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Öhlins Issues Recall for RXF 36 and 34 Air Forks
Öhlins has identified an issue where an incorrectly torqued top cap may become a safety hazard, and has issued a recall notice.
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From Privateer to Podium: Noga Korem
The latest episode of GT's 'Spoke Tales' takes us behind the scenes to meet Israel's Noga Korem, who in a few short years has gone from racing XC to becoming an EWS podium threat.
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Bike of the Day: Marino Custom Single Pivot 3 4
Handmade in Peru.
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The End of Shaky Video? - GoPro HERO7 Is Here
GoPro has just dropped an all-new HERO action cam, and if the first image samples are anything to go by, this is one impressive little piece of kit (also, we love seeing Crabapple Hits in the launch video!)
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Come Rain Or Shine - Daily Shot 1
Rain AND shine, actually.
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New Bikes, Tools and Riding Gear - Interbike Day 3 - The Crazy & The Cool 2
We move indoors to get our eyes on new goods at Interbike including an Eminent 29er, Ride Concepts shoes, new tools from Park, Cannondale's new bikes and more.
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Bike of the Day: Evilcorn 6 19
The evil DIY unicorn?
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Last Episode of 'The Syndicate' for 2018
Say it ain't so!? How can it already be over??? Is it April yet??? #$%^&!
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Bike of the Day: Rocky Mountain Maiden Carbon 2 2
A Maiden with Slayer graphics. #metal
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A $15,000 MTB? Interbike Day 2 - The Crazy and the Cool 4
A crazy-expensive XC bike, Motion Instruments data acquisition teaser, some slick multi tools and more from Day 2 of Interbike / Outdoor Demo
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Trump Approves Tariffs on Chinese Goods Including $1 Billion in Bike Products 36
Vital is not about politics, so we're simply reporting this news without offering any additional insights or opinion.
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The Crazy & The Cool - Interbike Day 1 / Outdoor Demo 7
So long Vegas, hello Reno / Tahoe. Check out some goods from Outdoor Demo at Interbike today and stay tuned for more goods all week.
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Euro Table - Daily Shot 1
It's Tuesday, get out there and throw some tables.
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Bike of the Day: Canyon Sender AL 6 12
Custom stickers go a long way towards making a bike your own.
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Tested: e*thirteen TRSr 9-46 Cassette 7
E*thirteen's latest cassette offers class-leading range and less weight, in a relatively compact form factor. After putting in the miles on the trail, we're here to tell you what else we think of it.
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Jared Graves Fundraiser and Update
Having recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor, Grubby Graves faces his biggest challenge yet. Help support one of the best mountain bike racers, ever!
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(Almost) Impossible - Red Bull Hardline Slideshow 2
Most are stoked to just survive, some are in to win it. The Hardline goods from Sven and Boris.
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World First Tricks and Incredible Riding at the Audi Nines MTB 2018 1
Quad tail whips, Cali Rolls, and a contest format that really allowed the riders to express themselves - Audi Nines went off with a bang. Catch all the action inside!
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Komplete Kaos - Daily Shot 1
#mondaymadness and a little reminder of how crazy Hardline is.
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Bike of the Day: Yeti SB130 10 11
Yet's new SB130 ready to hit the trails.
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Dinner Table - Daily Shot 1
It's ready, come and get it.
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Steep, Sulfurous Shredding on Momotombo with Sorge, Vink, and Jameson
Armed with breathing masks and a whole lot of determination, Sorge, Vink, and Kyle J manage to carve out and ride a line that will leave you breathless - literally.
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Bike of the Day: Specialized Epic Expert 1 2
That's one busy cockpit.
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FINAL RESULTS: Red Bull Hardline 2018 3
SPOILER ALERT - the race was today, but the webcast will only air tomorrow Sunday, so don't click this if you're planning to watch it "live".
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All the 2018 Red Bull Hardline Bikes 10
Check out the 29 bikes that face the unenviable task of carrying their fearless riders through the Red Bull Hardline 2018 course.
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Incredible Hardline Course Preview with Gee 11
Most people are not capable of riding the Hardline course, let alone staying focused enough to provide a running commentary as they do it. Gee is not most people.
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Richie Gets Rowdy | Rude Awakenings 3
Mix Richie Rude's otherworldly speed with some serious drone flying skills and you have yourself one rad edit. Don't miss this one!
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Propain Releases Carbon Rage 29er DH Bike 2
27.5 or 29, now it's your choice thanks to Propain.
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Sunset Silhouette - Daily Shot 1
Sending it.
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BIG AIR PHOTO BLAST - RED BULL HARDLINE 7
Riders stylishly not on the ground at Hardline.
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Mike Hopkins Explores BC's Beautiful Backyard
Hopkins and Secco deliver another great video. Time to get lost in the backcountry!
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Bike of the Day: YT Jeffsy CF One 27 5 20
Lean, green, trail shredding machine.
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RED BULL HARDLINE - Vital RAW 19
Big jumps, big hucks and big steeze. Ratboy is present and Brendog flips. Red Bull Hardline is here.
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Built for Speed: Dakotah Norton on the Devinci Wilson 29 7
Once limited to select Pros, Devinci's flagship downhill race bike is now available for all. Watch as Dakotah provides some bike insight and riding inspiration.
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Forum: Are Today's Entry-level DH Bikes as Good as High-end DH Bikes of the Past? 20
Vital member, matmattmatthew, has a great question. If you raced a blinged-out DH bike years ago, would you be stoked on a new budget-minded DH bike?
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