Bikers Bordello

Projects: It is fun to follow project builds and since we try do them all too often we thought we’d open up a new behind the scenes section dedicated to it. By doing this, we’re allowing you the reader a behind the scenes sort of look at how some of the parts end up on our builds. This section will grow as we see fit so check back here often to see updates, but don’t bother asking when a specific project is going to be finished.

Transition TR450

Our first project of 2010, Transition’s TR450. Inside we take a first look at this new frame. [Transition TR450 Update]

Iron Horse SSO

The final build of the SSO is complete. Check inside to see our thoughts on the bike after riding it during the 2009 season. [Iron Horse SSO Project Update]

Banshee AMP

Our full review of the Banshee AMP has been posted. [Banshee AMP Project Update]

Banshee Wildcard

Looking at the geometry of the Wildcard it’s clear that it is designed to tackle jumping, offer agility, and perform tricks which is great for a park bike. We built one up for our Park Bike Comparison to see how it fairs against others in its class. [Banshee Wildcard Project Update]

Morewood Makulu

The Makulu was designed to be a top of the line downhill bike and sit above their other downhill bike the, Izimu, as a purebred race machine. Check out our race specific build. [Morewood Makulu Project Update]

Intense 951 FRO

The 951 is Intense’s newest downhill offering. Gone is the Socom for 2010, but the 951 easily can fill its shoes and then some. Check out our downhill build. [Intense 951 FRO Project Update]

Transition TransAM

Full build and review published on the TransAM. [Transition TransAM Project Update]

Intense SlopeStyle

The Intense SlopeStyle (SS) is a bike that is more than its name implies. The Intense SlopeStyle offers aggressive geometry that makes it a great contender for a park bike in our opinion. We built one up for our Park Bike Comparison to see how it fairs against others in its class. [Intense SlopeStyle Project Update]

Transition BottleRocket

The BottleRocket offers 5.5? of travel and was designed for trails that have flow, jumps, and gaps. We built one up for our Park Bike Comparison to see how it fairs against others in its class. [Transition BottleRocket Project Update]

Banshee Legend MK1

The Legend MK1 project gets updated and a ride report from the past few months. [Banshee Legend MK1 Project Update]

Santa Cruz V10

We’ve built up a perennial downhill favorite, the Santa Cruz V10. The V10 has been revised over the years and continues to be a solid performing bike winning races all over the world. [Santa Cruz V10 Project Update]

Corsair König

Short travel full suspension bikes are quite popular amongst park / lift assisted riders for a wide variety of reasons. The König is Corsair’s answer to what they always wanted out of a slope style bike but didn’t exist. We built one up for our Park Bike Comparison to see how it fairs against others in its class. [Corsair König Project Update]

Intense M6 FRO

Intense is long known for creating high performance downhill bikes. This year they introduced the M6 to replace the M3 as their flagship downhill machine. We built up one to test for ourselves and see how it performs. [Intense M6 FRO Project Update]

Intense Socom FRO

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. [Intense Socom FRO Project Update]

Transition Blindside

The final outcome of this Blindside bike build we’re shooting for under 37.5lbs (17kg) and still maintain a strong DH bike that can be ridden hard and put away wet week after week. See inside for the details on how we did it. [Transition Blindside Project Update]

Canfield Balance

The Canfield Balance project was built to be a “Do-It-All” type bike with ability to go up and down the mountain with ease. The build focuses on adjustability for varying terrain and riding disciplines. [Canfield Balance Project Update]