Drop In Season 5 Webisode 5
29/09/07 16:17 | Permalink
Source: Rip.tv
Oregon here we go.....
The crew meets up with Santa Cruz rider Kurt Vories. Kurt has the sweeties mini ramp setup in his basement, Mitch has something up his sleeve, Ross wears maxi pads... and the tour goes on..." I rather be at home in bed with my beautiful wife then in this stinky bus with these dirtbags".
WATCH NOW!
Oregon here we go.....
The crew meets up with Santa Cruz rider Kurt Vories. Kurt has the sweeties mini ramp setup in his basement, Mitch has something up his sleeve, Ross wears maxi pads... and the tour goes on..." I rather be at home in bed with my beautiful wife then in this stinky bus with these dirtbags".
WATCH NOW!
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Coming Soon: chinamtb Forum
26/09/07 21:55 | Permalink
Thats right we are currently hard at word to bring you a place to meet, chat and share opinions.
The forum will be up and running by next week, but in the mean time keep an eye on the Beta version here:
www.chinamtb.com/Forum
If you have any suggestions leave them on the forum OR you can email them to:
andi@chinamtb.com
OR just leave a comment below.
Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed
25/09/07 10:26 | Permalink
photo: Xinhua
The extension work for Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed recently and held host to the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 International Mountain Bike Invitational Competition on September 22.
The construction of the course makes use of the natural landscape of Laoshan Mountain. Concrete and steel weren’t used in the track construction, but instead weaving bags filled with soil were used to create the various banks and hills.
The
4.6 kilometer course is shorter that originally
planned as technical officials at the Union
Cycliste Internationale (UCI) suggested that the
Laoshan course should be shortened and made more
difficult to increase the enjoyment for the
spectators and the riders.
Laoshan used to be the training center for China's national cycling team. After the Olympic Games, the 4.6 kilometer Mountain Bike Course will be open to the general public.
Laoshan used to be the training center for China's national cycling team. After the Olympic Games, the 4.6 kilometer Mountain Bike Course will be open to the general public.
Liu Ying Wins at Good Luck Beijing International
Mountain Bike Race!
25/09/07 01:42 | Permalink
Source:
ChinaView
photo: Xinhua
Liu Ying of China won the women's cross country at the 2007 Good Luck Beijing international mountain bike invitational competition here on Saturday.
The newly crowned world champion demonstrated her speed and endurance to win the gold in one hour 45 minutes and 54 seconds.
"The course was really hard. You have to slow down your speed at every turn. I was familiar with this course, so I took some advantage over some foreign riders," said Liu, who just won the title of the World Cup last week.
photo: Xinhua
Liu Ying of China won the women's cross country at the 2007 Good Luck Beijing international mountain bike invitational competition here on Saturday.
The newly crowned world champion demonstrated her speed and endurance to win the gold in one hour 45 minutes and 54 seconds.
"The course was really hard. You have to slow down your speed at every turn. I was familiar with this course, so I took some advantage over some foreign riders," said Liu, who just won the title of the World Cup last week.
The highest
elevation of the course is said to be 130 meters,
and the total length is about 4.52 kilometers,
with the minimum width being 2.5 meters and
maximum 8 meters respectively, averaged at 3-3.5
meters. The entire space of the course's
peripheral area reaches 5 kilometers.
One year from now on, cyclists will compete in the same course in the Beijing Olympics.
"I hope I could get the chance to race in the same course here in 2008. I will try my best to get a good result," added Liu.
Athens Olympic bronze medallist Sabine Spitz of Germany claimed the silver in 1:47:18.
"I like the course, it challenged all riders, because it was really difficult to keep the speed in this kind of bumpy course with high altitude," said Spitz.
The 36-year old rider said her next goal would be the Beijing Olympic Games and hope she could attend the London Olympic Games.
"I did not have any specific goal for the Beijing Olympics, but I will try my best to compete and hope I could ride as long as I can and come to London," added Spitz.
The bronze medal went to Lene Byberg of Norway in 1:47:28.
As an official event of "Good Luck Beijing" series, the race attracts 81 first-class riders from 16 countries and regions, and 24 female riders competed on the day.
One year from now on, cyclists will compete in the same course in the Beijing Olympics.
"I hope I could get the chance to race in the same course here in 2008. I will try my best to get a good result," added Liu.
Athens Olympic bronze medallist Sabine Spitz of Germany claimed the silver in 1:47:18.
"I like the course, it challenged all riders, because it was really difficult to keep the speed in this kind of bumpy course with high altitude," said Spitz.
The 36-year old rider said her next goal would be the Beijing Olympic Games and hope she could attend the London Olympic Games.
"I did not have any specific goal for the Beijing Olympics, but I will try my best to compete and hope I could ride as long as I can and come to London," added Spitz.
The bronze medal went to Lene Byberg of Norway in 1:47:28.
As an official event of "Good Luck Beijing" series, the race attracts 81 first-class riders from 16 countries and regions, and 24 female riders competed on the day.
Houhai Duathlon this Sat Sept 29, 2007
24/09/07 23:45 | Permalink
Source: Beijing Mobsters
As the MOB is doing a 3-day trip over the Oct holidays this Sunday
we will do a kayaking and running event at Hou Hai. It's been a few
years
since we did the last duathlon event but the format will be the same
- teams
of two will kayak down both lakes and back, then run twice around the
bigger
lake. Nothing too hard. It's a fun event so there won't be any
prizes.
