Another New Atomlab Frame
Well you didn't need to wait long for more Atomlab news! Just as I had finished the previous post we received news about yet another Atomlab frame!
This one is unique for them as this will be their first full suspension frame.
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The Trailking SS will be constructed from 100% cromoly tubing and features 5 inches of travel. An internal headset keeps out of the way form dirt and grit and the rear end seems to be some sort of bolt through hub arrangement. The SS will be available soon (possibly next month) and is expected to be priced reasonably.

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New Atomlab Bits and Bobs Coming Soon
Atomlab have a bunch of new parts coming out and a new frame, the Trailking.

The Trailking frame continues the traditional Atomlab look with some nice new features such as a box section bottom bracket gusset designed by team Atomlab team rider Thomas Hosford. This new design allows for better tire and sprocket clearance without compromising the overall strength. The Trailking also claims to have the shortest chainstays of any production 26" wheeled bike and weighs in at 5.3 lbs.
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Also new are the General Issue cranks, which are made of cromoly, have a splined cromo axle, 4 sealed bearings and are available in lengths 170mm, 175mm and 180mm. Colours black or white.
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Other interesting parts are the 'Hydro Twist' and the 'Pimp' and 'General Issue' disc brakes. The Hydro Twist is a hydraulic gyro, which allows the bars to be spun 360 degrees without your brake lines getting twisted and tangled up.

Pimp and General Issue brakes have been designed and made with help from Bengal High Performance Products. The Pimp is a hydraulic brake, and will come supplied as standard with a Hydro Twist. The General issue are a mechanical brake.

Last but not least are the GI 60 jump fork which are a cromoly inverted 'suspension' fork with around 60mm of very stiff travel. They have not been designed to smooth out your local downhill, but instead take the sting out of heavy landings.
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Keep posted for more Atomlab parts and contact andi@chinamtb.com for latest prices and availability.
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Drop In Contest Voting is Open
Source: Rip.tv
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The final round of the Be A Dirtbag Contest is underway. Vote now: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/

Logan, Frankie and Kyle (the top 3 competitors) met up with the Drop In crew in Whistler for 4 days of filming. They each produced a short video segment from their trip. Watch all 3 videos and vote for your favorite rider. The biker with the most votes will be on Drop In season 6 and get Santa Cruz bikes and parts for a year.

Vote for your favorite biker here: http://www.rip.tv/events/contest/
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Funn Brakes
Source: Funn
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Funn have released info regarding there 'new' disc brakes, they will come at different price points and have been tested by some of the top riders out there. To us they look a little like an old Hayes with a makeover (well they are made in the same factory as the old Hayes design so not too shocked). This is the blurb Funn sent out, keep posted for more.

What we offer are solid are reliable brakes that functions well and don't let you down.
We placed our range at price points suited to the majority of bikes produced in the market. We have focused our efforts at keeping the performance high and the price at a more than fair position in the market.

Over the past ten years we've had the great opportunity to develop products with some of the best riders in the world, and that continues to this day. Sam Hill, Kyle Strait, Nathan Rennie, Chris Arriagia, Gee Atherton, Greg Minnaar, Brendan Fairclough, Richard Gasperotti, Sabrina Jonnier as well as the Kuwahara BMX Team have all used and abused
FUNN products.

In the future look for Freeride and DH/PARK additions to the line that have new patents and that will give our brake designs the edge in the upcoming years. We put every effort into ensuring you get the very best product at each price point.

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Drop In Webisode 9
Source: Rip.tv
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Park City Utah, Eric Porter takes the crew up to Deer Valley on the Norba National Championship DH course - old school and rocky. Then the bus moves onwards to Moab and big man, fellow Transition rider, Mike Metzger joins the team. Flash floods and winds try to stop the Drop In crew but no-go as they find the sickest natural skate park/wall ride on the planet!

Watch Now
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Qingdao Skatepark R.I.P
Qingdao's first and only skatepark was completed some months back and we at CMTB couldn't wait to get on it and hone our jumping skills.
However the skatepark is now no more (sad violin music) It turns out after the local council had finished building their metal ramped park, they were a little reluctant to let anyone use it. A bit naffed at this the local skateboarders broke in and had their way on the ramps. The local council were not happy and decided to just take the skatepark away!
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Lets hope someone has a change of heart and builds a newer, bigger, proper i.e not metal ramped, park in the future.
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New Videos In The Sidebar
We've added 3 new videos to the left hand sidebar, all the videos can either be played as they are in the small box or viewed full screen by clicking the box icon on the bottom right of the video player.

