198′S TOP PICKS FOR 2008 Rock Shox – With the release of the 20mm 120mm travel Reba, SRAM has given the 29er crowd exactly what they have been wanting…a true competitor to the White Brothers fork.  I can’t even begin to tell you how many full suspension 29er riders that I have heard say…”this fork would be incredible with a little bit...

As previously mentioned…Rock Shox rolled out the new Reba at Sea Otter. During a presentation, they also released the new Revelation! From the Rock Shox Press Release for the new Reba: The popular RockShox Reba suspension fork is new and improved, and ready to hit the trail! Didn’t think that RockShox could top the proven Reba? We took an awesome fork and made...

More exciting news coming out of the 2008 Sea Otter Classic. Syncros revealed their new products for 2008. Photos can be found here on mtbr.com. 198′S THOUGHTS I run the Syncros Bulk bars, so I am really excited to see new products in the Syncros line.  I also think I have found the pedals that I have been looking for.  Those will work out great on the 6″...

Singletrack.com got a chance to look at the new Trek Sessions.  Full article here. From Singletrack.com: Trek ushered all of the UK journos into a prefab VW garage at the Sea Otter to unveil their latest bike. It’s a 200mm frame platform that contains nearly every acronym and catchphrase they make. It has an E2 tapered headtube, an EVO-Link, Full Floater suspension...

AVID ELIXIR R Pictures can be found on MTBR.com’s coverage of the 2008 Sea Otter Classic. From the official SRAM Press Release: “Elixir R – The perfect mix of power and control” AVID’s new Taperbore Technology provides supreme control combined with increased stopping power Less initial power and deep stroke modulation allow the rider to better manage...

The new Saint groupset shares some features and characteristics with the current group but on further inspection is also completely new on many levels. And it’s black and gold like those John Player Special branded Formula One cars from the 1970’s. Here’s the official Press Release in full… 2008 SHIMANO SAINT GROUP “Find your Flow” with the...

SRAM’s X.0 rear derailleur went through a redesign for 2008. The most visual of these changes is the new 20th anniversary gold accenting on the mounting bolt and graphics. What you will also see is a new 6061 aluminum backing to the carbon Blackbox cage. From the SRAM website: SRAM X.0 Rear Derailleur New CNC’d 100% Carbon Outer Cage New 6061 Forged Aluminum...

Everyone knows that I am a sucker for all black bikes. Jason just got his pearl white Sultan back from Turner with a new look. Before – White Frame Seen in Gallery Below After – The Stealth Black The Sultan is one of the most lusted after 29er full suspension bikes. With 4″ of travel, this bike feels like it has 5″. Made out of 5 Spot tubing,...