As the MOB is doing a 3-day trip over the Oct holidays this Sunday
we will do a kayaking and running event at Hou Hai. It's been a few
years
since we did the last duathlon event but the format will be the same
- teams
of two will kayak down both lakes and back, then run twice around the
bigger
lake. Nothing too hard. It's a fun event so there won't be any
prizes.
Depending upon who signs up we may randomly put
people together in
teams, or at least make sure that each team has someone who can
kayak. We also need at least a couple of people to help with
organization, take photos and record times.
Date: Sat 29th
Time: Meet at 10AM; race starts at 10:30AM
Cost: RMB30 per person for the kayak hire
Where: The rowing club at the western end of the big lake near
Xinjiekou
For directions the rowing club can be contacted at Ph 64012664 or
call David Oliver at Ph 13641210438. Afterwards we will go for lunch
somewhere. Please signup to: david@orienz.com
teams, or at least make sure that each team has someone who can
kayak. We also need at least a couple of people to help with
organization, take photos and record times.
Date: Sat 29th
Time: Meet at 10AM; race starts at 10:30AM
Cost: RMB30 per person for the kayak hire
Where: The rowing club at the western end of the big lake near
Xinjiekou
For directions the rowing club can be contacted at Ph 64012664 or
call David Oliver at Ph 13641210438. Afterwards we will go for lunch
somewhere. Please signup to: david@orienz.com
WATCH RIP.TV
22/09/07 10:32 | Permalink
Drop In Season 5 Webisode 4
22/09/07 10:29 | Permalink
Source: Rip.Tv
Things keep getting better and better for the Drop In crew. In this webisode Steve Romaniuk and Cam McCaul re-unite with the bus, Dylan's ankle is healed up and he's riding again and Ross shows us his mystery milk jug..see if you can guess what's inside. The trails in the episode look super buff, the Black Rock crew really knows what their doing when it comes to building...big props to them.
This webisode is packed with so much biking, you'll be satisfied until next Saturday when Webisode 5 comes out.
Watch here at chinamtb.com: Drop In season 5
OR
Watch at Rip.tv: http://www.rip.tv/video/watch/3454/
Things keep getting better and better for the Drop In crew. In this webisode Steve Romaniuk and Cam McCaul re-unite with the bus, Dylan's ankle is healed up and he's riding again and Ross shows us his mystery milk jug..see if you can guess what's inside. The trails in the episode look super buff, the Black Rock crew really knows what their doing when it comes to building...big props to them.
This webisode is packed with so much biking, you'll be satisfied until next Saturday when Webisode 5 comes out.
Watch here at chinamtb.com: Drop In season 5
OR
Watch at Rip.tv: http://www.rip.tv/video/watch/3454/
210km/h Mountain Bike Speed Record!!
21/09/07 06:05 | Permalink
Source: Newspirits.com
Max Stöckl and his Intense M6 recorded a speed of 210.4 KM/H or 130.74 MP/H on a 1.6 kilometer snow covered slope with declines of up to 45 degrees. The speed was enough to beat the previous record by 23 KM/H , which had remained unbeaten for the past 8 years. The 28 year old Austrian rode the M6 faster than any person has ever ridden a production mountain bike, and now hopes to beat the speed record set for prototype bikes.
Click the image above to watch the YouTube video, and read the full article here at newspirits.com.
Max Stöckl and his Intense M6 recorded a speed of 210.4 KM/H or 130.74 MP/H on a 1.6 kilometer snow covered slope with declines of up to 45 degrees. The speed was enough to beat the previous record by 23 KM/H , which had remained unbeaten for the past 8 years. The 28 year old Austrian rode the M6 faster than any person has ever ridden a production mountain bike, and now hopes to beat the speed record set for prototype bikes.
Click the image above to watch the YouTube video, and read the full article here at newspirits.com.
2008 T-Force Forks
19/09/07 09:43 | Permalink
We reported on the 2008 range of T-Force forks earlier this year. T-Force is a sub brand of Topgun Suspension who are well known for their OEM forks found on $99 Walmart bikes! The T-Force brand was formed so Topgun could build higher end forks without people relating them to their bargain basement bottom of the bucket brothers.
The forks most riders will be interested in are the Xcalibur range. The X Calibur forks range from 80mm-120mm travel all mountain forks to 120mm-160mm travel freeride forks, all of which are single crown.
The lower end XCalibur SX forks are beginning to trickle on to the market now and start at a very reasonable 1300 RMB, and sport some great features such as adjustable rebound and compression, lockout, external travel adjustment from 80mm-120mm, 32mm magnesium lowers and an alloy steerer.
No news on when the DH models will be available but be sure you will be the first to know.
Cycling during National Holiday Oct 2007
Huangyaguan Great Wall & Qing Dynasty Tomb
Area
19/09/07 09:39 | Permalink
Source: Beijing Mobsters
We are planning to cycle 3 days to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Qing
Dynasty Tomb Area. If you stay in Beijing during National Holiday,
would love to be out of town and be among the stunningly beautiful
scenery, simple food, cultural/history tour. Come and join us by
email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com within this week.
Date of departure: Sept 30, 2007 Sunday or Oct 1, 2007 Monday
(Email us your preferable date of departure, we go with the majority)
Time of departure: 8am at Agriculture Exhibition Hall
We are planning to cycle 3 days to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Qing
Dynasty Tomb Area. If you stay in Beijing during National Holiday,
would love to be out of town and be among the stunningly beautiful
scenery, simple food, cultural/history tour. Come and join us by
email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com within this week.
