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Dirt 100 2010: PROFILE 3–PIECE STEEL CRANKS

No one makes 3–piece cranks like Profile, they have been there from the beginning producing BMX race cranks and have maintained their profile (pun not...

Dirt 100 2010: PROFILE 3–PIECE STEEL CRANKS
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Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO XTR CHAINSET

The ultimate chainset, the XTR’s are simply stunning. So too is their price tag unfortunately, but quality of this standard costs money. The XTR’s are...

Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO XTR CHAINSET
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Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO DX SPD PEDALS

We had to make a call on the pedals; it was between the DX SPD and the Crankbrothers Mallets. While the Mallets have the advantage...

Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO DX SPD PEDALS
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Dirt 100 2010: POINT ONE RACING FLAT PEDALS

Point One Racing are proving to be pretty innovative with their new component range. Their Podium pedals caught our eye when we first saw photographs...

Dirt 100 2010: POINT ONE RACING FLAT PEDALS
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Dirt 100 2010: GAMUT CHAIN DEVICE

We love the P30’s ease of installation, no other device comes close to the Gamut when it comes to trouble free fitting. Chain devices have...

Dirt 100 2010: GAMUT CHAIN DEVICE
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Dirt 100 2010: E.THIRTEEN LG1+ CHAIN DEVICE

The e.thirteen device has been remodelled for 2010 and we really like the new set up. Whilst it doesn’t feature any huge innovative design it...

Dirt 100 2010: E.THIRTEEN LG1+ CHAIN DEVICE
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Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO SLX REAR MECH & SHIFTER

In the same way that we would choose the X.9 shifter and mech in the SRAM line up, we love the SLX groupset from Shimano;...

Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO SLX REAR MECH & SHIFTER
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Dirt 100 2010: SRAM X.9 REAR MECH & SHIFTER

While Sram’s X.0 offers all the bling and weight savings associated with a top of the range groupset, in reality the X.9 shifter and mech...

Dirt 100 2010: SRAM X.9 REAR MECH & SHIFTER
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Dirt 100 2010: AVID ELIXIR CR BRAKES

These Elixir brakes are a definite improvement over the older Juicy models. They offer heaps of stopping power and with their inline reservoirs further cleaning...

Dirt 100 2010: AVID ELIXIR CR BRAKES
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Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO SAINT DISC BRAKES

Shimano don’t mess about, when they release products you can be pretty confident they will be bang on. The Saint brakes are their flagship freeride...

Dirt 100 2010: SHIMANO SAINT DISC BRAKES
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Dirt 100 2010: FORMULA R1 BRAKES

We have had these brakes through on a few test bikes now and they firmly rate up there as one of our favourites. They are...

Dirt 100 2010: FORMULA R1 BRAKES
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Dirt 100 2010: PURE RACING KS 1900r ADJUSTABLE SEATPOST

Nothing makes a difference to your trail bike like an adjustable seatpost. It’s one of those things like when you first try Five Ten soles...

Dirt 100 2010: PURE RACING KS 1900r ADJUSTABLE SEATPOST
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Dirt 100 2010: FIZIK GOBI SEAT

Seats are an area of contention; I mean we aren’t all the same shape are we? What fits one rider won’t necessarily fit another, so...

Dirt 100 2010: FIZIK GOBI SEAT
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Dirt 100 2010: SUNLINE V–ONE BARS

If you look at the average downhill bike at the races these days, it is odds on that they will be sporting low slung and...

Dirt 100 2010: SUNLINE V–ONE BARS
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Dirt 100 2010: FUNN FULL ON BARS

The original wide DH bars, Funn’s Full On bars offer a 750mm width and in 15mm or 30mm rise. They have been on the scene...

Dirt 100 2010: FUNN FULL ON BARS
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Rob Warner in Agony Aunt Shocker Again

For those of you that missed it last time: Those of you that listen to his World Cup commentary will be aware of Rob Warner’s reserved,...

Rob Warner in Agony Aunt Shocker Again
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Dirt 100 2010: BONTRAGER RL BARS

This unassuming bar has been one of Steve Jones’ (Dep. Ed.) favourites over the past few years. We like the fit and shape, it just...

Dirt 100 2010: BONTRAGER RL BARS
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Dirt 100 2010: STRAITLINE COMPONENTS DIRECT MOUNT STEM

A few years ago we had little to no choice when it came to direct mount stems. Now most companies offer a direct mount option,...

Dirt 100 2010: STRAITLINE COMPONENTS DIRECT MOUNT STEM
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Dirt 100 2010: COTIC SOUL

Made from classic Reynolds 853 tubing the Soul is the perfect example of a do–it–all steel trail bike. It demonstrates all of steel’s ride qualities; it...

Dirt 100 2010: COTIC SOUL
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Dirt 100 2010: THOMSON X4 STEM

We love the Thomson X4 stem, it just shouts quality and style. With simple and well thought out design such as the knee saving rounded...

Dirt 100 2010: THOMSON X4 STEM
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Dirt 100 2010: POINT ONE RACING SPLIT SECOND STEM

Point One racing is a new company on the scene and they have launched with a few great products. Clearly passionate about what they do,...

Dirt 100 2010: POINT ONE RACING SPLIT SECOND STEM
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JOBS AT MPORA

I work at MPORA (this isn’t Billy), and it’s bloody brilliant! If you fit the bill, get in touch… Jobs at MPORA.DE: MPORA is recruiting for...

JOBS AT MPORA
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Dirt 100 2010: CHRIS KING HEADSET

What hasn’t been said about the Chris King Headset, it is no secret that this is one of the finest products that money can buy....

Dirt 100 2010: CHRIS KING HEADSET
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DirtTV: Finally Part Two
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