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Component Reviews, Feature Stories, Mountain Bike - May 2, 2022

Review: Goodyear Newton MTF & MTR – Front & Rear Specific MTB Tires

We were lucky enough to be invited over to Mountain Bike Connection Winter in Massa Marittima, Tuscany to check out the latest products and technology from a handful of exciting European cycling companies, and to actually test some of it out on the flowing, well-maintained singletrack of the Trail Brothers’ network. We have a number

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Review: new 3D-printed Specialized Power Pro with Mirror saddle is more affordable & partially recycled

The new Power Pro with Mirror is nearly the same as the S-Works but swaps out carbon rails for titanium ones, adding a few grams but keeping all the comfort. The Specialized Power Mirror saddle is now available with hollow titanium rails and is $125.00 cheaper than its S-Works brethren. For those unfamiliar with the

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Review: Thomson Bike Tours’ Portugal Gravel ride is the explorer’s cycling tour

Adventure comes in many forms. Sometimes part of the fun is finding a new route, planning the details, and creating the challenge. Other times, it’s committing to doing something new and putting your trust in others to create an experience for you. Both have their merits, the latter being much easier…the only real lift is

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First rides: Specialized Trail collection goes light weight with Trail Air short, jersey & much more

Specialized 2022 Trail clothing covers all the bases for volatile spring riding conditions. The line hits the essentials with shorts, jerseys, and gloves but also gives more options with trail pants, packable rain jackets, and color options that fit most styles — and look good covered in dirt. The Trail riding clothing category is a

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Feature Stories, Mountain Bike, News - April 19, 2022

2022 Santa Cruz Megatower locks-in Glovebox on 165mm VPP frame

Santa Cruz Bicycles has released the 2022 Megatower, now a 165mm travel 29″ enduro bike sporting their iconic VPP suspension platform. A longer stroke shock offers increased rear wheel travel and a lower overall leverage ratio, designed to bring so-called “near V10 performance in an up-down-repeat package”. The launch delivers no fewer than 11 models

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