Date of departure: Sept 30, 2007 Sunday or Oct 1, 2007 Monday
(Email us your preferable date of departure, we go with the majority)
Time of departure: 8am at Agriculture Exhibition Hall
Day 1 and 2:
We will stay in Huangyaguan Great Wall Hotel, cycle in 2 different
valleys
For the non-riders, hiking on the Wall or walk around the area or have
an easy time in the courtyard.
Day 3
Scouting around Qing Dynasty Tomb Area
For the non-riders, can take MOB bus directly to Qing Dynasty Tomb
Area in the morning and pay a visit around, entry fee RMB150 for the
whole tomb area.
Estimated expenses:
Transportation: RMB150/person
Hotel (double-room) RMB180/room (including entry fee for the Great
wall)
Breakfast RMB 10/person/day (Local Chinese taste)
Lunch & dinner go dutch
Estimated cost/person: RMB400/person
We will stay in Huangyaguan Great Wall Hotel, cycle in 2 different
valleys
For the non-riders, hiking on the Wall or walk around the area or have
an easy time in the courtyard.
Day 3
Scouting around Qing Dynasty Tomb Area
For the non-riders, can take MOB bus directly to Qing Dynasty Tomb
Area in the morning and pay a visit around, entry fee RMB150 for the
whole tomb area.
Estimated expenses:
Transportation: RMB150/person
Hotel (double-room) RMB180/room (including entry fee for the Great
wall)
Breakfast RMB 10/person/day (Local Chinese taste)
Lunch & dinner go dutch
Estimated cost/person: RMB400/person
MOB Shidu Southwest Loop
19/09/07 09:18 | Permalink
Source: Beijing Mobsters
Date: Saturday Sept 22, 2007
Route:
We did part of Shidu Southwest Loup 3 years ago, maybe 4 :)- Hope the
enormous changes in these past 2 years still keep the pass familiar to
us ;)-
Date: Saturday Sept 22, 2007
Route:
We did part of Shidu Southwest Loup 3 years ago, maybe 4 :)- Hope the
enormous changes in these past 2 years still keep the pass familiar to
us ;)-
This Sat, starting at Shidu, we will ride along
the dry riverbank, be
ready for a quite bumpy trail and then continue scouting. MUSHES and
MOB, both seem enjoying dirt trails, more for the MOB. Before heading
back to town, deli Shidu BBQ trout if it is too late ☺-
Total distance: approx. ??km +
Total climb: est. ??meters
Estimated time back to town: LATE
Sign-up:
beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
Book as early as possible.
Cancel before 4 pm on Friday
Still pay for the ride
if you cancel late or don't show up on Sat morning
Time to meet:
Present yourself at 7:45 for a 8:00am sharp departure.
An early and prompt start is essential;
Place to meet:
Agricultural Exhibition Hall (AEH),
400m south of the Sheraton,
opposite the eastern end of Dongzhimenwai
What to Bring:
Mobile (in the consideration of any case
may happen and in case you do not give your mobile number to the
organizer, please DO when sign-in), Bike, HELMET (compulsory), water
(there should be some shops), 100 RMB, sunglasses, snacks, BIKE
GLOVES, spare tube, pump, basic repair tools & raincoat
Cheers!
Xing'ou
If you need rental bike, let us know when sign-in. Rental bike, RMB50
and helmet RMB10.
ready for a quite bumpy trail and then continue scouting. MUSHES and
MOB, both seem enjoying dirt trails, more for the MOB. Before heading
back to town, deli Shidu BBQ trout if it is too late ☺-
Total distance: approx. ??km +
Total climb: est. ??meters
Estimated time back to town: LATE
Sign-up:
beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
Book as early as possible.
Cancel before 4 pm on Friday
Still pay for the ride
if you cancel late or don't show up on Sat morning
Time to meet:
Present yourself at 7:45 for a 8:00am sharp departure.
An early and prompt start is essential;
Place to meet:
Agricultural Exhibition Hall (AEH),
400m south of the Sheraton,
opposite the eastern end of Dongzhimenwai
What to Bring:
Mobile (in the consideration of any case
may happen and in case you do not give your mobile number to the
organizer, please DO when sign-in), Bike, HELMET (compulsory), water
(there should be some shops), 100 RMB, sunglasses, snacks, BIKE
GLOVES, spare tube, pump, basic repair tools & raincoat
Cheers!
Xing'ou
If you need rental bike, let us know when sign-in. Rental bike, RMB50
and helmet RMB10.
Top 3 Winners For 'Be A Dirtbag' Contest
19/09/07 09:12 | Permalink
Source: Rip.tv
We have our Top 3 Winners!!!
It was a heated battle on the final day of voting for the BE A DIRTBAG contest. Thousands of votes were cast. It was head to head between Kyle Thomas, Billy Miller and Frankie Vass... They were within a few votes for most of the day but at 12AM, Oct 18 the votes were locked in and...... Find out the results Here: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
We have our Top 3 Winners!!!
It was a heated battle on the final day of voting for the BE A DIRTBAG contest. Thousands of votes were cast. It was head to head between Kyle Thomas, Billy Miller and Frankie Vass... They were within a few votes for most of the day but at 12AM, Oct 18 the votes were locked in and...... Find out the results Here: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
Da Bomb Product Video
17/09/07 22:36 | Permalink
Da bomb Brazil made this video at the Taipei bike
show. It shows off some of the new 2008 Da Bomb
goodies.