The first video block is "Stund" Episode 1.
Riders: Steve Romanuik, Tyler Klassen, Mike Kinradeand more all riding together in Utah.

Video block 2
Steve Romanuik riding his Mongoose Black Diamond and Ritual bikes during season 5 of Drop In.

Enjoy the new vids and keep posted for more in the future.

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2008 Berg Cycles
Berg Cycles, a Portuguese company have just sent us info about their 2008 downhill and freeride bikes.

The range looks pretty impressive, but unfortunately will only be available in limited numbers and only in Portugal, however they're still good to look at.

VIPER ELITE DH - 2990 €
Colour: Anodised black with white logos.
Equipment: Rock Shox Boxxer WC. Fox DHX 5.0 shock. Sram X9. Truvativ Hussefelt. Sunringle MTX rims, E-Thirteen Chain Guide, Avid Juicy Seven.
BERG VIPER 1 (3)
STOCHI – 1490 €
Color: Black with orange logos
Equipment: Rock Shox Doamin 302, Fox VanillaR, SRAM SX-5, Truvativ Hussefelt, WTB Rims, Avid Juicy Five.
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For more info on the range of Berg Cycles visit their website:

www.teambergcycles.com


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Wideopen dirt bike magazine: Issue 4 ready to download!
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If your an expat living in China, or just fancy reading an English Mountain Bike mag, it can sometimes be a little difficult to get your recommended daily intake of mountain bike news, reviews and interviews. Of course there is us, chinamtb.com, but its not likely your going to carry your laptop to the toilet for a quiet read away from the misses (or is it ?).
Thats where Wideopen Magazine comes in.
Wideopen Mag is a combination of a mountain biking and BMX magazine, but what really sets it apart from the rest is the fact you can download it for FREE!!!

So stop looking at that $80 subscription to your favorite mountain bike mag pop over to Wideopen's site and download Issue 4 now for FREE!

www.wideopenmag.co.uk/

Issue 4's contents looks a little like this:
• The World Champs
• France Special
• Gee Atherton & Sam Dale
• Innerleithen Generation
• NPS 4 and 5
• Scottish Champs


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Get Ready For the Huangshan MTB Festival 2008
Source: Nordicways Int
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The travel packages and the tentative program for Huangshan MTB Festival 2008 is now ready. This will be the third edition of Huangshan MTB Festival, and we are looking forward to see you there biking for fun...or for glory. The online registration will soon be opened, so keep an eye on our website.
Click here to get directly to the tentative program, and here if you wish to go directly to our travel packages.
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Honda's Gearbox Exposed!
Source: MTBcut.tv
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“What’s in Honda’s box?”

In an exclusive interview at the World Championships 07, MTBcut.tv’s legendary filmmaker John Lawlor managed to sneak a peak at the Team G-Cross Honda RN01 Mountain Bike Gear Box (You may have seen our advert trailer). The gearbox has been a key part of the Honda technology that has led to such consistent team performances over the past few years and has also been a closely guarded secret... until now!

From the 22nd October visit MTBcut.tv for our own personal au revoir to Honda. As they head off into the sunset we’ll take a look at Honda’s role in DH mountain biking, including interviews with Martin Whitely and footage of Greg, Matti and Brendan.

CLICK – WATCH – BREATHE

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Drop In Webisode 8
Source: Rip.tv
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The crew meets up with Bender and heads to Northstar for some lift access trail riding. They head to "The Biggest Little City In The World," Reno, Nevada. Mitch steps it up big at some sick DJ's and sticks his first flipwhip on dirt. Then Steve and Ross do some downhilling with Eric Porter and Nick Van Dyne during the magic hour. And finally Ross gets a birthday surprise.

WATCH THE ACTION RIGHT HERE!
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Get Ready for Winter: Winter Riding!
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The the dark nights and cold weather rolling in, us riders need to start planning our rides more carefully. Here is a quick list of things you might want to take in to account for winter riding.

