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Clothes-Gear, Clothing-Gear-Tools, Gravel Bikes, Mountain Bike, Reviews, Uncategorized - October 24, 2020

Lace up for your next bikepacking journey with the new Bontrager Avert Adventure shoe

When gearing up for a big adventure, footwear can be an important decision. On one side, you want something that is pedal efficient so you can rack up the miles in comfort. But on the other side, it’s helpful to have something that’s easy to walk in for technical hike-a-bike sections, while also remaining comfortable […]

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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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Feature Stories, Mountain Bike, Reviews - October 13, 2020

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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Schwalbe Aerothan tubes get even lighter, more durable, and rim brake compatible!

It seems like forever ago that we were actually at a trade show, seeing new goods first hand. In 2015, that included the opportunity to check out Schwalbe’s revolutionary new inner tube made from a material they called Aerothan. While it was certainly an exciting product, it had some serious weaknesses – like not being […]

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Review: WTC EnCase stows functional multitool & tire repair in your bar, silently

Is the WTC EnCase system just another compact multitool rendered nigh-on useless by its size? Such were our thoughts when Wolf Tooth Components sent the product out for review. As part of a pack-less setup for riding and racing enduro, I’ve been running the EnCase multitool for the last six months inside various mountain bike […]

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