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5 Minute Break: Graham Agassiz’s New Zealand Trip
Source: Easton Cycling Graham Agassiz was joined by a crew of characters, including 10-time DH world champion, Frenchman Nicolas Vouilloz and world cup downhill stars Sam Blenkinsop and Cameron Cole. The riders hit some of the South Island’s best destinations including Nelson and Christchurch. Filmed and edited by the Coastal Crew.
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Video: Evan Schwartz – Ride the Fall
11.09.2011 // 5 Comments
Via Ridemonkey: Not many people have the luxury of eating two (Canadian) Thanksgiving dinners back to back, but when Evan Schwartz heard he might be able to score two full spreads of turkey, he immediately dropped everything, packed up and made the 5-hour trek from Nelson to our couch in Kelowna. With this in mind, [...]
5 Minute Break: Aaron Larocque – 2011 Demo Reel
11.09.2011 // 1 Comment
Aaron Larocque shares his favorite shots from Fall of 2008 to Present. Footage from BC, Taiwan, Italy, Thailand and Hawaii.
Fresh: Syncros FRIC Stem
11.09.2011 // 0 Comments
Most freeride-worthy stems are as light as elephants and as svelte as bricks. And then there’s the new FRIC: a mere 123 grams of industrial-design sexiness. Though the sleek FRIC is weight-weenie light, Syncros claims its new stem is also big-hit tough, thanks to its forged construction and innovative clamp design.
Diamondback Replaces Southern California Kid’s Stolen Bikes
11.08.2011 // 3 Comments
When Codey Durham found out his three beloved bikes had been stolen from his backyard in Buena Park, California, he was devastated. The 16-year-old—who in childhood had been told by doctors that he might never be able to walk due to a near-paralyzing cyst in his back—battled against his misfortune, learning not only how to walk, but how to ride bikes.
Bike Test: Dual Review – Intense Tracer 29
11.08.2011 // 2 Comments
We wanted to make a 29er for the non-29er crowd—no disrespect intended—a burly 29er that was made to thrash and play, yet still had the finesse to hammer uphill and on the flats. We wanted to build a bike that would be ahead of its time and would define the category. —Jeff Steber
5 Minute Break: Jamie Ledson – 2011 Season Ender
11.08.2011 // 4 Comments
Jamie Ledson put together a highlights clip from the 2011 season. Watch it.
Fresh: Crankbrothers Mallet 3
11.08.2011 // 0 Comments
Crankbrothers went back to the drawing board with its popular Mallet pedals. The top-tier Mallet 3 now sports a two-piece aluminum-polycarbonate platform, investment-cast steel wings, adjustable traction pins and both needle (inner) and cartridge (outer) bearings. The new pedal weighs in at 435 grams and is backed by a five-year warranty.
Fresh: Chain-L Lube
11.07.2011 // 0 Comments
Wet lubes, dry lubes…there seems to be a lubricant for every occasion.
Lone Wolf Productions – Garett Buehler Shreds Kamloops
11.07.2011 // 0 Comments
Lone Wolf Productions – Garett Buehler Shreds Kamloops
Bike Test: Devinci Wilson RC
11.05.2011 // 0 Comments
The completely redesigned Devinci Wilson is a radical departure from previous incarnations of its downhill platform.
Fresh: Smith Fuel V.2 Sweat-X goggles
11.04.2011 // 1 Comment
Clear vision is a pretty valuable asset when you’re going fast, and good goggles are an important piece of equipment in every gravity rider’s kit bag.
Third Party Review: GoPro Hero2
11.04.2011 // 2 Comments
Review of GoPro’s Hero2 POV camera. Here’s some of the video captured with the Hero2:
Park Tool Launches New Mobile Web Site
11.03.2011 // 0 Comments
Citing a growing number of customers who are accessing their web site via smart phones and tablets, Park Tool is introducing a mobile version of it's popular web site, parktool.com.
Silvia Films – Ian Killick Rides Giant
11.03.2011 // 0 Comments
Ian Killick dirt surfing, throwing some big tricks and talking about his bike.
Bike Test: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er
11.02.2011 // 6 Comments
It was no surprise when Specialized issued a 29er version of the Epic last year. If ever there was a bike that cried out for a big-wheel makeover, it was this one. The Epic is a dyed-in-the-wool racer.
Trail X
11.01.2011 // 1 Comment
Photos: Anthony Smith Words: Chris Winter One thing that makes our sport unique is the different natural landscapes that we traverse on our bikes. Some of us ride the ancient Appalachians and its mixed forests, others spend weekends pedaling the sub-alpine of the Rocky Mountains while flowy Arizona singletrack starts on the end of some [...]
Pro Registration Now Open for 2012 Whiskey Off-Road
11.01.2011 // 0 Comments
Registration is now open for the pro category of the 2012 Whiskey Off-Road endurance mountain bike event in Prescott, Arizona. The online registration form and cash purse information can be found here.
World Premiere – 2nd Base Films, From the Inside Out
11.01.2011 // 2 Comments
By Anthony Smith Thursday, October 27, marked the launch of the highly-anticipated 2nd Base films production, From the Inside Out, which debuted with back-to-back sold-out screenings at Whistler’s Millennium Place. Written, directed and edited by The Coastal Crew, and produced by Anthill Films this new film was the ambitious first feature length project for these [...]













