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Specialized sticks the landing with new high grip, slow rebound T9 tire compound

You probably know how suspension adjustments can affect your ride, but what about your tires? The rubber compound of your tires does more than just dictate the level of grip. Not only is there rolling resistance, and durability to consider, but there’s also the amount of rebound from the rubber itself. Just like with your […]

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2021 Hope HB.130 gets a mullet conversion kit, boost rear end, new Factory Racing spec

Only the second bike to leave the Hope Tech factory in Barnoldswick, England is the HB.130. We’ve had the pleasure of riding this very capable 130mm carbon trail bike in both the Scottish Highlands and Tuscany, Italy – you can check out Zach’s first ride review here. For this model year Hope have left the […]

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2021 Olympia F1 carbon XC hardtail reshaped to shed weight, integrate & boost confidence

When Cicli Olympia first introduced its flagship F1 carbon hardtail, it was an angular race bike with holes punched through it that multiplied over time. Now dialing back the F1 to more minimalist lines, Olympia has created a much lighter mountain bike frame, shedding 200g while also getting a more technically-capable trail-inspired geometry overhaul, and […]

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Review: Blacklabel 309/289r XC LTD wheels are a great mix of Reynolds & Ringlé

Did the teaser from Ringlé about a turquoise set of Super Bubba X hubs laced to carbon rims have you eagerly waiting for their release? Well, you’re in luck. With the launch of the new Reynolds 309/289 XC wheels, Ringlé and Reynolds are finally joining forces. The result is a beautiful new LTD set of […]

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Reynolds 309/289 XC wheels run front & rear specific rims, LTD Ringlé Super Bubba X hub

Looking to keep pace with the changing world of XC mountain biking, Reynolds has just unveiled their newest model. Designed to cover the spectrum from full-on race bikes to fun-focused short travel rigs, the new Reynolds 309/289 XC family has a number of different options depending on your needs. At first glance, you may think […]

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