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NEW BIKE DAY! Unboxing the $4,000 Canyon Torque CF 7.0 13

    • Winning Bike: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
      27.5" wheels and Swedish suspension on the bike that carried Super Bruni to victory in Mont-Sainte-Anne yesterday. Check out the deets and get your drool on!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/MSA-2018-Winning-Bike-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo,11929/WINNING-BIKE-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo-at-Mont-Sainte-Anne,123925/iceman2058,94
    • Down to the Wire - MSA Race Day Slideshow
      We say this a lot (we're lucky!), but this one was truly one for the history books. Dig in deep with amazing pictures and raw, unfiltered interviews to relive all the excitement and more. Thanks to Sven and Dan for delivering the goods!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Down-to-the-Wire-MSA-Race-Day,11928/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Vital RAW - Enduro World Series Whistler
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-ENDURO-WORLD-SERIES-WHISTLER,35740/sspomer,2
    • THE BEST TRAILS! Enduro World Series Recon from Whistler
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/WHISTLER-Enduro-World-Series-Action,11927/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
    • On the Gas - MSA Qualifying Slideshow
      ​The weather took a turn for the better, and the riders poured on the speed. All the qualifying action and interviews from MSA coming in hot!
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Full-Speed-Ahead-MSA-Qualifying,11926/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Mont-Sainte-Anne at Mach 10!! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/SO-FAST-Vital-RAW-Mont-Sainte-Anne-World-Cup-DH,35737/sspomer,2
    • A River Runs Through It - MSA Practice
      Biblical rain, thunder of the gods, it was all old testament levels of wrath at Mont-Sainte Anne practice on Thursday. Sven and Dan braved the elements to bring you the slideshow goods, so cozy up in front of your screen and dig right in.
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/A-River-Runs-Through-It-MSA-Practice,11924/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • MONT-SAINTE-ANNE MONSOON! Vital RAW
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mont-Sainte-Anne-Monsoon-Vital-RAW-World-Cup-DH,35732/sspomer,2
    • Back to the Beast - MSA 2018 Track Walk
      It's ooooon! The pits are up and the teams have been out walking the track at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Dig into the slideshow goods from Sven and Dan and get stoked for another week of epic racing action!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Back-to-the-Beast-MSA-2018-Track-Walk,11921/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Tested: SRAM NX Eagle Drivetrain
      SRAM's 12-speed Eagle technology has just finished trickling down to the company's entry-level groupset, a mere 2 years after it was first introduced. We've put it to the test to see how it performs, read our review to find out!
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Derailleurs,23/SRAM/NX-Eagle,23246#product-reviews/3275
    • Short Travel, Loads of Fun - Riding the 2019 Giant Trance 29
      Big wheels and dialed geometry make for a heady concoction as we discovered in the Alps of northern Italy. Check out the all-new Trance 29.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Giant/Trance-Advanced-Pro-29-0,23591#product-reviews/3273
    • 2018 U.S. Open Race Day Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Finals,2488
    • Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Flat Pedal Shoes
      As Sam Hill has proven once again this year, flat pedals do win medals - provided you have the right shoes of course. To help you chose your next pair of sticky-soled sneakers, here's the shootout you've been waiting for.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Face-Off-The-Best-Flat-Pedal-Shoes,2474
    • Winning Bike: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
      27.5" wheels and Swedish suspension on the bike that carried Super Bruni to victory in Mont-Sainte-Anne yesterday. Check out the deets and get your drool on!
      6
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/MSA-2018-Winning-Bike-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo,11929/WINNING-BIKE-Loic-Brunis-Specialized-Demo-at-Mont-Sainte-Anne,123925/iceman2058,94
    • A Better XTR? Vital Rides the New Shimano Group
      Shimano recently overhauled their XTR drivetrain, hubs, brakes, and more. We put in the miles to find out if it adds up to a better experience on the trail.
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/A-Better-XTR-Vital-Rides-the-New-Shimano-M9100-Group-in-Crested-Butte,2477
    • MONT-SAINTE-ANNE MONSOON! Vital RAW
      5
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Mont-Sainte-Anne-Monsoon-Vital-RAW-World-Cup-DH,35732/sspomer,2
    • Short Travel, Loads of Fun - Riding the 2019 Giant Trance 29
      Big wheels and dialed geometry make for a heady concoction as we discovered in the Alps of northern Italy. Check out the all-new Trance 29.
      5
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Giant/Trance-Advanced-Pro-29-0,23591#product-reviews/3273
    • Vital RAW - Enduro World Series Whistler
      1
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Vital-RAW-ENDURO-WORLD-SERIES-WHISTLER,35740/sspomer,2
    • Tested: SRAM NX Eagle Drivetrain
      SRAM's 12-speed Eagle technology has just finished trickling down to the company's entry-level groupset, a mere 2 years after it was first introduced. We've put it to the test to see how it performs, read our review to find out!
      1
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Derailleurs,23/SRAM/NX-Eagle,23246#product-reviews/3275
    • Enduro World Series POV - Sven & the Squids vs. La Thuile
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Enduro-World-Series-POV-La-Thuile-with-Sven-Martin-Lee-Trumpore,35657/sspomer,2
    • Wild Wild Country - 2018 U.S. Open DH Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/US-Open-Practice,2484
    • PURE TORTURE, PURE BLISS - Whistler EWS Race
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/ONE-DAY-OF-TORTURE-Race-Action-from-Enduro-World-Series-Whistler,11931/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2
    • Back to the Beast - MSA 2018 Track Walk
      It's ooooon! The pits are up and the teams have been out walking the track at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Dig into the slideshow goods from Sven and Dan and get stoked for another week of epic racing action!
      2
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Back-to-the-Beast-MSA-2018-Track-Walk,11921/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • The 2018 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking - Track Walk
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/US-Open-Track-Walk,2481
    • SHREDDING MONTANA - Whitefish Bike Park
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Shredding-Whitefish-Bikepark-Montana,2476
    • A River Runs Through It - MSA Practice
      Biblical rain, thunder of the gods, it was all old testament levels of wrath at Mont-Sainte Anne practice on Thursday. Sven and Dan braved the elements to bring you the slideshow goods, so cozy up in front of your screen and dig right in.
      https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/A-River-Runs-Through-It-MSA-Practice,11924/Slideshow,0/iceman2058,94
    • Seeding the Beast! U.S. Open Downhill Action
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/eFDSASDF,2486
    • COURSE PREVIEW - U.S. National Champs Downhill
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/COURSE-PREVIEW-U-S-National-Champs-Downhill,35665/sspomer,2
Tested: Fly Racing Cypher and Prizm Kneepads