Be warned this is a product video no riding just the filming of stationary bikes, if you want action check out 'Drop In' Season 5 here, but if your in the market for a new frame and wanted a better look at what Da Bomb have to offer this video is right up your street. Oh, one more thing, its in Portuguese!
Enjoy!
Be warned this is a product video no riding just the filming of stationary bikes, if you want action check out 'Drop In' Season 5 here, but if your in the market for a new frame and wanted a better look at what Da Bomb have to offer this video is right up your street. Oh, one more thing, its in Portuguese!
Enjoy!
No MTB Festival in Lijiang & Shangri-La this
year
12/09/07 12:02 | Permalink
Source: NordicWays
Unfortunately there will not be a MTB Adventure in Yunnan province this year. The reason is that the government in Yunnan did not approve to the race, due to a change of government. However, because of the big interest for this event we have already started to plan for Lijiang & Shangri-La International MTB Festival in 2008 after the Olympics. At Nordic Ways we want to thank you all, for the big interest in this event, and hope that all of you have the chance to join the event next year.
Unfortunately there will not be a MTB Adventure in Yunnan province this year. The reason is that the government in Yunnan did not approve to the race, due to a change of government. However, because of the big interest for this event we have already started to plan for Lijiang & Shangri-La International MTB Festival in 2008 after the Olympics. At Nordic Ways we want to thank you all, for the big interest in this event, and hope that all of you have the chance to join the event next year.
The Great Wall Bike Festival, October 20th.
12/09/07 11:48 | Permalink
Source:
Nordic Ways
China
The Great Wall Bike Festival, China’s premier cycling festival will take place on October 20th.
The beautiful hills behind the Badaling section of the Great Wall will be the decor for the 4th Great Wall Bike Festival. Get ready for the season’s last and ultimate race!
The Great Wall Bike Festival, China’s premier cycling festival will take place on October 20th.
The beautiful hills behind the Badaling section of the Great Wall will be the decor for the 4th Great Wall Bike Festival. Get ready for the season’s last and ultimate race!
This year’s festival
will be all about mountain biking, offering
events for all levels and skills! Elite riders,
bike fans, devoted and less devoted bikers, kids,
university students, company teams and bike clubs
will all find their race and challenge at the
Great Wall Bike Festival – bringing the fun of
cycling to everyone.
Individual Race Registration: RMB 50/race, including race insurance, T Shirt and a lunch package. Registration can be done online on www.nordicways.com
Bus Transportation to and from the center of Beijing will be available for participants and their families.
06:30 Bus/Truck departure from city center
09:00 Opening ceremony
09:30 MTB Elite Men Race (3.3K x 6 loops)
11:00 MTB Open race (Men & Women, 3.3K x 3 loops)
12:00 Middle School Race ( 1.7K x 3 loops)
12:30 Kids’ race (300m)
13:00 Prize Giving Ceremony
13:15 University Relay (3 men 1 woman, 1.7K x 4 loops)
14:15 Club Relay (3 men 1 woman, 3.3K x 4 loops)
15:30 Company Relay (3 men 1 woman, 1.7K x 4 loops)
16:45 Prize Giving Ceremony
17:00 Bus/Truck back to the city
Get your Teams organized!
Bike on!
Nordic Ways China.
Individual Race Registration: RMB 50/race, including race insurance, T Shirt and a lunch package. Registration can be done online on www.nordicways.com
Bus Transportation to and from the center of Beijing will be available for participants and their families.
06:30 Bus/Truck departure from city center
09:00 Opening ceremony
09:30 MTB Elite Men Race (3.3K x 6 loops)
11:00 MTB Open race (Men & Women, 3.3K x 3 loops)
12:00 Middle School Race ( 1.7K x 3 loops)
12:30 Kids’ race (300m)
13:00 Prize Giving Ceremony
13:15 University Relay (3 men 1 woman, 1.7K x 4 loops)
14:15 Club Relay (3 men 1 woman, 3.3K x 4 loops)
15:30 Company Relay (3 men 1 woman, 1.7K x 4 loops)
16:45 Prize Giving Ceremony
17:00 Bus/Truck back to the city
Get your Teams organized!
Bike on!
Nordic Ways China.
MOB Simatai Loup
12/09/07 11:42 | Permalink
Route:
This coming Sat will be another scouting ride both for MUSHES and
MOB.
We all Start at Simatai, paved road to Gubeikou. MUSHES take the
fast loop to start MUSHES scouting ride, turn south back to the MOB
bus; while MOB will climb up along the Jingshanling Great Wall, see
what will bring to us ;)-
Total distance: approx. ??km +
Total climb: est. ?? meters
Sign-up:
beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
Book as early as possible.
Cancel before 4 pm on Friday
Still pay for the ride
if you cancel late or don't show up on Sat morning
Time to meet:
Present yourself at 7:20 for a 7:30am sharp departure.
An early and prompt start is essential;
Place to meet:
Agricultural Exhibition Hall (AEH),
400m south of the Sheraton,
opposite the eastern end of Dongzhimenwai
What to Bring:
Mobile (in the consideration of any case
may happen and in case you do not give your mobile number to the
organizer, please DO when sign-in), Bike, HELMET (compulsory), water
(there should be some shops), 100 RMB, sunglasses, snacks, BIKE
GLOVES, suntan lotion, spare tube, pump, basic repair tools & raincoat
Cheers!
Pat & Xing'ou
If you need rental bike, let us know when sign-in. Rental bike, RMB50
and helmet RMB10.
