Singletrack High Screening Tour – Special Screening at Sea Otter
By Thien Dinh April 18, 2013
Feature Articles
Update: April 18 There is a special screening in Monterey, CA on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30. http://www.nationalmtb.org/singletrack-high-screening-schedule/ —- “Singletrack High” a new documentary from brothers Jacob Seigel-Boettner and Isaac Seigel-Boettner premiered to a sold out crowd at Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA earlier last month. The film, shot during the 2012 mountain biking
Read More »Matt Hunter Tours Mont Blanc Alps with the Specialized Enduro
By Francis Cebedo January 31, 2013
Feature Articles Video
Whether it’s in the parking lot or the pub, “How was the ride?” is a loaded question. Coming back from a multi-day, multi-country adventure with some old friends
Read More »Aaron Gwin Joins Specialized for 2013
By Francis Cebedo January 07, 2013
Feature Articles
Update: Jan. 8 Wow, this story just broke last night and we’re updating it already this morning. It seems there is a legal hurdle for Aaron Gwin to join Specialized. Reports say he signed an LOI document (Letter of Intent) with Trek back in August. A Letter of Intent. A Letter of Intent is: LOIs
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 »Win a One-Of-A-Kind “Where The Trail Ends” Specialized Demo 8
By Valerie October 11, 2012
Press and News
Morgan Hill, Calif., October 10, 2012 – Searching the ends of the earth for the perfect mountain bike terrain that has yet to be ridden has been the sole purpose of Darren Berrecloth and the other riders featured in Red Bull Media House’s latest feature film, “Where The Trail Ends”. This film changes the landscape
Read More »2013 Specialized Camber Review
By Francis Cebedo July 12, 2012
29er Pro Reviews
We had the opportunity to ride the 2013 Cambers in the heavenly trails of Bend, Oregon. This is a trail bike with 110mm travel in the rear and 110 in the front. The big stories are: Camber is now 29er only. There’s no 26ers and no 650b Autosag is included on all models There’s new
Read More »2013 Specialized Stumpjumper & Stumpjumper EVO
By Francis Cebedo July 10, 2012
29er Feature Articles Pro Reviews
The 2013 Stumpjumper is available in 26er and 29er configurations. Travel is 140mm for the 26er and 130mm for the 29er. There also exists the more aggressive Stumpjumper EVO. It has a more descent friendly geometry and travel is at 150mm for the 26er and 135mm for the 29er. Like the Camber, highlights are: Autosag
Read More »Video: Specialized Engineers Spotlight
By Francis Cebedo June 12, 2012
Company Spotlight Feature Articles
Every week, the Specialized mtb development crew scrambles to get their office work done early so they can run to the forest and do some trail testing. Here is a great glimpse into their test rides. I’ve had the opportunity to ride and hang out with this Specialized engineering crew and this video really shows
Read More »Specialized Roval Control Trail SL 29er Carbon Wheels
By Francis Cebedo May 16, 2012
29er Parts Pro Reviews
The crew at Specialized dropped these wheels off to me and they have been the work horse of the mtbr stable for the last four months. I have used them on the Epic, Camber, Tallboy LTc, and rigid carbon Niner. Friends have taken it out on test rides, from endurance guys, fast guys, powerful and
Read More »Trestle Bike Park To Partner With Specialized Bicycle Components
By Valerie May 01, 2012
Press and News
Winter Park, COLO., (May, 1 2012) – Trestle Bike Park at Winter Park Resort and Specialized announce a new partnership in the 2013 summer season. Specialized, a premier mountain bike manufacturer will be the official bike partner of the fastest growing mountain bike park in North America, Winter Park Resort’s Trestle Bike Park. “Our partnership
Read More »Win a Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon 29 Courtesy of Specialized and the Leadville Race Series!
By Valerie April 05, 2012
29er Press and News
Win a Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon 29 Mountain Bike, Valued at $9900 MSRP, Courtesy of Specialized and the Leadville Race Series! An epic race demands an epic bike. Register for the Austin Rattler 100 by Thursday, April 12, and you’ll be entered to win. ALL participants registered by midnight, April 12, are automatically eligible for this
Read More »Specialized-lululemon Video Release “Professional Passion Seekers” / Armstrong On Top at Energiewcht
By Valerie April 04, 2012
Press and News Video
At the Specialized lululemon team camp back in early 2012, Lezyne was fortunate enough to be able to share their experiences at the camp. We not only shared a ride with the girls
Read More »Take on A Classic Challenge from Specialized
By Valerie March 29, 2012
Press and News
Announcing A Classic Challenge from Specialized Gear up for some serious climbing to celebrate (and suffer) the Spring Classics Riders, do you think you can climb the cumulative elevation of five Spring Classics in 45 days? Do you think you can do it not just once, not twice, but three times? Now is your time
Read More »Get a World Champion’s Specialized S-Works Epic 29 Bike for a Great Cause
By Valerie March 29, 2012
29er Press and News
Unique S-Works Epic + Great Charity = Win/Win Kayamandi, South Africa—World Champions and teammates Christoph Sauser and Burry Stander are racing the 2012 Absa Cape Epic this week on custom Specialized S-Works Epic 29 bikes — and two lucky mountain bikers will end up owning them while supporting Songo, a fantastic South African children’s charity.
