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Transition Bikes Siren Prototype - First Women's Specific Transition
2007-07-31 16:43:00
Transition Bike's intern Kyle posted up some spy pics from Crankworx of Transitions new woman's specific freeride bike, the "Siren ". Its about time a company has seen the market for freeride bikes for smaller riders, especially women. I can see them selling a ton of these if they are produced. Hit the mtbr.com thread for more pictures.
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NWD 8 - Smackdown Teaser
2007-07-31 06:17:00
Looks like someone got ahold of the teaser from NWD 8 - Smack down at Crankworx this past weekend and put it up on YouTube. Have a look for yourselves.
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CRANKWORX 2007 BIKER CROSS PRO MEN'S FINALS
2007-07-30 16:44:00
Rip.tv has god video of the Crankworks 2007 Biker Cross Pro Mens Fina ls posted up, be sure to check it out here.
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Web-Launch of the Corsair König Slopestyle Frame
2007-07-24 19:05:00
Press Release: Slopestyle is perhaps the most exciting new cycling discipline seen in years. When creating the König, our goal was to channel the energy of a great run into the engineering and style of our slopestyle frame. Getting off the ground, landing in one piece (at any angle) and getting the bike where you need it to be in a split second all require that a bike be light, strong and maneuverable - three things that define the König. The König is far more than a kick-ass looking bike. For starters, its dual link rear suspension system has been meticulously designed to optimize performance and to resist all torque and lateral loading. The frame’s washer-less pivot system and Sure-Lock pivots are an easy-to-service breakthrough sure to stoke mechanics and riders alike. Getting the details right from the start is important to us - from recessed shock mounting hardware to the König’s super high-end 12 layer paint process, we have made every effort to ensure the Kön...
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WideOpen Magazine - Issue 3 Online Now
2007-07-23 19:03:00
Issue 3 of WideOpen dirt bike magazine, and in our 3rd issue we have… • Interviews with Steve Peat, Josh Bryceland and more • KOD 2+3 • Nemesis Project interview • An alternative look Empire of Dirt • Race reports galore • Solid Mission 9 test • Exclusive kit previews • And more… What is WideOpen? Well, you ride a bike, huh? You get your chosen rig out of the garage/shed/living room and it makes you smile. That’s what WideOpen is. The smile it puts on your face, the feeling the missus (or your fella) doesn’t understand. WideOpen is about a good feeling, nothing more or less. A collaboration... A new bike magazine... BMX or mountainbike... We’re sure you’ll love every page. Whether you see yourself in it/doing it/attempting it, just the spirit and that smile mentioned above will be on your face. WideOpen is organic and will grow. We want your involvement, so get online to wideopenmag.co...
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Life In The Van - On Tour With X-Fusion '07
2007-07-23 18:35:00
The guys over at All Out Productions, makers of the "All Out Grease" videos have posted up a little short video of the X-Fusion team. Check it out here (18.4MB - Quicktime Required)
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Bones Over Metal - Mt. Hood Spring Fling
2007-07-18 06:20:00
The guys over at Bone s Over Metal were nice enough to pick me as a winner in this months give away and will be sending some Atomlab General Issue Pedals which we will be reviewing after we get them. Remember to sign up over at Bones Over Metal for all the member benefits as well as to be entered in the monthly give away.
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2008 Banshee Scythe
2007-07-12 16:51:00
Banshee Bikes has unveiled their new all purpose big travel rig the "Scythe" which will be replacing both the Scream and Chaparral in 2008 . The Scythe is the new banshee big travel workhorse. If you want fancy new suspension linkages and a bike that is bling to show off to your mates, this is not the bike for you. This bike is for people who want a great reliable and tough bike that will put up with abuse on the trail. The Scythe, is replacing the Scream and Chaparral for 2008, and will have the strength attributes of both, but at a lighter weight, and have a more modern geometry perfectly suited to riders who like tight tech steep stuff, but also ride it with flow and skill. Read more about the Scythe over at the Banshee Bikes Blog
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MTBcut - Mountain Bike Web TV
2007-07-11 23:41:00
MTBcut is a brand new online Mount ain Bike web TV channel that is launching in August 2007. MTBcut will be covering all the action as it happens from the world of extreme mountain biking. MTBcut will feature coverage of all the UCI World Cup Downhill and 4X series along with many more major events, tech features and riding tips. The beauty of MTBcut is that it is bringing together some of the best MTB filmmakers from all corners of the globe to deliver the hottest new web TV content online! No matter where the action takes place - we'll be there. Stu Thomson, a top UK and World Cup DH racer has taken time out from riding to develop MTBcut. Stu has put together a team of riders and enthusiasts from around the world to design and develop an internet tv station to deliver DVD quality film to the world online on a regular basis at the click of a button! MTBcuts custom designed TV player will automatically adjust the masses of online content to suit your computer technic...
