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Vorpsrung Suspension’s Secus wows, offering coil-like performance from air-sprung forks

It’s easy to dismiss claims in competitive industries like cycling, but when Vorsprung Suspension says their Secus will make your air fork ride better than a coil fork, they’re not kidding. By creating a massive negative chamber, the Secus affords air-sprung forks a whole new level of sensitivity, but it doesn’t just make your fork […]

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AASQ #85: What is pedal kick back? Full suspension chain growth?

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 one deals with suspension-induced pedal feedback. This week, we […]

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Review: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL7 is a fairly well mannered road rocket

I’ll make this easy: If you’re looking for an all-out speed machine to make every ride faster, go get the new Specialized Tarmac SL7. And particularly, the S-Works SL7 with the Roval Rapide CLX wheels. I’ve set higher average speeds for every ride I’ve done on it and enjoyed every minute of it. If you’re […]

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Wide WTB gravel tires add improved SG2 puncture protection without much weight

Wider bars, wider rims, wider tires… there’s no question that many gravel bikes are quickly evolving into more capable machines. But get too aggressive on the typical light weight gravel tire and you may be left trail-side plugging holes. Or worse. Naturally, manufacturers are looking for ways to create more durable gravel tires, but in […]

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AASQ #84: Industry Nine, Tune and Hope talk hub engagement & spring/pawl versus ratchet

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 one covers the fine micro and macro details of […]

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