Reviews

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My reviews on bikes and parts.

Bike Reviews

The History of Turner Bikes

Thanks to the guys over on the Turner board of MTBR...We have a great time line of the…

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Industry Nine Wheels – The King of Bling

If you haven't seen a set of Industry Nine wheels...you are missing out. Named one of Bike Magazines…

Component Reviews

Elka Suspension Mountain Bike Shock

Elka’s new mountain bike line-up has been specifically designed and engineered for downhill, free-ride and all-mountain riding, aiming…

Bike Reviews

2008 Trek Fuel EX – R1i Tuned Suspension

The EVO Link is a one piece rocker link that Trek claims is 35% stiffer and 15% lighter…

Component Reviews

Cane Creek Double Barrel – Long Term Review

The Double Barrel was developed by Cane Creek in conjunction with Ohlins Racing. Their goal was to produce…

Bike Reviews

Kent Eriksen – Trey's New Ti Frame

In the world of ti frames, Kent Eriksen is a legend. After selling off the company he founded,…

Bike Reviews

Ibis Mojo and Push Industries – Full Review

he shake-down ride actually ended up being a time trail at Big Creek's Two Ways in a Day.…

Bike Reviews

New Cannondales – Moto and Rize – And My Thoughts

With its new duo of long-travel bikes, Cannondale returns to the cross-country/trail bike battlefield dominated by the likes…

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ByStickel – Custom Made Steel Frames

Steve Stickel is a name that many of you probably don't know...but should. His custom frames are hand…

Component Reviews

2008 SRAM X.0 Rear Derailleur

SRAM's X.0 rear derailleur went through a redesign for 2008. The most visual of these changes is the…

Bike Reviews

Brian Lopes's Ibis Quiver

Brian Lopes's recent announcement of a sponsorship deal with Ibis caught many of us by surprise. Much speculation…

Bike Reviews

Ventana El Ciclon gets MBA Seal of Approval

Mountain Bike Action just did a great write-up on the El Ciclon. For those of you that don't…