Shimano have released details of an update to their workhorse SLX groupset that includes many of the features found on the top level XTR and XT groups.
The new SLX is specifically developed for all-round mountain bikers, those who desire to ride on any challenging terrain and trail course.  Many new features have trickled down from [...]

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To brighten up your day.  How to market something that is really simple…

Also how to dispel the rumours that you are working on a high tension rear mech like Shimano’s Shadow plus.

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Last year the first European 24 Hour and 12 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships were held in Scotland with over 200 riders competing from 7 different nations. Racing was hard in very wet conditions and suited the home riders with most podium places held by the English and Welsh despite a strong Portuguese presence and [...]

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At the Icebike trade show in the UK today Shimano unveiled a completely new product line to the world in biking bags and we were there to prod and feel them for the first time.  With four core models to the range it encompasses commuter and mountain biking options and all models were extremely light [...]

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We have been riding a Niner Air 9 Carbon for the last twelve months and it is hands down the best bike we have ever ridden.  However while it is ground breaking it is not the lightest 29er hardtail on the market currently.  Keen not to be left behind Niner have produced a RDO (Race [...]

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SRAMs origins are in Grip Shift, it was the first product the company produced and it enjoyed huge success winning the first ever Downhill World Championship under Greg Herbold in 1990. As XC and DH racing grew in global popularity, elite racers grew to embrace Grip Shift. XC legends John Tomac, Ned Overend and [...]

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Today saw the first round of the Biking Blitz in Ballinastoe, Co.Wicklow.  Provisional results have been released and can be found here.  For a blow by blow special report check out Richie Byrnes blog here.
Round two is in Ballyhoura on the 4th of March, we will let you know when registration opens!

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The G-Ride XC race will take place on the new privately owned trail centre in Glendalough estate on the 18th of March.  Designed and built by trails supremo Robin Seymour it should be a real tour de force and will be round 2 of the Leinster XC league.  Miss this at your peril!

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A new group has been set up in the North of Ireland to help unite the voice of mountain biking. Well, the Northern Ireland Mountain Biking Alliance is now open and welcoming new members in the form of bikers, clubs and businesses. It’s free to join. Check out the website at http://www.mtbni.blogspot.com/, fill in a [...]

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Don’t forget to sign up to the first round of the Biking Blitz this weekend.  Registration is open here so make sure you are set for the startline!

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It may snow…. so what!  Just get out and ride.

Pumping It Out - Through the Winter from Liam Mullany on Vimeo.

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Some people just never need coffee.  Seriously this is a great video following the production of an Orange mountain bike in their factory in Halifax.  Bit of a long one but certainly entertaining.

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Irish mountain biker Richie Felle has been consistently posting top results in Elite cross country for a number of seasons now.  Here is a neat video of him produced and directed by Brian Fortune.

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The Santa Cruz Syndicate team have switched sponsors to Shimano and Fox over the Winter and recently got together in Italy for initial setup and testing of the new bikes and components.

Santa Cruz Syndicate - San Romolo Testing from santa cruz bikes on Vimeo.

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Unfortunately due to the spread of the tree disease P. ramorum the Cross country nationals which were slated for Tollymore forest have had to be cancelled.  No alternative venue was open to the organisers Banbridge CC due to the sudden and virulent spread of the disease and as such they were faced with no option [...]

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Online registration is now open for the Biking Blitz, round 1 of which kicks of on the 19th of February in Ballinastoe.

The series is perfect for riders who are new to racing with its ‘Baggy Shorts’ category that is aimed at giving a taster of what the cut and thrust of racing is all about [...]

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An Irish cycling show has been announced for the 19th and 20th of May in the RDS Simmonscourt pavilion.  The show will feature exhibitors from every facet of cycling and related industry including cycle retailers and distributors and there will also be emphasis on general feature attractions to entertain the whole family.

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We here at Spoke.ie are champions of all things Niner bikes so we were thrilled to learn that they now have an XS size available for their excellent entry level EMD9 frame.

The 14″ seat tube opens this bike to not only a whole host of small adults but also most importantly kids.

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It seems Sram’s R&D guys have been busy with an answer to Shimano’s XTR Shadow Plus system.  This pic was posted on Facebook yesterday and shows a rear mech with an added knuckle just above the cage which is presumably an extra tension spring.  A sign of things to come!

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Chris Akrigg is gradually getting back up to speed following a horrific crash last year where he fell of a cliff…

Step by step from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

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Wexford will again host the opening round of the Leinster League Cross country series at the excellent Kilbrannish Woods venue, just outside Bunclody, on the shoulder of Mount Leinster.

The race has beome something of a highlight of the calendar

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Chain Reaction Cycling Club are pleased to announce they will be holding two winter series events in Bigwood Forest, Newry on 29th January and 26th February 2012.
Both of the events will be held on the downhill track in Bigwood Forest and the events will both be pre-registration only.

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Biking.ie are hosting their annual charity bike ride at Ballinastoe mountain bike trails, just outside Roundwood, this sunday.  The aim is to celebrate the lives of those who have battled Cancer.

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OC Tuning, the Irish Fox forks and shocks servicing centre, have launched an unlimited annual servicing product.  For €150 they will service your forks or shocks throughout the year with a 3 day professional turnaround including postage within Ireland.  There is even a package for both shocks and forks at €250.

Regular servicing can make a [...]

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Atherton Racing have released pictures of the initial build of former World Champion Gee Atherton’s new GT Fury.

All the teams sponsors carry over from 2011 with the exception of Animal and obviously Commencal.  Fox and Shimano are the core of the bike with Pro components and Continental tyres.  Looks fast already!

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Some pretty cool Northshore from Bikepark Winterberg.  Check out the spiral around the tree!

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The Offroad Commission have released details on the grading for cross country racers for 2012.  This is based on the riders performance in the preceding year, new riders will need to assign themselves to categories.  For those who raced in 2011 you can see where you have been assigned here.  If you upgraded during the [...]

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Canadian rider Darren Berrecloth heads to Utah to find the perfect spot.

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It was the worst kept secret in mountain biking this year but finally we can officially announce that the Athertons have joined forces with GT for 2012 and beyond.

Having enjoyed five long years of success with Commencal bikes including two World Championships and over 50 victories,

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