2011 Banshee frames with sweet builds.

Frédéric Robert send me across these pictures of his 2011 builds from Belgium. I think you'll agree that they are pretty amazing builds.

Spitfire:

Frame: 2011 Banshee Spitfire Large - raw - 5"
Shock: FOX RP 23 Boost Valve
Fork: FOX Talas RLC 100-120-140 (waiting for a Fox Talas 36)
Headset: Banshee Munro tapered
Rear derailleur: SRAM X.9
Front derailleur: SRAM X.9
Shifters: SRAM X.9 Matchmaker
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7
Rotors: Avid Cleansweep G2: 203/185
Hubs: Hope Pro II
Skewers: Controltech Race Ti
Spokes: Sapim Cx-Ray
Cassette: Recon Ti 11-34
Rims: No Tubes ZTR Arch
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25" All grounder
Crankset: Shimano XT FC-M 770 Hollowtech II
Chainrings: Specialites TA Chinook 26/40
Stem: Syntace F109
Bar: Easton MonkeyLite XC 685 mm 2" Rise
Grips: ODI Ruffian Lock-On
Seat: Selle Italia SLR XC
Seatpost + skewer: Banshee (waiting for a KS 950R)
Pedals: Crank Brothers Acid 2

Weight: 12.450kg (27.45lbs)





Rampant:

Frame: 2011 Banshee Rampant Long - yellow - 4"
Shock: FOX RP 2 Boost Valve
Fork: 2011 FOX 32 831 FIT RLC 100
Headset: Banshee Munro 1.1/8
Rear drailleur: SRAM X.9
Shifter: SRAM X.9
Brakes: Hope M4 (hoses still need a cut)
Rotors: Hope Saw 160/160
Hubs: Nuke Proof Generator
Rear skewer: Halo XL Hex Key Skewer
Cassette: SRAM PG1070 Cassette 10sp 11-28
Rims: Nuke Proof Generator (SunRinglé MTX 29)
Tires: Maxxis High Roller
Crankset: Shimano Saint
Chainring: Blackspire Downhill 7075 Series 36 dents
Chaine guide: Straitline Silent Guide 2011
Stem: Straitline Split Steerer 50mm
Bar: RaceFace Respond 1.5" Rise - 31.8mm (waiting for Nuke Proof 2011)
Grips: Nuke Proof Element Skinny Lock On
Seat: Nuke Proof Plasma Ti Rail
Seatpost + skewer: Banshee
Pedals: Welgo (waiting for Nuke Proof 2011)


Haven't tested the Rampant yet, but the Spitfire is really incredible compared to the previous trail bike I've ridden. And I mean it!

Cheers
Fred
http://www.ride-different.com

Winter time couch shreddin

Sooo some people know that I have been riding injured for the past two years..And if you dont know the story here is a quick summary! So in grade 10,February 4th 2008 to be exact, my first year living in BC after moving from Toronto. I was snowboarding at one of my favourite resorts, Sunpeaks. I was just goofing off cruising through the park with some friends, which at that time was one of my first times riding a park in over a year as going from Toronto to BC, you have to take advantage of snowboarding on a real mountain. I caught my back edge on a flat down flat on a back nose and as stupid as reactions are I put out my arms and long story short, Dislocated my left elbow, Placed it back in by accident from holding it so hard, then started biking 3 weeks later when it hadnt healed. Fast forward 4 months. I crashed really bad on a 3 in my buddies yard on a kinda big steep dirtjump and went to flat on my side. I hit the back of my bicep so hard that the top part of my arm broke through the bottom of my elbow and then dislocated, tearing and breaking its way out of the socket. 16 weeks healing time and long story short, the tendons didnt heal back, as the bone where the tendons were attached had broken and they had nothing to heal back to. After being screwed around for a year by a surgeon who seemed to have had his brain removed, we finally got in touch with someone with some smarts. I was thrown on a year to year and a half waiting list to have elbow surgery, during that time making it worse by eating shit on it. Fast forward to now Iam one month into a six month recovery after having my hamstring cut out of my leg and drilled, screwed and plated into my arm. I will say that the day of my surgery was the worst day of my life, waking up from "overdosing" during the surgery with a huge breathing machine shoved down my throat, then to return home and start puking for 3 straight hours till nothing but blood was coming out was not fun. Im doing decent now and heading back to whistler next week, where it will be the first season I will not be snowboarding in 12 years…Im getting pretty good at the new Black ops though!

Husqvarna at Motorcycle Live

SMR511

Husqvarna are at this weeks Motorcycle Live at the Birmingham NEC for the first time under the stewardship of parent company BMW. Amongst the bikes for 2011 that they are displaying is the SMR511 weighing only 118kgs the SMR511 is  the most of its powerful single cylinder, twin cam power unit and is the latest flagship supermoto to be developed by the multiple World Championship winning brand.

