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DT Swiss blings out limited Oil Slick 240 hubs for shiny custom wheelbuilds

DT Swiss 240 Oil Slick hubs jump on the shiny rainbow bandwagon with a limited edition version of their Classic MTB 240 EXP hubs, ready to be built up by your friendly neighborhood wheelbuilder. Limited both in number of actual hubs and limited options available, DT expects you to seek out a custom builder to […]

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Review: The Specialized Chisel is much more than an entry level hardtail

Affordable, raceable, and capable — a rare combination in the modern world of bikes.  But the new, updated version of the Specialized Chisel achieves all that and more. And for the cherry on top, the 2021 Specialized Chisel is race-ready under $2K.  Cross-country racing is changing, and so are the bikes that set out to […]

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Shape-shifting 2021 Alchemy Arktos: The most versatile full suspension MTB ever?

Alchemy Bicycles have been drip feeding us teasers on the 2021 Arktos for months. After 2 years in development, they are finally ready to lift the lid on this shape-shifting full suspension mountain bike. No fewer than five different travel and wheel size configurations are confirmed: 29″ wheels, 130mm Front / 120mm Rear 29″ wheels, […]

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POC Kortal Race MIPS mountain bike helmet goes high-tech, adds huge Devour sunglasses

Once a helmet is strong enough to pass certification, you might be satisfied thinking it’s as safe as it needs to be, but POC’s new Kortal Race MIPS could easily convince you otherwise. In addition to exceeding normal MTB safety standards, the Kortal Race MIPS carries several more high-tech features that could be very helpful […]

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Patent Patrol: SRAM’s anti-endo hydraulic brakes, plus one-piece “spray on” brake rotors

This week, it’s all about brakes, with a new anti-pitch/anti-dive system and premium disc brake rotor design from SRAM. Starting with the bigger story, their anti-pitch patent application shows a system that runs both levers’ hydraulic brake lines through the rear rotor, with the “front” lever actuating both brakes and the rear caliper moderating how […]

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