Another Contraband Convert


A few months ago Lisa called informing me she was semi-retiring from Pro-MTB racing and just going to ride for fun… with that she asked if she could give the Contraband a go. She had a chance to play around on one at Woodward last year but wasn’t ready to give up the big wheels yet…
Now she has a Contraband all built and has had a chance to shred it a bit and is fully in love…
Here’s a few pics of Lisa ripping one of the Nor Cal backyard bowls Jim Tharp has been inspiring… Jim is always one to inspire!!!

I have a feeling this post will net Lisa at least 50 Facebook friends request…

The Contraband is a perfect ride for smaller riders who want the benefit of larger wheels and aggressive mtb geometry.
Lisa doesn’t need to be asked to pick up a shovel…

Cartel… Finland




It’s been hectic around here lately with Crankworks, EuroBike and Interbike but it’s all done now. I can try to get you caught up. Nick Brandreth of NJDirt.com is also helping out in the posting duties from time to time… thanks Nick!
With the traveling I have missed some cool photos sent in by readers… here’s some sent in to us from Jukka in Finland where winter is probably just about to start… Thanks Jukka!

S&M Era Mobs Sold-Out

The Mob will make it’s return in 2011…
As most of you may know already, S&M was the original maker of our trademark frame… The Mob. As such, since our departure from “the Building” we have been selling thru the remainder of the S&M era of Mobs and seeking a new manufacturer for the new era Mob.
Two things have recently happened…
1. the S&M era Mob’s have officially sold-out
2. Aaron Huff and the crew at Solid Bikes in Sacramento, Ca. will take on the
construction duties of the Mob for the foreseeable future and are currently building samples.
Rest assured, the Mob will remain American Made.
More details soon.

A Little Rasta…

So my Mob frame was looking a little beat up after almost a year of being abused. So I got a sick local painter Andy Fenwick to put a little paint on it. I have been into red yellow green as of late, I let her know what colors I wanted and gave her a logo and let her do her thing. I think it turned out awesome! check it.

It’s that time again!!!!

INTERBIKE 2010


Time for the last HooRah in Vegas for InterBike as it’s moving back to Anaheim next year…
Come see us at booth # 2659 with Atomlab & Dirtec Direct…
We’ll be debuting the new Roam 5.7″ travel all-mountain frame as well as a slew of new products and colors for 2011 including the Contraband 24″ rigid complete, Molly Hatchet Chromoly bar and 22.2mm Underboss stem and the “Way Low” DH bar… 787mm wide
with .75″ rise and our comfortable bends.
See you in Vegas Baby….