The Cycler » Mountain bikes

Chest View Mountain Biking

The Cycler — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:00:22 +0000

A mesmerizing 9 minute high definition video of mountain biking from a chest mounted camera, in Annadel state park in California, with GoPro chest harness.

Mountain Bike High Speed Record

The Cycler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:30:11 +0000

Propelled by gravity Eric Barone set the speed record on a mountain bike, by descending a volcano, reaching 209km/h before the bike gave up and broke sending him flying.

Downhill Race In Brazilian Slum

The Cycler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:02:53 +0000

An 800m descent in a Brazilian slum, very narrow streets and cheering crowds all over the place this first person view of the race will keep you expecting the worst at every corner.

MacMahone Carbonheart Frame

The Cycler — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:00:32 +0000

With a monocoque carbon design the Carbonheart frame is a light, rigid and looks smooth. All internal cable routing, weighs 2.2kg and is available in white, green and black.

Link : MacMahone Cycles

Ktrak Cycle

The Cycler — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:01:57 +0000

Ever wished you could ride your bike up/down a snowy hill? Ktrak transforms your bike by replacing your front wheel with a ski and rear wheel with a tracked drive kit.

Link : Ktrak Cycle, via Recumbent Blog

Price: $450

Venosc Descent

The Cycler — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:22:08 +0000

Two guys make the Venosc descent in France with a camera attached to the helmet. It’s a horribly steep incline of the mountain without barriers and some human obstacles.

GT Golden

The Cycler — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:39:59 +0000

You’ll have to merit this one, there’s only one in the world and you have to fight to get it and keep fighting to keep it. Win a race and bring it home, lose and give it to the winner.

Link : GT Golden Race

Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike

The Cycler — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:01:43 +0000

A practical folding bike used by paratroopers, with front wheel suspension and front disc brake it unfolds in a moment and with much more ease than the contortionist.

Link : Military Bikes, via Uncrate

Price: $800

Arantix: Spider Web Open Tube Design

The Cycler — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:30:40 +0000

Delta 7 Sports has engineered a spider web-like open lattice tube frame that brings unparalleled strength to weight ratio and an ultra stiff and responsive bike. Limited to 200 units.

Link : Delta 7 Sports

2010 GT Commuter

The Cycler — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:36:45 +0000

GT has stood out with its trademark triple triangle frame and continues to make very reliable and affordable bikes. The new GT 3.0 offers some very clever, under hood, specs.

Link : GT Bikes, via Tredz Blog

Price: $630

Bergmönch Fold Up Backpack Bicycle

The Cycler — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:19:47 +0000

Bergmönch has engeneered an easely foldable backpack downhill bicycle. Among other features it has triple-hardened tubes, adjustable air shock and disc brakes.

Link : Bergmönch

Price: €1'500