| Issue 149 Stuff Review: Velocity P35 Rims |
Issue #149 |
| Velocity P35 Rims are a reasonable choice for weight-conscious all-mountain riders looking for a sure-footed rim that's light enough to pedal all day. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Pivot Mach 5 |
Issue #146 |
| The Pivot Mach 5 has a lot going for it: an incredibly plush suspension, great pedal feel, all-arounder geometry, and a stiff, well-made frame. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Trek Top Fuel 9.8 |
Issue #144 |
| The Top Fuel lives up to its billing. This is a high performance machine that's built for going fast. The Top Fuel combines high efficiency pedaling with a high performance, race tuned suspension. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Magura Durin Marathon 120 |
Issue #141 |
| The Durin lead the way through technical rock gardens with all the precision that I've come to expect from a top-notch fork. It's a solid choice for the epic rider and/or racer. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Eastern Woods Research OWB29er |
Issue #140 |
| Compared to the other 29ers that I've ridden, the EWR has a decidedly sporty nature. The OWB29er's handling is well-mannered, yet there's a playful streak that's available when you choose to tap into it. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| GoPro Helmet Hero |
Issue #136 |
| With a base price is $169, the GoPro Helmet Hero is a compact, self-contained video/still camera that keeps things simple and affordable. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| U.S. Junior and U23 MTB World Championship Team Announced |
Web Article |
| USA Cycling has announced the junior and U23 cross-country racers that will represent the United States at the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kenda BikeFest Presented by Dirt Rag to Screen Klunkerz |
Web Article |
| Special guest appearance by film cast member and contributor, Marin legend, Charlie Kelly. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Speedgoat Pink Bike Raffle |
Web Article |
| Your $10 ticket buys a chance to win a Niner Jet 9, dressed to the nines, and supports the Breast Cancer Fund. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| U.S. Open of Mountain Biking |
Web Article |
| Diablo Freeride Park, located 45 minutes from New York City, hosts the 2008 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking from May 23rd through 25th. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Help a Sister Out |
Web Article |
| Elden Nelson, fatcyclist.com blogger, is raising funds for his wife Susan who was diagnosed with breast cancer. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Lift-Assisted MTB Park Opening In North Carolina |
Web Article |
| Breakaway, NC, located 25 miles north of Asheville, prepares to open 26 West Mountain Bike Park. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Top Ten Reasons to Attend the IMBA World Summit |
Web Article |
| Science, strategy, schmoozing, sweet singletrack, swag and sipping swell suds—to name a few. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Toronto Off Road Bicycling Association Formed |
Web Article |
| New grassroots non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and creating new off road cycling opportunities and building trail culture in Toronto. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bicycle Film Festival Set to Roll Into NYC |
Web Article |
| The 2008 edition of the BFF's world tour kicks off May 28th through June 1st in NYC. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Advertiser Shout Out |
Web Article |
| The secret behind the Support Our Advertisers button. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| New Trail Approved for the Angeles National Forest |
Web Article |
| CORBA's Mount Hillyer Project includes mountain bike specific trail features such as log rides, bermed turns, boulder gardens, granite slick-rock, teeter-totters, log bridges, drops and jumps. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Brand New Washington State Bicycle Route Map |
Web Article |
| Adventure Cycling just released a 870-mile, double-loop bicycle route through the best of Washing state—laid out on two water-proof, tear-proof maps. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bikes Belong Awards $44K in Grants |
Web Article |
| Bikes Belong Coalition, the U.S. bicycle industry organization dedicated to putting more people on bicycles, is awarding six cash grants for recreation-oriented projects across the country. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule |
Web Article |
| World Tour stops at the Massanutten Hoo Ha and the 24 Hours of Big Bear headline the upcoming action on Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Tons of fresh events listed—check it out. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2nd Annual Mountain Bike Film Festival and Party |
Web Article |
| Access4Bikes and the Bicycle Trails Council of Marin present an evening of food, drink and entertainment—featuring the Marin premieres of The Way Bobby Sees It and Seasons. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| IMBA and REI Renew Volunteer Stewardship Challenge |
Web Article |
| Program promotes trail stewardship, provides grants and aims to contribute 650,000 volunteer trailwork hours in 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona Shoot The Ride Contest |
Web Article |
| Bicycle themed photo contest offers Kona store shopping sprees for top three photographers. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Washington, DC Launches Self-Service Bike Rentals |
Web Article |
| SmartBike DC is a new self-service public bike rental program located at key locations in Washington, DC's central business district. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| New Jersey Trail Access Crisis Looms |
Web Article |
| Governor Jon Corzine's proposed budget includes $4.5 million in cuts that will close or partially close many State Parks as of July 1st, 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bike-to-Work Week |
Web Article |
| The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 12–16th. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| NorCal High School MTB League Sponsors Art Contest |
Web Article |
