Features
Vital Review Queue: Leatt Bicycle DBX Braces
Leatt released two bicycle specific neck braces recently, dubbed the Leatt DBX Ride (grey) and Leatt DBX Comp (white). Both braces allow for increased mobility when compared to the Leatt GPX, which has been around for a few years but is ... more »
Win a Trip to Ray's MTB Milwaukee Grand Opening
Pro-Tec is giving one lucky Vital MTB viewer the chance to win a trip to the grand opening of Ray's MTB Milwaukee to ride with a Pro-Tec athlete! All you have to do is leave a comment on this video, predicting the Men's and Women's Pro DH winners and times from the 2010 
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Vital MTB Review Queue
It's a hot summer with some great mountain bike gear lined up in the review queue right now. Everything you see below is getting the full abuse and is currently on one of the Vital MTB test bikes as you read this. Get some info and stay tuned for the 
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2010 UCI World Cup of Mountain Biking Photo Features
Vital MTB's Exclusive Photo / Audio features from the 2010 UCI World Cup of Mountain Biking. All photographs by Sven Martin and Gary Perkin 4X Round 1, Houffalize, Belgium, 2010 
Houffalize 4X Finals DH Round 1 / 4X Round 2, Maribor, Slovenia, 2010 ... more »
MTB Strength Tip: How to Warm Up for a Downhill Race
We're pleased to present this feature from James Wilson, owner of MTB Strength Training Systems and strength coach for the Yeti World Cup Team. In this feature, he explains how to properly warm up for a gravity race (downhill, 4X, super-d, etc). It also applies 
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2011 Haro Bikes Debut
Haro debuted their 2011 bikes near San Diego last week and they have done their homework. Haro continues their tradition of quality bikes with high-end builds, specs and price points for the serious riders, but they've expanded their model lines to include 
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Video of the Month Assignment, July 2010, POV
June Video of the Month Winner
The June 2010 Vital Video of the Month assignment was downhill and Hermann Eder came through with a banger of Andy Zehenter shredding the Leogang bike park. Hermann wins $250 and Pro-Tec Pro Kit! Well done...
The Planet's Oldest Mountain Bike Festival
By Devon Balet 
Crested Butte, Colorado has long had the reputation as a world capital of mountain biking. After a short trip to this end-of-the-road mountain town of Colorado, you will quickly realize why. Open up a trail map you will be completely ... more »
In Depth: 2011 Fox Racing Shox Suspension
Fox Racing Shox has been at the top of the mountain bike suspension game since they first entered our market, and with the release of their 2011 product line, it's obvious Fox is not slowing down anytime soon. Let's take a look at the 2011 long travel 
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Spotlight
- 2010 World Champs, Day 3
- Sette Bikes Unveils New Bike Line
- Video: Commencal 2011 DH Bike Explaine
- Win a Trip to Ray's thanks to Pro-Tec
- Rinderknecht, Buchanan Win World Champ
- Video: Jarrett Moore and Joe Esnouf
- DirtTV: World Champs Wednesday Practic
- World Champs Timed Training Results
- Video: KHS at Windham World Cup
- Marc Beaumont's Worlds GT Fury
