Gregg Kato studied journalism and broadcasting in college while working many different jobs including deejaying, driving a forklift and building web sites (not all at the same time). Kato has been the Site Manager of Mtbr.com for over 12 years and enjoys riding local Santa Cruz trails. Besides being an avid mountain biker, he is also a motorcycle fanatic. Two wheels, one Passion.
Forum Pulse: No Whining, Kona Fat Bike, Last Purchase
By Gregg Kato March 13, 2013
Feature Articles
This week, forum highlights include a photo pictorial of what mountain biking means, a sneak peek at a new fat bike from Kona and a look into the buying decisions of your fellow mountain bikers!
Read More »Just In: Catlike Leaf Enduro/All Mountain Helmet
By Gregg Kato March 12, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Product Launch
Spanish brand Catlike has a new MTB helmet for 2013 called the Leaf that features an adjustable visor, light and airy design, distinctive styling and best of all it’s a bargain!
Read More »Cratoni Back in the USA with All New Rocket MTB Helmet
By Gregg Kato March 11, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel
Cratoni Helmets is back in North America thanks to SKS USA! Check out their latest happenings and all new ultralight XC helmet called the Rocket that weighs in at 200 grams!
Read More »Viral Video: Deer Attacks Mountain Biker
By Gregg Kato March 01, 2013
Feature Articles Video
This video hits the definition of “gone viral”. In just 4 days, Jeff Plassman’s POV footage of him getting taken out by Bambi has garnered over a millions views! Watch it here.
Read More »Shimano Announces new 650B/27.5″ Wheelsets for 2014
By Gregg Kato February 28, 2013
Feature Articles Product Launch
-Plus New Deore M610 Group, Improved/More Durable Chains, Expanded Dyna-Sys Gearing and More- Several pieces of big news were announced today by Shimano and chief among these was the new 650B/27.5″ wheels.
Read More »NAHBS: Hand Made Bikes Photo Gallery
By Gregg Kato February 24, 2013
Feature Articles
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is a combination of beautiful art and amazing craft work. Highlighted in our photo gallery here is just a sampling of the 2013 edition of NAHBS from Denver.
Read More »BC Bike Race Announces Video Contest – Ride with Wade
By Gregg Kato February 22, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage Video
Want to race the BC Bike Race but can’t because it’s sold out? Enter the “Ultimate Wade Experience” Video Contest and you could win a $10,000 Prize Pack with a new Rocky Mtn Element 970 RSL bike and race entry.
Read More »Video: Banger Winter – Slipping, Sliding Fun
By Gregg Kato February 22, 2013
Feature Articles Video
A little snow doesn’t stop Vincent Tupin and Benoit Gurnel from France. This just unleashed video is called “Banger Winter” and features plenty of jumps, drops and hucks (and crashes!) Riding snow is just part of the game.
Read More »Just In: Troy Lee Designs A1 Enduro Helmet
By Gregg Kato February 22, 2013
Gear/Apparel Product Launch
Troy Lee Designs has developed an all new from the ground up Enduro/All Mountain helmet called the A1. Like most TLD products, the style and quality are top notch. Check out the hot features of this “moto” lid.
Read More »Video: Hutchinson UR rides Polygon Bikes
By Gregg Kato February 21, 2013
Feature Articles Video
Recently announced, the popular Hutchinson UR (United Ride) Team will be riding Polygon Bikes for the 2013 season! Watch this video of the team in action! Featuring: Mick and Tracey Hannah and Holly Feniak.
Read More »SRAM Announces New X9 and X5 Fat Bike Cranks
By Gregg Kato February 20, 2013
Feature Articles Product Launch
Engineered for the Wide Wheel – Today SRAM announced two new X9 and X5 level cranks for fat bikes. If you are a sharp visitor of the Mtbr Fat Bike Discussion forum, this might not come as too much of a surprise.
