. Red Bull Rampage weekend of 2018 is approaching, here are some of the bikes you’ll see flying off the biggest cliffs in Virgin, Utah. Thomas Genon Brett Rheeder Carson Storch Reed Boggs Tyler McCaul Tom van Steenbergen DJ Brandt Szymon Godziek Vincent Tupin Kyle Strait Graham Aggasiz Remy Metailler .
Read More
Last year was a great experience for VEE Tire Co. supporting their first sponsored rider Vincent Tupin aka Vinny T, to the maddest freeride competition in the planet, Redbull Rampage. Using VEE’s Flow Rumba tire, Vinny ended in 14th after his big drop off and backflip trick. Not bad for both VEE and Vinny both being newbies to the event, but most importantly Vinny finished an intense weekend without any mechanical problems including the tires. This year VEE Tire Co. is lucky enough to get more invitations in Redbull Rampage…
Read More
Redbull Rampage really is the pinnacle of Mountain Biking. Over the years we have supported many riders competing in Rampage, this year we are proud to support Andreu Lacondeguy, Cam Zink, Ethan Nell, Jordie Lunn and Adolf Silva at this legendary event that puts Mountain Biking into the mainstream. As this year’s event is near join us for a look at our 5 riders with their custom painted TUES CF, even sporting custom mullets to match, 80’s style! Andreu Lacondeguy Specs: • Frame – YT Industries TUES CF • Fork – Rockshox Boxxer…
Read More
. 77 Designz has launched their new short enduro stem for handlebars with a 35mm clamp. During the development phase, the German brand, has intensively optimized FEM and tested it in the EFBE laboratory for downhill. At only 96 grams it is one of the lightest stems for 35mm clamps you can buy. FEATURES: -EFBE Tri Test MTB Gravity Approved -Requires only a T25 key -Sandwich construction -Torx 25 Titanium screws -Low Stack -Carbon friendlySPECS: Headtube: 1 1/8 ” Handlebar: 35 mm Stack: 33 mm Length: 37 mm Material: AL…
Read More
Having a good grip on the pedals is essential. Skate shoes are always spot on, in combination with good platform pedals. There are a number of options out there in the market these days, available in all sorts of designs and prices. DC shoes have been around for a while and are now available in India through TATA CLiQ and Reliance Brands. We recently got our feet into the new Court Graffik pair of sneakers. These BMX/Skate shoes are good enough for dirt play too! Sole Though it’s not typically…
Read More
. Words: Cephas Joseph \\ Photo: Vinay Menon A full face helmet is the best safety gear you can invest in. With the trails getting gnarlier and speeds only gaining, it’s wise to tighten them chin straps well. Build Having used the helmet for a couple of months now and with a few nasty crashes, I can confidently say that the build quality is really good. The helmet feels pretty close to their higher end model, the Aircraft. Though the Status has lesser padding compared to the Aircraft, don’t be deceived!…
Read More
. Loose Riders brings you the C/S Goggles, a collaboration with X-Force: Tested and approved by LRGA pro team rider Antoine Boulard! Introducing the C/S Goggles: -World’s Best Anti-Fog Lenses (Ipso Award ® Gold winner 2017-18) -Ultra wide field of vision – Frame-less look – Interchangeable Strap System – Proven technology, an X-Force ® collaboration product The C/S Goggles start at 69.90/- USD Available at selected stores and on: https://www.switchbladeonline.com/ind… In India, connect with LOOSE RIDERS INDIA to place an order. Video: Arthur Chambre. Visit: http://www.loose-riders.com Follow : https://www.facebook.com/looseriders | https://www.instagram.com/looseriders for more daily…
Read More
The Rage Carbon in 29” has already been tested diligently this season in the Downhill World Cup. British racer Phil Atwill and the newly crowned Austrian national champion David Trummer switched immediately to the big wheels after the first test ride. The Rage Carbon is now available with big wheels to all ambitious downhill racers. The Carbon frame didn’t need to be adapted for the conversion to 29”. The only things to change are the upper and lower rocker arms to optimize the height of the bottom bracket to 29”…
Read More
What is the most tiring task after a good mucky day on the trails? It is the cleaning part! Well, here’s an interesting new product from Germany to keep the rider feeling like a clean baby while the sky pours! Our team recently got their hands on the new Dirtsuit Light Edition. A lighter version of the rowdy “Dirtsuit Classic Edition”. Built for light trail riding, hiking and casual usage, the light edition packs in some efficient protection from the rain/dirt/wind while being low on the weighing scale, at…
Read More
Polygon Siskiu N series is an aluminum full suspension enduro bike with a combination of parts and technology design to be ready to be ridden in the most demanding of conditions. An aggressive, agile, and fast bike for the rider who wants to defeat their personal limitations all-day in the mountains to the local trails. Wheelsports India, distributor/dealers of Polygon bike in India has recently announced “the new Siskiu range will be coming soon in their inventory”. All models of Siskiu N are built around a lightweight aluminum frame…
Read More