While wandering the Outdoor Demo we spotted an oasis of shade and beer at the Hayes tent, and while under that tent we also spotted a new big-power brake from the Hayes boy's. The Stroker Ace is a Four piston brake for those of you looking for even more power. The same riders interested in the Ace's may want to check out Sun-Ringle's ADD Lite wheelet, a tough and light set of wheels that can lighten up your overweight bike!

2 Full HD Video's inside!

At last year's Interbike show, Rocky Mountain unveiled their new DH platform - the Flatline. Since that time, the bike has gained quite a following from the gravity crowd and I've even seen an all new Geoff Gulevich signature model frame that will be out in a few months.

Have a look at what Rocky Engineer D'Arcy O'connor and Frorider Wade Simmons have to say about the Flatline inside:

Bell Helmets have been a long time industry leader in head protection for us cyclists. For 2009 you'll see refinements to most of the line up and all new graphics through out. We had the opportunity to talk to Don about the Drop full face, the Variant All Mountain / XC offering and the Faction DJ lid.

Check out the pics, the HD video and information inside:

Banshee Bikes has a long history in making bikes that are good for sending it and holding up to amazing amounts of abuse. The Rune adds a new element to that package as you can pedal the Rune all over and still charge the descents. With the Rune, Banshee has really entered the trail bike market with a beauty of a machine.

Jay from Banshee Bikes tells us all about the Rune and why you should take one for a spin. Video, pics and specs inside.

Cannondale's Moto Carbon 2 is their answer to the the aggressive All Mountain rider's needs. With 6 inches of front and rear wheel travel, the Moto is ready to take on any trail you take it too. Have a look at the all new Hatchet Drive suspension and listen to what Doug Dalton has to say about the bike inside.

Video, pictures and specs are all inside:

Over a pound lighter than last years aluminum version, the new GT Force Carbon features some striking and very unique lines. We took a closer look at GT's 6" travel 26lb flyer.

HD Video's Inside!

Marin bikes of Novato California lives next door to the birth place of mountain biking; Mount Tam. This is the breading grounds for 3 decades of evolution in their bikes which today has a span of 73 different bikes. The Wolf Ridge 6.8 is part of their Quad Trail series of All Mountain machines with 140mm of rear travel. We ran into Shaums March and had a chat about the Wolf Ridge 6.8 and his experience with all the Quad Link bikes from Marin.

Check out the Video, Pics and Specs inside:

Trek had a massive presence at the Outdoor Demo, not only with some big tents and a vending machine but also a huge number of demo bikes for the curious to try. By the looks of the lineup the 6" travel Remedy was by far the most sought after, and for good reason: the mid-travel platforms seem to be everyone's cup of tea lately. We pulled some strings and bypassed the line to get ourselves a closer look at their top end rig, the Remedy 9.

Check out the HD video inside explaining the Remedy's unique features!

Another hot day at the Outdoor Demo and another cool bike for you to check out. This time we have Jay from Banshee running us through his 'so new it's not even done yet' DH bike prototype, the Legend. Being tested by the recently un-retired Mick Hannah, the Legend looks amazing!

Technical HD video inside!

The pedal friendly 6" travel bike may be the perfect rig for the most riders out there. Ready to shred on any occasion and any terrain, they may very well be the answer to the question "what is a mountain bike?" Enter the 2009 Mongoose Khyber Super.

Full HD video inside!

Eternal ripper Eric Carter also fills us in on how, what and where he's been riding lately!

For 2009 Norco is happy to unveil their lady's line up of bikes - the Forma series. Factory team rider Darcy Turenne has had a lot of influence and input on the whole line up, but her biggest focus has been on the Vixa. The Vixa is Norco's answer for the ladies out there looking for a freeride bike that won't hold them back and that they can progress on for year's to come.

Have a look at Darcy and the Norco Vixa:

Easton is known for making everything from hockey sticks to tubing for frame sets, so when they stepped into the world of wheels, we were stoked to see what they had. Recently we got a pair of the Havoc wheels, so here's a quick overview on them.

Also, check out the video inside.

RaceFace was born and bread on the North Shore, so they know all about abuse, and how to prevent it. Recently we got one of the new Raceface Rally DH Upper Armour jackets.

Its got some nice features, so take a peek inside for some photos, and a video.

I've seen some tools in my time, I've even had to work with a few of them and still do today and I'll tell you now, some of them are as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

Not Micki Kozuscheck of Lezyne though.

Riding shoes are something we often overlook, however when mother nature is not on your side, your going to want some traction, and those skate shoes are not going to provide it. That being said Shimano's new MP-90 shoe could very well provide you with the traction you want.

Check out the photos and video inside.

Bike Bags? Discuss.

Discussion time could well be over once you check this little number that would have Mr.Samsonite and Louis Vuitton green with envy.

Captains Of Crush! Sounds like some Marvel Comic, well not quite true, though this does relate to super human strength.

Read on Hercules.

Calling all Storm Troopers!

The SixSixOne Race Knee and Shin Pad is here to protect you in style.

Core blimey, there was me thinking those 750-760mm wide bars were wide. Then along comes the likes of FSA and more recently Kore with this whopping 800mm flat bar conception.

Bring it on..