Kieran Bennett WINS Angel Fire NMBS / MSC Chile Challenge!

One week ago, Dean Optics' Kieran Bennett flew into the states from his home country of New Zealand just to compete at the MSC Chile Challenge, as it’s one of the tracks he excels on. Having missed out on a win last year, Kieran was on a mission to dominate the track this season.

After qualifying 2nd, Kieran knew he had it in him to compete for the win. On race day, Kieran stepped it up and squeaked past Kain Leonard by 2/100ths of a second to take the day’s victory!

Pro Men DH
1. Kieran Bennett 5.19.71 (DEAN)
2. Kain Leonard 5.19.73
3. Eli Krahenbuhl 5.23.42
4. Lars Sternberg 5.24.31
5. Brad Benedict 5.25.22 (DEAN)


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Angel Fire NMBS - http://www.pinnedmtb.com/angelfire_msc08.htm

Brad Benedict WINS Santa Ynez NMBS!

Just a few short weeks ago, the 2nd gravity round of the National Mountain Bike Series took place in Santa Ynez, California. Even with 110+ degree temperatures, strong winds, and a lackluster DH track, Dean Optics' Brad Benedict still went all out for the win. Brad bested current hot-seat leader Eric Carter, and top qualifier Waylon Smith to take the victory! With Brad’s stellar result, he lands into 2nd overall in the National Series standings.

Pro Men DH
1. Brad Benedict 2.00.5 (DEAN)
2. Eric Carter +0.00.9
3. Waylon Smith (GBr) +0.01.1
4. Julius Syvanen +0.02.1
5. Logan Binggeli +0.03.5


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Santa Ynez NMBS - http://www.pinnedmtb.com/santaynez_nmbs08.htm

Brad Benedict 2nd, Ryan Condrashoff 5th @ Calif Gold Cup Rd 2!

Dean Optics riders Brad Benedict & Ryan Condrashoff rode to impressive finishes at the 2nd round of the California Gold Cup at Woodward West, in Tehachapi, California. In a 2 run combined format, Benedict narrowly missed the top spot of the podium, after leading after the first run by a scant .01 of a second! His teammate & fellow Dean Optics rider Ryan Condrashoff also had great runs to finish 5th for the day!

Chris Kovarik Places 2nd at Sea Otter Downhill!

New Dean Optics factory rider Chris Kovarik rides to an impressive 2nd place finish at the Sea Otter Classic DH!

Top 5
1. Greg Minnaar
2. Chris Kovarik
3. Justin Leov
4. Steve Peat
5. Nathan Rennie

Trooper Goggle Introduced at Sea Otter Classic!

A few samples of the NEW 'Trooper' MTB Goggle have arrived at the Sea Otter Classic! Chris Kovarik, Ryan Condrashoff & Brad Benedict are selected to test the pre-production samples!