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Greg Minnaar whips it out for O'Neal

JCW, March 11, 2013 — 10:23am

Greg Minnaar in his pants, the world’s hottest postie and some big old whips

Santa Cruz Syndicate star introduces his new signature O’Neal kit

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TAGS: Africa MTB Downhill Downhill kit Greg Minnaar O'Neal Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Syndicate Santa Cruz V10 Carbon South Africa MTB

It's a tough life being a jet-setting bike journo and international man of mystery. Cal Jelley enjoys some downtime on Lake Tahoe's Flume Trail. Picture by Scott Markewitz

JCW, March 5, 2013 — 15:54pm

California dreaming – an epic roadtrip to the birthplace of mountain biking

Sweet singletrack and incredible vistas on the Ultimate NorCal Experience

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TAGS: All-mountain California MTB Callum Jelley Dante Harmony Jacqueline Harmony Lake Tahoe MTB Marin County MTB Santa Cruz Scott Markewitz Scott Turner Trail riding USA MTB

Hope's new Techbar handlebar and lock-on grips – the perfect finishing touch for co-founder Ian Weatherill's awesome-looking DH bike. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, January 30, 2013 — 14:00pm

Check out the new Hope handlebar that’ll have the purists up in arms

Plus new SL lock-on grips and a very special Santa Cruz V10 Carbon

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TAGS: Core Bike 2013 Hope Technology Mountain bike grips Mountain bike handlebars Santa Cruz Santa Cruz V10 Carbon Trade shows

Brook MacDonald and George Brannigan have stepped in to fill the sizeable hole left by Aaron Gwin on Trek World Racing

JCW, January 23, 2013 — 13:44pm

2013 World Cup teams – who’s riding what

Lost track of all the to-ing and fro-ing? Catch up here

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TAGS: Aaron Gwin Al Bond Andrew Neethling Austin Warren Bernard Kerr Brendan Fairclough Brook MacDonald Cam Cole Commencal Commencal Riding Addiction Connor Fearon CRC-Nukeproof Damien Spagnolo Dan Atherton Danny Hart Devinci Devinci Global Racing Eliot Jackson Emmeline Ragot Evan Schwartz Fabien Cousinie featured Florent Payet Floriane Pugin Gee Atherton George Brannigan Giant Factory Off-Road Team Greg Minnaar Greg Williamson GT GT Factory Racing Guillaume Cauvin Harry Molloy Holly Feniak Hutchinson United Ride Ian Morrison Ines Thoma Intense Jared Graves Joe Connell Joe Smith Josh Bryceland Josh Lowe Justin Leov Kona Factory Team Kyle Sangers Labyrinth Lapierre Lapierre International Lewis Buchanan Loic Bruni Loris Vergier Luke Strobel Madison-Saracen Manon Carpenter Marc Beaumont Marcelo Gutierrez Marco Buhler Mark Wallace Markus Pekoll Martin Maes Matt Simmonds Matti Lehikoinen Mick Hannah Mitch Delfs Mitch Ropelato Mondraker Morgane Charre MS Mondraker Myriam Nicole Nejc Rutar Neko Mulally Nick Beer Nukeproof Phil Atwill Pivot Rachel Atherton Remi Thirion Richie Rude Sabrina Jonnier Sam Blenkinsop Sam Dale Sam Hill Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Syndicate Saracen Scott11 Specialized Steve Peat Stevie Smith Taylor Vernon Tim Bentley Tracey Hannah Trek Trek World Racing Troy Brosnan Will Weston Wyn Masters Yeti-Fox Factory Team

The RatBoy getting sideways

Faye, January 21, 2013 — 11:13am

Josh ‘RatBoy’ Bryceland rags the new aluminium Santa Cruz Blur TR

Aggressive trail riding just got more affordable

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TAGS: featured Josh Bryceland Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Syndicate Trail bikes

All of Santa Cruz's bikes are designed in Santa Cruz, California. Picture by Scott Markewitz

JCW, January 4, 2013 — 14:46pm

Bikes, boards and dudes with beards – behind the scenes at Santa Cruz Bicycles

Factory tour video and photo gallery

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Santa Cruz V10 Carbon - Best bikes and gear of 2012

JCW, December 31, 2012 — 08:00am

Santa Cruz V10 Carbon – Best bikes and gear of 2012

‘Lightest and strongest’ downhill bike in the world

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TAGS: Best bikes and gear of 2012 Downhill bikes Santa Cruz Santa Cruz V10 Carbon

The new Santa Cruz V10 Carbon may look a lot like it's predecessor but it's a whopping 2lb lighter. Picture by Santa Cruz / Gary Perkin

Ric, November 20, 2012 — 11:00am

2013 Santa Cruz V10 Carbon – we ride the ‘lightest and strongest downhill bike in the world’

Launched today, it might look the same but it’s now full-carbon, 2lb lighter and sexier than ever!

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TAGS: Callum Jelley Downhill bikes Greg Minnaar Josh Bryceland Santa Cruz Santa Cruz V10 Carbon Steve Peat Token Creative

The World Cup series was already decided by the time racers reached Hafjell. Greg Minnaar had to be content with the world champ's rainbow stripes instead. We don't imagine he was too upset about that

JCW, November 9, 2012 — 09:15am

Pursuing Perfection: World Cup stars Aaron Gwin, Greg Minnaar and Gee Atherton in super slow-motion

Anthill Films cast the spotlight on their battle for downhill supremacy

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TAGS: Aaron Gwin Anthill Films Downhill World Cup featured Gee Atherton Greg Minnaar GT GT Factory Racing Hafjell Bike Park Hafjell World Cup Norway MTB Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Syndicate Shimano Saint Thomas Vanderham Trek Trek World Racing

The latest Santa Cruz Chameleon is slimmer and lighter but looks just as much fun as ever. Picture by Dan Milner

JCW, November 5, 2012 — 12:10pm

Steve Peat and Josh Bryceland give the 2013 Santa Cruz Chameleon a damn good thrashing

Classic hardtail’s been on a diet for 2013

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TAGS: Dirt jumping featured Hardtail riding Hardtails Josh Bryceland Pump tracks Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Syndicate Skatepark Steve Peat Trail riding

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