This coming Sat will be another scouting ride both for MUSHES and
MOB.
We all Start at Simatai, paved road to Gubeikou. MUSHES take the
fast loop to start MUSHES scouting ride, turn south back to the MOB
bus; while MOB will climb up along the Jingshanling Great Wall, see
what will bring to us ;)-
Total distance: approx. ??km +
Total climb: est. ?? meters
Sign-up:
beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
Book as early as possible.
Cancel before 4 pm on Friday
Still pay for the ride
if you cancel late or don't show up on Sat morning
Time to meet:
Present yourself at 7:20 for a 7:30am sharp departure.
An early and prompt start is essential;
Place to meet:
Agricultural Exhibition Hall (AEH),
400m south of the Sheraton,
opposite the eastern end of Dongzhimenwai
What to Bring:
Mobile (in the consideration of any case
may happen and in case you do not give your mobile number to the
organizer, please DO when sign-in), Bike, HELMET (compulsory), water
(there should be some shops), 100 RMB, sunglasses, snacks, BIKE
GLOVES, suntan lotion, spare tube, pump, basic repair tools & raincoat
Cheers!
Pat & Xing'ou
If you need rental bike, let us know when sign-in. Rental bike, RMB50
and helmet RMB10.
Start voting Now for the next Drop In Mt. Bike TV
star !!!
12/09/07 09:07 | Permalink
Source: Rip.tv
With over 100 video submissions the "Be A Dirtbag Contest" has been an exciting event, so far. We've been watching the videos everyday and
have seen some amazing talent; And,
even though it's been difficult, we've managed to narrow it down to the Top 10 riders. http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
This is where You come in:
Round 1: Vote Now for the Top 3 riders and they will win a trip to ride with the Drop In crew for Episode 12, which will be filmed in Whistler starting Oct 4th, 2007. The 3 winners will be announced, Sept 18, 2007. VOTE NOW: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
Round 2: Vote for your favorite, from the Top 3 riders, and the winner will be the next Mt. Bike TV star, on Drop In season 6, and receive a Santa Cruz sponsorship, which will include several bikes and spare parts.
So click on this link to VOTE NOW: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest
May the best bikers win!!
Also don't forget to check out webisode 2 of Drop In Season 5!
With over 100 video submissions the "Be A Dirtbag Contest" has been an exciting event, so far. We've been watching the videos everyday and
have seen some amazing talent; And,
even though it's been difficult, we've managed to narrow it down to the Top 10 riders. http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
This is where You come in:
Round 1: Vote Now for the Top 3 riders and they will win a trip to ride with the Drop In crew for Episode 12, which will be filmed in Whistler starting Oct 4th, 2007. The 3 winners will be announced, Sept 18, 2007. VOTE NOW: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
Round 2: Vote for your favorite, from the Top 3 riders, and the winner will be the next Mt. Bike TV star, on Drop In season 6, and receive a Santa Cruz sponsorship, which will include several bikes and spare parts.
So click on this link to VOTE NOW: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest
May the best bikers win!!
Also don't forget to check out webisode 2 of Drop In Season 5!
Is The Betty G-Boxx Still Alive?
11/09/07 21:39 | Permalink
We recently post news regarding Da Bombs new
frames, and we have to say we were more than a
little disapointed to see the Bouncing Betty
without her G-Boxx.
Well today while perusing the web I decided to pop over to the Da Bomb site again to see if there was anything new.
Betty was there again, in all her G-Boxx glory!!
Will she or won't she be released? I want one!!! in pink!!
Well today while perusing the web I decided to pop over to the Da Bomb site again to see if there was anything new.
Betty was there again, in all her G-Boxx glory!!
Will she or won't she be released? I want one!!! in pink!!
Yaban Mack Half Link Chain On Test
11/09/07 06:05 | Permalink
The excellent folks at Yaban Chains sent us these
half link chains to test (thanks David). We only
received them yesterday night so we haven't had
anytime riding them yet. The half link is
designed for single speed riders, the design
means you can get the perfect chain length,
tension and also wheel base, on your sliding
dropout frames.
I've been really looking forward to getting my hands on these chains as I have not been happy with how long the wheel base is on my Banshee Sratch, but due to its design and the gearing I run (32/16) I couldn't get the chain shorter.
But, now I have this half link I can dial my Banshee in properly and start to enjoy it more.
Keep posted for a full test soon.
I've been really looking forward to getting my hands on these chains as I have not been happy with how long the wheel base is on my Banshee Sratch, but due to its design and the gearing I run (32/16) I couldn't get the chain shorter.
But, now I have this half link I can dial my Banshee in properly and start to enjoy it more.
Keep posted for a full test soon.
Happy Chicken Ride!
11/09/07 05:56 | Permalink
Last Sunday we went for a bit of a scouting ride
out in Tian Tai district of Qingdao.
It turned out to be quite a good area with a mix of steep technical and fast smooth downhills.
Take a look at some of the pictures below and don't forget to join the chinamtb.com Facebook group, where we will post short videos photos and generally chat. Click here to join, you will need a Facebook account to enter, which is free, to enter.
It turned out to be quite a good area with a mix of steep technical and fast smooth downhills.
Take a look at some of the pictures below and don't forget to join the chinamtb.com Facebook group, where we will post short videos photos and generally chat. Click here to join, you will need a Facebook account to enter, which is free, to enter.
