@xsn0w There are lots of different names for wheels of the same size. A '26 inch' wheel has a 559mm B.S.D and a 650b has a 584mm B.S.D.

Had Tracey, Mick and Greg in my fantasy team! Well happy! That was a great race. Lets hope the coverage is less problematic at the next one.

I couldn't agree more. Across the world not everybody has access to mountains and this sort of riding, let alone a helicopter to take you up there. Personally I disagree with Aggy's statement that MTBs belong in the mountains. That's not to say that they're amazing places to ride. I myself can't wait to get back to the alps this year. I've always thought that mountain biking isn't a particularly brilliant label for our sport but it's the one that has stuck. I wouldn't criticise riders like Pilgrim either, he clearly didn't learn to ride in the same environment. Saying that however, he's placed fairly well at events like Chatel mtn style and some big slopestyle courses. I've got to admit I still find big mountain riding very exciting, I can't wait to watch the next rampage and love videos like this.

Ahh you're right. The newer model comes as an option with a tapered headtube or you can still get the regular campy type. http://shop.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Frames/DMR-898-Taper-Head-Tube

The 898 has a tapered headtube too, you're right about the iscg tabs though.

So is this just another bike by DMR with pivots name decals on it? The frame looks almost Identical to an 898 except for a few angle tweeks apparently, It has all DMR parts and an x-fusion fork who are a brand supplied by upgrade. Still looks like a nice bike but I'm interested to see how much it costs.