| Grand Prize includes having your artwork featured on NorCal High School MTB League publicity, T-shirts, posters, and website—as well as some sweet swag. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule |
Web Article |
| The World Tour stop at Dirt Sweat & Gears / SSUSA in Tennessee headlines the upcoming action on Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 24 Hour National MTB Championships Registration is Open |
Web Article |
| Scheduled for August 2nd–3rd, the 24 Hours of 9 Mile event will determine the USA Cycling 2008 National Champions. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 5th Annual Blessing Of The Bicycles |
Web Article |
| Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles celebrates cycling and bestows blessing to cyclists, in observance of Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Ultimate Road Trip 2008 |
Web Article |
| The 2008 Bike Parks BC Ultimate Road Trip contest gives you and a friend the chance to experience a week of the best lift access mountain biking in North America. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2008 Gravity East Series |
Web Article |
| Offers east-coast downhillers an eight-race series, with each race serving as a qualifying event for the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Nutrisoda and Giant Team Up for Giveaway |
Web Article |
| Ten Giant OCR Alliance 1 road bicycles and thousands of other prizes offered in Good to Go giveaway. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag TV: Behind The Scenes |
Web Article |
| Newest video on Dirt Rag's YouTube Channel captures the staff in action at a test-bike photo shoot. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Tamarack NMBS Finals To Relocate |
Web Article |
| Final round of the 2008 National Mountain Bike Series has been moved from Tamarack Resort, ID to a location that has yet to be revealed. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Help Open MTB Access in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest |
Web Article |
| The Green Mountain National Forest is considering increased mountain bike access on its trail system. Biker comments needed. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Alley Kat at Sea Otter |
Web Article |
| This year's Sea Otter Classic action includes a night of Alley Kat racing in downtown in Monterey, CA sponsored by Princeton Tec, Swobo and Dirt Rag. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Trek To Immediately Sever Relationship With Greg Lemond |
Web Article |
| John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation, announced that Trek has filed suit to sever the company's ongoing relationship with three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| MTB Race Reports |
Web Article |
| April is here, and some major mountain bike races are already in the books—including round #2 of the NMBS, the Pan American Continental Championships and the grueling Absa Cape Epic. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Champions To Dedicate Major Taylor Statue |
Web Article |
| Greg LeMond and Edwin Moses featured speakers at May 21st unveiling. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Jersey on Sale |
Web Article |
| Our snazzy Dirt Rag Elements jersey is now available at a special price. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bike Industry Job Finder |
Web Article |
| New online job board is focused on the bicycle industry. Matches job seekers with employers. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Tour de Georgia Teams Announced |
Web Article |
| Roster of 15 elite-level teams will compete in the 600-mile, 7-day event April on 21-27st, 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona/IMBA Epic Rides 2008 |
Web Article |
| Series of epic mountain bike rides will feature some of the best riding in North America and promote advocacy efforts. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| VisitPA.com Mountain Bike Team |
Web Article |
| Pennsylvania Tourism Office will sponsor a mountain bike team for a fourth consecutive year. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Mega Event Schedule |
Web Article |
| Smell that? It's the scent of racing in the Spring air. Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule will help you follow your nose to the starting line. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Merch Sale |
Web Article |
| Score big saving on select Dirt Rag logo merchandise, while supplies last. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Trek Fuel EX 9 |
Issue #134 |
| Riders looking for an all day sucker should give the Fuel EX 9 some serious play. The rear suspension does an admirable job of keeping pedal-induced suspension bob in check, while remaining active over small bumps. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bike-A-Thon & Green Roots Festival |
Web Article |
| Everyone is welcome to attend and learn about sustainable urban living and environmental issues— and join the charity ride to support Bikes Not Bombs. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Planet Bike Supports Trip for Kids |
Web Article |
| Makes a $33,000 product donation in 2007 to help at-risk/disadvantaged kids discover the joys of mountain biking and environmental awareness. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Issue #134 Stuff Preview |
Web Article |
| A sneak peek at the bike tests coming up in our next issue: Trek Fuel EX 9, Surly Big Dummy and On-One Inbred 26". by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Rides Ray's |
Web Article |
| We came, we rode, we filmed and we got the poop on upcoming events at Ray's MTB Indoor Park. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 4-Cross National Championship at Chile Challenge |
Web Article |
| USA Cycling 4-Cross National Championship for Pro men and women to be held at Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico on May 26th, 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| DreamBikes Grand Opening |
Web Article |
| Non-profit Madison, WI bike shop offers used bicycles to members of the community at an affordable price and employs teens from the local Boys and Girls Club. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Jim Thorpe Trail Coalition |
Web Article |
| Group working to maintain and expand Jim Thorpe's great trails has website chock full of maps and area information. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Series |
