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Split Second Direct Mount Stem - Point One Racing

Last editted Sep 15, 2008 at 12:20
Point-One Racing is owned, and operated by racing enthusiasts, so it seems logical for them to strive for weight savings, and strength. Recently we got a Split Second Direct Mount stem from Point-One, their entry for the RockShox standard direct mounting stem market.

Point-One Racing has hit the nail on the head with the production of the Split Second Direct Mount Stem. Here's a quick look at it.
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WTB Dissent Tires - 2.5", Team DH Casing.

Last editted Sep 10, 2008 at 10:12
Like a helpful roommate, Dain at WTB has hooked us up with some sweet rubbers.

Wilderness Trail Bikes is known more for their saddles around here, but we got our rims into a set of the WTB Dissent Tires to see how they'd perform in our neck of the woods.

Read on to see how they fared.
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Schwalbe Table Top Tires - Review

Last editted Sep 9, 2008 at 19:21
Schwalbe, along with Timo Pritzel have produced one heck of a nice street tire. The Table Top tire is an extremely light, street designed tire that features a simple, yet highly effective tread pattern. The Table Top tire is a functional tire, that does what it's supposed to, and it does it well.

Pics and video inside.
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Shimano MP-90 Shoes - keeping our feet on the pedals

Last editted Sep 5, 2008 at 17:04
Riding shoes are something we often overlook, however when mother nature is not on your side, your going to want some traction, and those skate shoes are not going to provide it. That being said Shimano's new MP-90 shoe could very well provide you with the traction you want.

Check out the photos and video inside.
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RaceFace Rally DH Jacket - providing the protection.

Last editted Sep 5, 2008 at 16:32
RaceFace was born and bread on the North Shore, so they know all about abuse, and how to prevent it. Recently we got one of the new Raceface Rally DH Upper Armour jackets.

Its got some nice features, so take a peek inside for some photos, and a video.
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Easton Havoc AM Wheels - 24 Spokes of excitment

Last editted Sep 5, 2008 at 16:18
Easton is known for making everything from hockey sticks to tubing for frame sets, so when they stepped into the world of wheels, we were stoked to see what they had. Recently we got a pair of the Havoc wheels, so here's a quick overview on them.

Also, check out the video inside.
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2009 Intense Uzzi - Sneak Peek

Last editted Aug 29, 2008 at 9:57
Intense recently uploaded some very interesting photos to the World Wide Web, and we all know how fast the word moves over the web. Well, here you guys go. Sneak Peek photos of the 2009 Intense Uzzi, and its a piece of work!
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Canadian wins California Hell Ride - Hosted by Santa Cruz

Last editted Aug 20, 2008 at 10:36
Source Caroline Faucher - The Free Press, Fernie, B.C.

Kurt Adams, the only Canadian man to compete in the fifth edition of the Santa Cruz Hell Ride in California, returned to Fernie with the winner's title and a brand new Santa Cruz Nomad bicycle valued at over $5,500. Considered by many bike riders as one of the toughest mountain bike races around, this year's Hell Ride featured 4,420 meters of climbing and a total of 106 kilometers of riding.
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Red Bull Round Up - The Winners have been chosen

Last editted Aug 18, 2008 at 11:09
The numbers are in, the people have spoken, and the polls have closed. Pinkbike.com, in conjunction with Red Bull have picked the winners for the Red Bull Round Up video contest, so read inside to figure out who took the cake.
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Freestyle bike Elite in the Czech Republic for the Second time!

Last editted Aug 13, 2008 at 10:57
Preparations for the second year of freestyle mountainbike race X Box 360 Slopestyle are in full course. Last year the city of Pisek saw more than thirty chosen riders who performed real wonders on artificial obstacles. The last years' best rider was Damian Širiški from the Czech Republic.
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Jeep 48 Straight Launches new Environmental Awareness...

Last editted Aug 13, 2008 at 10:41
Jeep 48 Straight Launches new Environmental Awareness Initiatives as part of Inaugural summer cycling series in New Jersey, Utah, and California.

As Jeep 48STRAIGHT, the largest sports, music and entertainment event in the U.S., prepares to launch its summer mountain bike series on August 22-23 at Diablo Freeride Park at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, N.J., the outdoor lifestyle platform will at the same time unveil a number of carbon footprint-reducing initiatives designed to raise environmental awareness on a local and national scale.
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The ultimate in freeriding Sam Pilgrim wins adidas Slopestyle 2008

Last editted Aug 6, 2008 at 10:49
The adidas Slopestyle claimed the slopes of Saalbach Hinterglemm in ONE BIG PARK SalzburgerLand this past weekend in an impressive flurry of massive tricks on some of the biggest jumps in mountain bike competition history.

Here is the story from the weekend:
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Brian Lopes finds his home in the MTB Hall Of Fame

Last editted Jul 30, 2008 at 15:17
Four time World Champion and Laguna Beach resident Brian Lopes got the news this past wednesday about his induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Lopes is to be inducted under the "Race History" category this coming Sept. 24 in Las Vegas , Nevada during the Interbike Show. The ceremony is open to all Interbike attendees and the public
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Sombrio Girls Posse Sesh at Seymour-July 30th

Last editted Jul 25, 2008 at 10:34
Tired of the same old group rides on the same old trails? Want to get out and have fun with your friends?

Then bring yourself, your bike, and your ladies out for a group ride, followed up by a wine and cheese evening. Sounds to good to be true? How about this, its for ladies only!
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RaceFace Atlas Freeride cranks - A closer look.

Last editted Jul 23, 2008 at 10:40
RaceFace is a British Columbia based component company that has been a constant supplier of durable, strong, and well thought out quality products. Whether it's developing a new rock solid stem for the North Shore, or kicking back working on some casual wear, they are always developing something, and are constantly pushing the envelope.

The all new RaceFace Atlas FR cranks are no different, they are peeling the envelop wide open-check them out!
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