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Standard mayhem: BB30 gains momentum

By Mike Smith ⋅ May 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Despite a slow start over the past eight years, the BB30 oversized bottom bracket standard originally backed by Cannondale is starting to gain traction in the battle for lighter, stiffer bikes.

Truvativ brings some style to the Stylo

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Truvativ has brought its Stylo line to the forefront by giving the line OCT technology. The result is a lighter and stiffer crankset, and variations are being offered to cater to the XC and all-mountain crowds.

Jack of all trades: Avid’s new Elixir brakes

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Avid showed off their new Elixir brakes at Sea Otter. The Elixir boats more power and better modulation than the Juicy line, while managing to shed some weight at the same time.

Trek’s new Session 88 unveiled at Sea Otter

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 20, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Trek has finally launched the Session 88 in two sweet variations: the freeride oriented Session 88 FR and the downhill race-ready Session 88 DH. Some clever suspension design should make this new long-travel rig a real contender.

More Sea Otter buildup: Elka Suspension launching bike suspension

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Fresh off of yesterday’s news that Ellsworth will be unveiling a new Moment at this year’s Sea Otter, comes the announcement that Elka Suspension is jumping into the mountain bike suspension game. If you haven’t heard of Quebec-based Elka before, you’re probably not alone. Though they’ve been making suspension for motorcycles (both on and off […]

Enter the rumormill: redesigned Ellsworth Moment expected to debut at Sea Otter

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Rumors are starting to build around Ellsworth unveiling a new version of the Moment at this year’s Sea Otter.

Lucent unveils Free Delivery

By Mike Smith ⋅ April 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s something that you don’t get every day: a full length, well done bike video for free. Well, today is a very good day then, because that is exactly what Lucent Productions has announced with Free Delivery. The film focuses on pro riders from the New England area, as well as a handful of North American […]

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