The All New Pivot Firebird 27.5
By Valerie May 03, 2013
650b Sea Otter Classic Video
Chris Cocalis from Pivot gives us an inside look at the all new Firebird 27.5 platform which has similar geometry to the popular 26″ Firebird and features the exact same travel, making it a pretty easy conversion.
Read More »Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 Hitch Bike Racks
By Valerie May 02, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
The new Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 (to carry 4 bikes total) that’s new and improved for 2013. The HoldUp is easy to install, loads in seconds and features a wheel tray strap, integrated SKS cable lock system, a knob to tilt the rack down for rear vehicle access and the integrated bottle opener.
Read More »Marin 2014 Mount Vision and Attack Trail 27.5/650b Bikes
By Valerie May 02, 2013
650b Sea Otter Classic Video
2014 Marin Mount Vision and Attack Trail 27.5/650b bikes announced at Sea Otter! Now with new carbon framesets, 27.5 inch wheel platforms and internal cable routing for brakes, derailleurs, brakes and dropper seatposts.
Read More »Magura, Uvex, Vredestein 2014 Product Highlights
By Valerie May 01, 2013
Forks Gear/Apparel Parts Sea Otter Classic
Brent Winebarger shows us the Magura 29er 120mm travel fork, new Vredestein Black Panther 27.5/650b and 29er tires, and Uvex SGL 104 sunglasses and the Ultrasonic CC helmet.
Read More »Sam Schultz and His 2013 Trek Superfly 100 SL 29er Racing Machine
By Valerie May 01, 2013
29er Sea Otter Classic Video
Trek Factory Racing team member Sam Schultz, the current US National XC Mountain Bike Champion and a 2012 London Olympian, shows off his completely redesigned 2013 Superfly 100 SL XC 29er.
Read More »Loaded Precision X-Lite Ultra Wheels, AmXc Ti Stem and AmXc Lock-On Grips
By Valerie April 30, 2013
Parts Sea Otter Classic Video
Loaded Precision shows us the X-Lite Ultra XC wheelset that weighs under 1500g, the AmXc trail/enduro stem and the AmXc lock-on grips with its unique rubber compound that’s hydrophobic and oleophobic resistant.
Read More »“Ride More” with Orange Seal’s Tubeless Tire Sealant
By Valerie April 29, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Tires Video
Orange Seal aims to make “faster, lighter, eco-friendly and all around better products for the cycling industry.” The tubeless system is there to help make your ride end when you want it to end, and not because of a puncture.
Read More »X-Fusion 2014 RV1 Downhill and Metric Freeride Forks
By Valerie April 26, 2013
Forks Sea Otter Classic Video
John Hauer and superstar rider Richie Schley from X-Fusion show us the new highly anticipated 2014 RV1 downhill and the Metric freeride forks.
Read More »Boombotix Boombot REX Ultraportable Bike Speakers
By Valerie April 25, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
Mtbr got a look at Boombotix’s new Boombot REX portable bike speakers. This little package packs a punch by reaching volume levels of 90 dB@2ft, making it the loudest portable speaker in its size on the market.
Read More »Sam Hill’s Specialized Farewell Video
By Valerie December 31, 2012
Feature Articles Video
Sam Hill and Specialized will be parting ways and this is their way of saying thanks to him. Sam played a key role in the development of the modern Demo 8 geometry (lower BB was a noticeable change), had the 2009 World Cup Overall win, the 2010 World Championship in Mont Saint-Anne, and a lot
Read More »Fox CTD & iCD Product Introduction Videos
Suspension technology can be daunting these days. We have adjustable front, rear and now seatposts. We caught up with Fox’s Mark Jordan and he said Fox’s best asset is how easy it is to understand and to use. They system is smart and well-designed so using it is simple and natural. Mark explains: “The best
Read More »ShapeRideShoot’s Interview and Videos with Floriane Pugin
By Valerie December 26, 2012
Feature Articles Video
The folks at ShapeRideShoot had the opportunity to shoot and ride with Floriane Pugin from DH team Scott 11. They followed her during a training session in Morzine shredding it on the 2013 Scott Gambler. They were also able to ask Floriane a few questions about herself and her current health following a difficult 2012
Read More »Bell Helmets Trail Building Holiday Party
By Valerie December 24, 2012
Feature Articles Video
This past Monday, December 17th, the folks at Bell Helmets threw a more unconventional holiday party by spending half a day giving back to the community and doing work on the local Emma McCrary mountain bike trail in Santa Cruz, CA. Along with members of the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) and $5,000 that
Read More »Lezyne Macro Drive – 2013 Mtbr Lights Shootout
