Latest mountain bike news

Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Backcountry.com set to launch new high-end mountain bike site
Sep 19, 2008
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Image showing a unique bike stand that also functions as a tire pump. On the left, the bike stand is anchored in the ground, while on the right, a person in a red hat is using the stand to inflate a bicycle tire. The background features greenery and a pedestrian walkway.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Bike rack with a built-in pump
Sep 19, 2008
Community
Jeep 48Straight in Park City, UT this weekend
Sep 18, 2008
A colorful poster for the Sorba Woodstock Mountain Biking Festival featuring the text "THE SORBA WOODSTOCK MOUNTAIN BIKING FESTIVAL" at the top. The design includes imagery of UFOs, mountains, and a silhouette of a cyclist riding on a trail. At the bottom, it invites attendees to celebrate the grand opening of Area 51, along with details about the event on Saturday, September 27th, from 9 AM to 4 PM, and mentions group rides, bike games, demos, food, and music.
Community
SORBA Woodstock Festival: Blankets Creek
Sep 17, 2008
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Culture
SRAM: From mountain biking roots to world class
Sep 17, 2008
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A person in a yellow and black cycling outfit rides a mountain bike along a narrow trail surrounded by trees and autumn foliage. The cyclist is focused and wearing a helmet, with a race number visible on the bike.
Community
Lance wins two MTB races in a row
Sep 16, 2008
Map depicting mountain bike (MTB) trail routes, featuring highlighted trails in red and overlay text indicating "500" and "Hundreds of MTB trail maps."
Mountain Bikes and Gear
500 Mountain bike trail maps (and counting!)
Sep 15, 2008
A podium ceremony at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, featuring five participants celebrating their achievements. The first, second, and third place winners are holding trophies and flowers, standing on the podium, with a backdrop displaying sponsor logos. An audience can be seen in the background applauding.
Community
MTB World Cup wraps for the season
Sep 15, 2008
Graph displaying speed (in mph) and altitude (in feet) over distance (in miles) and time, with a top chart showing fluctuating speed in red and altitude in green, and a bottom chart illustrating speed changes in yellow over time.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
GPS biking software for iPhone
Sep 12, 2008
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A bicycle front fork with a white and black design featuring graphic elements and logos, designed for suspension. The fork has a glossy finish, visible shock absorbers, and an adjustable feature at the bottom.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
JensonUSA mountain bike deals
Sep 11, 2008
Two male mountain bikers riding on a dirt trail through a grassy area. The rider in the foreground, wearing a yellow and black jersey and helmet, has a focused expression as he pedals intensely. The rider behind him, dressed in a patterned jersey and helmet, is also engaged in the ride. The background features greenery and trees, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Community
Lance Armstrong wins mountain bike race in Aspen
Sep 11, 2008
Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Culture
Injured rider fights back; IMBA rocks
Sep 10, 2008
Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Culture
Lance Armstrong returning to the Tour?
Sep 8, 2008
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A futuristic bicycle featuring a sleek, minimalist design with a dark frame and unique, large black wheels. The bike has no visible gears or brakes and showcases a modern aesthetic with an orange accent.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Cannondale ON
Sep 8, 2008
Logo of VeoGeo, featuring the word "VeoGeo" in bold black letters on a light brown background, with the word "BETA" in orange positioned to the upper right.
Culture
MTB News Tidbits
Sep 5, 2008
A mountain biker is airborne, falling off their bike while descending a sandy slope, with their bike above them and a caution tape line in the background. The rider is wearing a helmet and protective gear.
MTB Tips
MTB Safety & Broken Bones
Sep 4, 2008
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A hand-drawn illustration of a lightweight bicycle, labeled as a "fine cow-trailing bicycle," designed by J.F. Scott. The bicycle features a distinctive frame, two wheels with balloon tires, a front rack, and a rear carrier. Accompanying text outlines the bicycle's specifications, including materials, components, and features like the gear system and odometer options.
Community
Prof. J.F. Scott to be inducted into MTB Hall of Fame this month
Sep 3, 2008
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A scenic view of a mountainous landscape featuring a twisted, weathered tree branch in the foreground. The background showcases rolling hills and distant peaks under a cloudy sky, with varying shades of brown and green vegetation.
Mountain Bike Trails
Support New Singletrack at Big Bend National Park, Texas
Sep 3, 2008
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A mountain biker standing beside a rocky trail in a forested area, wearing a pink shirt and shorts, with a bicycle next to them. The surrounding landscape features greenery and colorful autumn leaves.
Mountain Bike Trails
MTB trail report: Chilhowee in Tennessee
Sep 2, 2008
Mountain Bike Trails
Labor Day weekend was made for mountain biking
Aug 29, 2008
Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Culture
A mountain biker recovers from serious injury
Aug 27, 2008
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Two mountain bikers race over a dirt jump course, kicking up dust as they compete closely against each other. They are wearing helmets and protective gear, with one rider in a black and yellow jersey and the other in a red and white jersey. Colorful flags line the course, and a tent is visible in the background.
Community
Jeep 48Straight Downhill MTB Results
Aug 26, 2008
Logo of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) featuring the letters "IMBA" in black within circular shapes, accompanied by a red button that says "JOIN" and the text "imba.com."
Community
IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day: Oct 4, 2008
Aug 26, 2008
Two mountain bikers navigate a rocky path during a race, with one rider in a blue jersey and the other in a red and yellow jersey. They are surrounded by green foliage, and there's visible dirt and stones on the track. The background features a cloudy sky.