1. Clothing

Get yourself a warm pair of riding gloves or use your summer long finger gloves with a thin base glove. This is really important you don't want your hands to freeze up on the downhills and not be able to stop. You should also invest in a lightweight fleece and a waterproof outer shell (jacket) something warm and tough enough for riding in, but small enough to be packed in a bag incase you get too hot. Also get a couple of pairs of thermal base layers, go for the thinner ones (depending on where you ride) as your going to generate a lot of heat while you ride. Last but not least footwear choose something that is suitable for your climate luckily here in Qingdao it's dry during winter so we can use a regular sneakers with thicker socks.

2. Bag

Take a bag out with you when you ride so you can carry spares and extra clothing. There is nothing worse than being stuck in the middle no where with a flat tyre in the icy cold of winter.

3. Your Bike

Get your bike ready for winter give it a good service. Grease all those parts which could possibly seize and get a good quality wet weather oil. I recommend Finishline. Also check your tires and brake pads, are they suitable for the types of conditions you get in winter?

4. Lights

Get some good quality lights, even if you don't plan to ride at night it's worth getting some. Remember lights aren't just for you to see, but also so you're seen by others.

5. Motivation

You're going to need lots to keep riding when the weather gets bad. Try watching mountain bike movies or just do a bit of street riding near your home. Don't vegetate during the winter you'll only regret it next summer.

Winter riding is great fun and brings you challenges you don't get in summer, and also helps you to develop your riding skills. You may be quick on your bike in the dry but how about the mud or even ice?
Just be careful when your out and keep your eyes on those crazy taxi drivers!

Enjoy!

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Chinamtb Rides
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The weather is getting colder and the nights are getting darker, winter is on its way! But don't worry we will continue to ride in the ice and possible snow. The weekend rides will continue and we will also be starting the night rides again and the occasional morning week day ride. Everyone is welcome to join us all you need is a bike a helmet and fun loving spirit.
If you would like to join us contact Andi:

andi@chinamtb.com

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Team Honda G Cross Comes to an End
Honda have announced they will not be continuing in the UCI world cup after this year. Honda didn't give a reason why they have decided to disband, you can see the official statement here. It will be a shame to see them go, but it will be interesting to see where there talented riders will end up next year.
Chinamtb are wondering if these plans will also effect plans to put the RN01 in to limited production, we certainly hope not.
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Earthed 5 trailer!
Alex Rankin and the crew have been hard at work filming to bring us the firth installment of the fantastic Earthed series.
'The Law of Fives' should be available this November, but in the meantime sit back and enjoy the preview.


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Drop In Webisode 7
Source: Rip.tv
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Wow! we barely got this one out in time for the weekend. Here is webisode 7 of the Drop In series.

Watch Now on chinamtb.com

Or

At Rip.tv: http://www.rip.tv/video/watch/3457/

Oh and by the way, we have some Drop In T shirts and Hoodies for sale at the online Drop In store. Check them out and support the show:
http://www.dropintv.com/Drop_In_Bus_Hoodie_p/di_hoodie_bus.htm

Enjoy
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Atomlab Pimp 2 Frame
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Atomlab may not be very well known brand here in China, but in the rest of the world they are known for making some of the best BMX and Mountain bike parts on the market.
They specialize in dirt jumping frames, which can easily be converted into aggressive all mountain/street/ do everything bike by changing the fork length.
The Pimp 2 frame is relatively new and packs most of the features of the higher end Trail Pimp frame into a cheaper price. It even shares the same geometry as the Trail Pimp!
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It's available in 3 colours black, white or red and weighs in at a mere 5.3 lbs (a feather weight compared to my Banshee Scratch).

If you are interested in the Pimp 2 or any other Atomlab component contact: andi@chinamtb.com for availability and up to date pricing.

Also check out the Atomlab website.

Here are the tech specs and the blur from Atomlab:
- weight 5.3 lbs
- 24" or 26" wheels
- heat treated cromoly tubing
- disk brake or V brake
- 22.5" top tube
- 16.25" chainstay
- black, red, or white
- sublimated graphics
" The Pimp2 is a mix of our Trailpimp and General Issue frames. It has slotted drop outs, built in disc mounts, 68mm bottom bracket shell, and atomlab's classeic dirt/street geometry.