Web Article |
| Unique bicycle scavenger hunt rolls into eight cities to test riders' pedaling and thinking skills. To top it all off, a huge after party with free New Belgium beer. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| NYC Five Boro Bike Tour |
Web Article |
| 30,000 cyclists to take to the NYC streets on Sunday, May 4, 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| American Mountain Classic Stage Race |
Web Article |
| Four day mountain bike stage race to take place in Brian Head, UT. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona Hei Hei 2-9 and Kula Deluxe 2-9 |
Web Article |
| Check out Dirt Rag's first-ride report. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Google Maps 'Bike There' |
Web Article |
| Sign online petition to ask Google to provide bicycle route information via the main Google Maps interface. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bull City Bicycle Art Exhibit |
Web Article |
| Art exhibit gathers historic and contemporary photography of bicycles in Durham, NC. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona Biketown Africa In High Gear |
Web Article |
| To date, Kona has donated about 500 AfricaBikes to health care workers, and plans to kick down another 1,000 bikes for the program in 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| John Hinderliter Shows Dirt Rag Cover Art |
Web Article |
| A chance to view some of the 16 cover illustrations John's done for Dirt Rag over the years, and sample some free beer.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Global PARK(ing) Day 2008 |
Web Article |
| Anyone can participate by transforming a parking spot into a PARK(ing) space (i.e. a small "park" or green space) for a day. Last year 180 PARKs were created worldwide. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kinetic Sculpture Derby Calls for Entries |
Web Article |
| Design competition and parade celebrating art and human powered transit to take place in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure |
Web Article |
| The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Spot Brand Sponsors 2008 Singlespeed 24 Hour World Solo Title |
Web Article |
| Singlespeed winner at 2008 World Solo 24 Hours of Adrenalin Championships to walk away with $1000 and a custom painted Spot Brand singlespeed frame. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations |
Web Article |
| The six nomination categories: advocacy, industry, journalism, pioneers, promotion, and racing history. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dorel Acquires Cannondale |
Web Article |
| Dorel, a Montreal based consumer products company, purchases Cannondale Bicycle Corporation. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 8th Annual Bicycle Film Festival Calls for Entries |
Web Article |
| Looking for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Tara Jam at Rye Airfield |
Web Article |
| Ride with and watch top pros at indoor event benefiting injured rider Tara Llanes. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Clif Bar Sponsors Energy Bar Wrapper Collection Program |
Web Article |
| Wrapper Brigade program donates money to charities for collected wrappers, and converts wrappers to fabric used to make backpacks. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Ritchey Announces Recall on Left Arm WCS and PRO Model Cranksets, and WCS Carbon One-Bolt Seatposts |
Web Article |
| Ritchey provides affected model numbers and instructions for receiving replacement product. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| We're Getting the Band Back Together |
Web Article |
| Dirt Rag World Tour 2008 dates announced. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| MTB Access Update: La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve |
Web Article |
| On-the-scene reports from Josh Moore, ROMP President and Dave Crane, La Honda, CA resident. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| New Merch: Armskins With Stacked Dirt Rag Logo |
Web Article |
| This versatile garment is wind resistant and breathable, plus the seamless design is soft and comfortable. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Issue #133 Stuff Preview |
Web Article |
| A sneak peek at the bike tests coming up in our next issue: Rocky Mountain Element 50, Norco Evolve, Ventana El Capitan and Co-Motion Demon. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Xterra Adventures |
Web Article |
| New touring company offers mountain biking, cycling and action sports tours in the top spots in the USA and in exotic locations around the world. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest Winner Announced |
Web Article |
| Aquaduct: Mobile Filtration Vehicle took top prize, based on environmental impact, creativity and design. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Georgia State Parks Muddy Spokes Club |
Web Article |
| Program promotes mountain biking in 11 Georgia State Parks. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kenda Continues Sponsorship of 24 Hours of Adrenalin Series |
Web Article |
| Four race Adrenalin Series gets underway April 26th. Tinker Juarez set to defend his World Solo 24 Hours of Adrenalin Championship. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes |
Web Article |
| Potential frame failure poses crash hazard. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| The New and Improved WVMBA |
Web Article |
| More sanctioned events, additional Series Title classes, new rules and an updated website (with online membership registration) are in the works for the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association in 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Eastern Woods Research: Reloaded |
Web Article |
| Jay de Jesus explains why the time is right to re-launch his iconic EWR brand. Read on and learn what tricks Jay's got up his sleeve this time around. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Granny Gets in High Gear |
Web Article |
| Granny Gear Productions announces Suzuki Automotive as title sponsor of 24 Hour National Point Series. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Sponsorship Gone Green |
Web Article |
