9/28/14

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Cycling Tips: How to Pack the Bike Properly

To packing the bike properly, you have to know the steps about what we have to do for this action because if you have long journey but you don't pack your bike properly, it may your bike got errors in some parts, so the knowledge about how to pack the bike properly is needed. 
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The first step to pack the bike properly is preparing the bike box, it's easy to find the bike box. Local bike shop should have this so you will find any difficulty for the first step. But, find the bike box that your bike will fit in, so you have to know first about your bike size, and again this is not a difficult step.

Second step, reduce the tire pressure to make a proper packing of your bike; reduce the pressure properly, soft enough to receive the disruption from outside and it can be muted well. 
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The next step, remove the pedal to make it easier when packing the bike; when the pedals are removed, the bike will be easier to go to the bike box. Then, also remove the brake, mostly on front brake.

Then, the other parts that need to be remove are seatpost and the saddle, and also the handlebar and stem; yea, cockpit have to be removed when packing the bike into the bike box goodly. After all parts have been removed, you need to add cardboard, or something that can be the protection for the frame and fork.
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Use the cardboard or something to cover the frame and fork so it can avoid the friction with another parts removed before. Then, the bike box has been waiting, so you need to place the bike into the box properly and the bike is ready to be shipped.
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New Technology: Corratec's Rear Suspension System

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The mountain biking sport scene have become great industry and creates the big competition between brands, and they are competing on many things, but the most interesting part to be explored is the rear suspension system platform. Almost each brands have their own suspension system on their bikes, and so with Corratec that also develops the new rear suspension system, which is called 10HZ suspension system.
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The 10HZ suspension system from Corratec basically is inserting the elastomer on the end of the rear shock, and it makes the increasing of the stiffness that makes the full suspension bike more closer to hardtail bike. This system makes the bike will more effective on climbing, but can be turned into its origin as full suspension bike on the descent.
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With the 10HZ Corratec's rear suspension system, they release some new bikes in various scenes, but mostly in all mountain/ enduro model. Photos and more information go bikeadvisor.com.
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New Bike: Trek Releases the Fuel EX 29er Edition

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Finally Trek comes with the new bike with the bigger wheel size on it, not the popular 27.5 inch but 29er and they installed those big wheels on their popular bikes, the Fuel EX. As the improvement of another version, the Trek Fuel EX 29er have swing-link rear suspension design, which is a platform to make a connection from the top tube.
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Trek Fuel EX 29 version is the 120 mm travel bike, and this bike will have various models and all of them are 29er. The parts used are the easiest way to differ them one and another, and the price for the Fuel EX 29er models is about $2,650 to $9,400. The highest of Fuel will come with full carbon and depends on the parts used on it.
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That's high price, yes, but Trek also on the progress to develop the cheaper version of the Fuel EX 29er, with the price about $1,800 to $2,100. The progress includes on how to make the frame simpler, such as removed the ISCG tab.
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9/26/14

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New Bike: Pivot Bikes 2015

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Pivot have been released the newest downhill machine, the Pivot Phoenix 2015, as the lightest bike today and for the follow up of the bike, they also release another new bikes for 2015 preparation. On these bikes, Pivot releases the popular bike, the Mach in several models, and one of them is using the newest Shimano Electric Shifting Di2.
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Pivot Mach 4 and Mach 6 are the newest bikes from this brand, but even though they are only different in the number after the name, they are quite different in many aspect; geometry and parts used. Pivot Mach 4, is using Di2 Electric Shifting from Shimano, means it has XTR 11 speed. The battery for the electric energy is saved in the bottom bracket, but overall frame of the Mach 4 is a bit weird.
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The Pivot Mach 6, maybe will attract many attention; comes with blue color of the frame it has carbon frame material, also equipped with Shimano XTR 11 speed with Di2 shifter. The frame accepted the suspension travel up to 155 mm, makes the Mach 6 perfect for all mountain or enduro riding. The 27.5 inch wheel size is another part that become massive today.
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New Technology: VAST Link Suspension System

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The bike builders never stop to improve the technology for the bike, even the unknown builder - this will be famous in the future because of the innovation - also making the technology for the bike, in this case this is the newest suspension system platform called VAST Link.
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Tim Southall, the creator of the VAST Link, comes from Australia and maybe his innovation will attract the big brand and company to look closer about the technology and take a partnership. The VAST Link, as seen on picture is quite similar with the new suspension system used in the newest Commencal Meta 2015, but of course it has different with the mentioned.
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This VAST Link suspension platform is claimed to be most efficient rear suspension technology, and one of the most interesting part is the main pivot point and upper pivot point. And something that is called "VAST Link" is the triangle dropout; more about this system, this will make the bike lighter but stiffer at the same time.
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But this VAST Link technology is still the prototype and still on the progress for the improvement, so it's interesting to see what's can be done with this suspension platform technology. More information, check bikeradar.com.
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9/25/14

