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EVEN MORE Loam to the Dome - Vital RAW Crankworx Innsbruck 2

Bike of the Day: Orange Alpine 6 1

UK vibes.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/17/2018 10:02 PM

EVEN MORE Loam to the Dome - Vital RAW Crankworx Innsbruck 2

When you can't get enough dirt-spitting DH action from Crankworx Innsbruck. The race concluded today with Danny Hart and Tracey Hannah taking Elite victories.

Posted by sspomer on 6/17/2018 9:56 AM

LOAM TO THE DOME! Crankworx iXS Innsbruck Downhill 3

How sweet does the DH course at Crankworx Innsbruck look?

Posted by sspomer on 6/16/2018 11:24 AM

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Bike of the Day: Scott Voltage 4 5

Freeride lives!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/15/2018 3:26 AM

What Do Riders Think? Seven Disc Brakes Reviewed by Vital MTB Members 10

With dozens of brakes to choose from, how do you find the best stoppers? Vital MTB members weigh in on seven popular options.

Posted by bturman on 6/15/2018 10:46 AM

Richie Rude, Duncan Nason on the New Shimano XTR 1

New Shimano drivetrain, same ass-hauling with Richie Rude and the Yeti crew at the BME in New Mexico.

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2018 4:41 PM

SRAM's New NX Eagle 1x12 Drivetrain is the Most Affordable Yet 17

Available this September, the new NX Eagle drivetrain is compatible with all levels of Eagle and comes at a great price.

Posted by bturman on 6/14/2018 8:41 AM

Kenny Smith, Gnar BC Shredding, Devinci's New e-Bike 17

The king of ridiculous BC rock rolls, Kenny Smith, attacks some serious terrain on Devinci's new e-Bike.

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2018 1:39 PM

Prototype Canyon DH Bike?

Spy shots of a modified DH bike from Leogang.

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2018 7:51 AM

Kona's Hei Hei Trail and Hei Hei Trail DL Have Arrived 5

Aluminum trail bike fun awaits on these new Kona rides.

Posted by bturman on 6/14/2018 6:28 AM

Bike of the Day: Transition TR11 2 7

Rad customization and a sweet build.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/14/2018 9:13 AM

Big Summer MTB Savings & Deals

Take advantage of big summer savings on the latest mountain bike products.

Posted by sspomer on 6/14/2018 8:09 AM

May's Top Vital MTB Member Reviewer Award

You can earn $100 at Jenson USA for your Vital MTB member reviews! See the best reviews from last month's Top Reviewer and learn how you could earn the top spot in June.

Posted by bturman on 6/12/2018 4:28 PM

Bike of the Day: Propain Spindrift 3 3

Big hitting freeride ripper from Germany.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/13/2018 2:28 PM

The Inside Line Podcast - Eric Davies of Deity 8

The man behind Deity goes all in on this week's Inside Line.

Posted by sspomer on 6/13/2018 6:19 AM

Sending the Stump - Daily Shot 2

Selfie session from Germany.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/12/2018 2:14 PM

Tamarack, Idaho, Pro GRT / NW Cup Course Info 2

The crew at Tamarack Resort in Idaho are cutting fresh, new lines for the Pro GRT at the end of July. Dig in to the details and get it on your calendar!

Posted by sspomer on 6/12/2018 11:45 AM

Bike of the Day: Norco Aurum Carbon 4 3

One lucky 13-year-old is stoked!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/12/2018 9:24 AM

Waiting for the Mailman Just Got Fun Again - Vital Gear Club

Our mountain biker subscription box service will keep you stoked and on the trail. Save big and get exclusive products only through Vital Gear Club.

Posted by sspomer on 6/12/2018 7:32 AM

Smuggler or Jeffsy? Help a Vital Member Choose 50

Long-time Vital member, astrizzle, has narrowed a new bike purchase down to the Transition Smuggler and the YT Jeffsy. Now he's asking for your input.

Posted by sspomer on 6/11/2018 7:09 AM

Bike of the Day: Coast Cycle Atom FS 3 7

Designed in Singapore - that's all we know.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/11/2018 11:25 AM

RACE DAY - Leogang World Cup Downhill Experience 10

Milliseconds determining winners in Austria. Go deep thanks to Sven, Boris and Dan!

Posted by sspomer on 6/11/2018 6:54 AM

WINNING BIKE - Vali Höll's YT TUES 2

Destroying her class and consistently pushing on Elite podiums with her dialed YT.

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2018 11:19 AM

WINNING BIKE - Rachel Atherton's Trek Session

Rachel finally gets another World Cup DH win in Leogang today with the help of this gorgeous Trek Session.

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2018 10:47 AM

WINNING BIKE - Amaury Pierron's Commencal Supreme DH 29 11

Nope, you didn't travel back in time to last week. Amaury did it again!

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2018 10:30 AM

FINAL RESULTS: Leogang World Cup Downhill 10

No room for error today at one of the most exciting races of 2018 so far.

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2018 6:45 AM

Post-Race Interviews, Leogang World Cup DH 7

The inside scoops like only Sven, Boris and Dan can get from the world's fastest mountain bike racers.

Posted by sspomer on 6/10/2018 10:11 AM

QUALIFYING - Leogang World Cup DH Experience 2

Plenty of pre-race-day nail-biting was the theme of the day. Sven Martin, @maddogboris and Dan Hearn capture the highs and lows as the clock counts down to Sunday.

Posted by sspomer on 6/9/2018 7:56 PM

Bike of the Day: Kingdom Vendetta X2 4 6

Long, low, and slack titanium goodness.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/10/2018 1:01 AM

Fabien Barel May Know the Secret to Winning Leogang 3

When Fabien talks, we listen. Pre-race radness with one of the best!

Posted by sspomer on 6/9/2018 5:49 PM

Vital RAW - Leogang Day 2 Insanity 7

Seriously. How do they go so f#$ing fast?!!

Posted by sspomer on 6/9/2018 7:53 AM

RESULTS: Qualifying from Leogang World Cup Downhill 9

Updated with Rachel Atherton interview. Luca and Tahnee go quickest amidst some extremely tight racing. Pick the race winner for tomorrow in our poll, too!

Posted by sspomer on 6/9/2018 6:33 AM

Top Three Qualifying Runs from Leogang 2

Catch the top three men's and women's qualifying runs from Leogang today and get stoked - tomorrow's race looks set to be epic!

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/9/2018 12:19 PM

How Leogang Got Its Groove Back 8

No shortage of smiles, roost, bike abuse and shredding as timed training in Leogang cracked on. You, the viewers, spoke and we're back to classic slideshow format. #YEW

Posted by sspomer on 6/8/2018 8:04 PM

Sunset Silhouette - Daily Shot 1

How all days should end.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 6/9/2018 2:08 PM

The Full Canadian Experience - Rob Meets Finn

Rob Warner travels to Whistler, BC to hang with Finn Iles as he prepares for his first season as an elite. Axes were thrown and bikes were ridden but the takeaway message is: Loic Bruni, Finn is coming for you!

Posted by Dylan on 6/9/2018 2:49 AM

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