Read More »Video: Sam Hill and Troy Brosnan Set For a Great Season.
Introduction by Francis Cebedo: This video proves that it is possible to steer at full speed while doing a wheelie! Check 2:40 on the video to see the power of control of Troy Brosnan. It is inspiring to see such confidence in riders that they can steer and throw the bike around while in mid-air
Read More »Specialized Gives ‘Special’ Grant to Trips For Kids Chapters
By Valerie December 20, 2011
Press and News
San Rafael, Calif. – December 13, 2011 – Several local Trips for Kids (TFK) chapters became the recipient of a Specialized “Grant in a Box,” at the nomination of their local Specialized dealers and the Dealer Grant Program. The grants are just one component of the Specialized First Gear Program, aimed at “…getting 10,000 kids
Read More »Best Mountain Bike Gifts: Shoes
By Gregg Kato December 15, 2011
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to the Mtbr Holiday Gift Guide! In this economy, money is tight so you will want to be sure that you spend wisely. Our suggestions below are designed to save you time and let you know everything you need to about the different products on the market vying for your hard earned cash. Below
Read More »Specialized Command Post BlackLite Review
By Brian Mullin November 17, 2011
Parts Pro Reviews
This mechanical adjustable seatpost has three positions, and uses a collet system for locking, a remote cable actuation for release, and air spring for return. The post is an upgrade of last year’s Command Post, and includes innovative quick-release remote, three travel options, improved internals and lighter weight. Collectively, the minor improvements and decreased price
Read More »Specialized Camber Pro – Extended Review
By Francis Cebedo November 16, 2011
26er Pro Reviews
Specialized was gracious enough to let us play with their Camber Pro for a good six months. At least five different riders rode it in such varied terrain as Santa Cruz and Downieville in CA and Bend, Oregon. The first thing to note is every rider had fun and walked away impressed with the bike.
Read More »Specialized AllRide Chronicles
By Mtbr March 16, 2011
Press and News
We are excited to finally announce what’s new in 2011 with the Specialized AllRide tour. First off, WE HAVE A WEBSITE!! www.allridetour.com or www.kirtvoreis.com We have spent much of the winter slaving over the details that go into a legit website. We finally have a place to house all the information about what the heck
Read More »Specialized Partners Up With The FMB World Tour
By Mtbr January 25, 2011
Press and News
Specialized partners up with the FMB World Tour Munich, January 25th, 2011 – With preparations for the 2011 Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour in full swing, Specialized is joining the circle of official partners of the upcoming season’s World Tour. Securing the support of this giant in the bicycle industry is another step towards
Read More »Martin Soderstrom joins Specialized Freeride Team for 2011
By Mtbr January 21, 2011
Press and News
Martin Soderstrom joins Specialized Freeride Team for 2011 Munich, January 21st, 2011 – Over the past few years, Martin Soderstrom has doubtlessly become one of the top freeride mountain bikers in the world. In the last 2 years alone, Martin has won 11 events and placed 5th overall at the 2010 FMB World Tour. Signing
Read More »Watch the New 'Pedal Driven' Movie Trailer
By Mtbr October 21, 2010
Press and News
Watch the New ‘Pedal Driven’ Movie Trailer The feature-length video Pedal Driven is nearing completion. Check out a new trailer for ‘Pedal Drive’ [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pedaldriven/pedal-driven-a-bike-umentary] and help get this compelling documentary story about mountain bike access finished. The script was developed in partnership with IMBA, and the project is sponsored by Specialized. The feature-length video will be a
Read More »Specialized AllRide Chronicles Sept/Oct
By Mtbr October 20, 2010
Press and News
Where did the summer go? In September we attended both the Oakridge, OR Super D and the Sandy Ridge Super D and these races were events to remember and will soon become “must attend” events! I have to elaborate a bit on these races/trails… Oakridge, Oregon is quickly becoming another Oregon hub for mountain bikers
Read More »Specialized Command Post Review
By Brian Mullin September 14, 2010
Parts Pro Reviews
Reviewed by Brian Mullin http://www.gramslightbikes.com/ I am really liking the Specialized Command Post adjustable seatpost, which uses a mechanical system with an adjustable air spring, and has three locking positions, and a simple one bolt saddle clamp that is easily to install and tune the saddle’s position. Specialized Command Post The Command Post (CP) is
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