Feature Articles

Write a Review Contest! Enter to Win a Free Camelbak Pack!

By Gregg   January 27, 2012

Write a Review and be eligible to Win a Free Camelbak Capo Hydration Pack or Mtbr T-shirt!

In a continued effort to keep Mtbr the leading resource in bike, parts, & gear reviews, we are holding a review writing contest. For the next week we will be giving away a Camelbak “The Capo” hydration pack or an Mtbr T-shirt. The winners will be selected at random, from a pool of top reviews written during the next week.

What makes a “top review”? The review has to be well written, accurate, and more than just two or three sentences. The more helpful information you share, the better! It’s as simple as that.

Write a review on your bike, parts/components or your favorite piece of gear or apparel. Any and all reviews are eligible. If you aren’t sure what to write a review on, how about writing one on your hydration pack or helmet?

The winner will be announced at the end of next week and a new contest will begin. You must leave a valid email with your review, so that we may contact you.

Click Here to go to the Mtbr Product Reviews>>
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Want to review a product but don’t see it listed? Email us directly at: admin2@mtbreview.com and we can add it for you!

Thank you for supporting our site and helping make Mtbr a better resource for your fellow mountain bikers!

-Gregg & Francis

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Camelbak The Capo hydration pack
Color: Black Robot
Retail Value: $99
more info: http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Packs/2011-The-Capo.aspx

you could win this!

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Mtbr Log On T-shirt
Color: depends on available size
Retail Value: pricele$$

Press and News

2012 Lance Armstrong and Alison Dunlap Junior Race Series Calendars Announced

By aquadog   January 27, 2012

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 27, 2012) — The Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series (LAJRS) and the Alison Dunlap Junior Race Series (ADJRS) begin their 2012 calendars this weekend.

Designed to promote racing opportunities for junior cyclists, the LAJRS and ADJRS strive to develop long-term partnerships with race organizers who will create safe and fun racing opportunities for boys and girls and young men and women.

The Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series begins Saturday, January 28, at the 5th Annual Spring Fling of Cycling in Deland, Fla. Racing continues through June with events in Arizona, Florida, California and Illinois. For an up-to-date calendar, visit www.usacycling.org/lajrs.

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29er , Press and News

New Extra Small Niner Size! 2012 Demo Partners, 29er Fit, Carbon Bar Coupon Code!

By aquadog   January 27, 2012

Big News for Small Riders


All Niners feature award-winning geometry and ride quality. The new XS E.M.D. 9 brings the Big Revolution to more riders than ever!

22.5″ Top Tube
(over 1/2″ shorter than size small)

14″ Seat Tube
(1-1/2″ shorter than size small)

3.9″ Headtube
(3/32″ shorter than size small)

Recommended Height Range of 5’0″ TO 5’5″

27″ Standover
(1-1/4″ lower than size small)

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Feature Articles

Teva Athletes Host Top 10 Freeriders For $10,000 Purse On Snow

By aquadog   January 26, 2012

Inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games offers first winter freeride event in North America

01.26.12 (Goleta, CA) – For Teva® (a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, NASDAQGS: DECK) the countdown begins to February 10-12th where the top ten freeride mountain bikers will converge in the town of Vail, CO for the only winter competition in North America at the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer.

Teva team riders Jeff Lenosky, Cam McCaul, Kurt Sorge and Sam Pilgrim collaborated to create the list of 10 riders (one spot TBA) who were invited to take part in this weekend experience. Once in Vail, each rider will get exclusive access to the mountain – from lift tickets and rentals to housing and happy hours courtesy of the Teva team.

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Feature Articles , Featured User Review

Featured User Review: Cygolite MityCross 480 OSP Light

By Gregg   January 26, 2012

Featured User Review: Cygolite MityCross 480 OSP Light
by Froze

Price: $175.00 at Bike.com
Overall Rating: 5 of 5
Value Rating: 5 of 5

Bike Setup:
1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe with Suntour Mountech driveline

Bottom Line:
I’ve always owned Cygolite products because they always last a long time. My first Cygolite was a expensive unit called a Metro, I’ve owned it for 15 years or so and it still works! I bought the Cygolite ExpiliOn 300 for my wife’s bike and it too is a great light. So I decided to get something brighter and bought the MagicShine…it failed one month into ownership, and the company I purchased from I never heard from again despite numerous e-mails. So after that problem I went back to Cygolite and got the MityCross 480 and I’m glad I did. The light head size took me for surprise when I opened the box, I hadn’t seen a light that small before and thought gee, I wonder how bright this thing can be? The light is noticeably brighter then the MagicShine 900 was! The battery is smaller and burns longer then the Magicshine did. Also like all Cygolite light products their headlight brackets are second to none; it secures the light very firmly with no flimsy plastic parts that either won’t hold firmly or will eventually break.

The light comes with a feature called OSD, this allows you to custom tune the brightness levels of any of the three fixed levels. I haven’t found much of a use for this except the factory middle light setting was too close to the brightness level of the high setting, so I got into the OSD programming and brought the level of brightness down to a level in between low and high. You can also custom tune the flash pattern with the OSD feature, but again I haven’t had a need for that since the factory set flash rate is just fine for me.

