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Bikes of Lenzerheide World Champs

We start our bike check series from the Lenzerheide 2018 World Championships and what better way to kick it off than with Gerhard Kerschbaumer and his Torpado Matador? Following his bike are the Cannondale Scalpels from Avancini, Fumic and Marotte. Lastly, … Continue reading Bikes of Lenzerheide World Champs →

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[Bike Check] Cam Zink’s YT Industries Jeffsy 27.5

While he’s been pretty pinned building some massive jumps on a bit of property in his home town in Reno, Nevada – Cam Zink wasn’t too busy for Sea Otter. He also had a few minutes of down time for … Continue reading [Bike Check] Cam Zink’s YT Industries Jeffsy 27.5 →

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New Prototype Enduro Bike from GT Bicycles

The GT team, including second place finisher Martin Maes, raced the Chilean EWS on a prototype that most likely will become the new enduro bike for the American brand, taking over from the Sanction… 27.5″ wheels on this particular bike, … Continue reading New Prototype Enduro Bike from GT Bicycles →

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Schurter’s Scott Spark RC 900 WC with SRAM Etap

For weeks there have been rumors about the new SRAM Eagle Etap drivetrain on Nino Schurter’s bike. Scott sent us photos of Nino’s bike, accurately hiding the rear derailleur and the shifter. Still, we know what’s really new, this: It looks … Continue reading Schurter’s Scott Spark RC 900 WC with SRAM Etap →

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[Bike Check] – Tomas Slavik’s Valpo Winning Ghost Framr

After winning Red Bull Valparaiso Cerro Abajo 2018, we had a moment to snap some shots of Tomas Slavik’s Valpo Ghost FRAMR. It’s the first time that he’s chosen an Enduro bike over a DH bike for city racing. Here’s a … Continue reading [Bike Check] – Tomas Slavik’s Valpo Winning Ghost Framr →

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[Bike Check] Trek Fuel EX Long Term Test Bike

Every so often I go all out and build up a new bike specifically for my needs in terms of local trails, but also with the intent that I’ll be hanging some test bits off of it for long term … Continue reading [Bike Check] Trek Fuel EX Long Term Test Bike →

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Yeti SB 5.5 dream build for our long term review

From time to time we ask bike companies to send us a frame to build with some specs we would like to long term test. Today we have finished setting up this Yeti SB 5.5 frame. Personally I chose the … Continue reading Yeti SB 5.5 dream build for our long term review →

[Bike Check] Vinny T’s Scott Gambler

Vinny T has been turning heads this week by casually guinea pigging some of the gnarliest features on the hill with flair and style. We took a quick second to grab his Scott Gambler for a closer look. BOS suspension, … Continue reading [Bike Check] Vinny T’s Scott Gambler →

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[Bike Check] Tom VanSteenbergen’s Rampage Trek Session

Since Tom VanSteenbergen quite likely has the best looking bike at Red Bull Rampage, we took a bit of time to deliver the details on it and snap some pics, in hopes of doing it justice. The custom paint job … Continue reading [Bike Check] Tom VanSteenbergen’s Rampage Trek Session →

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[First Look] Giant Reign Advanced 1

Giant just set us up with the new Reign Advanced 1 for a long term test. Historically, the Reign has always set the bar in terms of highly aggressive geometry and the 2018 models are no exception. To strip it all … Continue reading [First Look] Giant Reign Advanced 1 →

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[Bike Check] Tyler McCaul’s Rampage Ready GT Fury

Tyler McCaul just built up a nice fresh GT Fury for Rampage with a custom paint job that he got to design himself. Totally new on the bike is a fork that we don’t have all of the details on yet…It’s a … Continue reading [Bike Check] Tyler McCaul’s Rampage Ready GT Fury →

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Sam Hill’s Nukeproof Mega DH World Champs Bike

Sam Hill, who’s now mainly dedicated to the Enduro World Series – and currently leading, has been summoned to join the Australian National DH to race World Championships on home turf in Cairns. It’s interesting to say the least that … Continue reading Sam Hill’s Nukeproof Mega DH World Champs Bike →

XC Worlds: Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale Scalpel

The mountain bike world championships in Cairns are getting in the hot phase. This is Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale Scalpel with special paint job from the German flag colors. Photos by Michele Mondini

5 Sick DH Race Bikes from Val di Sole

As qualifying just wraps up in Val Di Sole, we bring you a few quick shots of some of the more interesting bikes being raced this weekend. Troy Brosan’s Canyon Sender: 27.5″ wheels, set to the long Chainstay position. Danny … Continue reading 5 Sick DH Race Bikes from Val di Sole →

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[Bike Check] Nate Riffle’s Custom Painted & Chopped Specialized Enduro 29

Our pal Nate Riffle just built up a fresh bike that has us completely drooling. Wanting just a little less travel out of an Enduro 29, he had the Ohlins rear shock modified to shorten the travel down to 145mm … Continue reading [Bike Check] Nate Riffle’s Custom Painted & Chopped Specialized Enduro 29 →

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[Bike Check] Marco Aurelio Fontana’s Bianchi Methanol CV

Today at 2:30 PM CET the men will start in the first world cup race of the season in Nove Mesto. We check Marco Aurelio Fontana’s bike, a Bianchi Methanol CV apparently with something new in the tires. A front … Continue reading [Bike Check] Marco Aurelio Fontana’s Bianchi Methanol CV →

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