| Pedro's Grassroots sponsorship program is growing greener in 2008. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2008 National Ultra Endurance MTB Series |
Web Article |
| Dates announced for the eight-event series that offers ultra endurance mountain bikers a series to call their own. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Thomson Appreciation Day |
Web Article |
| Take a rare peek behind the curtain at the LH Thomson factory; and enjoy riding, racing, camping, fun and games in Georgia. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| WNYMBA Bicycle Swap Meet |
Web Article |
| Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association hosts 8th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet and Expo. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| SSWC08: Sign Me Up! |
Web Article |
| Registration opens Jan. 1st at 12:00 a.m. PST. Hurry, hurry, step right up! by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Action Alert: La Honda Creek |
Web Article |
| Take action and help gain bike access to the 5800-Acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County, CA. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Calendars |
Web Article |
| Schedules announced in three separate MTB calendars: Cross Country, Ultra-Endurance and Gravity. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Getting Lucky in Kentucky |
Web Article |
| Louisville's complete streets policy is now official, paving the way for a bicycle-friendly transportation network. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Tara on TV |
Web Article |
| Injured rider Tara Llanes to be featured on Access Hollywood TV show. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Specialized Helmet Recall |
Web Article |
| 2D helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Ray's Tears the Roof off the Sucker |
Web Article |
| Dirt Rag Women's Weekend, Mad March Racing Urban Freeride Camps, and a slew of Demo Weekends highlight Ray's 2008 action. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Tour of America |
Web Article |
| Dates set for 21 stage race across America in 2008, in the style of the Grand Tours. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bicycle Swap Coming to St. Louis |
Web Article |
| The place to buy and/or sell bicycles and related products.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Filmed by Bike Calling for Entries |
Web Article |
| Portland's annual film festival featuring bike-themed shorts is accepting DVD entries. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Here's The Punk Bike Video |
Web Article |
| Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the woods... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Mountain Bike College |
Web Article |
| Capilano College offers a unique Mountain Bike Operations program that teaches the skills that'll help you succeed in the mountain bike industry. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 'Tis the Season for Giving |
Web Article |
| A guide to holiday charity rides, and other ways to help out little cyclists in need. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Punk Bike Enduro 2007 |
Web Article |
| It's in the books. Another perfect December day makes for an epic Punk Bike Enduro. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| SSWC08: It's On! |
Web Article |
| The dates have been set and the website is up. California, here we come! by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Mountain Bike Video Contest |
Web Article |
| Highland Mountain Bike Park invites you to send in your best mountain bike video. You could win a Sinister Ridge frame! by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Stephen Gleasner |
Web Article |
| Meet the author of Metric Bubba, the second place winner in the 2007 Dirt Rag Literature Contest. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| You Talking To Me? |
Web Article |
| Now you can add your feedback and comments to the articles residing on Dirt Rag's website. Got something to say? Let's hear it! by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2008 AMBC Calendar Announced |
Web Article |
| Racers, it's time to start planning for USA Cycling's 26-race 2008 American Mountain Bike Challenge calendar. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Frank Wadelton |
Web Article |
| Dirt Rag catches up with storied framebuilder and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member Frank "The Welder" Wadelton. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Issue #132 Stuff Preview |
Web Article |
| A look at the bikes reviewed in the upcoming issue of Dirt Rag, courtesy of Niner, Trek and Moots. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Pinchie in the Hizzie |
Web Article |
| Meet the newest Dirt Rag Blogger. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Relief Fund for Biker Hit by SoCal Wildfires |
Web Article |
| Mountain biker Mark Sladnas lost his house, car and bike in the recent wildfires. You can make an online donation to help him. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2008 National Mountain Bike Series Calendar Set |
Web Article |
| Dates and venues announced for the six-round 2008 NMBS calendar. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Mickey Denoncourt |
Web Article |
| This former Spooky intern recently resurrected the dormant bike brand. Find out where Spooky's headed, now that he's in charge. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| USA Cycling Awards MTB Cross Country Calendar Titles |
Web Article |
| Geoff Kabush and Georgia Gould named overall winners of the inaugural USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Cross Country Calendar. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Celebrity Bike Auctions Benefit Fallen Rider |
Web Article |
| Dew Tour athletes donating autographed personal rides to raise funds for Stephen Murray. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show |
Web Article |
| New exhibition in Portland will showcase bicycles handcrafted in Oregon. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Reynolds UL Fork Recall |
Web Article |
| Separation between the dropouts/fork tips and fork legs could cause the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Razorback MTB Park Closing |
Web Article |