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Press and News

Contour and Recon Instruments Partner with Camera and Goggle Connectivity

By Brian Mullin   January 26, 2012

Contour Announces Partnership with Recon Instruments, Launching First Camera and Goggle Connectivity App at SIA
Partnership Connects Contour Cameras to MOD Live Technology for Use as a Viewfinder

Denver, CO, (SIA) – January 26, 2012 – Contour, (www.contour.com) a leader in making it easy to capture and share epic moments with hands-free video, and Recon Instruments, award winning innovator of Micro Optics Display (MOD) technology for action sport athletes, today announced a partnership to launch the Contour Camera Connectivity App for MOD Live, turning Recon-ready goggles into a viewfinder for Contour+ and ContourGPS cameras. MOD Live provides skiers and riders with instant information useful for both novices on beginner slopes or experts carving up the backcountry, including speed, location, jump analytics, temperature, altitude and more. These unique solutions can be seen live at Contour’s SIA booth #4528 or ISPO booth A1.225 (Hall A 1).
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Feature Articles , Video

Video: Chris Akrigg Recovering from Femur Shattered Seven Months Ago

By Gregg   January 25, 2012

The Accident: Chris is in the middle off the photo falling off big cliff after his bike slipped off the rock on top.

A road to recovery video from one of the best freestyle mountain bikers in the world.

I first learned about Chris Akrigg when he released a video called A Hill In Spain about a year ago. I was blown away by the way he blended different styles of riding and made it all flow.

A big part of what makes these videos so special is how easy and flawless each jump, stunt and trick seems. But it’s easy to forget (as viewers) just how real the danger is. 7 months ago Chris fell off of a cliff, literally and shattered his femur.

One steel rod and many sessions on the indoor trainer later, Chris is now well on the road to recovery. Only a superstar such as Chris can make an XC ride seem exciting (the rockin’ soundtrack and cool trail dog help, too!)

About the video, Chris says, “So this video is a little update on my progress. Its been a tough time since my accident but i feel I’m finally starting to get somewhere. I know its not the best riding i’ve ever done but its where i’m at at the moment, like i say in the vid i’m not 100 percent but i will get there and i can’t wait to be back to full strength.

Thanks for all the support people, i will be back…. ”

We wish you a speedy recovery, Chris!

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Press and News

WTB is Seeding America’s Wheel Builders with 50 Sets of Frequency TCS Rims

By aquadog   January 25, 2012

Respond ASAP, Get 2 Rims to Build
All we Want is Your Honest Feedback (And Hopefully Some Future Sales!)

Mill Valley, CA (CFEpr+) January 25, 2012 - Are your fingers gnawed to the bone from building mountain bike wheels that don’t have 4D drilling? Do you have to tape “tubeless” wheels double-time to seal them up? Do you have to use a compressor and have a co-worker fiddle with your tire just to get it to fill the first time?

WTB wants to solve your wheel building problems by providing you with a free set of our new Frequency Tubeless Compatible System (TCS) Rims in 26″ (msrp $75 ea.) or 29″ (msrp $80 ea.), and in 19mm or 23mm inner rim widths.

FREQUENCY TCS rims introduce new market-leading technologies that allow wheel builders and consumers to hand-build reasonably priced high-performance tubeless wheels and replace their current non-tubeless rims with WTB Tubeless Compatible System (TCS) hoops.

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Press and News

Win a 2012-13 Season Pass – Rays MTB Survey

By aquadog   January 25, 2012

Here’s your chance to win a free season pass for next season, but more importantly, let us know what you think of our park. WeÂ’ve assembled a brief list of questions and we really want to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how we can continue to grow and improve. We value what our community thinks, and this your chance to help contribute to your favorite winter riding spot!

The survey can be found HERE. Feel free to share the link. Season Pass is only valid for the survey respondent. Limit one submission per person. We’ll announce the winner for the survey raffle on February 1st.

Thanks and keep riding!

Bring a friend to Ray’s and they can take advantage of our $24.99 First Timer program. Any rider under 18 needs complete liability waiver signed at the park by their parent, or authorized by a Notary Public. Full details HERE

Source: Rays MTB

Press and News

Trans-Sylvania Epic Returns for Year 3

By aquadog   January 25, 2012

Trans-Sylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race Returns in 2012
Central PA race sees minor tweaks, new trails and increases fun for all riders

State College, PA, January 24, 2012 Race promoters Mike Kuhn and Ray Adams have officially announced the third annual edition of the NoTubes Trans-Sylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race presented by Dirt Rag, scheduled for May 27 to June 2, 2012 in State College. Pennsylvania.

Though there will be some minor changes next year both Kuhn and Adams feel their general program has been highly successful, proven by a race field that doubled in size last year compared to the inaugural edition in 2010. Kuhn and Adams also revealed that NoTubes has signed a three-year title sponsor deal and that DirtRag magazine has come on board as presenting sponsor.

“We’re focused on trying to milk even more fun out of the week with small tweaks here and there,” explained Kuhn. “Overall we will probably have a little shorter total distance for the week by about 10 to 15 miles, but the fun meter will go up a ton.”

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