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Feature Stories, Gravel Bikes, Prototypes & Concepts - August 5, 2021

Festka teases all-new custom carbon gravel bike to Scout out adventure further off-road

In a statement on what gravel means to them, custom Czech carbon bike maker Festka let leak that an all-new gravel bike is coming soon, developed to scout out new bikepacking adventures. Admittedly a road-focused brand, their bikes have been riding gravel for years. And now their premium fast gravel Rover looks set to get […]

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Review: Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS mountain bike helmet tops them all for fit & comfort

We’ve been testing Troy Lee Designs’ latest mountain bike helmet; the A3 MIPS. Protection should be your top priority when considering a new mountain bike helmet, and the Troy Lee A3 certainly doesn’t fail to deliver on that point, with a 5-STAR rating from Virginia Tech. On top of its rather radical aesthetic, it offers […]

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New Shimano XT & Saint platform pedals shed tons of weight in slim composite design

Shimano has two all-new XT & Saint platform pedals that take inspiration from the original Saints, but cut out tons of material to shed weight without sacrificing grip or durability. Both concave pedals share the same octagonal layout with 10 main pins per side, but the Saints are even lighter than the XTs thanks to […]

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AASQ, Feature Stories, Mountain Bike - July 31, 2021

AASQ #128: Does the flip chip alter a bike’s leverage curve? Nukeproof & Liv discuss!

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or riding buddies. AASQ is our weekly series where we get to the bottom of your questions – serious or otherwise. Hit the link at the bottom of the post to […]

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Review: Burley D’Lite X single seat child bike trailer is fun for kids even sitting still

When most cyclists become parents, there is a point where the two worlds begin to collide. Instead of obsessing over a new bike, all of a sudden your research time is devoted to picking out the best bottles, crib, car seat, diapers, and much, much more. By the time the kid actually arrives, riding is […]

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