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Components, Feature Stories, Mountain Bike - August 29, 2019

Review: Trust Performance’s The Message trailing link suspension fork

Trust Performance’s The Message suspension fork came outta left field, launching a new way of thinking about mountain bike forks. More specifically, a new way of controlling the steering response by maintaining a constant trail figure no matter where the fork is in the travel. Compared to traditional forks, the trailing link design allows them […]

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Just In: DMR Versa 2-sided pedals – Grind up clipped in, Bomb down on platforms

DMR’s new Versa is a hybrid platform pedal for mountain bikers on the fence between the pedaling efficiency of clipless and the freedom of platforms. But while many combination clipless & flat pedals come packed with compromises and extra weight, both sides of the Versa signal high performance, and at a weight lighter than many […]

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Specialized S-Works Power Mirror saddle replaces foam with Project Black 3D printing

The latest Specialized Project Black project has taken foam padding out of an S-Works Power saddle to create a 3D printed structure that is both lighter & more comfortable than a conventional design. The S-Works Power Mirror saddle is made up of a lattice of 14,000 liquid polymer struts that provide tuned support & flex […]

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Mountain Bike - August 27, 2019

Pivot LES sheds more grams with new LES SL XC race hardtail frame

In the world of XC racing, sometimes less is still more. A hardtail frame is still often the tool of choice thanks to their instant power transfer and inherent efficiency. And while XC race rigs are getting more capable than ever, weight is still an important factor if you’re gunning for the top spot on […]

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Friday Roundup: Women’s VT camp, 8bar Berlin jobs, win Silca bar wrap & more!

Ride TR Women’s Weekend East in VT Sept 14-15 – Transition Bikes has just opened registration for their Women’s Weekend in East Burke, VT this September. Hosted by RadicalRootsMTB and Vermont MTB Tours, with coaching from Angi Weston, Ella Mcandrew, Shanna Powell & Sonthy George, it will be a couple of action packed days for […]

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