TE630

In addition the Husqvarna Motorcycle Live stand R424 Hall 3, will show off  the dual purpose TE630 trail, an new addition to the 600cc single-cylinder four-stroke on/off-road sector. Designed to attract those less competition-minded riders who use their bikes every day and need more comfort and practicality.

Ride safe.

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

Benelli celebrate a Century with the Century Racer 1130

This year is Benelli's centenary and to celebrate they have launched a commemorative model the Benelli Century Racer 1130. There will also be a 899 version as well . Moto GB UK importers will be showing the Century Racer 1130 at Motorcycle Live.

Moto GB will also be showing for the first time in the UK the Benelli TNT R160 in its new white and red colour scheme. The  TNT R160 features radial monoblock Brembo calipers and grey and yellow Marzocchi forks. The TNT R160  has a  triple-cylinder motor kicking out 155bhp from its 1130cc capacity.

Ride safe.

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

See the MV Agusta F3 at Motorcycle Live

The stunning MV Agusta F3 will be shown  for the first time in the UK at Motorcycle Live at the Birmingham NEC on the Moto GB Stand 221 – Hall 3. This middle-weight supersport  has an inline 675cc three cylinder engine. With ride-by-wire and multi-maps to optimise the power output and a counter-rotating crankshaft, never before seen on a production supersport engine.

Ride safe.

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

Seb and Brett ride Squamish

Seb and Brett ride some shuttle trails in Squamish, BC. If you have been up to whistler, but never stopped at Squamish... you are really missing out. One thing I would say however... is ear your runs, not necessarly by riding up, but by looking aftre the trails you ride to keep them in good condition for the next person to ride it.



Nice riding guys, loved the vibe, and it made me miss those summer lines!

Ryan Wants to stoke you out.

Here is a little web edit i got the chance to be included in along side with my friend Jarrett Moore. The edits are a series of web edits that give you the chance to win freebies from which ever sponsor the video is about. This one is all about Straitline components so if you want some real high quality bling then here is your chance :)

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ryan-berrecloth-episode-2--the-island-2010.html

Alan

Triumph launches many new models.

Triumph motorcycles has announced the launch of no less than seven new models, they are the Tiger 800, Tiger 800 XC, Daytona 675 R, Speed Triple, Thunderbird Storm, America and Speedmaster. If you want to find out more about these new models check out the Triumph article on www.inter-bike.co.uk.

Plus you can see all of the new models  at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - NEC, Birmingham (27 November - 5 December) Hall 3A, stand R730

Ride safe.

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

Mike Montgomery - Just Having Fun

Mike getting in a little bit of practice before the AT showdown. Big thanks to Justin for the great video. Style meets Style ...

Mike Montgomery, Just Having Fun - More Mountain Bike Videos

Sicklines Banshee Legend Test Build

Check out the details of the build at www.sicklines.com

Nick Simcik and Devon in Utarado

Well, this isn't a Banshee in this shot. This is Nick Simcik on a Transition and a good buddy of mine. This guy is always down to build/ride/photo/have a good time. This shot was from a place we call Utarado. It's a pretty cool place. As the snow if falling outside here in Crested Butte Colorado, I am sure that it is sunny there. Why? Because it is always sunny in Utarado. If you are ever in the Colorado/Utah area and want to ride bikes and take photos, then hit me up!

Ride Fast, Take Chances.

-Devon


Rob here: Nick is also a Demon Dirt team rider. He was big on helping Nick Moore out with the "I Ride for Nick's Eyes" auction. I have heard from Nick Moore that the surgery was a success and that things are looking good for both eyes. If you were the two guys that purchased the custom painted Amps they left the factory today. Thanks a lot for your support.

Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

Mike in POD, Matt in VOD

Mike Montgomery is in today's Pinkbike POD:


Matt Brooks is in today's Pinkbike VOD



Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

17 Questions with Jack Fogelquist

Goods straight from VitalMTB

17 Questions: Jack Fogelquist - More Mountain Bike Videos

Credit: brantley/schmitt/gordo... good work guys!

Ducati DIAVEL finally unveiled and brand new Monster 1100EVO revealed

After much waiting and pre-launch anticipation Ducati finally revealed their new muscle bike the Ducati DIAVEL, together with a brand new monster model the Ducati Monster 1100EVO at the recent EICMA motorcycle show.

Ducati DIAVEL

Ducati DIAVEL

Ducati Moster 1100EVO

You can read more about these new models on www.inter-bike.co.uk

 Ride safe.

