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Video: Jeff Kendall-Weed shredding Kamloops
Jordan Villella August 22, 2019Jeff Kendall-Weed found mountain biking in the late 1990s, and one of the most influential videos of the era was Kranked. So he paid the hallowed place a visit.
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Maxxis rolls out the Dissector
Josh Patterson August 09, 2019Maxxis is rolling out a new tread pattern intended to meet the needs of aggressive riders seeking speed and control on dry and loose terrain. Maxxis Dissector Highlights Available in 27.5×2.40 and 29×2.40 sizes Wide Trail casing optimized for 30-35mm internal rim widths Weight range: 800-1,206g (claimed) Pricing is $75 for the EXO casing and […]
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Ride Concepts Releases Next Generation of Flat and Clipless Footwear
Jordan Villella July 16, 2019Ride Concepts releases Five New premium shoes, including kids for both flat and clipless shredding
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100% Introduces Altec and Trajecta Helmets
Jordan Villella July 12, 2019This week 100% announced the addition of two new helmets to its fast-growing mountain bike line; the Altec aimed at the all-mountain crowd and Trajecta for the enduro racers.
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Rock Shox announces new Reverb Stealth dropper
Jordan Villella June 28, 2019The Reverb is now updated to address the major issue of sagging. Simply depress the Vent Valve, compress the post, and you’re good to go – squish eliminated.
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Orbea Occam is ready for trail and all the mountains
Jordan Villella June 20, 2019Orbea took inspiration from the form and function of its successful Rallon to create the balance of stiffness, durability and low weight in the new Occam.
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Mammoth Mountain Bike Park now open
Jordan Villella June 18, 2019With some of the most radical terrain in the country, 80+ miles of singletrack offering plenty of jumps, berms, and drops to feast on.
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Bogus to the Barrel – the best Idaho bike race you never heard of
Jordan Villella May 28, 2019Bogus to the Barrel has 150 open racing spots, which will go quickly, so make sure to register while there’s still an opening.
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SRAM announces X01 DH and GX DH drivetrains plus more.
Jordan Villella May 23, 2019SRAM unveiled new XO DH and GX DH specific groupsets where cranksets get X-SYNC 2 chainrings and the derailleurs get the latest Type-3 roller bearing clutch for better chain retention.
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Cannondale Prototype DH Bike Has Two Shocks
Mtbr April 24, 2019After lots of speculation, Cannondale has finally lifted the lid on its new in-development downhill bike. The big news: It has two shocks. Check out the video.
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Pivot Phoenix 29 DH bike teased at Sea Otter
Mike Cushionbury April 11, 2019Gravity specific big wheeler coming, but specifics remain a mystery for now.
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OneUp launches Carbon Bars, EDC ready Stem, and Lock-On Grips
Jordan Villella April 11, 2019A unique oval 35mm clamp bar design, tool stashing stem and enough colors for every bike.
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WTB Verdict and Verdict Wet Tires for the rowdiest conditions
Jordan Villella April 09, 2019This is what we want from WTB and they look like they are delivering in spades! They come flying out of the gate at Sea Otter, unveiling two new tires explicitly designed for the gnarliest conditions.
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RockShox Signature Series SID, BoXXer and key updates
Jordan Villella April 04, 2019Rock Shox unveils its Signature series – updating the most popular models in the front suspension line up with a new damper system, oils, and seals.
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Mongoose has bikes for all disciplines and budgets
John Bennett May 01, 2018Well spec’d cross country, enduro, and downhill builds come in at under $3000.
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Maxxis Assegai tire delivers big traction
John Bennett April 30, 2018Maxxis has collaborated with downhill racing legend Greg Minnaar to create a new high traction tire.
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Commencal Meta 29er teased at Sea Otter
John Bennett April 25, 2018This trail tamer has 170/160mm front/rear travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and 432mm chainstays.
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Intense M29 FRO special edition DH race bike
Kurt Gensheimer April 22, 2018Only 15 of these For Racing Only models will be sold. They are equipped with the same spec as the Intense Factory Racing M29.
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Norco Aurum HSP downhill bike launched
Kurt Gensheimer April 21, 2018Norco has launched the Aurum HSP, a full composite 200mm travel downhill rig with a high single pivot design available in both 27.5 and 29er wheel sizes.
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Aaron Gwin talks strategy ahead of World Cup opener
Jordan Villella April 19, 2018The 2018 World Cup downhill season kicks off this weekend in Lošinj, Croatia. Here’s some insight on what will likely go down from Aaron Gwin.
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POC Coron Air Carbon SPIN helmet debuts
Mtbr April 04, 2018POC has launched the Coron Air Carbon SPIN, calling the new brain protector a highly ventilated and lightweight DH and enduro specific full-face helmet.
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2018 Giant Factory Off-Road Team Bikes
Mtbr March 16, 2018See the rigs being raced in XC, enduro and downhill this season.
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Riding down the world’s steepest alpine ski course
Mtbr February 27, 2018Watch Max Stöckl top 60mph while riding a mountain bike down the famed Hahnenkamm alpine ski course in Austria.
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2018 Pivot Phoenix updated
Francis Cebedo February 08, 2018With geo numbers and suspension design that remain spot-on for the World Cup circuit, new colors are the highlight for this competition-ready downhill racing machine.
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Canyon Torque super enduro bike launched
Jason Sumner December 19, 2017German direct-to-consumer seller unveils new Torque super-enduro bike, aluminum Sender DH rig, and G5, the company’s new line of gravity-focused handlebars, stems, and grips.
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