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Another sick Spartan.

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Aaron Gwin's Size XL Intense M29 with Kenda Tires - Intense Factory Racing 2019 Unveiled 22

The news is official that Aaron Gwin and Neko Mulally join Jack Moir on Intense Factory Racing. The big surprise is that Kenda is the tire sponsor. Dig into the exclusive bike check, interviews and details.

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Posted by sspomer on 1/23/2019 12:01 PM

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Bridging the Gap - Daily Shot 1

Gapping the bridge.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/23/2019 11:10 AM

Bike of the Day: Yeti SB130 1 5

Size small for short shredders.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/23/2019 2:42 AM

MS Mondraker on Mavic and Michelin

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Posted by sspomer on 1/22/2019 6:44 AM

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#eurotabletuesday.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/22/2019 3:07 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Darkfest 2019 is GO

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/22/2019 3:54 AM

Bike of the Day: Transition Sentinel Carbon 18 68

Hawt hawt hawt!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/22/2019 1:48 AM

Zink and Syron Go Powder Skiing on MTBs

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/22/2019 1:12 AM

Jared Graves Shredding Turns!

HECK YEAH GRUBBY!!!

Posted by sspomer on 1/21/2019 1:43 PM

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Pure shreddage, poor tires.

Posted by sspomer on 1/22/2019 8:27 AM

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/21/2019 11:04 AM

Seriously Sideways in Spain - Daily Shot 1

Joel Anderson making it look easy as always.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/21/2019 2:08 PM

RESULTS: 2019 Nevada State Downhill Championships 3

Gnarly, nasty January #USDH. Must be Bootleg!

Posted by sspomer on 1/21/2019 8:08 AM

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Good luck being a recluse with that color scheme.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/21/2019 11:22 AM

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Getting the new year off to the right start.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/20/2019 12:04 PM

Bike of the Day: Devinci Spartan 7 14

Nice job on matching the bike to that orange FOX 36.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/20/2019 3:14 AM

Rogatkin, Reed, Nell Star in Passion Movie 3

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/20/2019 8:14 AM

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Bootleg Canyon, Nik Nestoroff and Steve Wentz mean hauling freight through the grosset of terrain.

Posted by sspomer on 1/20/2019 12:15 PM

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So far, ssss'ooohhh shit...

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/19/2019 2:00 PM

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Packed full of steeze with Monika Hrastnik, Baptiste Pierron, Benoit Coulanges, Mariana Salazar and Junior, Emile Rilat.

Posted by sspomer on 1/19/2019 6:15 AM

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The orange accents really set it off nicely.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/19/2019 8:59 AM

Like a Bat Outta Hell: Kelend Hawks 4

Kelend loves to go fast and pull up.

Posted by bturman on 1/18/2019 9:36 AM

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Posted by sspomer on 1/18/2019 10:34 AM

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Don't like your bike's original color? Paint it!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 1/18/2019 5:38 AM

2019 World Cup DH Bike - Reece Wilson's Trek Session 9.9 29 6

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Posted by sspomer on 1/18/2019 7:15 AM

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Posted by sspomer on 1/17/2019 11:30 AM

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Posted by sspomer on 1/17/2019 10:00 AM

Charlie Harrison on Trek Factory Racing

Chuckles confirmed with one to go.

Posted by sspomer on 1/17/2019 7:08 AM

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Kiwi Matt Walker on the Pivot crew for 2019.

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/17/2019 12:23 AM

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Watch out for that...tree...

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