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A lot has changed since carbon rims first started finding their way onto mountain bikes. We used to think we wanted carbon hoops because they were stiffer. We thought that would be faster. Hell, everything else about the floppy 29ers with 135-millimeter hub spacing and open dropouts we were riding a decade ago needed stiffening, Read More

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Last year, Shimano quietly released the BL-MT501/BR-MT520. Why the stealth? Well, they made have made an inexpensive brake a bit too good for its own good.

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With its out-of-the-box suspension concept and remarkable descending characteristics, the Druid a refreshing offering in the super-versatile 29er trail bike category.

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With influence from the dirt jump, trail, heavy metal, fashion and punk scenes, there's a lot going on in this unique collaboration between Bicycle Nightmares and Giro.

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"How short is too short?" The Pacenti P-Dent would tell you "There's no such thing as too short!" Then, you'd probably ask "Did that bar/stem combo just talk?"

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Urban Freeride Lives with Fabio Wibmer When Fabio Wibmer sets out on his very own journey through France you can expect banger after banger. Starting in Lyon, the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Austrian bike phenom makes his way up to Paris, sending one sketchy staircase after another and pulling some mighty jumps until Read More

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ENVE recently launched what is essentially an ultra-fancy $750 tire gauge. Of course, we had to try it.

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The YT Mob and YT Industries conclude their search for Young Talent with the final episode ‘Time’ of the YouTube video series. The World Tour witnessed six camps on six continents for which over 550 young riders applied. The unprecedented talent program created opportunity for 120 kids from all over the world to shine on Read More

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Most tires tremble in fear of the polished roots and slimy rock slabs of winter. Well, most tires tremble in fear. The WTB Verdict Wet 2.5? Well, it simply doesn’t give a shit.

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Think coil shocks just aren't adjustable enough for you to use on your trail bike? The folks at Sprindex thought so to. So, they did something about it.

The post Sprindex Introduces Adjustable Spring-Rate Coils appeared first on BIKE Magazine.

Considering EXT's vast experience and continuing development in high-end dampers, it's no surprise that there's something special going on inside the Storia Lok V3

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Trans-Provence was a pioneer event in rally-style point-to-point mountain bike racing. When it bowed out at the top of its game in June 2019, many wondered why. In this fourth and final episode of “Itinerology,” longtime Trans-Provence racer Anka Martin explores the notion that a pioneering mountain biking event can have the primary function of Read More

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The Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz have partnered with Cal Fire to recreate the Sawpit Trail. Donate to help get the trail built and you might win a bike from Santa Cruz Bicycles.

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Subtle design touches make the skate-inspired Bontrager Rally SPD shoes more than just a set of Airwalks with holes in the bottom.

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PNW Components presents: The Gloam Season ft. Cody Kelley Check out the full blog that accompanies this video at: https://www.pnwcomponents.com/blogs/n… Hot off the heels of being crowned a World Champion at the inaugural Trophy of Nations in Finale Ligure, Cody Kelley hopped on a plane flying to the dark and ferny Pacific Northwest so we Read More

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Professional skier Michelle Parker is no stranger to going all in with new sports, and mountain biking is no exception for her. When the opportunity presents itself to connect with the sport’s top female riders in Virgin Utah; the birthplace of Red Bull’s Rampage, she packs her bags. Through the episode, Michelle’s curiosity and inspiration Read More

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Modern geometry meets affordable hardtail in the Rocky Mountain Growler 50.

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Calling the MRP Hazzard just an all-mountain/enduro shock would be like naming your pet lion Mr. Snuggles. It'll get people interested, but it kind of gives the wrong impression.

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In England, there are two things in greater abundance than people realize: Sunny days and excellent mountain biking. And no one knows how to take advantage of these two things better than Bernard Kerr. With a few of his favorite things – like the Trail 429, an Enduro Build, and a 3-wheeled car, Bernard attacks Read More

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Santa Cruz Bicycle's new PayDirt fund commits $1 million toward advocacy, trail building and maintenance.

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