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    Contour HD 1080p Video Review Part 1

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    Ergo Flow Spine Protector | via HelmetsandArmor.com

    Helmetsandarmor.com just posted a review of the POC Ergo Flow Spine Protector.  I like the looks of it and hope to post an MTBGearTech.com review of this piece soon. Every now and again, a product hits the market that incorporates key elements that haven’t been...

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    Cove Sanchez Review

    I won’t waste your time with the cliché statements that seem to be so easy to make when talking about Cove’s choice of names for their frames.  The bottom line is that the Cove Sanchez does enjoy getting as dirty as a frothy walrus… The Build I...

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    7Springs Downhill Bike Park

    What do you look for in a lift served bike park?  I personally look for a variety of terrain, fast lifts, and an accommodating staff.  7Springs Downhill Bike Park in South Western Pennsylvania does all of those things well.  From fast buff trails like 007 with...

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    Bontrager Big Earl Folding Tire (Dry Compound)

    Bontrager describes the Big Earl as the following: Land the big air and float down the trail on a set of confidence-inspiring Big Earl tires. A big tire for maintaining big momentum over big obstacles, the Big Earl’s special Gum-bi tread compound is the...

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    Avid Elixir CR Preview

    With so many different disc brakes on the market it can be a hard choice deciding which ones are best for you and your riding style.  I personally have gone through too many different ones to try and count.  I was looking for the one...

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    Elka’s custom shock program

    Many of you reading this are familiar with or atleast heard of Elka shocks before.  What you might not know is that Elka makes custom shocks specifically for your frame and riding style.  They can custom tune a shock for your bike specifically for all...

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    Antidote LifeLine Preview

    Antidote Bikes was kind enough to send over some great looking shots of the final production spec’d LifeLine DH frame.  In our opinion it is one of the most interesting designs to come along in awhile.  Drool over the pics then check out AntidoteBikes.com...

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    North Shore Billet’s Cove Shocker & Cove STD Modified Dropout Set

    North Shore Billet has a set of these geometry modifying dropouts on their way to me. I’ll be running them on the Cove STD that I’m doing a long term test on. Here are the specs straight from North Shore Billet’s website: NSB DH0059 Cove...

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    Banshee Spitfire Initial Review

    With the trend of DH bikes becoming low and slack it was only a matter of time before a trail bike would recieve the same treatment. The banshee spitfire was designed for DH riders who want to take the occasional trip into the back...

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    Cove STD Long Term Review

    Design and Build: Design Aspects with Cove Bikes Designer Brian Kelly 1. What were the main design goals for the STD? The main goals were to incorporate our dual link suspension platform into a more versatile all ‘round freeride bike. Something a little less race specific but...

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    Contour HD 1080p Initial Impressions

    I recently took the Contour HD 1080p camcorder out to Ray’s Indoor Bike Park for some initial testing.  This entry will introduce you to the camera’s specs and include my initial impression. The Contour HD 1080p has some impressive specifications.  Here they are courtesy of...

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    Corsair Maelstrom Review

    Since the Maelstrom Review was done in our old format I thought it would be a good idea to consolidate it all into one post for easier reading. Design Aspects with Corsair Bikes’ Doug Stuart I had the opportunity to ask the president of Corsair Bikes,...

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    THE Mud Flap

    THE’s Mud Flap is a high end variation of the “zip tie a piece of old tube to your fork” method of keeping mud out of your face on sloppy rides. This simple and clean method of installing a mud fender on your...

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    Crank Brothers Multi-17 Tool Review

    I can’t remember the last time I was on a ride and wasn’t graced by the presences of this little guy. Everyone I ride with has one and won’t live with out it. The Crank Bros. Multi-17 is a ride saving, fun extending must...

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