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Review: Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plugs are silent and sufficient

Having a reliable tubeless puncture repair kit close to hand is important on any bike ride, as even my go-to Orange Seal won’t seal a snake bite hole at the tire-rim interface that is 12mm long. That, and a 7mm long hole at the center tread, is what I was left with having foolishly gambled

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Review: Kinetic inRide H1 may be the lightest Heart Rate Monitor, and lighter IS better!

Indoor bike trainer maker Kinetic has a new inRide H1 chest strap heart rate monitor, calling it the lightest on the market. Reading that claim, my initial reaction was, “who cares how light a heart rate monitor is?” And then I tried it on, inside of the trainer and outside on the trail… and it’s

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Review: Specialized S-Works Torch road shoes live up to the hype

Like a good saddle, shoes that disappear during the ride are the kind of thing that makes every ride better. No hot spots or numbness, no pinching, and not having to constantly wiggle around to stay comfortable…these are the measures of comfort I seek in a good cycling shoe, and the new Specialized S-Works Torch

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First Impressions: Rapha Trail Fast + Light Shorts and Lightweight Tank

Rapha has recently expanded its Performance Trailwear for Mountain Biking, adding the Fast + Light Collection dedicated to hotter, sunnier climes. The range covers men’s and women’s technical apparel, and includes the Fast + Light Trail Pants, Fast + Light Trail Shorts, as well as a Lightweight Tank that is available in a women’s cut

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Review: Cycorld’s MTB shorts and chamois lack top notch looks, but perform well for their price

Mountain biking is not a cheap sport, and it’s nice to see companies like Cycorld seeking to provide decent quality riding gear at lower price points. I got to try out two pairs of Cycorld’s shorts (one which included a chamois). And while I wasn’t too impressed with one pair, the other style fit better,

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Review: Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plugs are silent and sufficient

Review: Kinetic inRide H1 may be the lightest Heart Rate Monitor, and lighter IS better!

Review: Specialized S-Works Torch road shoes live up to the hype

First Impressions: Rapha Trail Fast + Light Shorts and Lightweight Tank

Review: Cycorld’s MTB shorts and chamois lack top notch looks, but perform well for their price

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