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

Paul Genovese 2010

Hey guys, Heres my 2010 edit made by my brother Nic,Im in the process of making a blog post for pinkbike, but in the mean time heres the video!

Paul Genovese 2010 from Nic Genovese on Vimeo.

Honda V4 Crosstourer Concept

Not content with just showing off the Honda Mid-Concept at the recent EICMA Milan 2010 motorcycle show, Honda also revealed the Honda V4 Crossrunner Concept.

With the V4 engine and the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transmission from the VFR1200F, the V4 Crosstourer Concept is designed to deliver the fun and excitement of a road sports bike; but with the comfortable upright riding position and manoeuvrability of an adventure machine.


 Ride safe.

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

Camp Of Champions Video

My buddy Brendan Howey and I put this video together for the Camp of Champions while he was down in Aptos for a couple weeks.  Stoked how it came together, check it out!

 

 

Fogel

Who's your Hero?

Ryan Wants To Stoke You Out - Trailer!

Watch for team rider and all around good guy Alan Hepburn in the trailer below.



After thought, I met Ryan at Camp of Champions over the summer and he is one of the nicest guys I have met in mountain biking.

Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

Honda Mid-Concept revealed

At the recent EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Honda revealed the Honda Mid Concept, a fusion of a sports motorcycle and scooter.

The Honda Mid-Concept has the latest engine technology coupled with the advanced Dual Clutch Transmission technology up to now exclusively offered on the VFR1200F which gives riders a unique sensation of seamless gear shifts. This new transmission it is claimed can also deliver fuel efficiency better than a conventional manual gearbox.

The Mid-Concept has a foot-forward position, newly designed 17 inch wheels with PRO-LINK rear suspension; the front fairing air vents coupled with the larger wheels will deliver greater stability when riding at higher speeds Honda say.

inter-bike.co.uk will bring you more information on this exciting new model from Honda as we learn more.


 Ride safe.

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

New 2011 Honda Motorcycles

Honda has recently announced various new models for 2011 and various updates to existing models. These include the Crossrunner, the CBR250R and CBR125R sports machines, a return of the CBR600F and a whole new look for the SH300 scooter, while the updated models include CB600F Hornet, CB1000R and SH125 machines with some updated looks and colours.

Honda Crossrunner

Honda CBR600F

Honda CBR250F

Honda CBR125R

Honda SH300i

 Ride safe.

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

Mark Matthews - Aptos Edit

quickaptosedit from markmatthews on Vimeo.

Dennis Hoppe

Hi!

I'm Dennis Hoppe, 18 years old from K-town/Germany and the new Banshee-Team-Rider.

I ride mountainbikes for around 4 years now and love it more and more.

Dirtjump, slopestyle, some park - but also freeride are my favourites. I like doing 360-combinations in all variations, tailwhips and others.

First time riding my new AMP gets me smiling - every trick runs directly perfect - it’s a really quick reacting, stiff & light frame - built with the view for details. Good stuff.

Since around my hometown are no real training possibilities for dirt jumping, I built a track in my parents garden.

The backyard consists of 3 jumps, a wooden startower and inbetween a pumptrack.

If it get’s darker a could simply turn on the lights and keep on riding - that’s always save the sessions :-)

2011 I want to ride as many contests as possible besides my apprenticeship as mechanic.

With the AMP I do dirt jumping and for slope/freeride I will use the RAMPANT which is still “under construction” - sadly awaiting parts.

Furthermore I want to personally thank banshee bikes & Rob for the benefit to ride the AMP and RAMPANT frame.

More detailed info coming soon.

Cheers Dennis

Division 26 + Fogel =

Fogel rocking it on his Scythe and Amp.

For the Division 26 post on Pink Bike go here ... or http://connerkuhns.pinkbike.com/blog/division26-2011.html



Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

BMW Motorrad unveils the R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic and G 650 GS

BMW Motorrad recently announced further models to complete its 2011 range. Two revamped boxer-engined roadsters and single-cylinder adventure bike - the  R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic and G 650 GS.

The BMW R 1200 R Roadster

 

 

 

 

The BMW R 1200 R Classic

The BMW G 650 GS

Find out more details on www.inter-bike.co.uk here.

 Ride safe.

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

Benelli celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Benelli has just celebrated the 100th anniversary of its foundation and this famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer has a great looking bike to commemorate this, the TNT 1130 Century Racer.

 Ride safe.

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

Mike Montgomery has Super Powers

How many guys do you know that over rotate on 720's over 35 foot gaps?

Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

Mike Montgomery 720's Thirty Something Foot Gap

Web Cam Footage from what looks like Mike:




http://www.pinkbike.com/news/AT-Showdown-Day1.html



Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

Mythic grassroots programme launches

MYTHIC BIKES in conjunction with ESHER X is very proud to launch their 2011 grassroots programme open to all UK riders

This exciting opportunity is not aimed at "the best", but regular guys and girls with a good attitude who love riding bikes and want to develop their riding by entering dual-slalom, 4X, downhill and dirt jump competitions during 2011

We are offering a killer deal including: a complete Mythic AMP bike, Mythic clothing, technical support at events and 1 year's membership of the Esher X bike park which gives unlimited riding in the park, exclusive Team riding sessions and free entry to the 2011 Dual-Slalom Esher X race series!

Click on the image below to see this awesome deal in more detail....any enquries or questions send them to me - esherx@hotmail.com

cheers!

Rob Cole
Mythic Bikes / Esher X



photo: Rob Dunnett

I Ride For Nick's Eyes

AUCTION IS NOW LIVE: HELP SAVE NICK'S EYES ...

http://shop.ebay.com/gslaloman/m.html

On Monday night I heard from a good friend that Demon Dirt's Nick Moore is going blind. I had the pleasure of meeting Nick at Goat Style in July a couple days before my wonderful hospital visit. My hospital bill would have been in the $50,000 range if I did not have travel insurance. I could not imagine having a broken back and trying to come up with that kind of cash. Imagine being told you are going blind and that your insurance will not cover the expensive surgery needed to correct the problem.

Watch video:



Now that you have watched the video go here and buy a jersey:

http://www.demonsnow.com/store/accessories/Brig%20Jersey

Now that you have purchased a sweet jersey get ready to bid on a couple of custom painted Banshee Amps.

Meet Amp 1:

Amp 1 is a Regular sized frame, custom painted purple and black with white Banshee logos. For geometry specs go here ... click on here ... it is a link ...

Meet Amp 2:

Amp 2 is a Long sized frame, after painting Amp 1 I thought it would be cool to see what an Amp would look like in purple and black. I am pretty pleased with how it turned out. For geometry click here ... and here ... or here.

Once I know the details of when and where these babies will be auctioned off I will post it here. A bunch of other companies have also donated parts, frames, clothes ... to Nick so dig deep and let's save Nick's eyes.

Keep Riding,

Rob Dunnet

Royal Enfield and Watsonian Squire star in the new Harry Potter movie - Deathly Hallows

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic and Watsonian Manx sidecar

Yes its true, English sidecar manufacturer since 1912 Watsonian Squire have a Royal Enfield Bullet Classic paired with a Watsonian Manx sidecar in the latest Harry Potter movie - Deathly Hallows which is shortly to be released.

Royal Enfield UK supplied a number of sidecar outfits used in a  dramatic chase sequence, filmed on location in and around London and in the Blackwall Tunnel.

If you want to know more about the history of this famous English side car manufacturer you can read inter-bike's Watsonian-Squire - history in the making!

Finally we think the picture of the Bullet Classic and Manx sidecar is so good we've a selection of desktop wallpapers sizes  for you to adorn your PC screen with of this great side car combination, you can get them FREE at our Watsonian Squire Wallpapers page.

Ride safe.

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

Riding in Aptos

Wait for Fogel ... it is worth it.



Keep Riding.

Rob Dunnet

You Like This Update #2

I posted a few weeks ago about a web film i am working on titled 'You Like This' and since that post we have been going hard filming almost every day (i borrowed a Banshee tent from the last race and it has really helped in the rain). I have been taking inspiration from big mountain skiing and I feel the two lines pictured below best illustrate that.

The first photo is a line we named Goat Vindlou, after one of our crew’s favorite curries made by Chef Don at Squamish’s own Essence of India. When I started building the line I had to rappel into it, mountain goat style. Goat is essentially a very exposed double drop, you air the first drop, land on a shelf to immediately take off again into a much bigger air. You can’t see it in the photo, but once you land the drop you rail a berm/jump which gaps over a road and then into a small drop. I have a cool move I have been working on for that drop but you will have to watch the film to see what it is. After Goat Vindaloo you ride a short section of trail right into the line featured in the second photo which we affectionately called 'Garlic Naan' which is a tasty side dish to the main course. The photo features cinematographer/ breaded Arcteryx wearing mountain man/producer/editor Taylor Loughran throwing up the ‘You Like This’ thumbs up, is a rock air, into a chute then off a decent 20 footer (you put your wheels down a few feet below Taylor).

To be honest, I was pretty nervous to guinea pig it the whole line but once I pulled my helmet and looked down at the ridiculously confidence inspiring Legend/Dorado combo I knew it was going to go just fine. And well it did!

Lando