Dig’n and Ride’n

We had a good time the other day in Aptos, fixing up and riding a couple spots and eating some banger sandwiches.  Justin Brantley was there and put this edit together, check it out!

-Fogel

Steve's Spitfire

this lovely black Mythic Spitfire is brand new today - its 'birthday'

it belongs to a regular Freeborn customer - Steve G, who has been blasting around the muddy hills in South-East England on a Mythic Scirocco for several years

thanks to a generous allowance on his employers "Cycle 2 work" scheme, Steve now has a fully-suspended trail bike to take him to work, and back, over those muddy hills

his Spitfire is anodised black with Fox RP23 BV shock, 2011 Fox 32 Float RLC 150mm QR15 forks, Thomson and Sunline finishing kit, Sram X-9 9 speed shifting, Avid Elixir R disc brakes, Shimano SLX cranks and of course the sublime "Hope Hoops" wheels (Stans ZTR Flow rims on Hope Pro II hubs with Sapim D/B spokes) and a tubeless Stan's setup with Specialized Control tires

wicked build, have fun Steve!

Rob's new Rampant

huge thanks to Keith and Jay at Banshee Bikes for hooking me up with a killer deal on a shiny new RAW Rampant frame

my red/white Rampant was 2 years+ old and the paint was a little beat-up

I was going to 'raw' my old frame but Keith suggested checking out the latest 'raw' rampant so I did a rider in Germany a great deal on my old frame and promptly got the Freeborn guys to add another short raw frame to the 2010 fall order

I've added an E13 LG1 chain device to replace my mangled E13 SRS, and have a clear black Fit pivotal saddle coming next week as the red saddle looks a little out of sorts on this raw / black setup

will get a better quality picture next week(the light was horrible today here in the UK), with the new saddle

happy trails!

Rob C
Mythic Bikes, England

Jayme White on her Banshee Rune

Hey Keith,

The pics I sent have two set ups for the bike. The recent DJ pics are with a DH set up, but the BIKE pics have an all-mountain set up. That's one of the things I love most about the Rune -- you can descend AND pedal, no problem. And the lighter weight on the DH set up is nice for me because it makes the bike more maneuverable. I can ride XC, dirt jump, and downhill all on this bike.


Getting my Rune reminded me of the first time I ever tried downhill or rode a full-suspension bike. You can never go back. After that experience, you'll never have that kind of fun doing anything else or on any other bike.


I needed a pink bike, so our friend Art Boy (Crazy Concepts) painted it with pearlized pink flake -- giving it an iridescent finish that makes the Rune logo look navy blue. So I'm spoiled on Banshees (I also have a black ano Pyre), and everyone here in the Re:cycles crew has at least one. Y'all definitely have an unofficial bike team in North Carolina.


By far my favorite thing to do is to take my Rune downhilling at Snowshoe in West Virginia, which I've done with this bike for about three seasons now.I also like to take it on shuttle trips with my friends up in the North Carolina mountains, Wilson's Creek area. It's hard to see the pink most of the time for all the mud, but I guess you have to make sacrifices.


DH: Hope brakes, goodridge lines, I-9 wheels with pink hubs and two pinks spokes around the valve, race face atlas cranks, Marzocchi 888 air fork, XT shifter and derailleur
All-mtn: Everything's the same except I had Hayes brakes, a Marzocchi all-mountain fork, and my lucky pedals

Let me know if you need any more info or missives. It's so cool my ride is getting posted!!

I'll never ride any other bikes, that's for sure.

Thanks,

Jayme


I'm pretty sure the guy in some of the photos with Jayme is her husband Merritt (correct me if I'm wrong), and action photos compliments of Robert Seth with Kinetic Images.

Ducati DIAVEL

Here's the only picture we've seen on release of Ducati's new bike the DIAVEL which is being official released at the Milan show. Ducati have used  the local Bolognese dialect word for “devil” in naming their new model Diavel – pronounced Dee-ah-vel.

Technical deatils released so far include  ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes the Superbike-derived Testastretta 11° engine and  weight of 207kg (456lb).

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/  

 

New bikes from Kawasaki

Kawasaki have recently announced  exciting new/revised  bikes for 2011, they are:-
The Kawasaki Z1000SX

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom

 The Kawasaki W800

The Kawasaki Z750R

These will be available to see at the forthcoming Carol Nash Live event at Birmingham’s NEC later this year. More info about these models can be found on the www.inter-bike.co.uk site.

 Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/ 

Spitfire review in NSMB.com

Check out the full review of how the spitfire got on riding the shore here...

North Shore......lets support!

Hey there,

North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) is applying for Aviva's Community Fund ($100,000) and they really need your help. This grant would do some great things for the trails that we all ride and are the hallowed ground for riders around the world , as the birthplace of real mountain biking . If you would like to see huge improvements to our trail network, please follow the instruction below. It's simple and only takes few minutes of your time. Vote now and tell everyone you know to do the same! Lets get the word out and get those votes in!

The voting period is from October 25 to November 5.

How to Help!


Register on the Aviva Registration Page so you can vote.
Go the NSMBA's Idea page, click on "Vote Now", and follow any steps required to login.
Set a reminder for the next ten days and vote every day (this is perfectly legitimate - you have total of 10 votes, one vote per day).
Forward this email to everyone you know and encourage them to vote. You can make this happen!


Links:
Register Here then go here to vote for NSMBA! SIMPLE!

Road Trippin with Mike Montgomery

Road Trippin with Mike Montgomery from Alpinestars USA on Vimeo.

Mike's Rampage Legend:

Medium Black Anodized Banshee Legend, Manitou Dorado with Custom Green decals, Cane Creek XXc II headset, Straitline Stem, ODI Handle Bars and Grips, Formula Brakes, XO Rear Shifter, Manitou Rear Shock, Race Face Atlas FR Cranks, Straitline Silent Guide ,Straitline Pedals, XO Rear Derailleur, Atom Lab rims on Industry Nine spokes and hubs with Geax Neuron Tires.

Banshee Spitfire with Jeremy Lemay

Jeremy from North Shore Bike Shop takes his Spitfire for a rip on the shore.

Banshee Spitfire with Jeremy Lemay from Spoked Media on Vimeo.

Dreamland vs. Gillard

Big thanks to Nic Genovese for filming and editing the Season Ending Jam we had a Dreamland this past weekend.

Dreamland Season Ender from Nic Genovese on Vimeo.

And thanks to Sam Dobrin ...

Fogelsode S2 #3: Zip Lines and Dry Trails

I got the chance to go on a local zip line track through the redwoods a few weeks ago, and it ended up being crazy!  It was a really neat experience traveling through the forest with an entirely different aspect.  Iggy, Clay, Bryce, and I rode the local trails quite a bit that week, enjoying the dry conditions.  It’s been dry for so long that there’s a nice thin layer of silt over the hard-pack so you can get nasty with the drifts.  It can definitely get squirrely though, as we all had our close-calls.  We got to bust out the hardtails later for a fun little evening sesh at Mike’s house, which was a good time mixing it up.  Overall it was just another good week riding bikes with the crew!

Enjoy!

 

-Fogel

Asia Pacific DH Challenge 2010

Fakawi Banshee in Indonesia from MDH on Vimeo.

Fakawi Banshee Team rider Adam's practice run on his Legend MK2 at the Specialized Asia Pacific DH Challenge, 2010 in Malang, Indonesia.



Popo, Indonesia's No1 rider, secured the win ahead of current World DH Champion, Sam Hill. Anyway you cut it, its a great achievement for Popo and Indonesia! Sip!

New Website and Vid!

My buddies and I have been toying with the idea of making a website for a while now, and finally made it happen.  It’s pretty simple, just a blog where our crew can post the latest happenings, pictures, and videos to get anyone who’s interested stoked.  The plan is to make a series of web videos to go with the site, of which we finished the first last week.  I’m really stoked how it turned out, especially the downhill shots as we got to capture the first rain of the season!

 

www.the-locs.com

 

Fogel

Ducati previews 2011 range

Ducati previewed their 2011 range at the recent INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne with updates for the Superbike, Monster and Streetfighter.

In their Superbike range Ducati showed of the new Ducati 848 EVO with 140hp on tap  and  equipped with Brembo Monobloc callipers and steering damper with a stunning new “arctic white” livery with sporty red wheels and red frame.

Additionally in the Superbike range, the standard 1198 is enhanced with the addition of Ducati Traction Control (DTC), the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) and the brand new Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) fitted as standard equipment on all versions. For 2011, their is a new 1198 SP, which enhances the previous 'S' version by rolling out 2011 Ducati 848EVO in Artic Whitee quipped with DTC, DQS, DDA, Ohlins TTX rear suspension, slipper clutch and aluminium fuel tank in addition to the usual Ohlins front suspension, forged Marchesini wheels and lightweight carbon fibre components.

