SingleCrown http://www.singlecrown.com Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:33:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Niner EMD 9 Review http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/12/08/niner-emd-9-review/ http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/12/08/niner-emd-9-review/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:33:23 +0000 admin http://singlecrown.com/?p=115 The EMD 9 from Niner Bikes is their budget oriented aluminum frame hardtail. It’s a geared bike that doesn’t cost a lot but has some really nice details. Check out a link inside to see what Bike Radar’s thoughts were on this bike.

Niner EMD 9 Review

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Giro Xar Helmet Review – Bike Magic

Giro Xar Helmet – Bike Radar

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“The Bandit is a true to form lightweight trail bike designed to rip up and down the mountain. We pushed the envelope of tube design and machining of frame parts to create a bike that absolutely floats through singletrack. Careful attention to pivot placement and leverage curves make the Bandit feel like a long travel bike on the descents and a XC race bike going up. Our goal was to create a trail bike that combined the ultimate uphill pedaling feel along with a playful spirit on the downhill that is a treat to throw around corners, bunny hop and pull the front end up over obstacles. The Bandit gets you the best of both worlds without having to compromise.” – Transition Bikes

Video:

Specs:

REAR TRAVEL: 130mm (5.1″) Rear Wheel Travel
REAR SHOCK: Fox RP23 7.5″ x 2″ (Forward Pin 15.75mm x 8mm, Rear Pin 15.75mm x 8mm)
FRAME MATERIAL: 6061 Custom Hydroformed Heat Treated Aluminum
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
COLORS: Coming soon…
FRAME WEIGHT: 5.5 lbs (Size Medium Without Rear Shock)
COMPLETE WEIGHT: 25-30 lbs (Depends on Build)
WARRANTY: 1 year defect warranty, lifetime crash replacement.
SEATPOST/CLAMP: 31.6mm Seatpost/34.9mm Clamp
HEADTUBE: Tapered 1.5″ / 1-1/8″ (1.5″ 49.6mm ID Lower Cup / 1-1/8″ 44mm ID Upper Cup)
BOTTOM BRACKET: 73mm shell x 51mm chainline
REAR DROPOUT: 135mm x 10mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR: 34.9mm High-Clamp, Bottom-Pull
CHAINGUIDE: BB Mount Only

Geometry:

MSRP:

  • $1549 with RP23

Check out Transition’s website for more info.

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2011 Ghost Website

Singletrack’s 2011 Ghost articles – AMR and ASX | RT, MISS, HTX and more…

Bike Radar’s 2011 Ghost article – First Look

]]> http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/12/02/2011-ghost-bikes/feed/ 0 CYCLEPASSION 2011 Calendar and DVD http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/12/02/cyclepassion-2011-calendar-and-dvd/ http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/12/02/cyclepassion-2011-calendar-and-dvd/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:49:56 +0000 admin http://singlecrown.com/?p=104 Each year CYCLEPASSION puts out a calendar with some of the best female cycling athletes on the planet. For 2011 they are also offering a DVD documenting the process of shooting the calendar. Check inside for teaser videos of the film and links to buy the calendar.

CYCLEPASSION Website

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Best Soft Shell Riding Jackets

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[Guide: Mountain Bike Suspension Explained]

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[Guide: Best Mud Tires]

]]> http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/10/guide-best-mud-tires/feed/ 0 Review: FRS Health Energy http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/09/review-frs-health-energy/ http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/09/review-frs-health-energy/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:20:15 +0000 admin http://singlecrown.com/?p=90 If you’re looking for some nutritional supplements aimed at giving you more energy and better recovery FRS might have some products you’re interested in. Singletracks reviewed some of their products. Check out the link inside.

[frs-health-energy-review]

]]> http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/09/review-frs-health-energy/feed/ 0 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike Course http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/09/2012-olympic-mountain-bike-course/ http://www.singlecrown.com/2010/11/09/2012-olympic-mountain-bike-course/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:41:47 +0000 admin http://singlecrown.com/?p=81 Some of the first riders got a chance to check out the 2012 London Summer Olympics mountain bike course at Hadleigh Farm near Basildon, Essex, in the UK. Several sites are reporting on the course with photos. Check inside for links to 3 of the latest articles on the course.

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2012 Olympic MTB Course

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