| Popular Central Florida riding destination to close. Last day to ride will be Sunday 11.04.07. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Jim Crissman |
Web Article |
| The winner of the 2007 Dirt Rag Literature Contest is a rider, a writer, a trail builder and a veterinary toxicologic pathologist...among other things. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 9 |
Web Article |
| Peter Keiller of Misfit Psycles talks about his bikes and components—and racing his Misfit diSSent in this year's TransRockies Challenge. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| MTB National Gravity Calendar Titles Awarded |
Web Article |
| Jared Graves and Melissa Buhl crowned overall champions of the inaugural USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Gravity Calendar. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 8 |
Web Article |
| Jeremy Sycip from Sycip Design talks about and shows us a custom custom steel commuter Sycip bike. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 7 |
Web Article |
| Matt Bracken from Independent Fabrication and Don Walker discuss and display a custom carbon IF road bike. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 6 |
Web Article |
| Dirt Rag interviews Jay Petervary, who won the 2007 Great Divide Race in record time. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| IMBA Grant and Trail Care Crew Deadlines Approaching |
Web Article |
| Time is running out to apply for a 2008 Trail Tune-Up grant and/or a visit from the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes |
Web Article |
| The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Chris Garrison |
Web Article |
| The Trek WSD Demo chick is a woman on the move. Dirt Rag catches up with her. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 5 |
Web Article |
| Drew Guldalian from Engin Cycles of Philadelphia is now building 650B mountain bikes, in addition to 29" wheeled bikes. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 4 |
Web Article |
| Carl Schlemowitz from Vicious Cycles talks about and shows us his 650B (or as he likes to call them 27.5") mountain bikes. They're so glam rock! by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Race For Tara |
Web Article |
| Charity event to benefit injured racer Tara Llanes. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 3 |
Web Article |
| Kirk Pacenti, 650B evangelist, explains why the mountain bike world needs yet another wheel size. He's rather convincing. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 2 |
Web Article |
| Gerolf Meyer and Frank Patitz from Retrovelo of Germany talk about and show us their stylishly retro take on urban commuter/utility bicycles. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike TV: Part 1 |
Web Article |
| Chris Beech from Thick Bikes talks about and shows us his one-off Art Bike (a.k.a. the wire frame, the elephant bike or The Hulk). Watch the video. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Jason Lewis Circles the Globe Via Human Power |
Web Article |
| Expedition 360 completes thirteen year, 46,505 mile human-powered circumnavigation.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Jason Lewis Circles the Globe Via Human Power. |
Web Article |
| Expedition 360 completes thirteen year, 46,505 mile human-powered circumnavigation. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Attention Mountain Bike Promoters |
Web Article |
| USA Cycling is accepting 2008 AMBC applications through October 15th. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Mike Yozell |
Web Article |
| Pennsylvania pedaler's podium performance proves perseverance pays. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Trek and REI Support Advocacy |
Web Article |
| Companies write big checks to support bicycle programs. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag TV from Interbike |
Web Article |
| We've got 10 video interviews with bike industry movers and shakers, along with footage of some sweet custom rigs. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles |
Web Article |
| Can detach from adult bicycle and injure children. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Interbike 2007 |
Web Article |
| Visit our photo gallery and blog for the skinny from the show. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| It's Interbike Time |
Web Article |
| The Dirt Rag offices will be closed from Sept. 24th – 28th while we attend the Interbike trade show – watch our blog for regular Interbike reports. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Floyd Landis Loses Doping Case |
Web Article |
| Arbitrators uphold lab test results that showed the 2006 Tour de France champion used synthetic testosterone. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Access Action Alert: Pennsylvania |
Web Article |
| Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to hold meetings seeking public input on the State Forest Management Plan, which affects mountain bike trails and recreation. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Report |
Web Article |
| 2007 marked the 25th running of this venerable event. The Dirt Rag World Tour was there, and we've got photos to prove it. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bikes Belong Awards $10,000 for Chicago Area Bike Park |
Web Article |
| Chicago Area Mountain Bikers organization scores grant to help build Plainfield Bike Park. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Race for the Riddles |
Web Article |
| Mountain bike race to benefit injured rider Joey Riddle. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| USA Cycling 2007 Cyclocross National Racing Calendar |
Web Article |
| Kicks off Sept. 22nd and features 38 total events across 19 states. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| IMBA Launches Ride Center Program |
Web Article |
| IMBA announces a major new initiative to build a network of state-of-the-art mountain bike facilities across the USA.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Lopes and Kintner Win 4-Cross World Titles |
Web Article |
| Americans sweep the 4-cross gold at the 2007 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships at Fort William, Scotland. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Down: Tara Llanes |
Web Article |
