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KBG-Retro (16 Photos)
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Jimmy Deaton was a force in the Kamikaze but also raced the first ever dual-slalom even, which took place in in Mammoth in 1988. Deaton lost to eventual champion Greg Herbold.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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The Reebok Eliminator Challenge an early iteration of the Kamikaze, brought a national TV audience and the attention of major brands to the sport in it's infancy. Rob Naughton is getting ready to drop in here.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Most of the riders rode chairs to the top, but race organizers showed out for the TV cameras. The format of the Eliminator combined dual Slalom with the Kamikaze, pitting riders against each other.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Penny Davidson, showing it wasn't just the boys, was a regular fixture in the mountain bike magazines of the 90s. A national champion, she was instrumental in bringing women the sport.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Todd Snider a KBG regular back in the day is still very much a factor in the Legends race. Transcontinental Headliners, a tape that many of us wore out, has some great scenes with Snider trashing his European competition.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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#Fullsend. The KBG isn't all downhill, the early XC races, including the 1988 edition (pictured), pushed the boundaries of both equipment and rider.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Bob Hadley, who's innovations at GT helped change the industry, was no stranger to the KBG.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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The trials competition was a huge draw in the early years. Jimmy Deaton, who won multiple championships, including the 1988 downhill national championships shows off his bike handling skills.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Greg Ghrist competing here in the 1992 Reebok Eliminator Dual Kamikaze. The event was broadcast on ESPN, providing huge exposure for the sport right when it needed it.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Jake Watson getting a little sideways at the top of the Kamikaze.
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Mammoth Lakes, California MammothMountain: KBG-Retro
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Jeremy Purdy getting into position.
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Penny Davidson putting the leg out. Raced on unpredictable gravel fire road, the Kamikaze has always rewarded the high speed drifter. The winner invariably is the one who takes it closest to the edge.