Read More »Easton Bell Hosts a Party for IMBA – Bell Office Mini Tour
By Gregg Kato February 15, 2013
Company Spotlight Feature Articles Gear/Apparel
Easton-Bell Sports held a party last week for IMBA and it’s board members. Mtbr was invited to join the festivities and we enjoyed chatting with several important members of IMBA’s board of directors as well as employees from Bell, Easton, Jenson USA, Fox Racing Shox, SRAM and more! We have a few pix from the
Read More »Review: Lazer Oasiz All Mountain Helmet with Built-In GoPro Mount
By Gregg Kato February 15, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
I have been riding with the Lazer Oasiz All Mountain helmet for several months now and it is a solid choice if you are looking for an all mountain style helmet that offers a bit more protection than a standard XC type lid. Like the Giro Xar or Hex or the Fox Flux, the Oasiz
Read More »Photo Gallery: Shimano Southridge USA Winter Series Super D – Fontana
By Gregg Kato February 14, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage
We have a gang of photos and full results from the Shimano Southridge USA Winter Series Super D – Fontana Round 3. Mtbr also had the chance to talk to Shimano main man (and Pro Racer), Joe Lawwill about the series and Shimano’s involvement. Check out what Joe has to say and if you’re in
Read More »Haro FLC 29 Pro Carbon 29er Hardtail Preview and Photos
By Gregg Kato February 11, 2013
29er Feature Articles Product Spotlight
At Interbike last September, a carbon 29er caught my eye. Turns out it was a Haro and the model was the FLC 29 Comp. We just received a test bike in for review, this one is the Haro FLC 29 Pro with XT build. The frame is Haro’s High Modulus T-700 carbon with a tapered
Read More »Video: Cameron Zink’s Manizales Urban Downhill Run
By Gregg Kato February 08, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage Video
This video is helmet cam footage of Cameron Zink’s run during the Urban Downhill Race in Manizales, Colombia. The crowds are massive and the speeds are incredible. Cam rips up the course with it’s very unique features including a hundred concrete stairs, a big wall ride, a double chicane (that barely slows him down) and
Read More »Nashbar Bee’s Knees 650B Single Speed Hardtail Preview and Photos
By Gregg Kato February 06, 2013
650b Feature Articles
After recently riding and testing 5 of the hottest 650b/27.5 All Mountain bikes on the market today, I recently received the polar opposite end of the spectrum. The Nashbar Bee’s Knees is a single speed hardtail that sells for $500. That’s right, a complete bike for 5 Benjamins. To be perfectly honest, there is nothing
Read More »California Enduro Series 2013 Schedule Announcement
By Gregg Kato February 06, 2013
Feature Articles Race Coverage Video
Enduro racing is hot and the popularity is ever growing for 2013. The number of events is increasing by leaps and bounds this year as mountain bikers from many diverse backgrounds realize the appeal of a competitive race that is fun, social and doesn’t require hours and hours of base training and Strava KOM chasing.
Read More »Hammerhead is Back – New Thumper Full Suspension 29er – New Custom Powercoat!
By Gregg Kato February 05, 2013
29er Product Launch
Fresh off the announcement of Hammerhead Bicycle’s new mountain bike called the Thumper, they have announced New Graphics and a Special Offer for a Free Powder Coat from renowned bike painters Spectrum (Colorado Springs). The details about the giveaway can be found below along with some new images of the graphics update. Tulsa, OK –
Read More »Kate’s Real Food – Energy Bars
By Gregg Kato February 04, 2013
Featured Photo Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
I’ve been hearing more and more about an all natural and organic energy bar from a brand called Kate’s Real Food. They were at the Outerbike demo/festival last October and the buzz has been growing since. In addition, they were a bronze level sponsor of the Mountain States Cup series and they are also a
Read More »Deity Announces New Cam Zink CZ38 Special Handlebar
By Gregg Kato February 04, 2013
Feature Articles Parts Product Launch
Have you ever wanted to take your handlebars out to the desert and blast them with a shotgun? Me neither. But apparently, Cam Zink has. And does in this video. Fresh off the press from Eric Davies (Deity Owner and Product Designer) is the announcement of their new CZ38 Special handlebars. The bar features a
Read More »BetterRide Releases Expanded 2013 Summer Schedule for Skills Camps
By Gregg Kato January 25, 2013
Feature Articles
Becoming a better mountain biker is something we all wish we could do, but seldom do anything about. But just stop for a minute and think how much more fun your weekend rides would be if you could hit that double you’ve had your eye on for months. Think how easy those big drops would
Read More »WickWerks To Hold “Ride the Rings of Champions” Sweepstakes
By Gregg Kato January 25, 2013
Feature Articles Parts
Update: Mtbr just received some WickWerks rings here in the office for testing. We received a set of 2×10 rings with 38 teeth and 24 teeth. The pair weighs 90 grams on our shop scale and the finish is very nice and we can’t wait to get them on our test rig. New photos added
Read More »Video: Winter Depression? – Hucking in Snow
By Gregg Kato January 23, 2013
Feature Articles Video
Back again with more winter riding passion, the ShapeRideShoot crew has just unleashed their latest video: Winter Depression? Gaëtan Rey tells Mtbr, “We had a great week end last week because Vincent Tupin received a frame of Scott Gambler to replace his Kona and I received a brand new camera. So we needed to try
Read More »Troy Lee Designs Introduces the New A1 All Mountain Helmet
By Gregg Kato January 23, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Product Launch
Troy Lee Designs has a long history in the world of two wheels. They have a huge (and successful) Supercross team and have been one of the most popular brands for the freeride and DH set. Their apparel and protection products have always had great style. I had the opportunity to talk to Stikman (aka
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