2008 Year End Review – MTB by 198
2008 has come to a close and it has been a huge first year for Mountain Biking by 198. We are really looking forward to our second calendar year and here is a summary of some of the best of 2008.
Top 10 Most Viewed Articles
- 10 Tips To Keeping Your Bike Running Smoothly
- Tour of the Industry Nine Plant
- Industry Nine Wheels – The King Of Bling
- 2009 Rock Shox Reba U-Turn – 29er and 26er
- Ibis Mojo and Push Industries – Full Review
- Industry Nine vs. Chris King
- Moots Mooto-X 29er – Long Term Review
- 2009 Santa Cruz Nomad
- Cane Creek Double Barrel – Long Term Review
- 2009 Fox Talas 140 RLC 15QR TA
My Top 10 Favorite Articles
- What Happens When You Stick With It
- 14 Must Have Items For Every Ride
- 17 Must Have Tools for the Do It Yourself Mountain Biker
- The Bike Industry, The Economy and You
- The Cycling Community
- Mountain Biker Turned Roadie – The First Ride
- GoPro Hero 5mp Wide Angle Cameras
- Series Summary: How To Become A Better Mountain Biker
- EVERYONE is Doping
- Top 6 Ways To Geek Out Your Bike
Top 5 Most Active Articles
- Industry Nine Wheels – The King Of Bling
- Mountain Biker Turned Roadie – The First Ride
- Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Brake Review
- Mountain Bike Component Buyers Guide
- MTB Buyers Guide – Mountain Bike Suspension Forks
What Is Already On The Books For 2009?
- Rocky Mountain Slayer
- Niner Jet9
- V.I.O. Helmet Cam
- Tomac Bikes
- NoTubes.com Stans Flow Rims
- Hadley Hubs
- Rocky Mountain Altitude
- More Tires!
- and much more!
Thank you for an incredible year and stay tuned for the winners and losers of 2008!
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5:47 pm
Ahh keeping my fix going over the New year awesome 198 good work keeping it pumping!
That spam thingy tough makes it tough have to think LOL..
HNY chur…..
Rip it up in 09!
Feel the Fear and do it anyway!
but
Remember there are only 2 types of riders!
Ones that are down! and Ones that are going down!
Be safe ride hard and look after one another ya bros and others!
Ya never know when you’re next an ya may need someones help!
Vaya Con Dios
9:16 am
TA! Thanks for the support! Hopefully ’09 finds you riding dirt…how’s Maxxis?
12:27 pm
Great job in 2008 and looking for even more in 2009!
Several of the planned 2009 reviews are just what I have been looking for. Specifically the Niner Jet9, Stans Flow rims, Hadley hubs and of course tires.
Chet