MTB-BITZ has just informed me they are now taking pre-orders on the new Element Nickel Wide Flat DH Bar,
MTB-BITZ : We are excited about these! With so much travel on today's downhill bikes, most riders are opting for strong lower rise bars (such a the Sunline V-One Bars).
So what about zero-rise bars? Well, it makes sense. Lower weight, stiffer, and now wider! With up to 780mm of bar width and weighing in at just 280g these new bars from Element are going to set the scene in DH bars for 2009.
We will take delivery of the first batch into the UK, so be sure to place your order now and be among the first to sport these on your DH rig this autumn!
Pre-orders being taken now: CLICK HERE
[1] comments latest by qttgfw - 08.11.2008 - 00:59
The beautiful weather and the electric atmosphere for the inaugural event, last year's Fat Face Night Race in Edinburgh was fantastic, and met with great response from the media, 6000 spectators, and 300 competitors “the best race I have ever done” were quotes from the competitors.
This year, with a new town and a longer more challenging course, and even more room for the spectators this year's Fat Face Mountain Bike race promises even more. It all takes place on Saturday 4th October 2008 in Scarborough.
The finish area & trade stands have quadrupled in size for this year.
These will now be open on Friday afternoon.
We also have the Jagermeister offering drink samples from their big truck that will be parked in the finish area.
The family-friendly day will offer a competitive race for varying abilities over our challenging course, taking in steep steps, purpose built wooden jumps an exciting downhill race, with a backdrop of Scarborough historic coast line & spectacular scenery.
Background:
Now into its second year, the ‘Fat Face Urban Downhill race’ is a fun downhill race for most competitors and a real good opportunity for the professional riders to show off the skills of the in front of a massive crowd, racing down the steep and testing course from the top of the rocky headland on which stands Scarborough's medieval castle down to the sea front & pier. Its also the last chance in the UK to get UCI points ready for next years World cup races.
To give a new twist to what is the amazing sport of down hill mountain biking, and raise the profile of down hill mountain biking to people both inside and outside of the sport.
Race organiser Chris Roberts said, “Scarborough is a great town for this spectacular event, we are expecting thousands of action fans and general public to line the streets & alleyways of Scarborough to see all the action.”
Riders will be competing against the clock to get the fastest time. We have the UK’s top stars of mountain biking taking part in the event.
Riders
Expect to see the four current World Downhill Champions Gee Atherton, Rachel Atherton, World Master Champions Lee Bertram, & Lynda Davis and the top names in British Mountain biking including: Dan Atherton, Brendan Fairclough, Tom Braithwaite, Scott Beaumont, Marc Beaumont, Neil Donaugh, & Will Longden.
Rider’s categories
Age range from just 12 years old up to over 40+
Juvenile 12-14, Youth 15-16, Junior 17-18, Senior 19-29, Master 30-39, Veteran40+, Expert & Pro Elite Categories
UCI Points for Expert & Elite Categories.
Course
The course is under wraps until the day before the race but it will start from the Castle at 7pm on Saturday night so will be quite easy to find and will take in the steep steps and alleyways with some added man made wooden features to wow the crowds.
Prize Fund
£3000 is on offer to Pro riders, with thousands of pounds of prizes for all the other age categories
EUROBIKE, Germany -- Freecaster.tv, the World’s leading free source for high quality action sports videos and Apple Design Award winner, is proud to enter into a three year agreement with the UCI to feature LIVE, and on-demand, the MTB and BMX World Championships as well as exclusive coverage of the MTB and BMX World Cup races.
With great pleasure, innatube has secured A one year deal with MTB-BITZ. After speaking with Jenny wren and Corin wren, it was a no brainer. Mtb-bitz a family run business, also runs a successful Mountain bike team. This consists with riders such as Pat-Campbell Jenner, Alastair Keen, Liam Munn, Kerry Wrigglesworth, Simon Scruby, Tom Knight, Andrew Cooper, and Lucy Wren.
I Would like to personally thank Jenny Wren and Corin Wren. And not forgetting the new Forum Global moderator of innatube Alastair Keen aka Keeny.
