took the win with a great final run sticking a [...]
Event: 2008 Crankworx Giant Slalom
Saturday, August 16th, 2008Greg Minnaar - Giant Slalom Pro Men Winner
Friday’s Crankworx main event was the Giant Slalom. Pro’s and amateur’s alike pushed themselves to the limit down the longer than usual dual slalom track. Greg Minnaar beat out Brian Lopes to take the top spot for the Pro Men with Anneke Beerten winning for the Pro Women. [...]
Event: 2008 Crankworx VW Trick Showdown
Friday, August 15th, 2008Greg Watts - Flip Whip - VW Best Trick Area 2 Winner
The VW Trick Showdown went off today. All of the top slopestylers were sessioning the two trick areas to see who could pull of the best stunt. Casey Groves and Greg Watts were the big winners with Casey getting an invite to Berrecloth’s invitational. [...]
