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Review: Blk Mrkt Riot
Tuesday, May 13th, 20082008 Blk Mrkt Riot
Check out our review and custom build of a 2008 Blk Mrkt Riot inside.
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Blk Mrkt Bikes
Deity
Fizik
FSA Pro Bmx
Profile Racing
Red Barn Bikes
Race Face Diabolus DH Low-Rise Bar
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Race Face Diabolus DH low-rise handlebar
Race Face continues to bring new products to the table that riders have been clamoring for. A low-rise Diabolus quality bar. The rise and the sweep remains the same as the higher rise Diabolus but in a much lower 1/2″ rise variant.
Available only in bad ass black, these […]
Review: DMC Moto-Trainer
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008One of the best ways to improve something is to measure it in some way, shape, or form. A timer allows you to get a mathematic grasp on what improvements (line choice, bike setup, etc) really get you down the hill faster. Read our thoughts inside on the DMC Moto-Trainer.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
(click to enlarge) *editor note -The bashguard shown is […]
Straitline Components: Formula Oro Levers
Thursday, April 17th, 2008If you’re interested in getting a hold of some Straitline Components Formula ORO Levers before they’re officially available, we’ll be getting some real soon so get your order in if you want now. They will have SickLines etched in the back as well.
Color Choices Available: Black / Red / White / Bronze / […]
deity Dirty 30 Handlebar and Life Savers
Thursday, April 17th, 2008For 2008, deity has redone a lot of their products. Their new bar this year, the Dirty 30, is 30″ (760mm) wide, made out of 7075 T6 AL and is offered in a low rise unseen by deity before. Also new are the Lifesaver bar ends that are a slim design and have […]
Review: Adidas Berm Shoe
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Adidas teamed up with Ritchey Schley to create a biking shoe for those that use flat pedals. The Berm is the fruits of their labor. Check out what we thought about the Berm inside.
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Previous Coverage
Review: Five Ten Impact Low 2
Review: Helly Hansen Jaeger
Review: Shimano SH-MP56L
Gamut’s New Goods
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008Gamut USA has launched a new P30 bashguard designed to protect 36t single ring set-ups. The design consists of a new polycarbonate blend and a never before used spoke and cavity structure that reduces the weight by 25% while providing greater protection. By employing a smarter approach to energy distribution when absorbing impacts, the new […]
Elka Suspension Launch At Sea Otter Classic
Monday, April 7th, 2008BOUCHERVILLE, QC, CANADA – Elka Suspension Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative high-performance suspension and steering products, announced today it will launch a bold new line of mountain bike shock absorbers at this year’s Sea Otter Classic.
Elka’s new mountain bike line-up has been specifically designed and engineered for downhill, free-ride and all-mountain riding, aiming to […]
Bike Build: Intense Socom FRO (part 2)
Friday, April 4th, 2008Bike Build: 2008 Intense Socom
The last 4 pages of the build article are published now. We hope you enjoy the article and hopefully was worth the wait. Let us know what you think. The full Socom review will be published later on in the season. Check it out.
2008 Intense Socom
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Bike Build: 2008 Intense Socom
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Bike Build: 2008 Intense Socom
In 2007 Intense shook the downhill industry up a bit with their Socom. The Socom was the love child of a 6.6 and the Uzzi. A lightweight downhill frame by a manufacturer known for creating winning downhill bikes built in house out of Temecula, CA. Inside is […]
Obtainium Performance: A Proper Titanium Spring
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Obtainium Performance Products out of Bellevue, WA has been hard at work developing a new spring that takes the cake in the mountain bike titanium spring market. Using aerospace grade titanium, Obtainium created a superior titanium spring for the mountain bike industry that meets the demands of a multitude of riders and the best […]
