Mountain Bike

Video: Swedish Winter Training

According to the reader from Sweden who sent this along, one of the riders is a World Cup CXer, and another the captain of the…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 24, 2011

Cycling Event News – Tour of Utah Goes Pro, Pisgah Stage Race Back, More

TOUR of UTAH GAINS UCI PRO STATUS Entering its seventh year in 2011, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah cycling race has been elevated…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2011

SKS Snap-On Fenders Now Compatible with 1.5 Tapered Steerer Tubes, Planet Bike 29r Fenders Available

Hot on the heels of Thom’s run down of the 2011 SKS line highlights, comes the announcement from SKS that all 2011 snap on fenders…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Want to get involved in the Quiznos Pro Challenge stage race in Colorado this August? They’re looking for volunteers, and you can sign up here.…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2011

Tomac Unveils Diplomat 29er and Carbon Supermatic 120 Mountain Bikes

Tomac just spilled the beans on their all-new 2011 Diplomat 29er (being ridden above) and full-carbon Supermatic 120 mountain bikes. The Diplomat takes what they’ve…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2011

Review: Headsweats Skullcap

Especially when a ride starts early, I tend to wear a few light insulating layers that can be easily removed as the day warms or…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 20, 2011

Hans No Way Rey’s URGE Cabo Verde Bike, Testing Mysterious Chain Tensioner

Recently, Hans Rey was confirmed to be competing in the URGE Cabo Verde (islands along Africa’s west coast) mountain bike event, that originally was to…

Written by Zach Overholt January 20, 2011

Upgrade: Taya’s Teflon Coated, Diamond Hard, Colored 10-Speed Chains

When it comes to upgrades, chains tend to be a begrudging replacement rather than a lust-worthy, simmering-in-your-mind, gotta-have-it part. Eventually, though, you will have to…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 18, 2011

Mini Review: Trek Ticket Signature Dirt Jump Bike

Now in its second year, the Trek Ticket has been piloted by the likes of Cam McCaul and Brandon Semenuk for some time, yet the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 18, 2011

Initial Review: Hydrapak Reyes hydration pack

Though they remain a fairly small player in what’s become a very crowded hydration market, Hydrapak are mounting a bit of a stealth attack on…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 18, 2011

Race Face Rides Rainbow, Finds New Turbine Handlebars in Every Color

Those crazy Canadians find all the best places to freeride, and Race Face seems to have found the other end of the rainbow on their…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 17, 2011

2011 Diamond Back Mountain Bike Highlights

Diamond Back just sent over a few highlights of their 2011 mountain bike lineup for perusal. The Sortie Black, above, uses their Knucklebox suspension design…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 17, 2011

Mountain Bike Cancun & Riviera Maya This Winter

Despite the poor quality of the film (someone get this guy a GoPro Hero HD, stat!) this video was submitted to us at just the…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 17, 2011

GoPro LCD Viewing Screens Spotted in the Wild!

The helmet cam war is heating up. This latest crop of HD wearable camcorders, is no doubt the most user friendly, durable, and feature packed…

Written by Zach Overholt January 15, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Apres Velo has just introduced their first new T-shirt design for 2011, called “Shut Up Legs.” We’ve all been there. We’ve worn a few of…

Written by Kristi Benedict January 14, 2011

Ego-Kits Bolt-On E-motor = Bolt On Chairlift for DH Bikes?

Whatever your stance on the advent of the E-bike and the impact it will have on our sport, there is no denying that more and…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2011

Book Review: The Bicycling Guide To Complete Maintenance And Repair: For Road And Mountain Bikes

“Maintaining your bike can be relaxing, rewarding, and financially liberating.” – Todd Downs A wise man once pointed something out to me: the much maligned…

Written by Thom Parsons January 12, 2011

Ray’s MTB Milwaukee Grand Opening BBQ and Raffle!

If you have been living under a rock, perhaps you will be surprised to hear that Ray’s MTB Milwaukee is open! The completely new park…

Written by Zach Overholt January 12, 2011

2011 Raleigh Bikes Highlights – Road, Urban, Commuter and Mountain Bikes

Raleigh has released its 2011 line up. Of course Raleigh is a massive company and it covers all the bases model-wise, but we’re just going…

Written by Thom Parsons January 11, 2011

RaceFace Ships Lightest Weight Single Speed Chainring

Dubbed Single Rings, RaceFace’s new single-speed chainrings have a claimed category leading weight, starting at just 29 grams for the 32T model, which they say…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2011

Hawk Racing, Folmer Tech Move Beyond Ceramics with Lighter, Slicker Bearing Tech

Folmer Technology has announced new bearing lubrication technology to the cycling world with claims of 10% lighter weight and up to 80% less drag than…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 11, 2011

Initial Review: GORE BIKE WEAR Power II Thermo jersey

Of all the seasons, winter really seems to ask the most of cycling gear. Not only is it cold and prone to be wet, but…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 11, 2011

Topeak-Ergon’s New Team Mountain Bikes – Canyon Grand Canyon and Lux MR

We heard rumor at the Breck Epic (waaaaaay back in August) that the Topeak-Ergon team would be rockin’ some new bikes for 2011, but they…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2011

Battaglin Brings “Full Dynamix” MTB Line To USA

Remember those cool Italian Battaglin road frames we told you about a while back? Now, Battaglin is expanding into the U.S. mountain bike sector with…

Written by Brad Sohner January 10, 2011

2011 Jamis Dakar XCT Prototype Spotted?

What you’re looking at here is a fuzzy phone cam shot of a 2011 Jamis Dakar XCT full suspension prototype. We got this from a…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 09, 2011

DirtTV Finally…2 Trailer

More Mountain Biking Videos It’s sort of like Saturday morning cartoons for grown ups. This is the teaser for Finally…2, the soon to be released…

Written by Thom Parsons January 08, 2011

Review: Clif Cranberry Orange Nut Bread energy bar

Every winter, Clif Bar release a handful of limited-time seasonal flavors of their namesake energy bar. Every winter, riders in my little group rave about…

Written by Marc Basiliere January 07, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

The 11th annual BURN 24 Hour Challenge has opened registration with Super Saver Early Bird Discounts through Sunday. This race, like their 6 Hours of…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2011