Loose and wild was the theme for today’s World Cup race in Leogang, Austria, with pretty much the entire top five (bar Gee) getting their feet out in the slippery and wet conditions. Greg Minnaar took the win over Gee Atherton who had almost five… More ›
Tomorrow at Sea Otter SRAM are going to release a new brake. Well, an old brake but a new version; this new one will now feature Taperbore and way better modulation than the Elixirs or its predecessor. It will have four pistons and on each… More ›
So the second box arrived a little later in the day and came direct from WTB in the US of A. Its contents definitely got me a little excited. It contained a couple of new 2.3 TCS Weirwolfs, and two new Mutanos, a 2.2 and… More ›
Here’s number two of this issue’s online reviews. It should be pretty obvious that it’s for the 2010 Knolly Endorphin (and yes it was filmed at the same time as the Yeti). If you want to check out the full review grab yourself a copy… More ›
If you have tracked down a copy of issue 34 of Spoke you will have noticed the little “online review” icon above selected reviews. Well over the next few days we’ll be posting up the video reviews, starting with this one for the 2010 Yeti… More ›
The news everyone has been waiting for (and that some already knew) now confirmed via the Lapierre website: Sam Blenkinsop already has a long list of podiums and even a World Cup victory under his belt. Talented, humble, and fast, Sam will be the leader… More ›
I just got an email from Greg at Fat Tyre Adventures, the Brake Burner organiser, and for fans of the now classic race it will come as a bit of a shock but Coronet will NOT be hosting the Brake Burner any more as they… More ›
Commencal has just released this sexy Absolut SX slopestyle bike. The SX features 140mm of travel. Designed in conjunction with Cedric himself, the SX is a versatile machine capable of operating as both a singlespeed as well as a derailleur equipped machine. Check out the… More ›
Here’s some good news for… well for pretty much anybody that knows anything about wheels, for 2010 NoTubes are producing some bulletproof lightweight hubs to marry up with their race proven rims (which are now available in white). NoTubes distributor Cycletech received the first shipment… More ›
If there is one thing Rock Shox have got right over the last few years it’s the graphic treatment of the entire range of forks. The flagship has always been the Totem and 2010 is no exception in a their continued legacy of radness. For… More ›
So the folks at Avanti bikes can take better photos than Spoke staffer Brett Kennedy, the proof is here on their website where they have posted a few more pics of 2010 product… I’m feeling the belt driven town bike… More ›
Greg Herbold, Tyler Morland and Eric Shutt give us the lowdown on 2010 Rock Shox products. The Lyriks get some well needed love and an extra 10mm of travel offering up an impressive 170mm. Check out the full slide show on Vitalmtb.com. More ›
Don’t know how I let this slip by but Trek are dropping a carbon Remedy for 2010. It’s only US$6500, chump change for some I’m sure. Get the full lowdown over on Bikemag.com. More ›
No more spy shots, thankfully, the entire 2010 lineup is here. More ›
Kona has a whole slew of changes for 2010, with 14 new models across the entire range, each built to sparkle and shred. From track classics to classy downtown fixies, highly adaptable trail bikes to an Andreu Lacondeguy signature dirtjump frame. More ›