*Update: Playing Now! Drop In Webisode #2
07/09/07 06:09 | Permalink
Source: Rip.tv
WATCH SEASON 5 OF DROP IN HERE:
The Drop In Crew Left a 4th and 7th place at the Kokanee Slopestyle, some fresh road rash, and hang overs all around & piloted the bus out of the Crankworx scene in Whistler heading south and west to Vancouver Island to hook up with the entire slopestyle mountain biking community once again at the 2nd annual Bearclaw Invitational. Romaniuk loved the DH singletrack trail system up at Mt Washington and shredded trails the entire time, McCaul had the best slopestyle run of his life while Ross crashes HARD.
WATCH SEASON 5 OF DROP IN HERE:
The Drop In Crew Left a 4th and 7th place at the Kokanee Slopestyle, some fresh road rash, and hang overs all around & piloted the bus out of the Crankworx scene in Whistler heading south and west to Vancouver Island to hook up with the entire slopestyle mountain biking community once again at the 2nd annual Bearclaw Invitational. Romaniuk loved the DH singletrack trail system up at Mt Washington and shredded trails the entire time, McCaul had the best slopestyle run of his life while Ross crashes HARD.
After the Mt Washington stop the Crew officially
heads south for the U.S. border hitting up some
skate parks along the way. It's a pretty tech
crew this year and everyone can hold their own in
the park including Jamie Goldman who joins the
Crew as a full time rider for the tour, Neil
Meier has a guest appearance in season 3 and
hosts the crew once again in Nanaimo as does
Geoff Gullevich in North Vancouver. Dylan
Tremblay is finally back on the bike after
sitting the first episode out due to a sprained
ankle!
Lot's of bouncing around and head bangin' in this webisode that will be sure to leave you begging for more!
Lot's of bouncing around and head bangin' in this webisode that will be sure to leave you begging for more!
Possible Singletrack Sighting In Qingdao!
06/09/07 23:16 | Permalink
Well the Fushan tracks we mentioned the other
week were tested and after 3 hours of rock
climbing with my 35 pound Banshee I can report we
managed about 20 minutes worth of riding. This
was due to a number of reasons: Firstly the
Google map turned out to be about 2 years out of
date! And secondly most of the lower singletrack
has been rendered unridable due to the recent
rain and floods.
So the search was still on. Luckily while I was out on one of my little jaunts today I came across a nice looking area with plenty of smaller hills and mountains, which have really easy access. I walked up a paved track for about 5 min and came upon some singletrack that runs along the ridge of a range of hills and small mountains.
I will try and take some photos tomorrow, but in the mean time check out the little map I made. If you look toward the top right you will notice a few more tracks that might be worth riding too.
View Larger Map
So the search was still on. Luckily while I was out on one of my little jaunts today I came across a nice looking area with plenty of smaller hills and mountains, which have really easy access. I walked up a paved track for about 5 min and came upon some singletrack that runs along the ridge of a range of hills and small mountains.
I will try and take some photos tomorrow, but in the mean time check out the little map I made. If you look toward the top right you will notice a few more tracks that might be worth riding too.
View Larger Map
Merida's 19.8 Pound XC Weapon!
06/09/07 23:13 | Permalink
MERIDA - PRESS RELEASE!
Project-Bike: MERIDA Beijing 08 superlight XC Suspension
Even when we talk about a 2009 project:
MERIDA presented a close-to-production prototype of the new carbon full-suspension race-bike at this years Eurobike-fair, which will be used as secret weapon from the MULTIVAN-MERIDA top-racers Ralph Näf and José Hermida already one week later during the XC world championship at Ft. Williams at their fight for the world title.
We took «Beijing 08» as project-name for this frame, because the team-racers of our MULTIVAN MERIDA BIKING TEAMS shall fight with this weapon during the coming Olympic Games for medals.
Manufactured in cooperation with a new manufacturing-partner completely of a high-end fiber-mix, the new carbon-frame undergoes a frame-weight of 1,9 kg – including the special tuned DT Swiss carbon rear-shock with remote controlled lock-out function.
Using a smart mix of regular production components, the bike beats the magic border of 9 kg – with roughly 100mm suspension travel, remote lock-out suspension and disc-brakes!
Project-Bike: MERIDA Beijing 08 superlight XC Suspension
Even when we talk about a 2009 project:
MERIDA presented a close-to-production prototype of the new carbon full-suspension race-bike at this years Eurobike-fair, which will be used as secret weapon from the MULTIVAN-MERIDA top-racers Ralph Näf and José Hermida already one week later during the XC world championship at Ft. Williams at their fight for the world title.
We took «Beijing 08» as project-name for this frame, because the team-racers of our MULTIVAN MERIDA BIKING TEAMS shall fight with this weapon during the coming Olympic Games for medals.
Manufactured in cooperation with a new manufacturing-partner completely of a high-end fiber-mix, the new carbon-frame undergoes a frame-weight of 1,9 kg – including the special tuned DT Swiss carbon rear-shock with remote controlled lock-out function.
Using a smart mix of regular production components, the bike beats the magic border of 9 kg – with roughly 100mm suspension travel, remote lock-out suspension and disc-brakes!
Not just this flashing weight surprises, as well
at the STW (stiffness to weight) ratio, the new
MERIDA frame is offering a new reference for the
whole competition: It is beating the most famous
and lightweight frame today available at the
market significantly, by offering a 25% higher
STW-factor*!