| Tara Llanes underwent 7 hours of surgery after she crashed in the Jeep King of the Mountain race. Relief fund established. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Allamuchy Via Philly |
Web Article |
| Check out the report and photo gallery from the Dirt Rag crew's road trip to the 24 Hours of Allamuchy. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| World Carfree Day |
Web Article |
| On September 22nd, 2007 citizens around the world will call for measures that actively reduce car use. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| IMBA Announces 2008 World Summit |
Web Article |
| Park City, UT to host mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world on June 18th–21st, 2008.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Eric McKeegan |
Web Article |
| A question and answer session with Dirt Rag's new Fulfillment and Distribution guy. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Eric McKeegan |
Web Article |
| A question and answer session with Dirt Rag's new Fulfillment and Distribution guy. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Safe Routes to School Launches New Website |
Web Article |
| Has resources to help people tap into the $612 million federal Safe Routes to School program, and encourage more kids to walk and bike to and from school. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| T-Shirt Design Contest Benefits Bikes Not Bombs. |
Web Article |
| District Cotton sponsoring contest benefiting Boston non-profit bicycle organization. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Pivot Cycles to Launch at Interbike |
Web Article |
| New company based in Tempe, AZ to feature mountain bikes designed by Chris Cocalis. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Rider Profile: Mark Lawrence |
Web Article |
| The promoter of the Raccoon Rally and 6 Hours of Power is a man on the move. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bicycle Film Festival Rolls On |
Web Article |
| The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival is currently touring North America. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon |
Issue #129 |
| The Epic Carbon Marathon is an efficient, race-ready 100mm suspension bike that I found easy to adjust to match the trail conditions and my whims.
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| A Man, Some Land and a Plan |
Web Article |
| Dirt Rag interviews the man who is bringing a USA Cycling Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike National Calendar race to middle Tennessee—Dirt Sweat and Gears promoter Clay Higgins. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Cannondale Factory Tour |
Web Article |
| Armed with cameras and notebooks, Dirt Rag runs amok in Cannondale's bicycle manufacturing plant in Bedford, PA. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| BMC Fourstroke 03 |
Issue #118 |
| BMC designed the Fourstroke for performance-oriented XC riding, and it shows. When properly set up in race mode, the Fourstroke 03 is one helluva endurance racing machine. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Eric Matthies Interview |
Web Article |
| Frequent Dirt Rag contributor Eric Matthies, along with his wife Tricia Todd, shot a film that's appearing in The Sixth Annual Bicycle Film Festival in New York City. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Endurance Racing for Complete Beginners |
Issue #114 |
| Get it through your head that an endurance race is nothing more than a long bike ride. If you love to ride, and chances are you do, then completing your first 100-miler is a realistic goal. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Lemond Poprad |
Issue #120 |
| According to the folks at Lemond, their goal for the Poprad was to produce a reliable cyclocross race bike with stable and confident handling that could also serve as a commuter or a road training machine. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Industry Nine All-Mountain Wheelset |
Issue #119 |
| Industry Nine says their goal was to make a durable wheelset that was light enough to race, and based on my riding and racing, I'd have to say: "mission accomplished." by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Motobecane Fantom Team |
Issue #111 |
| Although I swapped a few parts to suit my needs, the Fantom Team sports plenty of spec highlights worth mentioning, especially considering the reasonable $1995 price tag. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Hind Clothing |
Issue #91 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Answer Talvera Shoes |
Issue #90 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Hind Drylete Pro Shorts |
Issue #90 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Headland Bigger Head Case |
Issue #90 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Velo Plush 4048 Saddle |
Issue #89 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kenda Kharisma Tubeless Tires |
Issue #89 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless |
Issue #89 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Borah Switchback Jersey |
Issue #88 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| SRAM 9.0 Components |
Issue #88 |
| by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2003 World Tour: 24 Hours of Snowshoe |
Web Article |
| Forgive me if you clicked through to this web page expecting the same old, same old, World Tour report. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2003 World Tour: NCS #2, Snowshoe |
Web Article |
| Karl's account of the 2003 NORBA NCS #2, Snowshoe, West Virginia. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Old Dog, Old Tricks |
Issue #99 |
| If you think racing is fun, as long as it isn't taken too seriously, then welcome to Karl Rosengarth's racing school. Our motto is: no pain, no pain. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 2002 World Tour: Massanutten Hoo Ha |
Web Article |
| The Hoo Ha has been going on since 1989, and, from what I experienced, it's alive and well in 2002. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Karl's Personal Bio |
Web Article |
| The life and times of Karl. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Dirt Rag Resume |
Web Article |
| More about Karl... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| The Reeking Crew |
Issue #76 |
