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Genesis………………. The Beginning.
From the most enigmatic director in the mountain bike world today comes THE NEW WORLD OF MOUNTAIN BIKING.
Milkman captures where the roots of mountain biking, where it is at, and where it is about to go!
Whenever you need to get pumped for a ride, learn a new move, or just chill to some sweet beats throw in this vid and it will deliver.
Available soon exclusively at www.pinkbike.com
Check out the first of three teasers here.
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 | Raceface "Crap on my desk" competition
(6 comments) (link) Friday, 28-May-2004 08:14 AM - by Scott |  |
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I wish I had crap on my desk....
"Did you know that marketing departments generally have the messiest desks in the bike industry? Do you know why?
Nope, it's not the stacks of magazines or loads of sponsorship requests that take up all the space. It's not the piles of market research either. It's the tradeshow samples and products for photo shoots that went out in perfect condition but came back with tiny scuffs and scratches. It's the clothing for our team riders that didn't quite fit and all those creative colour choices and laser etching experiments that didn't pan out the way we thought they would. All stuff that can't be returned to inventory and sold so it inevitably finds its way into my office and becomes...crap on my desk...."
More information here. |
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| Commencal bikes, designed by Max Commencal of (Sunn Bicycles fame) and Anne Caroline Chausson, will be hitting our shores in time for the Ourimbah state round on the 13th of Jun. There will be a fully rideable DH test rig that people can have a gander at there. For more information contact Ben Morrison and take a look at the Commencal website. If you're still hungry check out the next issue of Clict Magazine. |
| NRG Club Race (Sunday 30th June )
(6 comments) (link) Thursday, 27-May-2004 09:17 AM - by DOM | |
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words from Rowey !
4x this Sunday 30th Lobb st Churchill ( Ipswich\Qld )
Rego 10am( must rego by 10.30 to set up computer)
Practice 10am till 12
Racing 12.30pm
NRG club members $5
Non-members $10
TRACK SUIT ALL LEVELS ALL JUMPS ROLLABLE
SATURDAY WORKING BEE 1PM
The track needs some work but with a few people and tools it's no probs (I've done it myself a few times)
Bring shovels wheelbarrows picks Bobcats whatever you can get your hands on and lend a hand for a better race day
NO RIDING TILL TRACKS FINISHED ON SAT SO BRING BIKES BUT DON'T HIT IT UP TILL THE FAT ROADIE SINGS SEE YA THERE!!!! |
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Update: A full fox press release can be found here along with a close up photo.
An inside "source" (no prizes for guessing who) has given farkin a little bit of a round up of how the fox dual crown fork is performing at this stage.
They are currently about 7.5 lbs and don't involve air. I dont know what exactly the insides look like as they're still trying to keep it secret for now. Production forks will be under 7lbs and have one peice lowers. They feel like a super stiff long travel vanilla, very very nice. 8 inch rotor only, but a 6in can be used via adapter. They are adjustable between 6 and 8 inches of travel in half inch adjustments using spacers inside the fork.
In summary; one hell of a nice fork, nobody will be dissapointed, price is not yet known for sure but could be around the dorados price point.
A peak at the fork in action..
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Thanks to Rockyash for the heads up.
Mackay in Queensland is hosting the last round of the NQ series in June. They have a dope DH course and apparently this is the last race before it is closed down.
Make the drive over the long weekend for a good weekend of riding. There is camping just next to the track with hot showers etc.
ENTRY FORM ( Via Cairnsmtb.com ) |
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Important message !!
YELLOW ROCK D/H TRACK IS NOW CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE DON'T RIDE THIS TRACK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
for more info see www.wmbc.asn.au
Mark Cranston
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Top class riding and pro atheletes weren't the only attractions at Big Bear it seems. A couple photos are being circulated around the net that show what appear to be dual crown Fox Forx. Yes, the same Forx that were slated to be released years ago. Rumour also has it that Graves rode with them to 5th place earlier today.
Checkout this thread on ridemonkey for more information. |
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Mens Pro
1. Eric Carter
2. David K.
3. Steve Peat
4. John Kirkcaldie
5. Jared Graves
6. Mick Hannah
7. Joel Panozzo
8. Bryn Atkinson
Womens Pro
1. Sabrina Jonnier
2. Marla Streb
3. Bernardita Pizarro
4. Kathy Pruitt
Full results as they come to hand and a massive well done to Jared and all the Aussie riders who dominated the consolation final. |
| Norba #2 Big Bear Dual Slalom
(0 comments) (link) Sunday, 23-May-2004 6:12 PM - by DOM | |
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More to come but here are the winners for now.
On ya Sambo.
