Tag: news
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SRAM announces the wide rimmed ROAM 60 Wheels and 900 Hubs
SRAM is finally releasing a wide rimmed wheelset with the second generation of their ROAM 60. The ROAM 60 uses a hookless carbon rim that has a 30mm internal width, which is pretty substantial, especially in direct comparison to its other brethren. It’s laced up to their new 900 hubset utilizing 24 straight pull double…
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Shimano annouces an 11-speed 11-46 cassette and DCE chainrings
Shimano just announced some excellent additions to their XTR and XT 1×11-speed systems including an extended range 11-46 cassette, improved chainrings with Dynamic Chain Engagement and a QUICK-LINK for their chains. The trick new dinner plate sized CS-M8000 11-46 cassette will allow you to run a larger front chainring to emulate more closely the gearing…
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Industry Nine Releases Torch Classic Center Lock Hubs and BigRig 760 Fat Bike Wheels
Industry Nine new Torch Classic Mountain Center Lock hubs add compatibility for the mountain biker wanting the Center Lock brake rotor interface. The new CL hubs have their excellent three-degree freehub engagement, come in a variety of configurations, including 100mm and 110mm front and 135mm, 142mm and 148mm rear, QR and TA end cap options…
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SRAM NX 1x drivetrain
NX 1x drivetrain SRAM just announced their new NX 1x drivetrain, which lowers the cost of switching to a 1×11 setup to a mere $310 for a complete group, including cassette, chain, cranks, shifter and derailleur. Last year SRAM rolled out the GX drivetrain group, which was their first attempt at a reasonably priced 11-speed…
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Ryders Eyewear – 2016 Product Launch and Updated Website
Ryders Eyewear – Celebrating 3o Years New collection. New technology. New website. Who wouldn’t love to focus purely on their passions? For RYDERS EYEWEAR, this has been their reality for the past 30 years, concentrating on the development of premium quality eyewear that delivers the best performance at a cost that ensures that athletes and…
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Introducing the Santa Cruz Hightower
Santa Cruz has just released a new bike called the Hightower, which is a replacement for the discontinued Tallboy LT, but has more lineage to their All Mountain Bronson. Santa Cruz is calling it a big bike for big rides that is long, low and slack. The bike has 135mm of VPP rear travel, a…
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SIA Show – Day 2 Slideshow
Here are some highlights from my Day 2 of the SnowSports Industries America show (SIA) that was being held in Denver Jan 28th – 31st.
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SIA Show – Day 1 Slideshow
Here are some highlights from my Day 1 of the SnowSports Industries America show (SIA) that was being held in Denver Jan 28th – 31st.
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How to Determine if You Need a New Bike in 2016
Do you need a new bike? That is always a perennial question for any bike rider, no matter if you are a roadie or delve onto the dirt. My Outdoor Alphabet’s humorous ‘How to Tell If You Need a New Bike’ was immensely popular, so its illustrator Seth Neilson created it in a poster form…
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News – Former IMBA Chair John Bliss Joins Sustainable Trails Coalition Board
John Bliss Joins Sustainable Trails Coalition Board Boulder, Colo. – January 21, 2016 – Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) is pleased to announce the addition of Boulder, Colorado’s John Bliss to the organization’s board of directors. He joins current board members Jeff Barker, Jane Ragan, Jackson Ratcliffe, David Simon and Ted Stroll. A fervent endurance athlete…
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The Weatherneck Face Shield – Kickstarter Campaign
The Weatherneck-An Updated Bandana for Outdoor Adventures The Weatherneck utilizes powerful magnets and technical fabrics to offer a face shield/neck cuff that adjusts to your environment. The Weatherneck is a modern bandana that is quick, quiet, clean and comfortable. It is designed specifically for demanding performance outdoors. It combines technical features and field-tested designs to…
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Garmin Introduces the Varia Vision In-Sight Display
Garmin Varia Vision The new Garmin Varia Vision is an in-sight display system that provides a cyclist key data from a compatible Garmin devices, including performance data, incoming smart notifications and more. The Varia Vision is an attachment that mounts to existing sunglasses while the current heads up displays (HUD) such as Recon Jet and…