| Everything you ever wanted to know about the Dirt Rag Sub guy. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Iron Horse ARS 7.0 |
Issue #65 |
| Iron Horse designed the ARS 7.0 to be an entry level sport racer. Their goal was to make a light, dependable bike that was affordable. Iron Horse's approach was to fashion double butted 7005 series aluminum tubing... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Santa Cruz Chameleon |
Issue #66 |
| Santa Cruz designed their Chameleon to perform like its reptilian namesake. Their goal was to produce a versatile bike adaptable to multiple environments-cross country, dual slalom and single speeding. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Mongoose DX 10.7 |
Issue #70 |
| The top-of-the-line Mongoose now comes dressed in titanium alloy. The DX10 Ti series mountain bikes are new additions to the Mongoose line-up for 1999. New, but old. Mongoose assembled a veteran supporting cast to help them. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Jamis Diablo Pro |
Issue #72 |
| Dual suspension, disk brakes, out of the box at 27.6 lbs. The Hayes hydraulic disks have slotted bosses for easy, no-drag setup. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Merlin Fat Beat |
Issue #76 |
| When I asked Merlin's designer to describe the concept behind the Fat Beat, he told me he wanted to make an XC bike with enough suspension to take the edge off, without wasting pedaling energy or inducing a lot of waggle. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Matt Chester Utilitiman |
Issue #78 |
| One blustery January day, I get a call from Matt Chester, and he tells me he wants to build me a bike for product testing. He says I'd be the perfect tester because I like to ride in the winter, I dig rigid forks... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Vicious Cycles Motivator |
Issue #82 |
| Just what is a 29" inch mountain bike? It's a mountain bike designed to use 700c rims. When you install WTB's 700c Nanoraptor mountain tire, the tire's outside diameter measures 29". by Karl Rosengarth |
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| WTB Nanoraptor 29 |
Issue #82 |
| The Nanoraptor is the only mountain tire available for big wheeled mountain bikes (see the Vicious Cycles Motivator bike review in this issue). Getting that first "mountain" tire was crucial... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Gunnar Crosshairs |
Issue #74 |
| According to Richard Schwinn (top dog at Gunnar), the Crosshairs is a general purpose road bike disguised as a cyclocross bike. Gasp, did he say ROAD bike? In Dirt Rag? Yew becha. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Gunnar Rockhound |
Issue #84 |
| The heart of the Rockhound is its air hardened steel frameset: Reynolds 853 main triangle and True Temper OX Platinum stays. Both of these air hardened steels have higher strength-to-weight ratios than conventional chromoly.. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| You Gotta Fight for Your Right... |
Issue #84 |
| I can see the future. I'm not omniscient, but I sometimes see things in my mind, before they actually happen. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Weight A Minute - The Gospel According to Grouch |
Issue #81 |
| Most mountain bikers may not be speed riders, but they all seem to be speed readers. Microseconds is all it takes for experts to scan through advertising copy to find the only data that matters - the weight. How much does the by Karl Rosengarth |
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| How to Have a Retro Ride |
Issue #76 |
| It's all about fun. I ride my mountain bike in search of maximum smiles per hour, and I'm not shy about spreading this philosophy. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Last Chance for Gas (84) |
Issue #84 |
| I can see the future. I'm not omniscient, but I sometimes see things in my mind, before they actually happen. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Psylo |
Issue #88 |
| Big hits, big fun. That's what Psylo is all about. So what's up for 2002? The new slider casting has ribbed reinforcements at the brake bridge and dropouts, for improved strength and stiffness. Also new is U-Turn... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| RockShox 2002 Product Introduction |
Issue #88 |
| RockShox flew Dirt Rag out to test their new stuff. Read Karl's report. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Mt. Borah Beartooth Shorts |
Issue #80 |
| I reviewed the 1999 version of the Beartooths back in issue DR #75, and gave them high marks for comfort and function. Cliché alert: the 2000 Beartooths are "new and improved." by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona Primo Jacket |
Issue #80 |
| This jacket saved my bacon at the Single Speed World Championships in Minneapolis. In keeping with the counter culture nature of the event and my alter-ego, The Primo was the only cycling-specific garment I brought with me. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kinesis Maxlight Fork |
Issue #80 |
| I took a liking to the Maxlight fork when I rode it on the Matt Chester titanium alloy singlespeed test bike (see review in DR#78). After that, I just had to try a Maxlight on my aluminum alloy Santa Cruz Chameleon SS. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Grip Shift Rocket Shifters |
Issue #80 |
| Overall, it seems to me that SRAM has finally closed the performance gap with Shimano’s push/pull shifters. Which style to use? That’s a matter of personal preference. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Bellwether Crew T |
Issue #80 |
| Do you "just say no to Lycra?" Then, say hello to the Crew Neck Jersey from Bellwether. The fit is loose and the look is "sporty casual." Classic white and black go with anything (except mud, which is tough to wash). by Karl Rosengarth |
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| White Brothers XC3 |
Issue #79 |
| By the end of the test, I’d put over two months on the XC3, and I couldn’t remember having any negative riding experiences. Fortunately, the stock springs worked well for my weight and riding style. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Yakima Big Powder Hound |
Issue #78 |
| Bolt Yakima’s Big Powder Hound onto your roof rack and pray for freshies. This puppy is big enough to hold four snowboards (or 6 pairs of skis).
