Archive for July, 2006

Fan Pic!

Monday, July 31st, 2006

WTB Exiwolf vs. Maxxis Ignitor

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

George Wisell of Bike29.com:
This is probably one of the most heated debates in 29er land, which one of these tires is better [WTB Exiwolf or Maxxis Ignitore]?
It is a question that is just as hard to answer as the chicken and the egg quandary.
While the jury is out on which tire is better, I do [...]

Slingshot Farmboy 29″ Promo Package

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Slingshot Blog:
Special Farmboy 29″ Promo Package
Package includes: Slingshot Farmboy Frame, Sibex Titanium fork, Velocity 29″ disc wheels
Promo Price: $1,450! (retail price: $1,975)
Price good till August 1, 2006
sizes: 16″, 18″, 20″
Frame color: black with green/white decals
Promotion is subject to availability of products
Promotion is web special only. Call Slingshot 888-530-5556 or email info@slingshotbikes.com for details

I’m quoted at a fake Swobo press conference

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

So along my normal bike related web surfing I came across a blog post from the Swobo blog that was a mock press conference of them announcing their startup of a bike line. I’m reading through it and low and behold, I apparantly was present to ask a question at this fake press conference. [...]

Tire range growing on both ends

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

The two most recent 29″ tires actually going for sale have been pleasing the XC race-oriented riders and weightweenies : Kenda Karma 2.0″ (labelled 2.2) and Stan’s NoTubes The Crow 2.0″.
More agressive trail riders have been frustrated with the WTB Exiwol 2.3″ for quite some time, as it’s probably the narrowest 2.3″ on the market, [...]

Crooked Cog Podcast - Episode #1

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

We have just launched the brand new Crooked Cog Podcast. You can check out the first episode now where I interview Tim Jackson, Brand Manager of Masi Bikes. Be sure to leave your feedback on the site!

 

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