Results
Men
1 Eric Carter (USA)
2 Sam Hill (Aus)
Women
1 Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)
2 Tara Llanes (USA) |
| Farkin.net spy satellite intercept - Iron Horse in '05
(17 comments) (link) Friday, 21-May-2004 11:04 AM - by DOM | |
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Update: Unfortunatley Sputnik 69 died, so we don't have any pictures or more info for now.
**UPLINK ACTIVATED - ACQUIRING TARGET**
**TARGET ACQUIRED - ID: FRKN69**
**ORBIT STATUS - GEOSYNCHRONOUS**
**INTERROGATING SYSTEMS...SYSTEMS NORMAL...COMMENCE DOWNLOAD***
Spy photo's of a prototype Iron Horse catalogue have been photographed by our high-powered orbital cameras while the subject carrying them moved between buildings on the ground.
The shots reveal the retirement of Iron Horse's SGS 4-Bar FSR design (licensed from Specialised) in favour of a series of DW-Link bikes in everything from 8" and 7" freeride and downhill rigs through to a 3" DW-Link cross country race bike.
Also of interest are the new series of affordable single-pivot downhill rigs that are on offer. With a Dave Weagle tuned rear end, 7" of travel and a design that will offer a super-low centre of gravity these new rigs seriously look to be the business for someone after a cheap, low maintenance downhill racing bike. Single-pivot 5" trail-riding bikes are another new product featured.
Photo's show the catalogue contained only computer generated images, not photo's of the bikes in question. Intelligence suggests working prototypes should be available at Interbike. |
| Qld Maxxis Sunshine Series DH Rd 1
(8 comments) (link) Wednesday, 19-May-2004 12:13 AM - by DOM | |
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The racing season is finally about to kick off in Brisbane with Round 1 of the Maxxis Sunshine Series downhill being run this weekend at Magpie Creek (Tamborine). This has always been a top track and the organisation of the previous events have been of a high standard. So get your sled out and prepare for a great day of racing. Details below...
Location: Magpie Creek, Mundoolum Connection Rd, Tamborine, Gold coast UBD 46 H16 hosted by Gold Coast MTB CLUB,
Times\Rego: Rego From 7:30am and practice for DH is from 7:30am- 12:30pm and racing from 1pm
Contact: Gus MacAnally 0407753327.
Costs: Unsure at the moment but should be similar to last years event.
Rumour: Possible Jump Contest at lunch\after racing !!!
- Ryan Edit - Do the boys at TwoWheelPromotions a favour, click on their link and pre-register for the race to avoid a repeat of the Great Fellcrag Shuttle Debacle.
See you there. |
| Diablo Freeride Park Kicks Off 2004 Season
(0 comments) (link) Monday, 17-May-2004 1:40 PM - by DOM | |
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Pro Men
1. Rich Houseman
2. Mike King
3. Eric Carter
4. Mick Hannah
Pro Women
1. Sabrina Jonnier
2. Jill Kitner
3. Katrina Miller
4. Tara Llanes
Full results here. |
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Pro Men:
1. Wade Bootes
2. Brian Schmith
3. Eric Carter
4. Michael Robinson
5. Chris Powell
6. Mike King
7. Colin Bailey
8. Jared Graves
Pro Women:
1. Jill Kintner
2. Tara Llanes
3. Sabrina Jonnier
4. Katrina Miller
Full results here.
Dual slalom results soon.. |
| Rockwell busted for bulk marijuana cultivation.
(6 comments) (link) Friday, 14-May-2004 1:37 PM - by Ryan | |
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You can read the full article over at The Durango Herald if you want to but the long-and-short of this story is that former DH World Champion and gravity racing legend Myles Rockwell has been busted with a sophisticated hyrdoponic crop of 52 "high quality" marijuana plants in his home in Durango, California.
The crop, with an estimated street value of $290,000 was seized when local authorities executed a search warrant on Rockwell's home. He was arrested and charged on Tuesday and has since been released on $14,500 bail.
Comments in this thread. |
| Litter OLS #109: 2004 Spring Swimsuit Catalog
(3 comments) (link) Friday, 14-May-2004 06:53 AM - by Acadian | |
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You like it a bit rough? You like Racing? You don’t give a rats ass about grammar, spelling and factual errors? They weren't triple checked. Besides, most of you reading this won't know what's correct anyways!
Take me there!
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Mick Hannah came in 2nd, with Gracia 3rd and Sam the man "Hill" in 5th. Well done Mick & Sam!
Full results, photos and press release roundup here.
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| Farkin.net and BikeFanatic.com give you gloves
(1 comments) (link) Saturday, 1-May-2004 1:57 PM - by Ryan | |
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Farkin.net and BikeFanatic.com are giving three lucky forum members the chance to cover their hands in quality Crash Test Research gloves simply for showing us your best crash photos.
So get behind the camera or dig into the archives and post your efforts in this thread along with a (25 words or less) description of what's going on in them. |
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