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Chris King 150mm Rear Hub
2007-07-11 20:53:00
Chris King Components, our favorite manufacturer of all things bling have finally stepped into the modren world of MTB'ing with their new 150mm Rear Hub. Now all we need is that 1.5 Headset to go with it and we'll be all good. Press Release: Chris King Precision Components will announce and release for sale a 150mm rear ISO hub model at this weekend’s Downieville Classic in Downieville, California. Designed for freeride and downhill bikes, the ISO 150 is the latest addition to the renowned line of King ISO disc hubs. The ISO 150 will be a popular choice for pairing with King’s proven front ISO 20mm. Featuring an aluminum hubshell and spinning on reliable Chris King stainless steel sealed bearings, the King ISO 150 rear hub will be seen first by attendees and participants of the feel-good mountain bike celebration of the West. The weekend event, home to a 17-mile downhill race, will also see Chris King behind the griddle serving up his famous pancakes for breakfas...
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One Got Fat - 1963 Bicycle Safety Video
2007-07-09 16:53:00
I'm confused.... Monkeys? Right?... Right.
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Red Bull Elevation
2007-07-09 16:37:00
Yes, its BMX, but its crazy. Check out the Red Bull Elevation from Whistler B.C.
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Transition Bikes "Will Ride 4 Food" DVD Teaser
2007-07-06 16:35:00
The guys over at Transition Bikes are working on their first full length DVD called "Will Ride 4 Food ". The video will feature all the Transition factory riders as well as some new faces and is tentatively scheduled for release this fall. Check out the teaser here
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2008 Specialized Sneak Peek
2007-07-05 16:43:00
Cycling News has the first sneak peak of what is up Specialized's sleeve for 2008 including a slightly modified Demo lineup, a 29er Stumpjumper as well as a new single crown carbon fork. Check out all the 2008 Specialized info at www.cyclingnews.com
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RST Launches 2008 Line of Aftermarket Forks
2007-07-05 16:35:00
RST has officially entered the after market fork business in the U.S. launching with an entire line-up of forks spanning every riding discipline from XC to DH. I personally think they are going to have a hard time overcoming the reputation that they have created for themselves with their OEM products more commonly associated with low end bikes. Press Release: RST USA is proud to announce the arrival of a new line of aftermarket forks, spanning all of the riding disciplines: cross country, all-mountain, twenty-niner, dirt jumping, slopestyle and downhill. The new RST aftermarket line has been developed over the course of the past three years, tested in some of the most rigorous environments, like the Red Bull District Rides and numerous dirt jump/freeride contests worldwide. The forks have been refined to a point where they are finally ready for the North American market. A new website has been launched with technical information about each fork, regular news updates, t...
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Corsair Bikes Launches With The "Crown"
2007-07-03 16:24:00
New and upcoming bike company Corsair Bikes have released information and pictures of their debut model the "Crown". Press Release: When launching a new company, one that is dedicated to making bikes for the most demanding riders, first impressions cannot be underestimated. For this reason, we at Corsair Bikes have selected the Crown as our debut model - it embodies our desire for innovation, performance and style. We at Corsair have taken great care to address the needs of the high performance DH race environment and to provide a tunable and adjustable frame and suspension platform that excels on any race course, under any conditions. Every course is different, and as the Champrey WC has recently demonstrated, every course is different from hour to hour. The ability to address those changes on the fly is an advantage to all racers, whether they compete at the local, national or World Cup level. The Crown’s suspension platform technology is based on a low-m...

