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Feature Stories, Mountain Bike, Prototypes & Concepts, Sea Otter Classic - May 12, 2020

Sneak Peek: Prototype INGRID 12sp MTB derailleur 3D prints & CNCs mechanical shifts on or off-road

Not only has Flowrider Racing’s project trail bike given us a look at some Braking prototypes, it also reveals a prototype of INGRID’s long-awaited, all-new 12-speed mechanical rear derailleur. When we caught up with the Italian drivetrain component maker last fall, they teased a “one derailleur to rule them all” project was in the works, […]

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Found: Tatze Blade flat pedals are just 3mm thick, w/bearing housed in custom crank arm

At only 3mm thick, the Tatze Blade is part of an new concept where the pedal bearing is integrated into the crank. Traditional pedals house the bearings within the pedal, rotating about a spindle that often runs the full width of the platform. The size of the bearings has limited how thin, and by default, […]

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Mountain Bike - May 12, 2020

PNW Cycled offers refurbished & blemished products new life while customers get a deal

In an effort to reduce waste and increase the life span of any number of products, many companies have taken to offering factory refurbished items. Take a product that still has life in it but needs some service, give it a factory overhaul, and then put it back on the market at a discount. This […]

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Spotted: Prototype BraKing INCAS brakes shed grams & boost power for all mountain bikes

Improving on their modular INCAS design, Italian brake-maker Braking has a new prototype brakeset that maintains the adaptable nature of the original while shedding weight and boosting overall stopping power. We got a look at the new Braking brakes on a custom Revel Rascal project bike that Flowrider Racing had built up to show at […]

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Review: Kenda Pinner Pro tires offer great grip and yaw-some cornering

There’s nothing better than a set of tires that perform well on your local terrain; currently I’m feeling grateful that Kenda sent me their brand new Pinner Pros for review. The Pinner Pro was designed as a gravity focused tire intended for dry conditions, and that suits my area of B.C. perfectly. Kenda worked with […]

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