Comfortable and secure heavy-duty knee protectors for those who also like to earn their turns.

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/17/2018 7:15 AM

Bike of the Day: Fezzari La Sal Peak 1 6

All-new La Sal Peak spotted in the wild!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/17/2018 12:46 AM

Kade Edwards Did the Coolest Thing at Crankworx Since Anthony Messere's Quarter Pipe Air 11

Groundhog's Day, finally interrupted.

Posted by sspomer on 8/16/2018 6:45 PM

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Finn Iles Has Ridden A-Line "Well Over a Thousand Times"

Finn's estimation skills are as good as his scrubbing skills.

Posted by sspomer on 8/16/2018 12:16 PM

What Fun Looks like with Matty Miles

If we had to sum up Matty's riding style in two words it would be "effortless flow".

Posted by Dylan on 8/17/2018 1:06 AM

Transition's 2019 Website is Live with Bikes in Stock

"With 2019 a mere 4 months away, we figured it was time to launch our 2019 website. Oh, and having 2019 bikes in stock now that you can order from your dealer, or direct from our website (U.S. customers only) doesn't hurt either."

Posted by sspomer on 8/16/2018 10:09 AM

Nico Vink Manuals the Whistler Bike Park 1

How far can you manual? If your answer wasn't "The Whisler Bike Park" then we guarantee that Nico can manual further.

Posted by Dylan on 8/16/2018 11:38 AM

Richie Rude Going Bonkers on Heavy Flow in Whistler 2

A mathematically solid equation for radness: Richie Rude + Whistler + POV + Raw action.

Posted by sspomer on 8/16/2018 9:23 AM

Sunset Session - Daily Shot 1

#tabletopthursday

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/16/2018 11:28 AM

CRANKWORX: Finn Iles & Jill Kintner Win AirDH

Finn and Jill brought their A game to A Line.

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/16/2018 2:34 AM

Bike of the Day: Scott Genius 1 5

When you like your Genius but not the paint job it came with.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/16/2018 2:03 AM

NEW BIKE DAY! Unboxing the $4,000 Canyon Torque CF 7.0 13

Jeff Brines gets his grubby mits on a killer bike. See how it all comes together.