Edge Mountain Bike Magazine Issue 11
2007-07-02 16:38:00
U.K. based, community driven e-magazine Edge Mount ain Bike Magazine has released their new spring issue. "Showcasing the best of the action from the Spring, the start of the race season and the first good weather we've had this year. Your shutters have been snapping away and got some nice shots, there's an interview with Victor Lucas and a couple of articles for your reading pleasure, including the Nissan Urban Freeride event held in Newcastle, with a small video of some of the action thrown in as well for good measure." Check out the latest edition at www.edgemtbmag.co.uk

2008 Kona Lineup
2007-06-29 17:53:00
www.soulbiker.com has some pictures of the entire 2008 lineup from Kona . Looks like mostly minor changes across the board, with the exception of the new Coilair, which has a new suspension design utilizing a feather spring in conjunction with a air shock. Check out the full gallery at www.soulbiker.com
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Sunrise Park - Mushroom Trail Helmet Cam
2007-06-27 05:26:00
Here's a quick little video from this past weekend at Sunrise Park giving you a first person perspective of the trail "Mush room ".
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Sunrise Park - June 23-24th
2007-06-25 18:05:00
Thanks to everyone who came up to Sunrise this past weekend for 2 days of good times and great riding. A huge thanks to all the non-slackers who got up early Sunday morning and went up to do trail maintenance. You guys turned Mushroom and Arrowhead into the best trails on the mountain for Sunday. You can check out some of the action pics here I am also capturing the footage from the ghetto helmet cam and should have some clips this week. If any of you guys who were running cam's up there this weekend want to share some of your footage, capture it and burn the file to a disk and drop it off to Fish at Cactus Bike. I would really like to start compiling some footage from the mountain in order to do a video to promote our local mountain and riders.
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First Impressions: Anchor Freeride Holdfast XLT Stem
2007-06-21 19:47:00
Before moving to Arizona for year round riding last year, I spent the last 8 years living, working and riding in Chicago. While most people refer to Chi-town as “The Windy City” most working class people there know it as the “City of the Big Shoulders” because of the die-hard work ethic that exists amongst its people. While it is one of the largest cities in the United States and a center for business and commerce, it is the blue-collar people who make Chicago the great city that it is. It is also a “go big or go home” type of city, everything is done on a massive scale, buildings reach higher than anywhere else in North America, advertising budgets rival the GDP of some small countries and yet there is still a way for the little guy to go big. Chicago Freeride member Chip Henderson has applied this “Big Shoulders” mentality in a new line of blue-collar bike bling from his company Anchor Freeride. Chip was kind enough to send me one of Anchor's park and street bike ...
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Sombrio Launches Sombrio Girl
2007-06-21 17:51:00
Sombrio clothing has launched a new segment of clothing and gear for all the ladies who rip and ride alongside us called Sombrio Girl s. North Vancouver, BC – June 20, 2007— Sombrio is pleased to announce the launch of www.sombriogirl.com. This site is dedicated to showcasing the fine threads of the girl’s collection, where each garment is photographed for a complete visual understanding of the fit, style and colour ways offered. Viewers will also have the option to browse the online store, view current promotions, or read about the Sombrio Girls team’s profiles and latest adventures. The 2007 Sombrio Girls team includes Claire Buchar, Kathy Pruitt, Sari Joergensen, and Tracy Moseley. Each member of the Girls team reflects the different personalities of Sombrio. Whether they are traveling the globe with their bike, their camera, and their backpack to taste the world’s greatest single track, or riding at home on their favorite local trails one thing is certain- biki...

Sinister Bikes Supports Our Troops
2007-06-21 17:41:00
Sinister Bikes is stepping up and offering all the enlisted service men and women of the US Armed Forces a discount on their bikes so that they to can enjoy the trails in the country they have fought for once they come home. Sinister Bikes, proudly hand-built in North America, is offering a discount to all current enlisted military personnel. Though Sinister does not condone war, we do support the troops and the effort that goes into making the world safer for everyone...to ride bikes! Sinister will offer a generous discount of 30% off MSRP on all of their current offerings to anyone with a valid military ID who is actively serving our country. Sinister Bikes co-owner Bruce Linehan says, "You have to support the troops. These kids are over in Iraq and other countries dying in war while we ride around on fancy bicycles and yap on the internet. It's our way of saying thank you and we wish we could do more!" Sinister Bikes strives to support many causes and lo...