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Transition's New Suspension Platform

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Transition have been releasing some new bikes for 2015 on the Interbike 2014 event, and those bikes actually are using new suspension platform, original from Transition. The Transition new suspension platform then known as the Giddy Up Suspension System. This new suspension system from Transition is claimed have more comfortable and smooth pedaling even on the trail.
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Transition have new bikes for 2015 and they are the Patrol; the 27.5 inch wheeled bike with 155 mm rear and 160 mm front. Then the Transition Suppressor, the traditional 26 inch wheeled bike that have same travel with Patrol. Also the Scout, another 27.5 inch wheeled bike with 125 mm rear and 140 mm front suspension travel, and also the Smuggler the 29er.
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Back to the Giddy Up Suspension Platform, the new suspension platform from Transition, this system also makes the bike have more good looking because this platform offers the simplicity and clean appearance. The Giddy Up system also allows the bike to climb more efficient because it increases the lockout setting and damping; in the other words, concentrate on the track not your shock remote shifting.
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9/23/14

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Danny MacAskill Goes Motorcycles

Danny MacAskill is one of the most famous trial rider out there now, with great idea on making a video and he's very productive on it. Even this year he's creating a great video in the Playboy Mansion; but he's again make a big step for being the official ambassador of the big motorcycles brand, KTM. Danny MacAskill goes motorcycles.
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With KTM, Danny will ride the enduro motorcycles named KTM Freeride E-XC, a great motorcycle with electric motor that delivers the 16kW/21.5 horsepower, 42Nm single speed transmission. The brakes provide on the handlebar, both front and rear.
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Want to see how's Danny rides the motorcycle? Danny tests the motorcycle in homeland of the KTM, Austria; on local downhill track in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Check the video below..

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New Bike: New Vitus Sommet 2015

Vitus again releases two new bikes, the new Vitus Sommet 2015 and Vitus Escarpe 2015 edition and they both have been available on market. Those new full suspension bikes are designed to be 155 mm for Sommet and 135 mm for the Escarpe. These bikes make the Vitus 2015 lineup more complete, as they also releases new downhill bike several times ago.
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Vitus Sommet Pro is the highest specification bike of the Sommet variant, and this bike will have high-end parts on it, such as Rockshox Pike and Monarch Plus combination for the front and rear suspension department, SRAM X0/X1 drivetrain and Reverb Stealth post, and then completed with Mavic Crossmax wheelset.
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The new Vitus Sommet 2015 provides the new floating horizontal shock mount and main pivot location system for the more efficient on the pedaling action. Internal cable routing is designed to be matched with the seatpost and this bike is clean with that. The new Sommet available in four size, S to XL; more information visit vitusbikes.com.
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9/22/14

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New Bike: Canfield Brothers Jedi DH 27.5 2015

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Canfield Brothers releases 27.5 inch wheeled version of their popular downhill bike, Canfield Brothers Jedi DH 27.5 2015 edition. Comes in all black with various variations color in the linkage rear suspension, this bike will be stealth machine in the track. CB claims that the new Jedi will go faster on the downhill track.
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Canfield Brothers Jedi DH 27.5 2015 will available on frame only offer, with the CCDB Coil on the rear shock department. Made from aluminum, the new Jedi has linear suspension rate and Formula 1 Suspension system on it. 

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This frame has been available on market with the price $3.150, with the option of the color of the linkage and also size and rider weight. The special offer of the CB Jedi DH 2015 edition also available on the full bike with parts option. More information and the purchasing information check canfieldbrothers.com.
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New Product: DVO Topaz Air Rear Shock 2015

The brand that identical with green color, DVO, again releases new product to complete the 2015 line ups with their new DVO Topaz Air Rear Shock 2015. And this Topaz will be proper pair for the DVO Diamond fork, another new product from DVO in the front suspension department. 
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The DVO Topaz Air Rear Shock will be perfect for enduro, all mountain, and also enduro race bike, and in the market this shock will be straight on the competition with Rockshox Monarch RC3. As all mountain shock, the Topaz will have three adjust compression for climb and terrain. There's no much information about the releasing date on the market about this shock, for more information just visit DVO Suspension.
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9/20/14

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New Product: Integrated XC Di2 Bar, Stem and Post from Pro

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The new technology from Shimano, the electronic shifting have been unveiled few times ago and it's been a while since that but there are few products that be created to support the technology; Pro, the brand that stocks the bike parts releases Pro Tharsis, the integrated cross country bar, stem, and post with Di2 technology.
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Claimed to help the rider for the simplicity because it has no cable on them and it means the bike will look more clean, and Pro answers the technology by their newest cockpit named Tharsis to accommodate the technology. How it works? The Tharsis flat bar basically have hole and internal route for the wires from the shifter. The seatpost and stem make a good combination; the post gives the battery and the stem hides the battery inside the fork steerer.
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But this Pro Tharsis XC Di2 cockpit is high price, each of them have $249 for the flatbar, $189 for the stem and $299 for the seatpost. That's much money for a cockpit but it's normal because of the technology on them, and it can make the bike more clean and no cable everywhere. More information visit Pro Bikegear.
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Product Tested: Polygon Recon 4.0 Full Suspension Bike Review

