Reviewed by Brian Mullin aka Gram and MTBR.com Pastajet
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I have been using the DT Swiss EXC 150 fork for 6 months now, and the fork has stayed on my bike longer than any other test fork, which really says a lot. It is not only gorgeous looking, it’s an incredible all around, and enjoyable [...]

As the week draws to a close, I’d like to express my profound disappointment in Portland, Oregon, since it’s been 24 hours now and I have still heard nothing about a John Hughes memorial theme ride. Yes, that’s right–as far as I know, the city that b…

Kona Bikes Canada recently called upon us to come take a look at their new bike lineup, and allowed us to take some photos. Sorry, no we can’t provide you with the top quality shots we got, as this is a sneak peak, but here are some of the bikes, and future changes you can look forward to. Kona has clearly gone for a more simplistic graphic design for 2010, moving away from the multi-colored bikes and started looking more and more at visual aesthetics.

Here’s a sneak peak at the 2010 Kona Bikes lineup…

Kona Bikes Canada recently called upon us to come take a look at their new bike lineup, and allowed us to take some photos. Sorry, no we can’t provide you with the top quality shots we got, as this is a sneak peak, but here are some of the bikes, and future changes you can look forward to. Kona has clearly gone for a more simplistic graphic design for 2010, moving away from the multi-colored bikes and started looking more and more at visual aesthetics, and how decals and paint can make or break a bike.

Here’s a sneak peak at the 2010 Kona Bikes lineup…

Source: MTB Cut

James Shirley, a downhill rider from Roy Bridge in Lochaber, was crowned king of the hill at the Hope Endurance Downhill, billed as the most extreme downhill mountain biking endurance race in the UK, that was held at Nevis Range, near Fort William, on Saturday 1 August 2009.

The 80 riders who took part managed a total of 870 runs in six hours with a total distance of 2453.4 km covered. This is equivalent to just over 359 descents of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain (1344 meters).

Click here for more in the Hope Endurance DH…

Source: Crankworx

Kokanee Crankworx is calling all the ladies with the 3rd Annual WomenzWorx competition, presented by Sombrio Girl, August 10 to 11, 2009. An open competition designed by women, for women, WomenzWorx is set to showcase professional and amateur female riders in a fun and social event focused on technical descents, jumps and tricks.

The Robbie Report is a weekly feature on MTBracenews.com. Robbie Squire is the 2008 Junior National Champion and the newest member of the US National Team. Just two years ago Squire was racing as a Sport. In ‘08, his first year and only year as a Junio…