Dirt Mountain Biking

Frames

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• • Dirt 100 2010: COTIC SOUL

  • January 17th, 2010 @ 9:30 AM | 1

  • Made from classic Reynolds 853 tubing the Soul is the perfect example of a
    do–it–all steel trail bike. It demonstrates all of steel’s ride qualities; it is comfy,
    strong and sleek. With great geometry it allows riders to truly ride this bike …

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• • Dirt 100 2010: TRANSITION DOUBLE

  • December 14th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 4

  • Now there are more and more of these bikes ripping up
    Whistler bike park, maybe in part due to the fact they are produced in Washington state not too far from BC, but I’d say it’s more down to the fact …

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• • Dirt 100 2010: COMMENCAL META 4X VIP

  • December 13th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 1

  • The Meta 4X has long been a favourite here at Dirt HQ, with Jon the designer putting in hundreds of miles on his personal ride. More and more people are finding the versatility of this bike, building them up to …

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• • Dirt 100 2010: FOES 4X

  • December 12th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 4

  • The Foes 4X stands out from its competition in this category due to the hand built nature of the frame. They are a work of art rather than a mass produced item and you can be sure you won’t bump …

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• • Dirt 100 2010 INTENSE 951

  • December 1st, 2009 @ 10:15 AM | 20

  • The choice of Dirt team rider Ralph ‘the wrecking ball’ Jones and after a season of NPS and World Cup racing it is still going strong – those that know Ralph will understand that’s a pretty big deal! He has …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 SANTA CRUZ V–10

  • November 30th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 0

  • The V–10 has become one of the most recognisable bikes of modern years and there is no doubt that as the design has been refined and tweaked each year, it has been improved to make this current classic version of …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 MOREWOOD MAKULU

  • November 29th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 5

  • There is something about this frameset that sets it apart from its rivals, whether it’s down to the design of the frame and its linkage or the tuned factory BOS suspension, it’s hard to say. But what is clear when …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 EMPIRE

  • November 28th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM | 5

  • The Empire is a unique machine, it looks like no other bike, and has been formed like no other mountain bike using casting techniques and technology developed for aerospace markets. The resulting product also rides like no other, the cast …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 Last Herb

  • November 26th, 2009 @ 12:05 PM | 2

  • The Last Herb is one of the lesser known brands gracing the pages of this guide, but they have got it spot on with the Herb. With simple, clean lines and a suspension system that offers smooth linear travel through …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 COMMENCAL SUPREME DH RACING

  • November 25th, 2009 @ 4:01 PM | 3

  • The Commencal is a solid performer and feels right at home on the big terrain of the World Cup circuit and North Wales (Atherton HQ).
    The geometry and styling is spot on and the linkage actuated rear suspension is up there …

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• • 2010 Dirt 100 MONDRAKER SUMMUM

  • November 23rd, 2009 @ 12:42 PM | 7

  • MONDRAKER SUMMUM DH FRAMESET
    There are few riders, if indeed any, out there on the World Cup scene with as much experience and understanding of bikes and suspension as Fabien Barel. Along with his mechanic Paul Walton they have tinkered the …

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