What is also result of some hidden, internal features of the carbon-construction, which we will not tell to anyone at this early moment…
The kinematics of the system, including some slight readjustment of the main suspension pivot was optimized according to the demand of our racers and offers a maximum travel of 95 mm, while using the low suspension ratio (below 1 : 2) - a typical character for MERIDA XC-suspension bikes, which reduces the air-pressure inside the shock to a user-friendly range from 2-5 atmospheres.
Top-racer und weight-saving freak Ralph Naef had been involved closely to the development of this new suspension-frame; he already rode hundreds of kilometers on prototypes and influenced many details in a major way.
His statement after the first rides pushing his new working-tool: «While blocking the suspension, this bike feels being stiffer than my rigid carbon frame – and believe me: May hardtail is really stiff. It runs that speedy, that I have problems to break down quick enough in front of corners…that is something, where I need to get used to.»
*The so far best performing competitor’s production-frame and the new MERIDA «Beijing 08» prototype were tested by using the same frame-sizes, incl original rear-shock, at a neutral test-lab according to original «Tour» / «Bike» STW testing method.
What is also result of some hidden, internal features of the carbon-construction, which we will not tell to anyone at this early moment…
The kinematics of the system, including some slight readjustment of the main suspension pivot was optimized according to the demand of our racers and offers a maximum travel of 95 mm, while using the low suspension ratio (below 1 : 2) - a typical character for MERIDA XC-suspension bikes, which reduces the air-pressure inside the shock to a user-friendly range from 2-5 atmospheres.
Top-racer und weight-saving freak Ralph Naef had been involved closely to the development of this new suspension-frame; he already rode hundreds of kilometers on prototypes and influenced many details in a major way.
His statement after the first rides pushing his new working-tool: «While blocking the suspension, this bike feels being stiffer than my rigid carbon frame – and believe me: May hardtail is really stiff. It runs that speedy, that I have problems to break down quick enough in front of corners…that is something, where I need to get used to.»
*The so far best performing competitor’s production-frame and the new MERIDA «Beijing 08» prototype were tested by using the same frame-sizes, incl original rear-shock, at a neutral test-lab according to original «Tour» / «Bike» STW testing method.
Cycling during National Holiday Oct 2007
06/09/07 12:44 | Permalink
Source: Beijing Mobsters
Propose to do 4-5 days cycling to Chengde area. We are not familiar
with that area so most likely it will be all scouting ride around the
Summer Palaces and inside the valleys. We will have our MOB support
bus with us. We can depart Sept 29 Saturday or 30 Sunday, back to
Beijing on Oct 6 Saturday or 7 Sunday.
If you are interested in joining us, let us know your comments by
email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com*
*The email themob@404.com.au as well
as the themob.404.com.au homepage have disappeared, never to exist
again, in all likelihood.
Until we get our new webserver in place, please use our Google groups
as reference (http://groups.google.com/group/beijingmob) and the
Google Groups main email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com for any
emails.
Propose to do 4-5 days cycling to Chengde area. We are not familiar
with that area so most likely it will be all scouting ride around the
Summer Palaces and inside the valleys. We will have our MOB support
bus with us. We can depart Sept 29 Saturday or 30 Sunday, back to
Beijing on Oct 6 Saturday or 7 Sunday.
If you are interested in joining us, let us know your comments by
email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com*
*The email themob@404.com.au as well
as the themob.404.com.au homepage have disappeared, never to exist
again, in all likelihood.
Until we get our new webserver in place, please use our Google groups
as reference (http://groups.google.com/group/beijingmob) and the
Google Groups main email: beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com for any
emails.
World Champs Day One
06/09/07 12:36 | Permalink
Source: MTBcut.tv
Watch all the highlights from day one of the World Championships at Fort William Scotland on www.mtbcut.tv. Highlights of day 2 should be tomorrow.
Watch all the highlights from day one of the World Championships at Fort William Scotland on www.mtbcut.tv. Highlights of day 2 should be tomorrow.
Issue 2 of Distilled
06/09/07 12:31 | Permalink
Source: Distilled Mountain Bike
Magazine
Issue 2 of Distilled Magazine is now available to order. Check out the Distilled blog for more info.
They also offer subscriptions and will post to any where in the world! Including China!
Issue 2 of Distilled Magazine is now available to order. Check out the Distilled blog for more info.
They also offer subscriptions and will post to any where in the world! Including China!
UCC Mountain Bike Race in Kunming
04/09/07 23:04 | Permalink
Source: Go Kunming
Kunming, Anning will host the second round of the UCC mountain bike race.
The race organized by the Xiong Brothers Bike Shop promises to be a test of skill rather than just speed with 7km of hilly and rugged track to pit yourself against.
The race is sponsored by Chinese bicycle company UCC.
UCC are providing prizes in the form of gift certificates for UCC products for certain bike stores in China.
The UCC bike races will also be held in Beijing on August 18 and Suzhou on
September 22.
The UCC Cup is still accepting competitors before Saturday morning's race. All interested cyclists can register at the Xiong Brothers Bike Shop or call 5191520 for the registration location nearest you.
For more info visit GoKunming.com.
Kunming, Anning will host the second round of the UCC mountain bike race.
The race organized by the Xiong Brothers Bike Shop promises to be a test of skill rather than just speed with 7km of hilly and rugged track to pit yourself against.
The race is sponsored by Chinese bicycle company UCC.
UCC are providing prizes in the form of gift certificates for UCC products for certain bike stores in China.
The UCC bike races will also be held in Beijing on August 18 and Suzhou on
September 22.
