Articles Archive for August 2009
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Look what Hensley’s spotted! Not only has he big sensitive ears, eyes like a hawk and a tongue like an ant eater. I trust his senses and you know he’s onto something once he starts licking his lips.
Get your tastes buds onto these all new FUNN Soljam Viper pedals…
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Words by: Smiley
And they’re off. With Crankworx wrapped up and a little money in a few of the Clump’s pockets, it was time for the annual Clump trip. This year it is bigger, better with a big punch at the end. The boys are stoked and this time it will be down the coast in a magnificent RV, riding in style. With stops all the way from Whistler to San Francisco, you’ll be sure to bump into them if you’re in the neighborhood.
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I’m attempting to compete in the Mega Avalanche in 2010 - It’s a journey of 52 weeks till I actually get there and it’s gonna be tough! Read on to hear more about my week of going to ride my hometown trails in Wales, new diet and camping madness!
..Inside are the Pics, video diary and loads of letters from the alphabet, which form words..
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Words by Eric Palmer
I have been asked to share the story behind my photography & way I go about things when I shoot, so here I am. I often get asked technical questions from keen upcoming photographers, so Jordan & I thought it would be a good idea to cover a few things that should help you out in understanding your camera better & how to get the best out of it. I’m sure that even if photography isn’t your thing, it will be interesting to see what’s going …
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Alan Hepburn has been doing a ton of riding, shooting, and coaching everywhere from Whistler to Australia. We recently got the chance to sit down and talk a bit with Alan about what his plans are for the rest of 2009 and 2010, here’s what he had to say.
Alan Hepburn bike check inside…
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The New 2010 Rocky Mountain Flatline is down to 39 lbs, reducing the weight by 7 lbs from last year. Redesigned frame geometry with a more linear rate curve, new down tube without a mud flap, new shock mount position, and a 2 lbs lower frame weight. Entry level Flatline Pro available with Boxxer Race/Vivid 4.1 suspension, and SRAM drive train. Flatline World Cup available with 40 RC2/RC4 suspension, Saint drive train and high-end components.
Read on for more info on the 2010 Flatline…
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Jaws recently contacted us in regards to an interview he’d done with a Polish riding site to see if we could run it for him here on Pinkbike.com. After much translating was done by Damian Knapik, we’re happy to present to you the “Jaws Interview”!
Enjoy the pics and interview inside,
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Each summer we make the pilgrimage to Whistler B.C. for the annual Crankworx festival, not unlike the Sea Otter that we all flock to in the Spring. There are races going on daily, folks are showing their wares around the village and at night you’ll find something fun to do where ever you go.
Here is a selection of pics from this Crankworx of things you may not have seen,
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When we heard JBL was doing a custom stereo install with their sponsored rider Brandon Semenuk, we brought out the cameras and filmed the process from start to finish. Brandon recently purchased a new Subaru Impreza WRX with his earnings from his recent wins and was ready to get the thump put in the trunk.
Click here for the video of the Brandon Semenuk JBL Stereo install…
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Amazing what you see on your travels as a biker isn’t it? Saturday night Damo from No Limits asked what I thought of the largest tree in England? “What tree”? I said. Apparently the one I had passed upmteen times that day, right by the 4x start line. Sunday morning 07:00 and Hensley and I stood in amazement. Not just at the largest tree but also the longest 4x course in the land.
Full results and pics inside,