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MENS
1.Greg Minnaar time 2:42.34
2.Nathan Rennie time 2:46.02
3.Gee Atherton time 2:47.00
4.Fabien Barel time 2:47.64
5.Chris Kovarik time 2:48.38
Mens overall
1. Greg MINNAAR 1224
2. Samuel HILL 1108
3. Gee ATHERTON 1037
4. Steve PEAT 952
5. Fabien BAREL 609
WOMENS
1.Tracy Moseley time 3:10.43
2.Rachel Atherton time 3:14.51
3.Sabrina Jonnier time 3:14.66
4.Fion Griffiths time 3:23.90
5.Emmeline Ragot time 3:24.41
On Saturday September the 1st 2007, the BMX and mountain biking worlds suffered a tremendous tragedy. While competing in the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek Colorado, one of the greatest athletes the sport has known, Tara Llanes, suffered a horrific crash during the first run of her semi-final heat. Tara was rushed to Vail Valley Hospital, and then airlifted to Denver Health Hospital. Following seven hours of surgery to the back and spinal cord, it was determined she had no feeling from the waist down.
Tara has been a phenomenal competitor throughout her career, and a dear friend to everyone in the mountain biking community around the world. Her competitiveness, aggressive riding style, and never say die attitude have motivated competitors and spectators alike to dig a little deeper. Tara’s always been there for everyone around her. Whether it be offering advice and encouragement to younger racers, a strong sounding board for her family and friends, or lending a helping hand to anyone in need, she truly possesses the heart of a champion.
Tara needs the communities support, and innatube will back tara`s road to recovery with updates when we get them. Make a donation to the Road to Recovery Fund through paypal JUST CLICK ON DONATE
Matti Lehikoinen has crashed during a practice run at Mt Stromlo breaking both his wrists. This is more bad news for the, rider that has had nothing but bad luck recently.
We @ innatube hope Matti has a speedy recovery.
[4] comments latest by wow gold - 20.11.2008 - 03:47
COMPETITION DH
Developed by the pros this latest edition to the Maestro family is sure to take you to the podium. Glory DH is a World Cup DH race machine that shouts performance.
GLORY DH OVERVIEW + FULL SPECS
Features:
- AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed, Maestro suspension system, 8.8’’/224mm travel frame
- Fox 40 RC2, 203mm travel fork, Fox DHX 5.0 coil rear shock
- New Shimano Saint 9 speed DH group set
- Race Face Diabolus DH handlebar and stem
- Mavic EX729 rim/new Shimano Saint hubs, wheelset
- Sizes: S (16.5”), M (17”), L (18”)
- Colour: Team Blue, Black
- Full Specification: Page 143
MODEL Glory DH
SIZES S (16.5"), M (17"), L (18")
FRAME AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed, Maestro suspension system, 8.8''/224mm travel
FORK Fox 40 RC2 203mm travel
SHOCK Fox DHX 5.0 coil
HANDLEBAR RaceFace Diabolus riser
STEM RaceFace Diabolus D2
SEAT POST RaceFace Diabolus
SADDLE WTB Devo Team
PEDALS N/A
SHIFTERS Shimano Saint 9 speed RapidFire Plus
FRONT MECH NA
REAR MECH Shimano Saint
BRAKES ShimanoSaint disc, 180/203mm rotors
BRAKE LEVER Shimano Saint
CASSETTE Shimano HG80 11-28
CHAIN Shimano HG93
CRANKS Shimano Saint 38T, MRP G2 chain device
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Saint
RIMS Mavic EX729 26"
HUBS Shimano Saint
SPOKES DT competition
TYRES Michelin DH24 26x2.5"
[8] comments latest by qttgfw - 08.11.2008 - 00:54
More and more people seem to be making mountain bike DVD's these days. The bar has been raised a lot in recent years with franchises such as Earthed & NWD screaming quality, lets hope these can stand up. Here is a list of three UK based directors websites to look out for. Click the Links provided.
Introducing the Fat Face Night Ride 2008 UCI C2 Race
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Greg Minnaar time 2:42.34
Nathan Rennie time 2:46.02
Fabien Barel time 2:47.64
Tara llanes - Heart of a champion -
Matti Lehikoinen has crashed during a practice run at Mt Stromlo breaking both his wrists. This is more bad news for the, rider that has had nothing but bad luck recently.
