NTENSE is proud to announce the introduction of our flagship world cup downhill racing bike, the M9-FRO (ForRaceOnly). For the last 2 years, the M9-FRO has been in development by our engineering/design team our world cup racers: Chris Kovarik, Matti Lehikoinen, Matt Simmonds, Ruaridh Cunningham , Claire Buchar and World Champion Emmeline Ragot. Our M9-FRO backed race team is currently the #1 ranked DH team in the world. Starting with the M1 in 1994, we have built the most sought after downhill bikes in the world. The latest in the M-series lineage redefines state of the art in no uncertain terms.

Adjustable travel 8.5″/9″/9.5″ (make adjustments on our new ‘travel adjustment module’ located on the new lower link)
Adjustable geometry
Adjustable progression/shock curve
Refined geometry from past M-series bikes
New G3 replaceable/adjustable/fully enclosed dropout (not pictured)
150mmx12mm rear axle only
Full 1.5″ headtube with upper pinch bolt system
Adjustable head angle via canecreek angleset (includes .5°, 1.0° and 1.5°). Simple adjustment with our new pinch bolt head tube
83mm BB shell
ISCG 05 integrated into BB shell
New flushset grease fittings at main pivots
9.5″x3″ FOX RC4 shock damper spec

After Semenuk got the same score as Cam McCaul, McCaul got a chance of having a second run. Cam totally ripped the shit out of that: frontflip tuck no hander and a backflip superman ! Too bad he fell at the end of his run, doing a frontflip. The crash meant that McCaul took the 2nd place with 89.0 points, and Semenuk was first with 89.25 points.

1. Brandon Semenuk 89.25
2. Cam McCaul 89.00
3. Logan Peat 72.00
4. Casey Groves 71.50
5. Darren Berrecloth 70.75
6. Aaron Chase 69.25
7. Paul Bass – 69
8. Yannick Granieri – 68.5
9. Adam Hauck – 68
10. Eric Lawrenuk – 66.25
11. Greg Watts – 66
12. Mitch Chubey – 64.5
13. Ryan Howard – 62.25
14. Tyler McCaul – 59.75
15. Paul Laglands – 59.5
16. Andrew Taylor – 55
17. Geoff Gully – 52.25
18. Kelly McGarry – 52
19. Nick Simcik – 41.25
20. Ben Glasen – 38.75
21. Cam Zink – 26.5
22. Clint McMahon – 21.25

“[A bicycle is] an unparalled merger of a toy, a utilitarian vehicle, and sporting equipment. The bicycle can be used in so many ways, and approaches perfection in each use. For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon. A person pedalling a bike uses energy more efficiently than a gazelle or an eagle. And a trinagle-framed bicycles can easily carry ten times its own weight – a capacity no automobile, airplane or bridge can match.”
Bill Strickland

Yesterday, I came across this company while browsing some forums. I knew I have heard of it before, but I couldn’t name any of their bikes, so I started searching for them on the net, and I was very impressed about their products. I now declare myself as a fan ! Here is one of my favourite Votec bikes, the V.FR 1.4:

Frame Votec FR AL 7005 Series Tripple Butted Hydroformed Tubing
Fork Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup
Shock Rock Shox Vivid 5.1
Wheels Mavic Deemax Ultimate
Tires Schwalbe Muddy Mary
Brakes Shimano Saint
Discs Shimano 203/203
Stem Truvativ Holzfeller
Handlebar Truvativ Holzfeller
Grips Lock on
Headset FSA
Seat Selle Italia Q-Bik
Seat post Truvativ Stylo Race
Rear Derailleur Sram XO
Cogs Sram XO 11-34
Shifter Sram XO
Crankset Holzfeller
Front teeth 36
Chain Sram XO
Chainguide e-thirteen
Weight 16,6 KG
€ 3.399

For winter riding :

via engadget

Now it’s the right time ! I know a lot of people have been waiting for this news letter for a long time! I have the pleasure and the honor to introduce my new bike sponsor!

The CG Racing Brigade is going to be pimped on Santa Cruz bikes. Thanks to Santa Cruz to trust in me and the Brigade for the future; I am happy and proud to ride the V10.

I know I am going to have all the keys in my hand to do a killer job. See you guys at the next event with my new bikes and other partners to celebrate some good moments with the Brigade. Special thanks to all the fans who support me by e-mails and on Facebook! As I say, The Brigade is coming!
-CG

Source: CedricGracia