by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Shimano LX Hollowtech Cranks |
Issue #78 |
| Switching to Shimano’s new Hollowtech LX cranks, which are manufactured via a top-secret hollow forging process, saved me 130 grams compared to last year’s LX. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Nokian Mount & Ground Tires |
Issue #78 |
| I’ve only ridden these tires a few times, just long enough to realize they kick rump. Picture this: 12 inches of snow followed by two weeks of below-freezing weather. Next, throw in 24 hours of rain... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Geax Hook and Warp Tires |
Issue #78 |
| Mount the Hook 2.0” on the rear and the Warp 2.15” on the front. Pay attention to the arrows, and get the rolling direction correct for “soft” or “hard” trail conditions. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| NiteRider Trail Rat |
Issue #77 |
| You say you’re looking for an economical, yet functional, bike light? Well, the NiteRider Trail Rat™ just may be for you. It cranks out 10 watts for 2.5 hours, and it costs less than $100 ($99.95 is slightly less than $100). by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Hutchinson Alligator |
Issue #77 |
| I’ll keep this simple: the Hutchinson Alligator is a very good all-around tire. My test ride is long over, but I’m still hoarding these tires for myself. On both the front and the rear, the Alligator inspired confidence. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Patagonia Storm Cycle Gear |
Issue #76 |
| Good gear is critical to winter riding comfort, and last winter I practically lived in Patagonia’s Storm Cycle pants and jacket. Both pieces involve Patagonia’s H2No® Storm Stretch barrier layer bonded to rugged nylon... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Demetry Design Corsa Case |
Issue #76 |
| The Corsa Case is designed for transporting your bike on airlines. The case is big, really big. Big is good, and big is bad. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Kona NuNu |
Issue #68 |
| With a spec list including a 7005 aluminum alloy frame, LX rear derailleur, Mavic X138 rims, STX-RC cranks, Avid 1.0 brakes and an RST 381 suspension fork, the $700 NuNu was designed to deliver comfort and durability... by Karl Rosengarth |
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| The Poop on Gunnar |
Issue #84 |
| The history of Waterford Precision Cycles, and their Gunnar brand, is intimately linked to the history of Schwinn bicycles. The story begins with Schwinn's bankruptcy and buy-out in 1993. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| 29 Inch Mountain Bike Tech Feature |
Issue #82 |
| After extensive product testing on Vicious Cycles' 29" Motivator mountain bike, I decided that I wanted to know more. I wanted to know what was up with this whole 29" mountain bike thang. Time to round up the people behind by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Matt Chester Interview |
Issue #78 |
| Matt Chester is a person, not a corporation. He rides and resides in Leadville, Colorado, shacking up in his unheated shop. (I hope his sleeping bag is goose down.) Matt hopes to make a living building titanium bicycle frames by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Playboy X-treme Team Interview |
Issue #78 |
| Are these women just pretty faces or can they really ride? Karl heads out to interview the now infamous Playboy X-treme Team. by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Do the Math! |
Issue #78 |
| What's that you say? We never give a bad review? Could be because bikes are an inherently beautiful thing, immune by their very nature to criticism. Ain't that right? by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Keeping the Faith |
Issue #77 |
| You always remember your first. Or so the saying goes. Whether you
hold on to it forever is another question. A question these two authors have
pondered themselves and are here to answer...each in his own inimitable
style by Karl Rosengarth |
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| Posing the Question and Questioning the Poser |
Issue #53 |
| John's powerful words have stuck with me. My friend was insightful enough to sense that, in my naivete, the only reason I knew to pursue any sport was for the sheer joy of it. by Karl Rosengarth |
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