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Leigh Donovan takes the win at Fontana #3. It’s been over 10 years since Leigh has raced locally at Fontana, but a win here will have her coming again.

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Cedric Gracia Racing Brigade will be on Santa Cruz for 2010

Cedric Gracia passed along some information on his new racing brigade team and what they’d be riding for 2010.

“I have the pleasure and the honor to introduce my new bike sponsor ! The CG RACING BRIGADE is going to be pimped on SANTA CRUZ bikes.”

Details inside:

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Roger Rinderknecht on BMC bikes for 2010

Swiss 4X and BMX racer Roger Rinderknecht hits the UCI World Cup circus on BMC bikes in 2010.

Details inside

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e*thirteen LG1+

We’ve had a full year of riding time on e*thirteen’s LG1+ chainguide. It features many improvements over its predecessor LG1. The LG1+ is lighter, stiffer, easier to install, and more adaptable. You can check out our preview for specific details and read our full review in our latest special edition electronic magazine. If you’re interested in finding out more about e*thirteen the company you can also check out our profile article in our East Coast Chronicles.

[Review: e*thirteen LG1+]

2010 Santa Cruz Syndicate

The Syndicate roster remains stacked with reigning World Champion Steve Peat, Greg Minnaar and Josh Bryceland pinning it in the downhill arena, Jamie Goldman rocking the freeride world, and John Waddell is down under racing XC and endurance races. Details on their 2010 team and equipment inside from the Syndicate.

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Hayes has been working on a new brake for 2010 called Prime.  Available in two flavors, Pro and Expert.

• top loading pads
• tool free reach adjust
• tool free contact adjust
• high-flow reservoir venting system
• optional two piece floating rotor
• titanium hardware on Pro model
• Available Rotor Sizes: 140, 160, 180, 203, 224 (mm)
• and more

http://hayesdiscbrake.com/prime/

For 2010, the race season is looking pretty healthy for U.S.A. racers on the east coast.   Check inside for dates for the Gravity East Series, Diablo, Plattekill, Blue Mountain, Windham, and SnowShoe.

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Banshee has a new website up and its got some pretty nice updates including some bike videos, detailed specs, and much more.  Check it out.
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Every 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).

If you have any suggestions, or have a cool video to share feel free to drop us an email.

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