Posted by sspomer on 8/15/2018 2:05 PM

Sam Hill and Georgia Astle Win Garbanzo DH 3

Sam Hill dusted off his DH bike and reminded everybody that yeah, he's still fast. Especially if there's 12 minutes of rough descending on the menu!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/15/2018 7:00 AM

The Inside Line Podcast - Sean Griz McClendon 5

Battle Bus Commander, DH slayer, Deity National Sales Manager and all-around stoke master, Griz goes deep.

Posted by sspomer on 8/15/2018 7:50 AM

Whipped Out - Daily Shot 1

It's Wednesday, get out there and whip it!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/15/2018 10:02 AM

PRO BIKE CHECK - Marco Osborne's Cannondale Jekyll 29 2

Big wheels and big meats for a serious speed demon. Marco Osborne discusses his Cannondale Jekyll 29.

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2018 1:55 PM

Bike of the Day: Why Cycles S7 5 8

The stakes of the sexy Ti hardtail game just went up.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/15/2018 6:41 AM

Semenuk's Official Welcome to etnies Edit 3

You know the nastiness you're about to witness...

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2018 10:53 AM

2018 Vital Bike of the Day Collection

So many bikes, so little time. Cruise all 205 BOD's of 2018 so far in our handy gallery.

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2018 9:58 AM

17 Questions - Matt Hunter 1

Freeride legend and all-time nice guy, Matt Hunter, sticks his head out of the bush just long enough to answer the dreaded 17!

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2018 7:11 AM

T-Bogs and T-Storms - Daily Shot 1

Sending it until the weather rolls in.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/14/2018 12:17 PM

RACE DAY - Vital RAW, Enduro World Series, Whistler

Fully pinned for one of the gnarliest days of EWS racing all season.

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2018 6:53 AM

Bike of the Day: GT LOBO STS DH 8 15

LOBO STS from 1998 - we sure have come a long way in 20 years!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/14/2018 1:06 AM

FINAL RESULTS - Enduro World Series Whistler 3

Martin Maes and Cecile Ravanel take wins in the brutal-but-epic one-day EWS event.

Posted by sspomer on 8/12/2018 8:12 PM

Propain Dirt Sixpack Mont-Sainte-Anne Race Video

A solid weekend at MSA for Propain Sixpack all wrapped up into a tidy video package.

Posted by sspomer on 8/13/2018 7:44 AM

City Slickers - Daily Shot 1

A booter in a beergarden.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/13/2018 1:41 PM

PURE TORTURE, PURE BLISS - Race Action from Enduro World Series, Whistler 3

One big-ass day on the mountain where Martin Maes and Cecile Ravanel emerge on top!

Posted by sspomer on 8/13/2018 2:35 PM

KHS at the U.S. Open of MTB

The KHS crew tackle the nastiness that was the 2018 U.S. Open in Killington, Vermont.

Posted by sspomer on 8/13/2018 8:02 AM

Bike of the Day: Trek Ticket S 1 9

Looking to throw down on the slopestyle course? This could be just the ticket!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 8/13/2018 1:31 AM

Winning Bike: Rachel Atherton's Trek Session

UK vibes for the UK shredder!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 1:13 PM

Finals Action from Mont-Sainte-Anne 1

The best moments and the top three runs from the elite men's and women's finals at the thrilling 2018 World Cup DH race in MSA. We're still trying to recover from this one!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 2:02 AM

Red Bull Releases 2018 Wild Card Athlete Roster for Rampage 8

The scene is now set for the biggest showdown in freeride mountain biking. What do you think of the rider selection?

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 1:26 AM

Winning Bike: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo 6

27.5" wheels and Swedish suspension on the bike that carried Super Bruni to victory in Mont-Sainte-Anne yesterday. Check out the deets and get your drool on!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 12:57 PM

Down to the Wire - MSA Race Day Slideshow 3

We say this a lot (we're lucky!), but this race was truly one for the history books. Dig in deep with amazing pictures and raw, unfiltered interviews to relive all the excitement and more. Thanks to Sven and Dan for delivering the goods!

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/12/2018 12:27 PM

Vital RAW - Enduro World Series Whistler 1

From the Top of the World to the depths of the forest, the Whistler EWS is going off!

Posted by sspomer on 8/12/2018 8:44 AM

THE BEST TRAILS! Enduro World Series Recon from Whistler

The races are on course right now! See what they face today at the EWS in Whistler!

Posted by sspomer on 8/12/2018 12:05 PM

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