Sim takes a look at the Continental Project 2.4 from Singletrack Issue 103
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Tested: Fox DHX2, RockShox Kage RC, Fox FLOAT X2
Sim tests two coil shocks and one air shock, head to head to head.
Review: SKS Airboy XL Pump and Airchecker Pressure Gauge
A firm orange, a ripe melon, or 23.6 psi? Sim gets all numerical with this SKS kit.
RaceFace SixC 35 Bars and Atlas 35 Stem. REVIEW
Looking for a wide, light, stiff cockpit? Maybe this is the combo you've been looking for.
Felt F55X – CX Bike Review
As with all bikes, the laws of diminishing returns apply to 'cross bikes too.
Fresh Goods Friday 116
This week's Fresh Good Friday is brought to you by the letters R, A and D and the number 116. It's also brought to you by bikes, jackets, helmets, pastries, inner tubes, lights, pedals, dirty playing cards and road works outside the office.
Fetish UK Gravity Enduro Series hits CyB this weekend
This weekend sees mostly-down-enduro racing action hit the Welsh trail centre
SRAM Release Type 2 Rear Mech
Our Sim reports on a magic clutched mech from the mighty SRAM coporation
Knowing Me, Knowing Thee With Chris Akrigg
A-ha! Chris will be reclining on the psychiatrist’s coach while Richard ‘Cunny’ Cunynghame will play Freud, and you can watch. Chris Akrigg live interview and film screenings at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2012 At 8.30pm on the evening of Saturday 10th March. Trials Mountain Biking…
The Dudes of Hazzard The Movie: Part 1
We know it’s not Wednesday, and therefore time for midweek movies, but words cannot describe how much we love the Dudes of Hazzard, so we’re not going to try and going to give you this now. Think of it like a birthday present a day…
World 24 Hour Solo Champs in Scotland
Word from north of the border for all you 24 hour race fans… With 24 hour solo riding considered one of the toughest and challenging championship events in the global calendar, the opportunity to be recognized as the best is regarded as one of the…
2011 Marin Dusk ’til Dawn
Summer might be just about over but that doesn’t mean race season is. There are just 4 weeks left to register for the 11th running of the Marin Dusk ’til Dawn taking place October 8th & 9th 2011. Entries for this event are capped at…
Fresh Goods Friday
Whilst half the office have decamped to Germany to stroke, ogle and photograph all that’s new at Eurobike, a steady stream of equally new and exciting things have landed at the office. Mini-Boxxers? Kind of. These RockShox Lyriks sport 170mm of uppy-downy movement, an Mission…
La Plagne, du vin, and possibly, du Boursin.
Off to La Plagne in the next week? Well if you are here’s some money saving deals from the folks at the resort… GREAT DEALS! The Pass’Bike: lift pass, meal voucher and benefits all in one! 2 options available: daily at 19€ and weekly at…
Trek World 2012: Superfly 100, Rumblefish and more.
Here’s some more from Trek World in the lovely Austrian town of Mayrhofen… Rumblefish With 120mm of DRCV-controlled travel front and rear, the 2012 Rumblefish aims to convert existing 26” wheel riders to 29” wheels, as well as provide an upgrade for those already on…
Trek World 2012: Remedy, Slash, Fuel and Hybrid Air
Sim and Jenn have seen the future - new freeride, downhill and ladies bikes plus much more
J.E James Break-In
Andy ‘Livo’ Liversidge from J. E James has just been in touch about a break-in at their Chesterfield store. Keep ’em peeled people… Our Chesterfield store at Whittington Moor round about was broken into on the 1st July between 2.00am and 2.30am. The bike thieves…
The Orange Patriot Returns
There have been sneak peaks and a host of prototype spy shots but now it’s official; the Patriot is back. Here’s the official press release: The Patriot makes a return to the Orange Mountain Bikes lineup for 2012. Taking up a position between the Alpine…
Sim’s Fort William Gallery
Sim’s been living on the hill with a camera for the weekend to record the racing and general goings on. He’s survived on nothing but wild haggis he’s caught himself and drinking bog water. There’s a cafe at the top of the hill, someone really…
How To Go Tubeless
Are you tubeless curious but put off by (true) stories of milky fluid being thrown into your face from improper technique? Well, rejoice! Here’s XC racer Oli Beckingsale to show you how to fit a tubeless tyre properly without getting latex in your eyes. He…
Aston Hill Black Run Race
This press release has been edited for ‘stoked’ content and additional way-back-when phrases have been added. After the massive success of last year’s races, the competitive edge returns to Aston Hill this Sunday 27 March with the Black Run Race. “I’m so stoked terribly excited!”…
The Don dons Conti rubber
Conti seem to be taking over at the moment with every man, woman and pro rider sporting the German rubber. Rob Scullion has just been in touch to say they’ve bagged another rider in the shape of World cup racer Neil Donoghue. Let the press…
Rab Shadow Hoodie Jacket
Rab Shadow Hoodie Price: £120 From: www.rab.uk.com Tested: Continuously for four months The Shadow Hoodie isn’t really a jacket for riding in, it’s what I would call a ‘live-in-jacket’. In winter it can be worn as a mid-layer over a base layer and under a…
Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five
When I originally ordered the Five from Orange I had in mind to hang SRAM’s new 2×10 X0 groupset off it. As is often the way though product release dates got pushed back and rather than leave the Five unbuilt and unridden I stuck it…
Fresh Goods
Plenty of brand spanking SRAM this week, with X7, X9, new SIDs, Revelations, Sektors and Lyriks plus more
Core Bike 2011: Part One
Brace yourselves! There is loads and loads of new stuff below. Prepare to gasp at bright new colours, bold new graphics… and some genuinely new bits and bobs. Marzocchi A few new bits and bobs from the mighty ‘M’ including these new entry level marathon…
