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Greenhouse Pumptrack Race 2013

Horticulturally inspired pumptrack shenanigans from Swizterland!   Good to see Brendog mixing it up with the 4x riders. We need more indoor pumptracks I reckon. Year round...

Greenhouse Pumptrack Race 2013
News

One Industries Mini Enduro Haldon 10th Feb

First there was Downhill, then came Mini-Downhill, then there was Apolis and we had Mini-Apolis then there was Enduro and sure as eggs are eggs...

One Industries Mini Enduro Haldon 10th Feb
News

Steve Peat ate my hamster. (Minnaar and Bryceland involved too.)

Or was it a ferret? Our source couldn’t confirm, the situation was awkward so he made his excuses and left. One fact he did ascertain was...

Steve Peat ate my hamster. (Minnaar and Bryceland involved too.)
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: DMR Vault

DMR have a knack of coming up with products that gain cult status, the Trailstar frame and V8/V12 pedals being the finest examples, and we...

2013 Dirt 100: DMR Vault
News

FMB World Tour season opener: Leogang White Style

I reckon Wales could have hosted a Whitestyley event last week, we seemed to have enough snow knocking around! The real deal, the White Style in...

FMB World Tour season opener: Leogang White Style
Technical & Maintenance

How to service your Hope Pro 2 rear hub

The ever helpful folk at Hope have produced some insightful “How to…” video tutorials to assist you in servicing your Hope products. This one guides you...

How to service your Hope Pro 2 rear hub
Fresh Produce

BTR Ranger

BTR first appeared on the Dirt webber back in 2011, when we featured their super slack DH hardtail, the Belter, in our homemade bikes article....

BTR Ranger
Interviews

Morgane Charre Interview | Endtroducing

We know that 2012 Downhill World Champion Morgane Charre is fast on a bike. But what makes her tick?

Morgane Charre Interview | Endtroducing
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: ACROS A-FLAT

ACROS A-FLAT There are so many great companies and products coming out of Germany right now – the result of a thriving bike scene mixed with...

2013 Dirt 100: ACROS A-FLAT
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: SPECIALIZED BENNIES

SPECIALIZED BENNIES A new offering from Specialized, the Bennies pedals offer a large platform, huge amount of grip through the long pins, and a nice concave...

2013 Dirt 100: SPECIALIZED BENNIES
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: RACE FACE SIXC CRANKS

The thought of carbon cranks has some people cringing, and in fact when done wrongly they have been known to sheer. However, Race Face isn’t...

2013 Dirt 100: RACE FACE SIXC CRANKS
News

Friday Randoms Episode 34 Series 8: The one with the Beatbox Goat

Actually, I lied, the beatbox goat isn’t in this episode, sorry. Maybe next week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6XUVjK9W4o People are awesome… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnfn6rV4sL0 …but some are more awesome than others. The late great...

Friday Randoms Episode 34 Series 8: The one with the Beatbox Goat
Videos

Morzine 2012 highlights in 3 minutes.

Ollie Barbour and his mates spent a glorious summer in Morzine last year. Here’s six weeks of dry, dusty GoPro footage squished down to a...

Morzine 2012 highlights in 3 minutes.
Videos

#Forgotten Friday: Ben Reid in Pila

From the makers of #Throwback Thursday* comes a brand new feature #Forgotten Friday! *we didn’t actually invent the Thursday thing, but you probably already know that. So,...

#Forgotten Friday: Ben Reid in Pila
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: E13 DH CRANKS

Another product making a return visit to the Dirt 100 is this downhill offering by E13.

2013 Dirt 100: E13 DH CRANKS
News

Dirt Classifieds: Buy and sell your bike bits right here!

Dave the Electrician and Terry the Plumber have installed a brand new digital “carboot sale” system where you can buy and sell all your biking...

Dirt Classifieds: Buy and sell your bike bits right here!
Gear

First Look: Banshee Rune V2

The Banshee Rune V2 is Banshee's 160mm all mountain bike rig that has been re-designed for 2013...

First Look: Banshee Rune V2
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: MRP G3 CHAINGUIDE

MRP have been in the chainguide business for as long as anyone and their products have always been some of the most sought after.

2013 Dirt 100: MRP G3 CHAINGUIDE
News

2013 Dartmoor Bikes UK Team

Ryan Nangle and Marcel Hunt head up the 2013 Dartmoor Bikes UK team. Graham the UK importer at Slam69 just beamed over news on the...

2013 Dartmoor Bikes UK Team
News

Manon Carpenter: London Bike Show Pumptrack Challenge

World Cup racer Manon Carpenter escapes the snow in Wales and travels up to London to have a go at the Pumptrack Challenge at the...

Manon Carpenter: London Bike Show Pumptrack Challenge
Videos

Snow Business 2013

Get your drift on! Good to see that the white stuff hasn’t stopped you lot from going out on your wheels and getting sideways! And...

Snow Business 2013
Dirt 100

2013 Dirt 100: SUPERSTAR XCR SINGLE RING CHAINGUIDE

The introduction of ‘clutch’ rear mechs has almost done away with the need for a full chain device on anything less than a downhill bike.

2013 Dirt 100: SUPERSTAR XCR SINGLE RING CHAINGUIDE
Videos

Jack Moir/Yeti Cycles at Mt Buller

  Aussie Jack Moir has just signed up to the  Yeti Australia DH Program  and had a mixed weekend at the first National at Mt Buller. Jack...

Jack Moir/Yeti Cycles at Mt Buller
News

Marshal shout out: The British Downhill Series needs you!

This is your chance to see the World’s fastest riders in action, up close and personal plus you get £80.00 towards your travelling expenses. Without...

Marshal shout out: The British Downhill Series needs you!
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