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AASQ Callout: Ask FSA anything about super compact gearing & ultra-short cranks for gravel

Wondering why you’d want ultra-compact gearing for your gravel bike? Or whether crank arm lengths as short as 145mm will improve your cadence…or aerodynamics? Now’s your chance to ask Full Speed Ahead anything you want about either, so you can get your offroad adventure bike, gravel race bike, or bikepacking/touring bike ready for its next […]

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Review: Specialized Turbo Vado SL is the commuter e-bike for cyclists (and urbanites)

The original Vado, which launched in 2017, uses a full-size (but still custom) motor with all the power you’d need for high-speed commutes. But, like all full power e-bikes, they’re heavy, and they provide a lot of assist right out of the gate. The Specialized Vado SL takes a different approach. It uses a lower […]

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AASQ #107: What tire profile is best for cornering? Rounded or Square?

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. This time we discuss mountain bike tire profiles! Hit the […]

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Giro & EIT team up on chamois for your palm, Trixter MTB gloves offer impressive value

For many riders, wearing cycling shorts with an integrated chamois is just part of riding a bike. That’s allowed companies like Elastic Interface to become experts in chamois technology and comfort, which is exactly why Giro has worked with EIT on their shorts for years. But now, the two companies have developed a new Elastic […]

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Bikerumor merges with GearJunkie, Switchback Travel & more!

Bikerumor has joined Lola Digital Media, aligning with leading outdoor sites like GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, AutoWise, iRunFar, and others to create the AllGear Media Group. I’m very happy and proud to say that our entire team – Zach, Cory, Jessie-May, Steve, Jordan, Kristi, and the rest of the crew (including me) – are all still […]

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