The 2011 Streetfighter has  a new arctic white colour scheme while the Streetfighter S has new colour schemes of red with red frame or diamond black with racing black frame, both with black wheels. A black radiator cover on all versions completes the Streetfighter's aesthetic updates.

Meanwhile the entry level Monster 696 gets new 43mm Marzocchi forks and enhanced ergonomics, including 20mm higher handlebars and a new rear sub-frame designed to accept the user-friendly passenger grab-rail kit available as a Ducati Performance accessory. The Monster 696 has two new colour schemes of “dark stealth” and “stone white”. The Monster 796, also adopts Marzocchi front suspension.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Yamaha launches the EC-03 electic bike

The rush to release elctric vehicles continues, with Yamaha showing off its new electric bike the EC-03 at the recent INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne.

The EC-03 has a choice of two motor modes. When riders need to boost their speed, they can switch from Standard mode to a special Power mode at the touch of a button.

Due to its lightweight build and slim proportions, the EC-03 can also be carried in a car or caravan.

The EC-03 will be in Yamaha dealers throughout Europe from the beginning of 2011.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Lesser Spotted Russian Snow Ninja

Mike sent me this link of last autums riding in Russia to remind you guys, that although the weather is getting cold (unless your a southern hemesphere reader, lucky buggers!) it doesn't have to stop you getting out and riding.



Good skills guys, skinnies covered in snow is hard going!!

Bennetts Ultimate Track Day with James Toseland 2010

Here is the official Bennetts Ultimate Track Day with James Toseland 2010 video. All we can say it was a fantastsic day, you can read our experience of the track day here.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Yamaha Conceptual Super Ténéré Worldcrosser

At the recent INTERMOT Cologne motorcycle show Yamaha showed off its conceptual Worldcrosser based on their Super Ténéré. With the addition of a few specialist components and the replacement of some of the standard parts the bike really looks like it could take you round the world. Unfortunately Yamaha do not have any plans to put it in to production. For UK fans of the Super Ténéré, the Worldcrosser will be shown at the forth coming Carol Nash Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC starting on Saturday 27th November.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Nic Genovese - Greenall Edit is VOD

Big thanks to Nic Genovese for another killer edit of another Banshee Team Rider.



Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

Monster Energy Slopestyle 2010 Redux

Watch for Banshee Superhero Mike Montgomery in the Monster Energy Sloplestyle video.

Monster Energy Slopestyle 2010 Redux from Crankworx on Vimeo.

2nd Place on a Banshee Amp hard tail, does not get much more hard core than that right there.

Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

spitfire quote of the year

Much love to the Banshee Pride. I can no longer say that I have the lone Banshee in Crested Butte Colorado. There is a reason we love them so....

Via a new Banshee owner quote from owner's girlfriend....

"You should probably change your relationship status from Ciera Glenn to Miss Spitfire, considering you left me for 8 days to go have fun with her.
Have fun riding her babe!"

All I have to say is, #1 Keith, thank you so kindly for creating the love of mine AND others. And #2 Banshee Bikes really are as cool as you hear they are. Go ride one, but I warn you, you will fall deeply in LOVE!

Time to Ride

If videos of Strahan do not want to make you ride there is something wrong with you.



I think they make these videos just to make the rest of us jealous. For Scott's Pinkbike.com post click here ....

For more Strahan click here ...

Keep Riding,

Rob Dunnet

IB porfolio

I wanted to pass along a little link for my Interbike portfolio. This is what I had to show for my work this past year. All this images were captured this past year. I hope you enjoy what you see!

You Like This!

You Like This is a web film currently being produced by Art Barn Film in Squamish B.C. Expect to see a selection of B.C. based shredders you may have heard of including Paul Stevens, Jeremey Norris, Ewan Farfard, Dan Skogland, Mirandia Miller, Andrew Teit, and myself. Art Barn Film has teamed up with Reel Water productions for this season and Reel Water productions will be filming a "behind the scenes" of the production of 'You Like This' for their web project 'The season 2'. To check out the first "Season" click HERE.

We have building cool lines and rad trail from Pemberton to Mission and filming when the weather is right. I am so stoked on the lines the Legend lets me shred, combining downhilling with free riding, allowing me to develop my own big mountain riding style.

Check out this shot from yesterday, photo by taylor loughran

Ride Cadwell Park with James Toseland.

