ENVE Composites new release of the full carbon DH mountain bike rim should be no surprise to anyone. The writing was on the wall with riders like Steve Peat rocking a set on the World Cup DH circuit. It was then up to ENVE to bring it to the mainstream in a product that was [...]
Gripshift lovers can rejoice! The once loved shifting method is now back in 10 speed for X0 and XX groups. Arguably the single component that launched SRAM shifting in the late 80′s, the Gripshift had a cult following in the biking industry due to its cheap price, predictable performance and the ability to manually trim [...]
Over Facebook this afternoon, SRAM leaked a new rear derailleur they have been working on that bears resemblance to the traditional X.0 unit with a revised front section. While many were wondering if this was hydraulic or just a new design, it appears this new rear derailleur from SRAM is looking to compete with the [...]
Looking for a solution that is better than shock lockouts like ProPedal? Want something that actually increases pedaling and suspension efficiency for climbing on your big travel sled? Check this out…
We all already know about the dirt demo at Interbike and the Outer Bike event in Moab (even if you do live on the other side of the pond…you have at least heard of it). These events straddle the Interbike trade show and allow media and then the public to test out the latest and [...]
Here at Bike198, we have been long time fans of the GoPro POV cameras dating all the way back to the original Hero that was only VGA resolution. With each version of the GoPro, they keep on getting better. There is not an easier to use, higher quality camera for mountain bikers on the market. [...]
Many of you may not know the name John Kovachi, but the mark he has left on the industry can not be ignored. Personally, I have a long history working with John dating back to the 90′s when he built wheels for my mountain bikes and friends BMX rides. He has also been a great [...]
The Cane Creek DB Air has been a long time coming. Built off the success of the Cane Creek Double Barrel coil shock with Ohlins technology built in, the DB Air from the Cane Creek camp looks to bring that same performance in a lightweight package. The Double Barrel has been a favorite of Bike198 [...]
We all knew it was coming… Ibis Cycles enters the 29er mountain bike market with a DW-Link, 120mm travel, carbon mountain bike frame named the Ripley 29. Weighing in at TBA (not much information given on detailed specs) and to be delivered by sometime in 2012…the Ibis Ripley 29 mountain bike should prove to be [...]
This should come as no surprise…the new aluminum Air 9 and E.M.D. 9 are now formed out of similar hydroformed tubing as the Jet 9 and RIP 9 full suspension 29ers from Niner bikes. These sexy new hardtails are available now and boost some pretty good numbers as you can see from the information below. [...]
Last week, we asked you guys what area of mountain biking you call home. While a lot of us explore different disciplines of mountain biking, there is normally one style that when given the chance to ride…we generally prefer and really feel like we are in our element. The choices for the poll were as follows: XC/XC [...]
At Bike198, we are HUGE fans of Strava. If you carry a GPS on your bike like the Garmin 705, you should take a serious look at signing up for an account and inviting your friends. With features like segments, you can actually see how you did on the most popular climbs and descents on [...]
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