CrankWorx BC winner jumps to Five Ten for 2010

2009 Crank Worx winner Greg Watts has put on Five Ten shoes in his quest to defend this years title. Watts, one of the elite dirt jumpers and slope style competitors in the world made the switch to Five Ten to continue his rise as a dominant force on the scene.
Already considered to have one […]

Hammer Head Riders participate in season opener at McDowell

While the most of the country is under snow or in sloppy mud, the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona kicked off the season at McDowell Mtn Regional Park (former host of the NORBA MTB Nationals) under perfect conditions.
Six riders of the newly formed Hammer Head racing team were on hand to test their early […]

Tire Education 101

Dean Henthorn of Bicycle World caught up with Mark Slater, tire designer extrordinaire at the Sea Otter Classic to discuss the core line-up of WTB’s offering. Slater has designed more tires than anyone in the MTB industry and has worked with Specialized and others on their tire designs before finding his home at WTB.

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Bicycle World Secret Test Loop - Video

When testing bikes, tires or any cycling specific item, you need to have that one consistent trail to make direct comparisons on. Here is one of our secret test loops. Its got some climbing and most every type of terrain imaginable from buff sections, gnarly rock, loose rocks and gravel on top of hard pack. […]

Hutchinson Tubeless Road Test - Worth the Leap?

Word on the street about the coming of the tubeless road tires and wheels has been around for the some time. Was it leaked as a marketing test or with real intention? Well one tire company, Hutchinson Tires, has continued to not only talk road tubeless but also push the cause. It was hard […]

Wilier - 100 plus years of Peleton excellence comes to America

When I hear Italian made, my mind immediately goes to beautiful craftsmanship, prancing horses, speed and beauty. When I went to Interbike this year, I found just that at the Wilier booth.
Another Italian toy to put on my list…
Started in 1906 (yes 102 years ago!), Wilier is beyond tradition. It has heritage, lineage […]

Spot Bikes - Belt Drive - Super Cool

Spot Brand is a Colorado bike company that has been building handmade frames for 15 years. From 26″ traditionalists to 29rs, mountain to commuters, this brand knows how to build a bike that is made for you.
U.S. MADE…
Spot brand is one of the few manufacturers that still make a bike in the good ‘Ol […]