Shimano
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The Syndicate on Shimano - with video too
Singletrack Podcasts &bull Yesterday
The tallest team of mountain bike racers on the circuit, the Syndicate team has always been known for its distinctive red, white and black kit and its reliance on Rockshox and SRAM parts. After seven years though, they've swapped over to Fox Racing Shox and Shimano components respectively. They seem quite happy about it and have even made this natty video. The official release follows it. Early season testing started for the Santa Cruz Syndicate with mechanics, engineers and riders arriving in the town of Imperia, Italy, for three days of extensive testing aboard the latest Santa Cruz full carbon… Full Story »
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Shimano Winter Series Round 3
Pinkbike.com &bull Yesterday
World Cup Champion and Trek World Racing team rider Aaron Gwin dominated both Super D and DH at last weekend's Third round of the Shimano Winter Series at Fontana. An occasional competitor at Fontana, this was Gwin's first Fontana's Super… Full Story »
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Topics:
- KHS
- Shimano
- Trek
- Time
- Trek World
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Ghost AMR Lector 7700 - Previewed
Pinkbike.com &bull Feb 6, 2012
Value packed 120mm Carbon trail bike: The $3250 AMR Lector 7700 packs in an impressive amount of value, but the fact that the components are hung on a carbon fiber front triangle, a very nice one at that, makes it all the more impressive. The swoopy looking frame clearly features the smooth lines often associated with carbon manufacturing, but Ghost hasn't taken that idea too far - stand back a ways and you'd be… Full Story »
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Cotic BFe (custom build) review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 6, 2012
We've ridden Cotic's ballsy hardtail before, fully kitted out with a trail-ready Shimano Deore XT 3x10 transmission. But, as the kind of bike that's designed to be equally at home lining up at the start of a 4X race or… Full Story »
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Fresh Goods Friday 152
Singletrack Podcasts &bull Feb 3, 2012
The Orange Five has been an incredibly popular trail bike for the past couple of years, with heritage dating back even longer. This is the Diva model; as the name suggests it's meant for smaller sized women, with an extra small 14 seattube for masses of standover and two top-tube lengths available. It's refreshingly free from twee colours and flowery detail, being finished in the subtly sparkly 'white cherry' paint. The Reynolds 6061 T6 aluminium monocoque swingarm and downtube are matched to butted top and seat tubes, with an integrated 1.125-1.5 taper headtube. Travel… Full Story »
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DAILY DEAL: Shimano LX FC-M582 Crankset
Bikeblogs.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
TwitterNew! Regional Bike BlogsNew! Disclaimer: BikeBlogs.com is a paid affiliate of JensonUSA, Bike Nashbar, Performance Bike and Product Partners LLC. The Shimano LX FC-M582 Crankset's 2-piece crankset construction with integrated bottom bracket reduces weight, adds rigidity and increases power transfer.… Full Story »
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Santa Cruz Syndicate confirm move to Shimano/Fox
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
The Santa Cruz Syndicate downhill team have confirmed they've switched to Shimano shifting and brakes after eight years with SRAM. They've also revealed they'll be using Fox Racing Shox suspension. The squad have released a video and a load of… Full Story »
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Rocky Mountain Oxygen 50 Road Bike
Bikeblogs.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
TwitterNew! Regional Bike BlogsNew! Disclaimer: BikeBlogs.com is a paid affiliate of JensonUSA, Bike Nashbar, Performance Bike and Product Partners LLC. The Rocky Mountain Oxygen 50 is a great all-a-round road bike, perfect for week day training rides and crits or… Full Story »
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Santa Cruz Syndicate - San Romolo Testing - Video
Pinkbike.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
Join the Santa Cruz Syndicate team as they test in San Romolo, Italy, with their new Fox suspension and Shimano components. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Shimano
- Santa Cruz Syndicate
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MEC and Ghost Bikes
NSMB.com: Gear &bull Feb 2, 2012
Mountain Equipment Co-op has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the brand. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won't be found anywhere else in Canada. Ghost Bikes are designed in Waldsassen, Germany,… Full Story »
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SRAM RED Gets Official, Announces Hydraulic Road Brakes
Feed the Habit &bull Feb 1, 2012
While Shimano is all about electronic shifting these days, SRAM is keeping things simple by optimizing their top-end mechanical road group - SRAM RED. Used by top professional teams and winners of countless yellow jerseys, the new RED group is… Full Story »
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On-One Whippet Alfine 11 review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 1, 2012
Originally conceived as a carbon fibre version of On-One's aluminium Scandal frameset, the Whippet was one of the rst bikes to bring affordable carbon technology to the masses. It's now available with the option of an eight- or 11-speed Shimano… Full Story »
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Shimano Di2 Front Derailleur - 1 Felt F1 Front Derailleur Mount -0
Rogue Mechanic &bull Jan 31, 2012
I had to address an issue last week on a client's bike that had to do with the front derailleur mount on his 2011 Felt F1. I did the frame-up build with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 in the early part of this past summer. This bike was not abused and I'd have to give a gold star to this client… Full Story »
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Shimano SH-XC50N mountain bike shoes review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 31, 2012
Cyclo-crossers and all-season mountain bikers will absolutely love the XC50N - if it fits. Unfortunately, Shimano only make it in whole sizes and it's wider than average" Shimano's XC50N strikes a great middle ground, offering good resistance to wet and… Full Story »
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Santa Cruz Syndicate moving to Shimano for 2012
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 31, 2012
We don't generally cover changes of equipment sponsors here on BikeRadar but this one's a big one - the Santa Cruz Syndicate are switching from SRAM to Shimano for 2012. This move doesn't just entail a change of groupset. The… Full Story »
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Tech Tuesday - Inside Shimano's Shadow Plus Mech and How To Adjust It
Pinkbike.com &bull Jan 31, 2012
There has been a lot of buzz regarding the friction clutch inside the Shimano XTR Shadow Plus rear derailleur. The one-way clutch runs concentric with the rear derailleur cage pivot and its function is to prevent the chain from becoming slack between the cage and the chainring. The benefit of the Shadow Plus friction clutch is that rough… Full Story »
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Felt Virtue Sport - Tested
Pinkbike.com &bull Jan 30, 2012
WORDS Mike LevyThose who like to ride mountain bikes in the classic sense of the phrase may often feel a bit left out here on Pinkbike, but the truth of it is that we can often be found out on the mountain earning our turns and enjoying all types of trails, not just those that require a truck and a downhill bike to get the most from. With an adjustable 120 or 130mm of rear wheel travel and an all around geometry set, Felt's Virtue series is intended for just that, slotting nicely into what is commonly referred to these… Full Story »
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Genesis iO iD Alfine 8 review
Bikeradar.com &bull Jan 30, 2012
The iO iD twins - available with either eight- or 11-speed transmissions - have been built around Shimano's Alfine hub gear system. Billed by Genesis as ideal bikes for riding in bad conditions with minimal maintenance, they're an interesting example… Full Story »
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Giant TCR Advanced 3 review
Tredztalk &bull Jan 30, 2012
The Giant TCR Advanced 3 is a bit of a favourite with our road riders. Pretty much all of our Tredz racing team use the Giant TCR Advanced frame and it's really no coincidence. It's a brilliant road bike. One that mixes the best frame for the money (a big statement, but… Full Story »
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Unplanned Success
Guitar Ted Productions &bull Jan 30, 2012
Current state-o-the 'Buck Saturday's fat bike ride tweaked out my legs again, so Sunday was going to be a planned off day. Something about riding those fat bikes really knocks it outta me, especially since Triple D. I guess I have not quite recovered 100% from that day just yet.… Full Story »