Community
Olympic mountain biking wrap-up
Aug 25, 2008
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A close-up view of handmade wooden carts with metal wheels placed on grassy terrain. In the background, a group of people can be seen observing the carts, with a hillside in the distance. The image showcases traditional craftsmanship and community engagement in Rwanda.
Culture
Wooden Bike Racing in Rwanda
Aug 22, 2008
A sign indicating that biking is prohibited, positioned next to a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery.
Mountain Bike Trails
3 MTB trail take-down messages in 24 hours :(
Aug 22, 2008
Community
More MTB on TV
Aug 21, 2008
Culture
First Giant Bicycle Store Opens in October
Aug 20, 2008
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Dope MTB t-shirts from Evomo
Aug 19, 2008
Promotional banner encouraging users to add a review in August for a chance to win, featuring the text "Add a Review in August for a chance to WIN!" and a yellow star graphic alongside a device labeled "Garmin."
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Review MTB gear for a chance to win!
Aug 18, 2008
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A black and orange Cannondale mountain bike with a lightweight frame, featuring disc brakes and wide tires, displayed against a plain background.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Cannondale unveils lightest Scapel ever for Olympic riders
Aug 15, 2008
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A graphic showcasing a helmet at the top and four different helmet covers labeled as Izmir, Dublin, Paris, and Tokyo below. The design is sleek with a dark background, highlighting the options available for customizing the helmet.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Bike helmet covers from YAKKA
Aug 14, 2008
Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Culture
The "Ride to the Ride" Movement
Aug 13, 2008
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Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Community
Olympic Cycling on TV
Aug 13, 2008
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Five cyclists in coordinating red and yellow cycling suits with "CHINA" printed on them stand beside their mountain bikes, while a man in a black jacket smiles in the middle. They are outdoors, likely preparing for a ride or photo opportunity.
Community
The Prez checks out Olympic MTB Course
Aug 12, 2008
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Community
Lance Armstrong places second at Leadville 100
Aug 11, 2008
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Label for Fat Tire Amber Ale featuring a vintage-style illustration of a red bicycle against a blue background with green vines and a tree. The text "Fat Tire" is prominently displayed at the top, along with brewing details at the bottom.
Culture
Mountain Bike Brews
Aug 8, 2008
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Alt text: Two vending machines designed for bicycle parts, located at a Trek Stop. One machine is shown with a bicycle parked next to it, while the other features a person interacting with the vending machine. The machines are prominently labeled and situated in a well-lit outdoor area.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Bike parts vending machine from Trek
Aug 7, 2008
Community
Learning to free ride
Aug 6, 2008
Earlier this summer we told you about Backcountry.com's one-deal-at-a-time site <a href="http://www.chainlove.com/">Chainlove</a> where mountain bikers could find deeply discounted items that sold quickly until they were gone. Based on the success of the site Backcountry is launching another one-deal-at-a-time site for road cycling gear leaving Chainlove as a mountain bike product only site in 2009. Also coming in 2009 is a yet-unnamed site offering high end mountain bike gear at reasonable prices. Backcountry's Bike Merchandise Division Manager, John Thomas, admits it has been a bit difficult breaking into the online bicycle retail market: <blockquote>"In the bike industry, we're hearing a lot of the same reluctance from vendors that we heard from outdoor brands when we started in business: We'll lose our dealers, bastardize our brand, kill customer service - but show me an example--in any industry--of a leading brand going online and losing sales overall. Furthermore, relative to other consumer markets, the sporting goods category is still early in the curve of online shopping adoption. The online channel is only going to grow. The customers want you to be online."</blockquote> In case you hadn't noticed it's still tough to find bikes for sale online with many mountain bike brands prohibiting sales of any of their products online. Let's hope Backcountry can talk some sense into some of these old-school mountain bike brand managers at Interbike next week!
Culture
Sick riders, closed trails, stolen bikes, and more
Aug 5, 2008
A black bicycle pedal featuring a dual-sided design with stainless steel clips and a threaded attachment for easy installation. The pedal is branded with the name "LOOK" prominently displayed.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
New MTB pedals from Look
Aug 4, 2008
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Image of a Garmin Edge 205 cycling computer, displaying the main menu with options for history, training, navigation, and settings. The device is primarily black with a gray casing and features several buttons on the sides.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Submit a review in August, get a chance to win a MTB GPS
Aug 1, 2008
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Community
Olympic MTB preview
Aug 1, 2008
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Four male musicians posing for a photo with a red background. They are dressed in a mix of casual and semi-formal attire, with one wearing a cowboy hat, another in a fedora, and the rest in t-shirts and sweaters. The band's name, "Weezer," is displayed above them in a bright, stylized font.
Culture
Albums to shred to this summer
Jul 31, 2008
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Culture
Two bike pics
Jul 30, 2008
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A person riding a mountain bike on a narrow dirt trail surrounded by lush green forest, with tall trees lining both sides of the path. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a vibrant and inviting outdoor scene.
Mountain Bike Trails
Tanasi MTB Trail Report
Jul 29, 2008
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Community
More singletracks t-shirts and stickers in stock
Jul 28, 2008
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Illustration from U.S. Patent 6,273,391 B1, showing mechanical diagrams of a bicycle brake system. The image includes two figures: FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, depicting different views of brake components attached to a bicycle wheel.
Culture
Mountain bike fishing
Jul 28, 2008
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