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Polygon starts to shine after being the main sponsor for the famous riders over the world in various scene; cross country, dirt jump/slopestyle, until downhill scene. It makes their products become one of the popular bikes on the market, with good quality and reasonable price. But, basically, Polygon also have another full suspension bike in very good price and these bikes have been released several times ago; Polygon Recon.
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A full suspension bike with under $1,500? The answer is Polygon Recon, the entry level suspension bike from Polygon, with 27.5 inch wheel size, 120 mm suspension travel. With that price, the Recon 4.0 is completed with entry parts such as Shimano Deore drivetrain and Shimano non-series brakeset, SR Suntor Epicon for the rearshock, and also Shimano MT55 wheelset.
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Overall the performance of the bike is great, depend on the price this bike has more than enough parts to take the various track out there. One thing needs to be improved maybe is the rearshock department, and this part will be first part to be upgrade. Plus, as the full suspension bike, Polygon Recon 4.0 is lightweight so it will be comfortable to go ride in long distance and or uphill track.
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New Bike: 13 New Cross Country Hardtail MTB Bikes

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Yea, that's the brand name; 13, and the brand have several new bikes in various scene; road, hybrid, and also mountain bike, but it will be their new mountain bikes that will be shown here. Again, hardtail never die, 13 releases mountain bikes which all are cross country hardtail bikes.
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The new cross country MTB hardtail from 13 will be called Alpha and Incline series, which have several models with various kit and parts to differ one and another; the price also different depend on the parts used. But all of the Alpha series will have same thing; they all have 27.5 inch wheels and all have S to XL size.
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The mix of Shimano Alivio and Altus will be the parts for the entry level of 13 Alpha series. The higher level of the Alpha, the Incline Beta will have 2x10 Shimano Deore groupset and Rockshox XC30 for the suspension fork. The Incline Gamma will use SRAM X9 and 130 mm travel suspension from Rockshox Sektor.
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The highest spec bike of the 13 cross country hardtail mountain bikes is the Incline Delta, with 1X11 SRAM drivetrain and Rockshox Revelation 130 mm travel. Source and photo source: bikeradar.com
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9/18/14

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New Product: BTR All Mountain Hardtail Enduro Frame

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The trend of hardtail bike is never fact, that's the truth and this year BTR releases their newest all mountain/enduro hardtail frame which is named BTR Ranger. BTR basically is not as huge as another big brands out there but this England brand have built good products for times to times; and this frame is the result of the partnership between two names - Paul Burford and Tam Hamilton.

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The geometry of the BTR Ranger, like another all mountain hardtail bike on market is designed for the ability in any track, both descent and also climbing the hill. It has tapered headtube, but what makes this frame is different with another all mountain/enduro hardtail bike is; the BTR Ranger is ideal with 120 mm fork, lower than others.

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BTR Ranger will be available in three size, and this frame is look different with the special "X" design in the headtube and seatstay. The frame is available for the shipping, just contact the creator here or visit the garage here.
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9/17/14

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New Bike: Canfield Brothers Balance 2015

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Canfield Brothers releases new bike, the Balance 2015 with some new features and improvements in some departments, and the new Balance 2015 will be able for aggressive riding like a downhill bike machine ability. It can be accepted because the old Balance is known as the mini downhill bike, but in the 2015 version the bike will accept both 26 inch and 27,5 inch wheels size.
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The Canfield Brothers Balance 2015 edition will have tapered heatube just like another bike current, with aluminum 6061 frame material with two colors variants; black and brushes with the variations in linkage with six color options.

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The 26 inch version of Canfield Brothers Balance 2015 edition will be accepted the fork up to 170 mm, while the 27,5 inch wheeled will be fit with lower fork travel around 160 mm. This bike will available frame only with $2,100 with the CCDB Air CS shock. Photo credit: Reilly Kintzele on VitalMTB.
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9/15/14

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New Bike: Norco Sight Forma 2015

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There's no line between men and women in the mountain biking sport scene because many brands have women bike series in their range, like also Norco, with Norco Sight Forma 2015 edition; which is the woman version of the Sight. Norco makes this bike special because it will be available on both carbon and aluminum framed material.
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Not only the frame geometry that will be fit with the women physical, but almost all parts are designed to be match with the women body. So, it will make that women will more confident to ride with this bike.
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Overall, the Norco Sight Forma will be equipped with high quality parts and goods such as Shimano SLX - other version will be using Shimano Deore - Suspension departments will be Fox, Rockshox, and X-Fusion. Norco Sight Forma 2015 will be available in both carbon and aluminum with the price $4,415 for the carbon and $2,140 for the aluminum version.
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