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These frames were designed for 80-100mm forks for 'BMX' type riding, but when you use a longer fork the geometry changes to more 'mountain' style geometry."
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MOB Huairou Longtanmiao Reservoir Ride & Houhai Duathlon
Source: Beijing Mobsters
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Date:
Saturday Oct 13, 2007

Duathlon Sun Oct 14, 2007

Route:

Starting at Changshaoying Yanqing, ride east for a couple of
kilometers and then turn northeast, where we will explore the area of
Longtanmiao Reservoir (looks like dirt trail) till we hit N111, cycle
on the paved back to MOB bus.
Total distance: approx. ??km +
Total climb: est. ?? meters
Estimated time back to town: 7pm

Sign-up:
beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com
Book as early s possible.
Cancel before 5 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 7:50 for a 8am 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 (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 & warm
clothes
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Great Wall Bike date changed to October 27
Source: NordicWays
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We are very sorry to announce that the date for the Great Wall Bike Festival (October 20) was deferred by the Chinese Cycling Association (CCA). On October 20 the CCA will host another bike event in the city of Luoyang in Henan province and has appointed its CCA officers and referees to that event.

As Nordic Ways wants to guarantee the high standard of the event, organize races with an official license only and protect the rights of its sponsors; Nordic Ways has decided to postpone the Great Wall Bike Festival to Saturday October 27. The program remains unaltered.

We apologize for the trouble this might have brought to you. Thanks for your understanding and see you at our events!
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Drop In Season 5 Webisode 6
Source: Rip.tv
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California here we come!! In webisode 6 the guys are probably in the air more then on the ground. We get guest riders Greg Watts and Zack Hensley gracing us with their presence....and together the whole crew throws it.


WATCH NOW HERE ON CHINAMTB.COM

OR

HERE ON RIP.TV
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Tony Hawk Bicycles?!!
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Not content with being one of the most famous skateboarders in the world, having his own series of successful video games, a clothing company and appearing in the odd movie, Tony Hawk has decided to venture in to the bike business!!
The Tony Hawks bikes will be available in two different ranges. The 'Huck Jam Series' will be a lower end mass market brand, while the 'Tony Hawk Signature Series' will be developed for more serious riders and will feature bikes with carbon frames.
The bikes will be developed in partnership with Dynacraft who are currently known for their range of Barbie bikes available in Toy R Us and Walmart stores!

At this moment we cannot find any pictures of the bikes although there are meant to be some here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/1442858101/

But our internet is playing up so we can't see the images.
You can also watch a short video here:

http://www.rip.tv/video/watch/3733/

You don't get to see much of the bikes (at all) but you do see there are some mountain bikes on the Tony Hawks stand and we received news of a 29inch mountain bike hitting the market with Hawk logo!!

What do you think of Tony Hawk's bikes? I imagine we will see a few here in China as most of Dynacraft's bikes are from here.
Tell us what you think in the forum or in the comments below.
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Interbike Coverage
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Interbike is one of the biggest bike shows of the year. Major companies and smaller rider owned companies show up to show off their latest creations for the coming year. With 2008 almost upon us, we were wondering what would be on the market for us to spend our hard earned cash on. Luckily the guys over at Rip.tv have video coverage from the Interbike show. So sit back with a pen and paper and make your 08 shopping list.

Pop over to the Rip.tv site and check out the Interbike videos they have here:

http://www.rip.tv/events/interbike
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chinamtb forum up and running
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The chinamtb forum is now up and running. We will be adding new features to it this week such as HTML editor and language chooser.

CHECK THE FORUM OUT NOW!

You will need to set up an account first before being able to post anything. You can set up an account here:

APPLY FOR A CHINAMTB FORUM ACCOUNT

Please feel free to start new discussions, make suggestions and upload your photos. We hope you meet some like minded mountain bikers and enjoy this new chinamtb feature.

chinamtb team
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Happy National Day Holiday!
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Chinamtb.com wants to wish everyone in China a Happy National Day Holiday! Enjoy your week off work, and try to do some more riding!
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