Shimano Deore XT - Hollowtech 2 Crank Installation

May 15, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

Cranks play a huge part when putting the power down to the ground, so there is no surprise why there is so much technology being created year by year. After the change from a basic "square taper" bottom bracket, to ISIS drive, now we are using outboard bearing, with 2 piece cranks. Everyone is making an outboard set up these days and the crew an Shimano has been at it for a while now. I just got my paws on a set of 2008 Shimano XT cranks and wanted to show you what it took to install and set them up right for my application.

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Gravity keeps our Bikes rolling Smooth-Gravity Light wheelset review.

May 9, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

A while ago FSA produced a second line of products called Gravity, which was based around Gravity fed aspects of riding.

Slopestyle, Freeride, Downhill, Dirt Jumping, and Street Riding was the application they intended these products for, and they seem to have made a big splash in a little pond.

Pinkbike Fresh Test Product - 2008 Intense SS

May 9, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

Intense Bikes, based out of Temecula California, had a huge success with the creation of their Socom bike in 2007. Using the reliable and amazing ride of the VPP link, these bikes hit the market like throwing a stone in water.

Well, judging by the design, and overall look of the all new Intense SS, it has the makings to be the next big splash.

Push Pike vs Stock Pike

May 7, 2008 - Submitted by acadian

Since my last piece about the Push Pike, I've had the chance to ride and compare a stock Pike to the Push Pike. I took both forks and did back to back rides on the same trails using the same bike.

Grubworks all new NWDC 3 - Endub Empire - Video Review and Premiere Details.

May 5, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

The next addition to the North West Dirt Culture video series is being released on DVD May 16th. I recently had a chance to sit down with a beer, a bag of pop corn, and got to indulge my eyes upon this well compiled, excellently filmed video.

Here are my thoughts on it.

Banshee Wildcard - Testing, 1, 2, 3.

May 3, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

A short while ago we told you, the Pinkbike.com viewer, that we had received one of the new Banshee Wildcard bikes to do some beating on.

Well, we have abused ourselves, bruised our bones, scarred our limbs, and thankfully enough, but to no surprise, the Wildcard is still standing tall. The Wildcard has been hiked through 4 feet of snow, pushed through 2 feet of mud, rode through the pouring rain, and is still begging for more. Here's the full review on the Banshee Wildcard and the parts that made it go.

Sea Otter 2008 - Product Launches

April 28, 2008 - Submitted by brule

Each year Sea Otter is a gathering place for media folks to catch glimpses of new products. Some companies let us know ahead of time while others simply surprise everyone. This year was no exception with goods coming out of various camps like SRAM, Fox Shox, Shimano SAINT, FSA, Yeti and Trek to name a few of the big ones.

Here's a look at the goods we were given the opportunity to really look over:

Sea Otter 2008 - The Wind picks up but the show goes on!

April 24, 2008 - Submitted by brule

Ah the rain is holding off and the weather looks good-if you are Canadian. The wind at the Otter can be vicious at times and this year was no exception to the rule. At least mountain bikers are a rugged group as a rule and the show still went on.

Here's a look at some amazing bikes and parts from Santa Cruz, Commencal, Cannondale, Magura, Ibis and others that were on display this passed weekend:

Seasons Premiere in Vancouver - April 24th!!

April 23, 2008 - Submitted by spoiledgoods

World Premieres for Seasons, the new film by The Collective, have just been announced. Make sure you check out the premiere in Vancouver on the 24th at the Commodore Ballroom. See ya there!

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