By Valerie December 10, 2012
Lights Shootout
This is a pretty basic light from Lezyne. 300 Lumens in a very compact package. It has a good beam pattern and a little bit of side visibility. It’s good for commuting and great to have around the house. Specifications: Price: $70 Claimed Lumens: 300 Lumens Measured Lumens: 312 Lumens Measured MTBR Lux: 25 Lux
Read More »Shaperideshoot’s 2012 Demo Reel
Watch Shaperideshoot’s recap of the best riding moments from 2012. Riders include David Dondana, Julien Fournier, Vincent Tupin, Etienne Variclier, Benoît Gurnel, Floriane Pugin
Read More »Shaperideshoot’s Gaëtan Rey and Vincent Tupin
Watch Gaëtan Rey and the young, talented rider Vincent Tupin on a rainy April ride with tons of muddy, slippery roots and rocks. Gaëtan Rey not only has a passion for shredding up the trails, but building them as well
Read More »Join Aaron Gwin in supporting high school mountain biking November 17th
By Valerie November 07, 2012
Press and News
World Cup Champion Aaron Gwin Highlights SoCal CycleFest 2012 Benefiting High School Mountain Biking Riverside, Calif. — The 2012/13 High School Mountain Bike season kicks off November 17, 2012 with SoCal CycleFest, a gala fundraising event in support of high school mountain biking. This year’s CycleFest takes place at Meanda Grove in Riverside. This annual event
Read More »SRAM MTB News – World Bicycle Relief, Red Bull Rampage, Superenduro and London’s bronze
By Valerie November 06, 2012
Press and News Video
People across rural Africa race the sun every day to meet basic needs. Without access to transportation, vital resources like healthcare, education and economic opportunity are often out of reach. The solution is in your hands. Help us put it in theirs. Learn More. Taking the Bull by the Horns: Kurt Sorge Wins Red Bull
Read More »Trips for Kids Founder Receives Humanitarian Service Award
By Valerie November 05, 2012
Press and News
Trips for Kids Founder Receives Prestigious University of Michigan Humanitarian Service Award San Rafael, Calif. – November 5, 2012- The University of Michigan College of Letters, Sciences and Arts announced that alumnus Marilyn Price, class of 1962, is the recipient of the LSA Humanitarian Service Award because of her work with Trips for Kids®. The Humanitarian
Read More »@cme FlatFree “Disaster-Proof” Wheelsets Offers Free Shipping in November
By Valerie November 02, 2012
Parts Press and News Video
Hurricane Sandy Highlights Need for No-Flat Tire Systems Fullerton, CA (CFEpr+) Nov. 2, 2012 – @cme FlatFree Wheel Systems is making their pre-mounted wheel and tire sets available with no shipping costs for the month of November, in reaction to the cycling needs of Hurricane Sandy victims and people who want and need a bike
Read More »SR Suntour Werx at the 2012 Red Bull Rampage 2012 Slideshow
By Valerie November 01, 2012
Press and News
Slideshow from the Red Bull Rampage 2012 with SR SUNTOUR WERX Teamrider Garett Buehler and James Doerfling. Photos by Hoshi Yoshida.
Read More »Whiskey Off-Road Pro Registration Open
By Valerie November 01, 2012
Press and News
Pro Registration Open – $35,000 Cash Purse 2013 Whiskey Off-Road Mountain Bike Event in Prescott, Arizona (Tucson, Ariz.) Nov. 1, 2012 – Registration opens today for the pro category of the 2013 Whiskey Off-Road endurance mountain bike event taking place in Prescott, Ariz. The online registration form and cash purse information can be found here. Registration
Read More »Sombrio’s Wheels for Life Pumptrack Jam
By Valerie November 01, 2012
Press and News
“Wheels for Life Pumptrack Jam” Sombrio sets up their pumptrack in San Francisco San Francisco, CA – Sombrio is teaming up with Bike Magazine, Boombotix and Ride SFO to bring their pumptrack to San Francisco this Saturday, November 3. Everyone is invited to join the party. The pumptrack will be set up from 3pm to
Read More »Mojo Trail Diary Morocco Ft. Fabien Barel & Mark Weir
Planes, trains and automobiles! In sha’Allah The Mojo Trail Diaries were intended to show people how capable the modern trail bike has become – to encourage people to spread their wings and try something new, the bike and suspension won’t hold you back!… In the previous edits in the series we climbed hills, munros and
Read More »Niner News – Complete Bikes, S.I.R. 9 and New Colors, Autumn Travels
By Valerie October 31, 2012
Press and News
Complete Bikes Introducing more ways to get rolling on a Niner - complete bikes that arrive at your Niner Dealer with all the components necessary to hit the trails. Our Star Builds represent our most popular Niner configurations at various price levels from Mild to Wild: 5-Star Best paired with Niner’s RDO frames, our “spare no expense”
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