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BCD Racing's 29er DH Prototype
2007-06-20 17:45:00
littermag.com has an article and detailed photos of BCD Racing 's new prototype carbon fiber 29er DH bike created by BCD's Alex Morgan. THe bike features a hand built frame, custom I9 wheels and White Industries inverted fork. Alex raced this bike to a 19th place finish in the pro class at the Angle Fire National. Check out the full article and pictures at www.littermag.com
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NWD Official 07 Clothing
2007-06-18 17:56:00
Freeride Entertainment, makers of all the great NWD series of films have launched their 2007 clothing line with a little spice... "Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the 2007 Athlete Line of clothing, available only to you from us here at nwdfilms. We have put an extra effort into our designs this year, and with the help of our pro riders, have gathered this tight line of gear to keep you classy at every event you attend. Our model Allison, fresh off the runway in Nelson and a winter in Paris, was gracious enough to share her talents with us in front of the lens of Dave Mossop's Canon 5D. The afternoon prior was spent dialing in our corner of the studio with lights, reflectors and backdrops, and feeding the dogs around here mis-information as to the actual time of the shoot. We wanted to get some tasteful photos, and the last thing we'd need is a boisterous Lunchbox Larry drooling in with his advice on how to properly pose on a leather sofa. In the end, the boyz were ...
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2008 Banshee Rune Prototype
2007-06-14 16:48:00
Banshee Bikes has posted up the first pics of its upcoming big brother for the Pyre called the "Rune " over on the Banshee Bikes Blog. The Rune is set to feature 150mm of travel as well as having a slacker geometry and longer wheelbase. Check out the original CAD drawings and specs here. Or check out the recent update here.
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First Impressions: Marzocchi Bomber Shoes
2007-06-08 21:35:00
Over the past couple years, the world of mountain biking has been undergoing a change in style. While riding styles such as freeride, downhill and street have evolved to create slopestyle, bike manufacturers have met the demand by developing new gear to suit the needs of these ever evolving riders. At the same time the mountain biking industry has begun to meet the aesthetic demands of these seemingly eccentric groups of riders by offering flashier parts and gear so that just about anyone can turn any rig into a would be show bike and look good while riding it at their local hill. For 2007 Marzocchi has entered the fray by offering some of the most killer looking footwear to hit the slopes with their Bomber Shoe. read more
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2008 Marzocchi In The Wild
2007-06-07 20:13:00
Marzocchi is currently holding its 2008 Press Convention in Cortino Italy, where they are letting the 2008 product line up out into the wild for the first time. Serveral of their pro riders as well as the press are on hand and taking the 08 products out for testing and evaluation. www.orme.tv has a bunch of photos of the event up as well as some photos of the production model forks and shocks. Check out the pictures at www.orme.tv
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Shred Magazine Available Online
2007-06-07 19:20:00
U.K. publication Shred Magazine has just launched their first ever digital edition. Shred Issue 44 Shred Magazine rolls out of the winter and into summer with our latest issue. This is the essential early season issue with the rundown from the season's events so far and a eye opener to the season ahead. Shipping from May 1st 2007 In the mix: Nick Craig - We talk to one of the UK's most accomplished XC riders. Joolze Dymond drops into his home to meet the man out of lycra and talks about his life, his race career so far and his plans for the future. Race Diaries - An 8 page rundown from racers across the UK. Scott Beaumont takes you through the openers to the 4X and DH race season whilst our own Shredordead.cc crew bring you action from the XC and Enduro scene. Reports and Photographs from Midlands DH series, Exposure Big Night Out and Spring Marathon, Soggy Bottom Series and 4X nationals. If all else fails, try Wales - Shred's Pete Drew takes a look inside the...
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"Super 8 Illusionary Lines" Review / Trailer
2007-06-07 00:13:00
asilvertouch.com has released a great write up and review for the upcoming sequal to Tony Butler's "Super 8" entitled "Illusionary Lines ". Just from the trailer alone this movie looks great. Check out the full review on www.asilvertouch.com Or watch the trailer for "Illusionary Lines" (33.8mb Quicktime Required)
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