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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 #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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Osprey Raptor Pro adds flexible D3O Back Protector for 2022 hydration pack

Osprey already offers some of the best hydration packs out there. But now, there’s always room for improvement. For the popular Raptor, that includes the addition of a D30 BP4 Level 1 back guard. Meaning Osprey’s new Raptor Pro pack may be the brand’s most comprehensive option to date. The Raptor Pro bike ($200 MSRP) […]

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Orange Alpine EVO 155m travel single-pivot is their “most progressive Alpine to date”

Orange Bikes are staying away from referring to the all-new Alpine EVO as an enduro bike. Preferring to remain on the fence, they say “it’s more versatile than that, but given a chance it will dominate any trail bike in challenging and aggressive terrain”. The 160mm fork is paired with a 155mm travel rear end […]

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