Tested: 2013 Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon 29 11
With its super short chainstays, big wheels, and 6.1-inches of travel, the Enduro 29 offers up a unique ride experience. If you like to go fast, this is a bike you should read up on. It's good. Really good.
Video: Ronnie Renner and His Stealth E-Bike
Ronnie Renner is back and having more fun than ever on his Stealth Bomber. From riding downhill uphill, to the skate park and the dirt jumps, it sure looks like a blast, right out the back door.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/24/2013 6:18 AM
Bike of the Day: Banshee Amp 1
Time to get amped.
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Posted by iceman2058 on 5/24/2013 1:27 AM
Video: Ferdi Fasel 2013 1
Brakeless street shred straight out of Germany from the minds at Captured Heroes and Beddo Bikes rider Ferdi Fasel.
Posted by 970biking on 5/23/2013 2:54 PM
Video: Fourtitude, Or How To Shred The Pants Off a Trailbike with Simmons, Vanderham, and Gully 1
Watch this, and prepare to discard all your old bike-related excuses.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/23/2013 12:24 PM
New Product: SRAM Introduces All-new X7 Type 2 RD with Clutch, Redesigned Triggers 9
SRAM has just dropped us some news on 2014 shifting (available now) - the big story is clutch technology making its way onto X7. We're fans of Type 2 as it offers real performance benefits on the trail, and to see it become more affordable is good news.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/23/2013 10:32 AM
#ThrowbackThursday: Rob Warner and Martin Hawyes in Chainspotting 1
Late 1990's action from the UK. "Who needs a reason when you have a mountain bike?"
Posted by bturman on 5/23/2013 8:23 AM
Member Review: Avid X0 Trail Brakes 3
Vital member b1k3r1d3r goes in depth with this review of Avid's latest stoppers. From bleeding them to bombing down the steeps, he covers it all.
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Posted by bturman on 5/23/2013 8:23 AM
Video: Noah Brousseau- Chromag 2013
Noah takes to some loamy single track upon his trusty Chromag steeds with some excellent work from Caton Garvie behind the lens.
Posted by 970biking on 5/23/2013 6:14 AM
Video: Up From the Slate
The Antur Stiniog trails were built in Welsh mining country, to drive new tourism after slate mining became less "popular" - and by the looks of it, this is about as much fun as you can have on man-made trails. The Continental Enduro team seems to agree.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/23/2013 12:29 AM
Video: Alexey Sinayko 2013 1
Dartmoor Rider Alexey Sinayko is back with this one day edit from the local pump track with barspins on every square inch of track.
Posted by 970biking on 5/23/2013 6:22 AM
Bike of the Day: 2008 Enduro SX 3 6
Good looking build on a good looking bike.
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Posted by iceman2058 on 5/23/2013 12:18 AM
City Night - Daily Shot 1
There was nothing good on TV.
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Posted by iceman2058 on 5/23/2013 12:18 AM
Tested: 2013 Specialized S-Works Enduro Carbon 29 11
With its super short chainstays, big wheels, and 6.1-inches of travel, the Enduro 29 offers up a unique ride experience. If you like to go fast, this is a bike you should read up on. It's good. Really good.
Posted by bturman on 5/23/2013 5:06 AM
Review Your Neck Brace, Win a Jenson Gift Card!
Own a neck brace? Let others know how well it works and you'll be in the running for a Jenson USA gift card. The prize will go to the user with the highest Vital user reviewer ranking in the past 30 days at the end of the month. Remember that quality counts, so go into detail and your ranking will likely get better faster.
Posted by bturman on 5/22/2013 10:21 PM
DirtTV: Enduro World Series Round 1 - Punta Ala 1
"Fast is no longer fast - you gotta go faster" - Dan Atherton, Punta Ala. Epic coverage from round 1 of the EWS, courtesy of the Parkin Bros and DirtTV.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 3:04 PM
17 Questions: Dave Ziegman 8
A true staple of the Colorado downhill scene, Dave Ziegman, handles the 17 with much grace while at his workspace at Yeti Cycles. Be glad you're not his body...or bike.
Posted by sspomer on 5/22/2013 3:30 PM
Snow Summit Opens for Mountain Biking with New DH Trail this Saturday 1
Gravity Logic-built DH trail with 33 berms, six rollers, ten jumps and three wood features including a 30-foot bridge and diving board? BOOSH!
Posted by sspomer on 5/22/2013 12:05 PM
Video: Aaron Chase and Chris Van Dine - Lost in Peru 1
Join Ali Goulet, Chris Van Dine and Aaron Chase as they explore a foreign land on an epic trip around Peru.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 11:20 AM
What's It Like to Get Beat by Fabien Barel? Jerome Clementz Tells You 3
Sven Martin finds out how Jerome Clementz really feels with his 2nd place Enduro World Series Punta Ala finish.
Posted by sspomer on 5/22/2013 8:02 AM
MUST WATCH: James Doerfling and Linden Feniak Shredding the Sunshine Coast 5
James Doerfling and Linden Feniak put a spanking on what looks like a contender for the world's most fun trail. The levee has well and truly broken.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 4:52 AM
Video: Croatia: Sea, Mountains and Singletrack
What better way to test out the new Panasonic G6, than to grab your friends and take to the trails of Croatia. Beautiful scenery and a dose of shred.
Posted by 970biking on 5/22/2013 6:24 AM
Bike of the Day: Transition BLT 2 1
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato anybody?
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Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 12:37 AM
Dinner Time - Daily Shot 1
The table is ready.
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Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 7:26 AM
Video: Seasons of Shred - Big in Japan Teaser
Andrew Taylor and Niki Leitner take flight at Fukui Izumi resort in Japan, stay tuned for the full edit - it's looking to be good!
Posted by 970biking on 5/22/2013 6:37 AM
THAT BURNOUT! Man Straps Rocket to a Bike, Races to 163MPH 3
This daredevil used a Swedish made hydrogen peroxide rocket strapped to a mountain bike to jet his way into the record books at a speed of 163 miles per hour (263 km/h). DANG.
Posted by bturman on 5/21/2013 9:06 PM
Born and Raised: A Short Film About Brook MacDonald's Road to Victory at Val d'Isere 5
Mike Parenteau documents the elements that came together on July 29, 2012, a day that will live long in the memory of a young man from New Zealand, the small islands with a big heart.
Posted by bturman on 5/21/2013 7:51 PM
2013 Race Team Spotlight: GT Factory Racing 1
GT Factory Racing is one of the true heavyweights on the World Cup circuit - the Athertons and extra brother Marc Beaumont have been a podium fixture for what seems like forever. Have a look at the riders and their rides as we continue our race team spotlight series.
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/22/2013 12:46 AM
VIDEO: Mountain Creek ProGRT Spring Classic 1
Brook MacDonald was both the fastest guy of the day and the slowest LOL.
Posted by sspomer on 5/21/2013 7:31 PM
Tour de Pump with GSTAAD Scott 3
Some of the sickest pumptracks with some of the sickest riders? We're down. Check out the first two vids from the Velosolutions Tour de Pump!
Posted by sspomer on 5/21/2013 7:04 PM
First Look: 9point8 Pulse Stepper Seatpost 9 1
Lifetime warranty on an adjustable seatpost? Sounds crazy, right? Well 9point8, a new company from Ontario, is offering just that on their new Pulse. Have a look inside to see what makes this post unique.
Posted by bturman on 5/21/2013 1:56 PM
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