MTB REVIEWS

Contour and Recon Instruments Partner with Camera and Goggle Connectivity

by Brian Mullin on January 26, 2012

Contour Announces Partnership with Recon Instruments, Launching First Camera and Goggle Connectivity App at SIA Partnership Connects Contour Cameras to MOD Live Technology for Use as a Viewfinder DENVER, CO, (SIA) – January 26, 2012 – Contour, (www.contour.com) a leader in making it easy to capture and share epic moments with hands-free video, and Recon [...]

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OGIO’s Endurance Collection

by Brian Mullin on January 22, 2012

OGIO UNVEILS NEW ENDURANCE COLLECTION New Bags are Designed for Athletes Requiring the Highest Performance Gear SALT LAKE CITY (Jan 18, 2012) – A trailblazer and award-winning designer of bags and apparel for sport and adrenaline-driven lifestyles, OGIO is continuing to expand the brand’s horizons by journeying into the world of endurance sports. OGIO’s Endurance [...]

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Magura RT8TT Hydraulic Road Brake

January 17, 2012

MAGURA RT8 TT: Brake revolution for triathlon and time trialing The world’s lightest and fastest hydraulic rim brake for the road January 2012 – In 1987, MAGURA invented the first hydraulic braking system for mountain bikes. 25 years later, the world market leader takes its experience in hydraulic rim brakes to the road. Working together [...]

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G-Form Knee, Elbow and Shin Pad Review

January 15, 2012

The G-Form company makes protection gear for consumer electronics and extreme athletic endeavors, that makes use of PORON XRD, which is a density changing and impact rate-dependent material. The basis of their product is RPT, which is Reactive Protection Technology, and is a combination of the PORON XRD material and their proprietary G-Form technology. What [...]

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GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit

January 13, 2012

GoPro had their new Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote on display at the CES in Las Vegas this week, and the kit will be Wi-Fi-enable their HERO2 and HERO camera’s. The back of the HERO and HERO2 camera have an expansion port, that will allow optional expansion packs (called BacPac) to be connected. The [...]

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Contour and Cerevo partner for live broadcasting to POV cameras

January 10, 2012

WORLD’S SMALLEST, MOST AFFORDABLE, LIVE-BROADCAST POV SOLUTION LAUNCHES AT CES Hands-Free Leaders Contour and Cerevo USA Partner to Bring Live Video Broadcasting to POV Cameras LAS VEGAS, NV, (Consumer Electronics Show) – Jan 10, 2012 – Contour, (www.contour.com) a market leader in hands-free capture and the sharing of action video, and Japanese-based Cerevo (shell.cerevo.com) today [...]

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SKS GRAND D.A.D and GRAND M.O.M fender review

January 6, 2012

These mountain-bike fenders from the German SKS company, are part of their oversized line, and are meant for big fat meaty tires in mud and rain. The fenders are easy and quick to install and remove, have ultra wide coverage, and are made from a high quality dual compound plastic. I have used them throughout [...]

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Just In – LifeProof iPhone case and bike mount

January 4, 2012

LifeProof recently released a bike, and bar mount for their iPhone LifeProof case, which is a waterproof, snowproof, dustproof and shockproof case. The new mount fits a wide range of bike and motorsport bars, so you can take your iPhone on and off road, and into adverse conditions and environments. The mount is made from [...]

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Just In – K-EDGE GO BIG Camera Mounts

December 28, 2011

The GoPro plastic mounts work decently, but the knobs are difficult to tighten by hand, and they usually require a large screwdriver to torque them down enough to prevent the housing from creeping. Even when they are tightened down properly, the housing can still move if you accidentally hit it too hard while riding. There [...]

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MAGURA 2012 Product Teaser

December 26, 2011

Magura just released a teaser video of a new 2012 product. The video had a tiny micro sliver picture of the product, and it only lasted for a split second on screen. Here is a free frame of the new product. Any guesses?

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CamelBak Charge 450 Review

December 20, 2011

The pack is an excellent lightweight entity, that makes use of light materials and a minimalist design, for a pack that seamlessly conforms to your back, for superb comfort and conformability. It’s meant for everyday adventures, with enough capacity, features and pockets for long forays into the backcountry. The feathery light pack all but disappears [...]

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SCOTT Dreambike for Wheels4Life

December 19, 2011

SCOTT Dreambike and Wheels4Life Founded by mountain biking legend Hans Rey, Wheels4Life is a non-profit charity that provides free bicycles for people in need of transportation in Third World countries. SCOTT has partnered with Crankbrothers to help raise money and awareness for Wheels4Life by auctioning a SCOTT Genius LT 30 Dreambike. The SCOTT Genius LT [...]

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Scared of Heights?

December 19, 2011

I have been watching this amazing and scary video the last couple of days, which is going viral within the mountain biking community. The trail has lots of exposure on the singletrack and ladder bridges, and it made my palms sweaty while viewing it. The POV camera does make the drop offs look steeper then [...]

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“FLYIN BRIAN” LOPES SIGNS WITH MAGURA

December 19, 2011

“FLYIN BRIAN” LOPES SIGNS WITH MAGURA Olney, Il 12/15/2011: Multi Talented athlete Brian Lopes has partnered with Magura to meet his braking needs for 2012 and beyond. After hearing about the new MT Series brakes from Magura, Lopes contacted Magura last summer because he was looking for a disc brake that would meet his strong [...]

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Royal Racing Mercury Gloves Review

December 18, 2011

The Royal Racing Mercury gloves are an excellent cross seasonal product, and are in their prime in cooler, windier, and more inclement weather conditions. They’re durable, comfortable, well-made and are featured loaded, which all combine for a good all-around, all-season and all-weather glove. They are constructed with a 0.8mm Rema synthetic leather palm, with a [...]

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Vaude North Shore 20 Review

December 13, 2011

The pack is an excellent adventure pack, meant for the epic forays into the backcountry, when carrying large amounts of gear is a necessity, and its large capacity, useful pockets and outer attachments straps assist in that endeavor. It’s tough and burly, yet simple and elegant, and includes many features that are useful and functional. [...]

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