Following on from our are recent attendance at Bennetts 80th Birthday bash track day with former World Superbike Champion James Toseland at Cadwell Park last month, here's a great video of James riding round Cadwell Park, showing you how it's really done!

Check out our feature article about our track day with James Toseland here.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Leather VMAX!

At the recent INTERMOT Cologne motorcycle show, Yamaha showed off a very unusual version of their legendary VMAX, the bike is upholstered in leather by Hermès.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

BOS Legend

We are all about hooking industry friends up with our products. It is great to have feedback from other industry people and insight into how their products work on our frames. So if you are wondering how BOS products work on the Legend and how to custom tune them to the Legend. We will soon have a really good idea ...

Hi Guys,

So now the bike is ready to ride, and it looks amazing! Here are the specs (sorry for the bad picture, it’s from my mobile…):
- Frame Team Red Size M
- Reverse Head-set
- BOS Idylle Rare Fork
- Burgtec direct Mount stem
- Funn Fat boy 750 bar
- Odi short neck lock-on grips
- Shimano Saint shifter
- Shimano XT rear mech (old one, as I’ve just destroyed my shadow on a rock…)
- Shimano XT brakes
- BOS Stoy damper, with 300 spring (steel at the moment, Ti soon…)
- Syncros seat post (old but so lite and strong…)
- Reverse Fort Will Ti saddle
- Mavic “old” 521 rims, 36T
- DT super comp with aluminum nipples
- Rear Hub Hope pro2, with 11/25 dura ace cassette
- Front Hub: hand made (Reverse 180g red soon…)
- Chain guide: E13
- Crank : Shimano Saint 165mm, with 36T E13 chain rig
- Pedals: Welgo Mg1 with long pin.
- Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 42a 26x2.5 Front, High Roller 60a 26x2.5 Rear
- Tubes : Michelin DH (heavy, but no puncture since several years…)
- Weight : 17.8kg (will probably reach 17.5 with Ti-spring and a new front well)

I’ll give you any feed back as soon as I will ride it on DH track!

Thanks a lot for your help

Best regards

Arnaud JACOB
Bos Engineering

Fall Scythe riding!

Hey guys, I've been doing an awful lot of downhilling lately, and I got to say I definitely miss it! Rob's Scythe has amazing components on it which add to the awesomeness( not to mention how plush the scythe is). I do think the bars could use a little length seeing as how Rob is bigger than me, and the bike has 27' handle bars ha ha.
My brother Nic came along and took a couple shots, and I think there pretty rad.

Enjoy!

Paul Genovese

Rob here: for specs on my Scythe go here ... and scroll to the bottom

James Toseland interview

Have you checked out www.inter-bike.co.uk's recent interview with James Toseland yet?

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Honda Motorcycle Colours for 2011

At last weeks INTERMOT Cologne motorcycle show, motorcycle manufacturing giant Honda announced several new colour schemes for various models in 2011, but surprisingly no new models. To summarise here are the new colour details:-

• CBR1000RR Fireblade - HRC tricolour version
• CBR1000RR Fireblade - Repsol Racing livery
• CBR1000RR Fireblade - Graphite Black
• CBR600RR - Orange/Grey Metallic Special Edition
• CBR600RR - Tricolour
• CBR600RR- Graphite Black
• VFR1200 ABS - Black Metallic/Silver Metallic 
• CBF1000F ABS - Dynamic Red
• CBF1000F ABS  - Tricolour
• XL700V ABS Transalp - Grey Metallic
• NT700V ABS Deauville - 2 new colours

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Wideopen articles about Brayton and Deacon

If you head over to http://wideopenmag.co.uk/ you'll find some good banshee / Mythic media.

In this free web magazine which is full of great content you'll find an article on p44 about a weekend with Adam Brayton:



Also check Page 21 for Aaron Newmann ripping it up on his MkI test bike.

Here are some great photos and a Q&A sesh with Tom Deacon:

http://wideopenmag.co.uk/news/7394/random-question-generator-tom-deacon

KTM INTERMOT Cologne update

At last weeks German motorcycle industry show at INTERMOT Cologne, KTM revealed three new innovations. Firstly the KTM 125 DUKE which they describe as "THE" ultimate motorcycle for young riders. It will be available from spring 2011.

An updated KTM 990 SM T with the addition of a specially developed ABS braking system.

The new 1190 RC8 R TRACK, which is a ready to race version of the RC8. Its built by the RC8 Motor Sports Division, and is described as the perfect hobby and Superstock racer.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/