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Review: DMC Moto-Trainer

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

One 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, 2008

Point 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, 2008

Canfield 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 […]

Review: Adidas Berm Shoe

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Adidas 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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Review: Five Ten Impact Low 2
Review: Helly Hansen Jaeger
Review: Shimano SH-MP56L

Review: Gamut P30 Chainguide

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

We’ve been riding the Gamut P30 chainguide for awhile now and have put together a review of it. The P30 is a 36t specific chainguide. Check out what we though about the Gamut chainguide inside.
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Review: Shimano SH-MP66L Shoes / PD-M647 DX Pedals

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Check inside as we take a look at the Shimano SH-MP66L clipless shoes and the PD-M647 clipless pedals. These parts are made to excel on the 4x/Slalom/BMX/DH track and worked well during our testing. Read more about these goods inside.
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Shimano SH-MP56L shoes

Review: Thor Impact Rig

Monday, January 7th, 2008

There are a lot of armor choices on the market. Sometimes you don’t need maximum protection for the type of riding you’re doing and a lighter duty armor choice would be nice to have. This is where the Impact Rig from Thor comes in. It’s priced right and has some nice features. Check out the […]

Review: 2008 Sram X.9 Drivetrain

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Check out what we thought about the 2008 Sram X.9 shifters and derailluer offerings. Sram has been improving their game since the beginning and it shows.
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Review: Sun Ringle A.D.D. Wheelset

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Thinking about getting some Sun Ringle A.D.D. wheels? See what we thought about them and more inside with our review of the A.D.D. wheelset.
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Sun Ringle Interbike 2007
Hayes Interbike 2007
Manitou Interbike 2007

Transition Syren Review

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

The Mudbunnies posted a review on the 6″ travel Transition Syren. If you’re a girl (or guy) looking to get more info on their DH/FR bike designed for women, check it out.

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Transition Interbike 2007
Bike Build : Transition Blindside 37.5lbs
Review: BottleRocket
Review: Double

Review: Straitline Components Pedals

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Straitline Components has been producing some very fine bike components for the past year. Beautifully CNC machined products is what you can expect from Straitline with precision that is hard to match. We’ve been riding the Straitline pedals for awhile now and look inside to see what the Straitline Pedals have to offer. […]

Review: Shimano SH-MP56L Shoes

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

We take a look at what Shimano has to offer in their flat pedal SH-MP56L shoe. Shimano hits on a lot of key areas that definitely set this shoe apart.
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Helly Hanson Jaeger Shoes
Five Ten Low Impact 2 Shoes

Review: Five Ten Low Impact 2 Shoe

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

5.10 has raised the bar in what a mountain bike shoe should do with their sticky S1 rubber sole. Ridden by a plethora of Pro downhillers by choice, these shoes don’t mess around when it comes to traction. See what we thought about them inside.
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Five Ten Interbike 2006
Helly Hanson Jaeger

Review: Specialized Lo Pro Mag II Pedals

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Pedals are always an important aspect of any bike build. They are a highly personal decision and each rider has their own style of pedal that they like. We spent some time on Specialized’s Lo Pro Mag II pedals to see how they felt and functioned. You can check out what we thought was good […]

Review: 2007 Hope Moto V2 Brakes

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

If you’re in need of some major stopping power with a brake designed to handle some of the most extreme punishment you can throw at it, the Hope Moto V2 might be for you. Check out the review inside for more details on the brakes and what we thought about them.