Someone got a new site...finally

Cove Bikes

Grandpa's Chameleon

The Alfine hub kind of 'loads up' on engagement. A strange sensation, but not a deal breaker.

Giving Thanks

By pedaling up a big hill and then bombing some really good singletrack. (Which is illegal, which a strange man who rode all the way to the top, on a bicycle warned us that he calls the police on people who partake in that singletrack.) Thanks.
Cam McCaul ate some pie. Evan Turpen brought paper cups to accompany his bottle of Dom Perignon (1999), and one of the Aptos kids climbed way too far with no seat.

Beautiful Design

Cannondale Dutchess

Pedal the Plug-In.

I am all for alternative forms of transportation. With that being said let me now unravel this gem. Grace make electric bikes, they actually make the first street legal electric bike capable of 45kph or for us lazy Yanks, 30 miles per freakin hour. So for just a mere 8,768.31 USD you too can throw a leg over one of these fine steeds. Think about it...tucked in the aero position shooting in and out of traffic as you roll on your "Super-Moto" tires and your god awful upside down Shiver/Zzyzx/Marz fork. Sweetness comes in German packaging.
So you can shift and pedal an electric bike? Just crack the throttle, why would you want to pedal a possibly hefty hard tail around? Look at that hub! Buy a Rohloff and run it on a decent steel XC hardtail, get your exercise and lose the science.
"I would also like to order a chain-guide with mine, please."

Are you lazy?

Than have the fine gents over at Bertelli of New York City build you a snazzy fixed gear littered with obscure components and the always titillating, NOS. Fixed guys love that NOS... Prices are reasonable considering the quality and part spec. Part of me wonders if his services only cater to those new to the game?

Look at this dumb shit.

The "2951" a clever name for a not so clever bike. Is 26 really so bad?

CG breaks up with Commencal

The Athertons don't come cheap.

Check out what Cedric had to say:
“A long story end…
Like you guys probably know the story between COMMENCAL and myself end up.
I just want to say thanks to everybody at COMMENCAL who help me during those year to gave me all the opportunity on my side to make the best results I could !
I am going to make my private team next year, CG RACING BRIGADE, it was the time for me to make a team to give as much back as I can to my direct sponsors .
Thanks again to all the people who was behind me during those years.
Cheers guys : )
CG”

He's french so pardon his english.

Semenuk "training"

Stolen from pinkstarfish

War Torn BMX

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Time + Money=

"Made" Trailer from Callum Swift

Hotness...
Special attention should be given to:
00:38 Hill in the mud.
01:41 Hill in the roots.
01:48 Needles "booshing"
02:02 Brendan styling out in Whistler.

MADE Trailer from Callum Swift on Vimeo.

Don't get me wrong...

No one likes to bring any special attention that may be perceived as humorous to a rider in a crash. We have all done it before and will continue to do so. As one of the interns here at TractionMag was trolling through the tubes of the internets he stumbled across this series of images. We are not laughing...yes we are! We do hope that both of the individuals in this pic are okay and laughing with us.

Wolfman shredding Peteluma.

Of all the great lines and boosts in this vid the shot at "0:54" of the tire slide has got these guys pumped.

Wolfman Petaluma from MACNEIL BMX on Vimeo.

Digital Junk Dunk

Now you can sport your electronic refuse on your feets!
Courtesy of Gabriel Dishaw

Hopkins filming with Life Cycles.

Hopkins tries to bust a hip.

Topshelf

Here is your chance to see Lance's bikes up close before they are sold off to rich white people who haven't thrown a leg over a bike in some time. These bikes feature stunning graphics from Damien Hirst, Marc Newson, KAWS, Shepard Fairey, Yoshitomo Nara, and Kenny Scharf. So all you NY heads get up there on the quick quick because it leaves really soon, possibly today even. How is that for breaking news!
DETAILS

"Woot Woot, thats the sound of da police..."

We here at TractionMag HQ love us some JD and if any of you out there really know him, then you know this was only a matter of time. Don't let the man get you down JD. Look at the bright side things could have been worse.

Read the whole scoop here. BUSTED!!!!

Foot Out Flat Out 2

"Fast And Loose" from the gents at Wideopen Mag.


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Avids new Code

These pics of new Avid Codes have been floating around for a bit now. New designed lever body modeled off of the Elixir shape, carbon lever blade and a new location for he pad adjustment knob. New caliper shape that is a tid bit smaller, sheds weight and still delivers all the teeth shattering power of the older siblings. They should be released at Ze Otter. Expect to see a lot more of them soon.

Neko signs with 23 Degrees.

23 Degrees Sports Management announced today that it has finalized an agreement to represent rising American mountain bike talent, Neko Mulally. The 16 year old gravity rider from Reading in Pennsylvania has had an impressive year despite the fact that he's not yet old enough to race World Cups; that will come next season.

Most notably, at Whistler this year during the Crankworx events, and racing Pro Men, Neko finish 4th in the Dual Slalom (behind world class talents Kyle Strait, Brian Lopes and Johannes Fischbach), and then in the Canadian Open Downhill finished 5th, just seconds behind World Cup stars Brendan Fairclough and Steve Smith.

Neko rode as the forerunner for the Canadian rounds of the UCI World Cup, and is now dead keen to hit the circuit next year in his first World Cup season. Currently a member of Specialized Team America, Neko is open to race for a new program in 2010.

"Next year is a really important year for me. I want to build on the experience I gained this year with my current team, and chase down my goals of being one of the top juniors on the Downhill circuit next year and hopefully gain a medal at my first World Championships. It was really cool to see the Mont-Sainte-Anne course this year, and it's one I'm really looking forward to racing in 2010," said Neko this morning from his home in Pennsylvania.

Founder and Owner of 23 Degrees Sports Management, Martin Whiteley, commented on Neko's signing.

"Neko's been well known in the US for a little while now and he's been getting some pretty impressive results for his age. His skill level is right up there and since one of our other clients, Kyle Strait, is on the same team, we got to spend some time with Neko in Whistler. He impresses me greatly. He is a grounded young man who clearly comes from a very supportive family. We haven't signed any new athletes to our management program for more than 2 years as we've been waiting for just the right rider to come along and Neko fits that bill. I'm very excited by what the future holds for this young talent".

Neko's profile page can be found HERE!


For further information:

Martin Whiteley
23 Degrees Sports Management

Braaap

boost. the. lip.

POV footage from Brazil.

Pull those elbows in. Not sure I could talk you through that while riding such as Gee is.