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The 509 Cycles Necessary Evil is a blank slate for excellent riding

Our Necessary Evil from 509 Cycles has traveled from Ohio’s muddy trails to Florida’s sandy roads and even had a stint on a few CX courses. Overall it’s been a bike that handles itself well across the board. Which is great if you plan on bike packing one day, gravel racing the next, and maybe, just […]

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Review: Merida One-Forty 900 is an affordable, all mountain-ready trail bike

After last summer riding Merida’s surprisingly plush short-travel One-Twenty trail bike, I wanted to see what a bit more travel in the same Float Link suspension platform could do. So, for the better part of nine months, I have been riding its big brother – the alloy One-Forty – a 140mm rear travel 27.5″ trail […]

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Review: The 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 29er packs a punch with high value build

In a world of ever-increasing prices, it’s nice to know brands still strive to present good value. With their updated Fluid FS line, Norco offers beginner and mid-level riders some highly capable complete builds at very reasonable prices. The 2019 Fluid frames feature impressive finishing touches, and they’re built with components that provide most of […]

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First Ride: Braving the elements (and pavement) on the Cannondale SuperSix EVO

In a move that’s becoming much more common, Cannondale had not one, but two new bikes for us to see in Vermont. The first was the new Topstone Carbon gravel bike which seemed uniquely suited to the mix of smooth gravel and awful pavement. The second bike would be the all new SuperSix EVO road bike. […]

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Review: Three days with the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV

It was short, but sweet! Prior to today’s launch, I had a few chances to ride the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV, and quickly found myself impressed with the bike’s stiff frame and supple suspension characteristics. As a 140/150mm 29er, the Hightower is a highly versatile trail machine. Its modern geometry makes for […]

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The 509 Cycles Necessary Evil is a blank slate for excellent riding

Review: Merida One-Forty 900 is an affordable, all mountain-ready trail bike

Review: The 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 29er packs a punch with high value build

First Ride: Braving the elements (and pavement) on the Cannondale SuperSix EVO

Review: Three days with the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV

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