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Delta 7 Arantix - The World’s Most Expensive Cheese Grater

13. October 2008

Some...if not all...of you may have seen this bike. The Delta 7 Arantix is hailed as one of the most expensive hardtails on the market. With an MSRP of 4,895 for frame only (recently reduced from $7,000!) this "Isotruss" frame is the most expensive cheese grater money can buy.

Buff - The Original Multifunction Headwear

11. October 2008

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Buff - The Original Multifunction Headwear

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Top 6 Ways To Geek Out Your Bike

10. October 2008

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Check out these top 12 ways to completely geek out your bike. Disclaimer - Beware...this list will bring out the pocket protector, high water pant, calculator toting person in all of us. I claim no responsibility to what happens to you have you read this list. Proceed with caution.

Maxxis Aspen - The New Do-It-All Race Tire

9. October 2008

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Maxxis Aspen - The New Do-It-All Race Tire Last week...I threw up a teaser shot of a new tread design out of one of the major manufacturers. Well...you guys have waited long enough. That tire is the new Aspen from Maxxis. The Aspen will be available in a 2.10 and 2.25 version aimed at aggressive race [...]

Julbo USA - Dirt and Run Photochromatic Glasses

1. October 2008

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Julbo USA - Dirt and Run Photochromatic Glasses

When I returned from Maui this week, I received my samples from Julbo USA. Julbo manufactures high end sports glasses and goggles for numersous uses from water sports to mountain excursions. These two new pair, the Run and Dirt (not on website yet), are stylish adventure sport models that feature their Zebra lens technology.

2009 Pivot Cycles - Firebird and Others

24. September 2008

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Pivot Cycles, one of the first to use the world renowned DW-Link suspension design, is really stepping up to the plate for 2009. Check out their Interbike booth for a first hand look at these new rides. Pivot is ready for a full out fight in 2009.

Vassago Jabberwocky - In Search of Elegance

23. September 2008

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Over the last six months, I've grown bored and annoyed at my modern full suspension mountain bike. The incessant chain slap. The complicated and vulnerable rear derailleur. The bobbing suspension. The lazy lines I was being allowed to pick. It no longer brought me joy.

Tag TR3 Composite Wheels

18. September 2008

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Ok...I had seen these wheels posted around the net on several blogs and press releases. They are the new Tag TR3 composite wheels. Curiosity got the best of me and I emailed the guys over at Tag for more information. They sent me their new press release with their booth number. Here is what I gather from the press release descriptions.

2009 Fox Talas 140 RLC 15mm QR TA Review

16. September 2008

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2009 Fox Talas 140 RLC 15mm QR TA Review

Earlier this year, Fox and Shimano shocked the industry with the introduction of the 15mm QR TA on the Fox Talas 140 RLC. Much of the debate and most of the articles have been written about this controversial subject which begs the question.

Ibis Hardtails - Titanium and Carbon

9. September 2008

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Take a look at these two new hardtails out of the Ibis camp. That's right...you are reading it correctly...titanium! Of course, there also has to be a new carbon in the lineup.