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SDG COMPONENTS Unveils New Look

Published May 1, 2009 at 3:34
With its fresh new look, new owner and a stable of top sponsored athletes, SDG COMPONENTS rolled into the Sea Otter Classic with lofty expectations and
came away with phenomenal feedback and several podium spots. Opting to partner with Northern California’s anchor retailer - RideSFO (rideSFO.com) – new president Tyler Anspach and his longtime lieutenant, Chris Han, used the RideSFO booth as their base camp. Heavy consumer traffic, a DJ and a cloudless blue sky made for a solid weekend for the globe’s premier saddle brand.
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VholdR Introduces ContourHD - The World’s First HD Helmet Camera

Published Apr 29, 2009 at 9:55
VholdR, the market leader for “shoot and share” wearable camcorders, is introducing ContourHD: The World’s First (and lightest) HD Helmet Camera. The ideal camcorder to shoot and share video of your active lifestyle, ContourHD combines amazing video quality (choose between crisp High Definition or smooth High Action SD), wire-free wearability (attach ContourHD to your goggles, helmet, equipment, or vehicle without wires), and one button simplicity (single button to shoot and share online). Light enough (4 ounces) to fit on your goggles, this compact and rugged helmet camera makes HD quality video affordable ($299.99 MSRP) to capture and publish online.
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Blackboxlabs :: Fresh air:: Jordie Lunn's dirt jump comp

Published Apr 28, 2009 at 14:32
On May 9th Jordie Lunn will play host to Fresh Air, this is a fresh new course in a fresh new location. With the success of last years Peanut Butter Knife Fight we had to make sure this was one step up!
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e*thirteen riders start off another successful season!

Published Apr 27, 2009 at 5:40
Leominster, MA (April 20th, 2009) – May has not yet begun and e*thirteen athletes are already picking up medals left and right. The first round of the World Cup circuit, held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, ended with three of the four gold medals earned by e*thirteen riders. Last weekend’s California based Sea Otter event concluded with e*thirteen riders winning four of the five gravity events.
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Sea Otter - 2010 SRAM goodies

Published Apr 26, 2009 at 2:47
At the 2009 Sea Otter Classic, SRAM launched some of their 2010 components. A revamped shock, new forks, light brakes, colorful components and carbon bits. Under unusually hot temperatures, well unusual for Sea Otter - this is what SRAM showed us. If you've been thinking of personalizing you ride with performance parts, these are for you.
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Giant Reign X 2010 Exclusive Sneak Peek

Published Apr 18, 2009 at 19:42
At the Sea Otter Classic, Pinkbike got an exclusive sneak peek of a 2010 generation II prototype Giant Reign X. Giant’s goal when re-designing the Reign X was to reduce the overall weight of the bike and try to come up with a sub 30 lbs complete package.
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BlackBoxLabs

Published Apr 2, 2009 at 12:38
Every year about this time, when the sun is out and the trails are fresh, my friends and I are always thinking about how to win the day? Is it shuttles? Dirt jumping? A bit of trail building? What it really comes down to is “ How do we make all of our friends jealous of the life decisions we made?” We did, however, decide to ride our bikes for a living. So when it came time to put together a creative and diverse group of athletes for the BlackBoxLabs project we took “winning” everyday into account. It’s funny to say this word and not think racing or competition, but when you delve into the lifestyle that these characters lead you realize that they do indeed win!
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New SRAM Tech Videos - Learn how to wrench on your ride

Published Mar 24, 2009 at 11:41
News Source: Eric Schutt
Check out the latest technical service video for SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ MTB products. There are twenty-three videos that range from proper SRAM chain sizing to RockShox Mission Control damper service.
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X-Fusion/Intense 2009 Team

Published Mar 20, 2009 at 15:32
X-Fusion/Intense is proud to announce it will be working with rideSFO for the 2009 season. We have come together as sponsorship partners to help attack the lifestyle side of the mountain bike industry. Both X-Fusion/Intense and rideSFO, a community and retail marketplace, have a strong tie in the Bay Area Cycling Scene that we wish to spread with the rest of the world. rideSFO’s commitment to an international cycling team shows that they are ready to expand their business and love of the sport outside of our bay area biking mecca.
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2009 BlackBox Racing Roster Announced

Published Mar 18, 2009 at 11:00
News Source: Eric Schutt
BlackBox Racing is SRAM’s premier proving ground for new performance products. The program was formally introduced at the Sea Otter Classic in 2000 and for years RockShox had been using the race circuit to develop and prove new technologies. In 2000, RockShox officially gave this effort a name, BlackBox Racing. Today, SRAM applies this elite program to the SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ brands.
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Cameron Zink video: Comeback number 5

Published Mar 14, 2009 at 4:15
If you've ever been unfortunate enough to be sidelined by an injury – you know firsthand how difficult it is to deal with the fact that you cannot ride your bike. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been through a season of riding without getting bruised, banged up or broken. My worst injury was back in 2002 when I shattered my right heel and was on crutches for almost a year.
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Steve Peat’s choice is e*thirteen components!

Published Feb 19, 2009 at 10:47
News Source: e*thirteen components
Leominster, MA (February 18, 2009) – Three-time World Cup points series champion, Steve Peat of Sheffield, England, selects e*thirteen components to be his chain retention system and chain ring sponsor for the next three years. Steve’s tenacity and skill has catapulted him to the top of the podium fifteen times and gained him four silver World Championship medals.
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Marla Streb's Costa Rica Riding Camp

Published Feb 14, 2009 at 3:52
How about a mountain bike skills camp in Costa Rica with Marla Streb? The very pregnant Luna X-Racer and her team of Pro riders have been plugging away with their machetes in the jungle, building trails and stunts.
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Lezyne Announces Sponsored Teams For 2009

Published Feb 12, 2009 at 14:34
News Source: Lezyne
Lezyne has signed on as a sponsor of the new Maxxis-Rocky Mountain Bicycles race team, along with the Rocky Mountain Bicycles freeride and endurance teams; agreements were also reached with the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling Team and the Touchstone Climbing Elite Women’s Cycling Team.
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Sabrina Jonnier Signs with Dean Optics for 2009!

Published Feb 4, 2009 at 6:13
News Source: Dylan Dean
Dean Optics is proud to announce the addition of Team Maxxis rider Sabrina Jonnier to its mountain bike team! Sabrina will represent Dean Optics for the 2009 season on the UCI World Cup circuit, World Championships, & select international events. Having won multiple World Championship & World Cup titles, not to mention countless race victories, Sabrina encompasses the drive and character that’s exemplifies the qualities of Dean Optics athletes.
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