Standard mayhem: BB30 gains momentum
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.
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.
Monday, April 28, 2008
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.
Friday, April 25, 2008
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.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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 [...]
Monday, April 7, 2008
Rumors are starting to build around Ellsworth unveiling a new version of the Moment at this year's Sea Otter.
Friday, April 4, 2008
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 [...]
Some great footage of Cam McCaul sessioning the Hood River gap while filming for NWD 9.
A nice flashback to the 2006 riding scene, NWD7 has held up to the test of time surprisingly well. The riding is great, and the filming shows why the NWD series is still going strong. If you feel guilty about enjoying such a fine piece of bike video for free, then this would be the perfect occasion to grab yourself a Box of Disorder for more classic freeride goodness.
Have you been feeling that your bike is just too comfortable and efficient lately? Do you hate the mobility, simplicity, and ease of modern bikes? Well, Gizmodo has dug up the solution. There’s not much to be said other than watch the video, and then go and hug one of your, ahem, ‘real’ bikes.
This video features some great segments of dirt jumping, urban assault, and of course the ubiquitous BC singletrack with dog in tow. If nothing else, it’s worth watching just to see Carl Buchanan refuse to stop his session after breaking his handlebars in half. Carl’s street and park segment is definitely the standout of the video, and there’s little doubt that we’ll be seeing more from him in the future.
The Transition crew set out to highlight their riders who manage to hold down a full-time job, while at the same time riding at a level high enough to earn a spot on a factory team. The fact that these riders have the same amount of riding time as the rest of us, but are able to throw down with the best riders out there, is a testament to their skill and dedication.
Bang Bang tags along with two big-name freeriders, Aaron Chase and Cam McCaul, as they compete in the Qashqai Urban Challenge. The full video isn’t without its ups and downs, as it includes Chase’s season-ending injury from crashing hard off of a ladder bridge and compressing his vertebrae.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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