The UCC Cup is still accepting competitors before Saturday morning's race. All interested cyclists can register at the Xiong Brothers Bike Shop or call 5191520 for the registration location nearest you.
For more info visit GoKunming.com.
Mob Marathon Update
04/09/07 07:45 | Permalink
Source: Beijing Mobsters
Date: Sept 8, 2007
MOB Presents the 4th Annual MOB 100km MTB Marathon & Mushies 50km 1/2 Marathon
Proudly sponsored by
Arabica Roasters, Evolution Fitness & Santa Fe Relocations and Trek
Date: Sept 8, 2007
MOB Presents the 4th Annual MOB 100km MTB Marathon & Mushies 50km 1/2 Marathon
Proudly sponsored by
Arabica Roasters, Evolution Fitness & Santa Fe Relocations and Trek
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Miyun - Saturday September 8th, 2007
Details -
* Entry Fee 20RMB and Bus 80RMB.
Chinese Students sponsored bus ride to race by Santa Fe (only pay race
entry fees).
* Bus to leave Agricultural Exhibition Hall at 7am, register and pay
from 6.30am.
To register email beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
by Friday, 7th September 3pm.
* Prizes from Arabica Roasters Coffee & coffee machine, Evolution
Fitness Membership & Trek (pre-race bike check/maintenance offer a
voucher for 5% off purchase over RMB800 to all the participants. The
participants need to take MOB number and voucher in to the Trek Shop
to use.)
Volunteers needed - first 6 people to volunteer receive an Arabica
Roasters Coffee, Evolution Fitness T-shirt & 1 month membership
Time to meet:
Present yourself at 6:20 for 6:30am registration and 7am sharp
departure.
An early and prompt start is essential;
Place to meet:
Agricultural Exhibition Hall,
400m south of the Sheraton,
opposite the eastern end of Dongzhimenwai
What to Bring:
Mobile, Mountain bike, HELMET (compulsory), water, 100 RMB,
sunglasses, snacks, BIKE GLOVES, suntan lotion, spare tube, pump &
basic repair tools
Where to park your car:
Park your car 1.3km past usual parking spot. There is signage
outside, have some small shops/restaurants
Cheers!
MOB
Please note:
100km Marathon MTB Race: it is a loop which you will cycle in 2
different valleys. Race Mark vehicle will mark an arrow with M on
each turn.
50km Half-Marathon MTB Race: one volunteer will stay at 25km half-way
point. After he stamps on your leg, you will need to ride downhill
back to the finishing point.
If you need rental bike, let us know when you sign-in. Rental bike,
RMB50 and helmet RMB10.
More New Da Bomb Frames!
03/09/07 23:07 | Permalink
Not content with
bringing us the new C4,
Cherry
Bomb and the Bouncing Betty, Da
Bomb have been hard at work with a few more
interesting frames and products.
The Dirt Bomb is Da
Bombs new All Mountain frame filling in between
the Cherry Bomb and the Bouncing Betty, (it looks
like the Moab has bitten the bullet). It sports
5.5/6.5 inches of travel and FSS (Floating
Suspension System), which is said to make the
Dirt Bomb a great peddler, and is available in
either Manic Green-Black, or Pop Chrome-Black.
Also on the Da Bomb site is the Trigger a dirt jump/street/ park frame with DAM (Dual Axle Mount) which allows you to switch back and forth between vertical or horizontal drop out.
The Ejector a bike park/4x/ urban frame made from Double Butted 7005 Alloy tubing all around.
And the Tora Bora dirt jump and XC frames.
Go to the Da Bomb website for more info on the above frames, and also to check out their other new products.
Also on the Da Bomb site is the Trigger a dirt jump/street/ park frame with DAM (Dual Axle Mount) which allows you to switch back and forth between vertical or horizontal drop out.
The Ejector a bike park/4x/ urban frame made from Double Butted 7005 Alloy tubing all around.
And the Tora Bora dirt jump and XC frames.
Go to the Da Bomb website for more info on the above frames, and also to check out their other new products.
Da Bomb Release the Bouncing Betty!
03/09/07 22:48 | Permalink
Huh?!
That's what our regular chinamtb readers will be thinking. The Bouncing Betty has finally arrived, but its nothing like what previous photos depicted, or what we hoped it would be like.
For those of you who don't know, or can't remember the original plan was for the Betty to have a main frame mounted gear box supplied by Suntour. Unfortunately Suntour had a few problems suppling the G Boxx and it looks like Da Bomb went back to the drawing board!
Click here to see the original Bouncing Betty.
The 'New' Bouncing Betty is described by Da Bomb as being their 'World Cup' frame and features everything you would expect from such a racer, such as chain guide mounts , 150mm rear hub spacing and 9 inches of rear wheel travel.
Here's what Da Bomb have to say about there flagship downhill frame:
"Betty is our DH/FR baby. She likes it rough and she will take you anywhere you want to go. With 9¨ of travel, she can take what you can dish out. To be honest I doubt you could handle her. Her rear is setup with a Horst pivot and a heavy duty Compression Reactive Chainstay. Saint compatible it because extreme rides need tough components. We also incorporated a multiple location shock mount for those of you who just can't leave things stock."
Da Bomb Design Double-Butted 7005 Tubing
83mm width B.B shell & I.S.C.G Chain Guide Mount
150mm width Rear Hub
Rear Shock :
L-222 x TR70 x M8 (FW22.2+RW52.0)
Size :
S-15.5¨ (C-C)
Check out the Da Bomb website for more info.