Whistler Bike Park Opening Day …. and some advice from the experts
By Lee Lau May 18, 2013
Ride Reports
May 17, 2013 Today is a big day for bike park whores as the Whistler Bike Park opens. It’s been among the best openings in recent memory as the weather has been kind with plus 20 degree temperatures frequent in the valley in the past month; which has meant a quick snow melt and expedited
Read More »Serfas Launches ‘How We Test’ Product Videos
By Gregg Kato May 17, 2013
Press and News Product Launch
Serfas has just launched four videos that highlight how the company tests its various products including tires, saddles, lights and grips. Check out the tech and riding that goes into product R&D.
Read More »Ride Report: Trail Riding with George Hincapie and BMC
By Francis Cebedo May 17, 2013
Press and News
The BMC Demo van was in town as they followed the Tour of California from Escondido to San Francisco. Marketing Manager, Devin Riley and John Koslosky of Castro Valley Cycles called and they said we should take George Hincapie out for a trail ride in El Corte De Madera park in Woodside, CA.
Read More »Sneak Peek: Nico Vouilloz’s Lapierre Spicy Team 27.5
By Jason Sumner May 16, 2013
650b Pro Bike
Lapierre leaked some shots of a prototype 27.5 rig that French great Nicolas Vouilloz will be piloting during his chase for Enduro World Series glory. It’s one seriously sexy bike. Check it out.
Read More »Review: Mavic Notch Helmet, Shoes and Apparel
By Jason Sumner May 15, 2013
Gear/Apparel Helmets Pro Reviews Shoes
While there are no mandatory gear requirements for enduro racing, cycling companies are making a big push with lots of new enduro-specific gear. Here we take a look at Mavic’s complete Notch line.
Read More »Travel Oregon Contest – Enter To Win a FREE Mountain Bike Vacation!
By Gregg Kato May 14, 2013
Feature Articles
Enter the Travel Oregon contest on the Mtbr Facebook page. Simply reply to our Facebook photo of Oregon’s finest and tell us your favorite Oregon trail and why.
Read More »Video: This Is Peaty, Season 2 – Episode 1
The off season comes and goes quicker than a wheel size and this year was no exception. At La Fenasosa Bike Park in Spain the crew took in the rest of the Bike Park’s amazing trails and whipped up a storm, at least until one of them crashes hard…
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Just Don’t Do It
By Kurt Gensheimer May 14, 2013
Feature Articles
I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but pre-riding yesterday’s Tour of California Stage 2 in 122 degree heat was one dumb thing I’m proud not to have done.
Read More »Video: Whistler Mountain Bike Park Set to Open May 17 With Most Opening Day Terrain Ever.
By Francis Cebedo May 13, 2013
Feature Articles
In contrast with the past two spring seasons where cool spring temperatures and a deep mid-mountain snowpack made clearing trails a difficult task, this spring has been much more forgiving.
Read More »Lezyne Deca Drive LED Light and Shock Digital Drive Floor Pump
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Feature Articles Lights Shootout Sea Otter Classic
The charming Cedric Gracia is here to show us a couple of products with his unmistakable flair. The first is an 800 lumen light for $160. The second product is a rear shock pump in digital and floor pump configuration.
Read More »Video: Chris Akrigg – Five – Featuring Five Awesome Styles of Riding
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Video
Many years ago, Chris Akrigg absolutely floored us with his riding videos. Who is this guy? Then he came up with one amazing video after another. Then he got hurt, and hurt again and he was not the same rider.
Read More »Video: Enduro Bearings XD-15 Bottom Bracket with Ceramic Bearings
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Feature Articles
Enduro bearing showed us their new bottom bracket with pride. The XD-15 is light and reliable as it has low rolling resistance with ceramic bearings and stainless steel races.
Read More »Review: Norco Range Killer B-Three 650b/27.5 All Mountain Bike
By Lee Lau May 09, 2013
Pro Reviews
An exceptional bike considering the price, the Norco Range Killer B-Three is a fun, playful yet stable-at-speed downhill performer. But don’t expect to win any uphill sprinting time-trials.
Read More »Trail Rated: Troy Lee EG and KG Armor Built to All-Mountain, Enduro Spec
By Don Palermini May 09, 2013
Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
In the market for ‘goldilocks’ armor for your Enduro race? Something that’s not to heavy but not too light? Read on and see if these ones are for you.
Read More »Fox Float X Shock and 2014 Talas Fork
By Brian Mullin May 09, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
FOX unveiled new updates to their TALAS fork, along with a new rear shock, the FLOAT X. The 2014 TALAS fork’s internals should offer smoother travel and improved handling.
Read More »Video: Fluid Nutrition Performance and Recovery Drinks
By Francis Cebedo May 08, 2013
Feature Articles
Richard Smith tells us about his San Luis Obispo company called Fluid. We at Mtbr have been using the Fluid Performance drink over the winter and we like it. Find out why.
Read More »Video: Michelin WildRace’r and WildGrip’r 27.5 Tires
By Francis Cebedo May 08, 2013
Feature Articles Tires
The Michelin WildRace’r looks fast with its low profile center knobs and the WildGrip’r, on the other hand, looks like a rally tire with a ton of traction with its good rubber compounds and side knobs.
Read More »Video: Miguel Martinez and his FRM 650b/27.5 Winning Bike
By Francis Cebedo May 07, 2013
Feature Articles
Perhaps the greatest moment at the 2013 Sea Otter Classic transpired when 37-year old Miguel Martinez won the Pro XC race by two seconds. Miguel is a former Olympic champ.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Listen All Y’all It’s a Sabotage
By Kurt Gensheimer May 06, 2013
Feature Articles
Booby-trapped trails are a sign of mental sickness, but they’re also a product of poor trail etiquette. There is no justification for people who intend to harm mountain bikers, but what leads someone to such desperate measures in the first place?
Read More »Brian Mullin’s Walkabout – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin May 06, 2013
26er 29er 650b Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
This is a short synopsis of my wanderings during the Sea otter 2013 festival, and captures some products that I found interesting…
Read More »Yeti SB95C and ARC Carbon
By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
The SB95C is Yeti’s brand new carbon version of the excellent SB95 full suspension 29er bike. I have tested the normal aluminum SB95 extensively, and this carbon frame is livelier, lighter, has better damping and resiliency, and the sculptured lines and aesthetics were knockouts.
Read More »Industry Nine – Torch Hubs, Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity Wheels
By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
Industry Nine has been busy revamping their entire wheel, rim and hub lineup this year. They announced the x-country and trail oriented Torch series back in January, and they’re now rolling out the Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity wheels.
Read More »Video: New Spinergy Zyclone Full-Carbon 29er Wheels At Sea Otter
By John Shafer May 03, 2013
29er Feature Articles Parts Press and News Sea Otter Classic Video
Spinergy gave us a preview of their upcoming all-carbon, disc-ready, 29er mountain bike wheels at Sea Otter. Check out our exclusive intro video and photos of the new sub-1400 gram 29er wheelset.
Read More »Video: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
By Mtbr May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
360-degrees of rotation, easy to use, folds up small, works with mountain and road bikes. That’s the $230 Feedback Sports Sprint work stand in a nutshell. Check out this video to learn more.
Read More »Primal Wear Details Helix Kit and its Give Back Program
By Jason Sumner May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
In our on-going Sea Otter Classic video series, Primal Wear marketing director Tim Baker breaks down the highlights of the Helix jersey and bibs, and explains the company’s charitable Give Back Program.
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