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Components, Reviews - June 28, 2019

Review: 9point8 Fall Line R dropper seatpost makes XC bikes more capable…and lighter!

My love-hate relationship with dropper seatposts started long ago, and when I say “long ago” I’m talking about Joplins for those who still remember. The “hate” side of things used to be predominantly on that relationship, but with the current standards and tech, it’s only “love”… And where it use to be a thing for […]

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First Ride: Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike with Kingpin rear suspension

Quick – if you were to put suspension on your gravel/all-road bike, where would it be? The front? The back? Both? That seems to be a popular question at the moment, and for good reason. The answer will have a profound effect on the way the bike rides. As we made our way to Vermont […]

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Review: Sweet Protection Dissenter MIPS MTB helmet is lightweight, ventilated & affordable

‘How much is your head worth’ is an easy upselling one-liner for bike shop salespeople, but it’s entirely possible to find a helmet that offers everything you need at a reasonable price. After several weeks of riding in it, I’d say Sweet Protection’s Dissenter MIPS is one of the best values I’ve seen yet. It […]

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Hands on: Actual weight of the new SRAM Force eTap AXS 2×12 road group

It’s been an exciting year for new 12 speed groups – for both road and mountain. On the road side, one of the biggest introductions has been the new SRAM Force eTap AXS group. Essentially a more affordable version of the SRAM RED eTap AXS group, the Force edition brings improved wireless shifting to a […]

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Review: Revel Rascal exceeds expectations w/ big hit performance, short travel package

Of all the mountain bikes that I knew would be released this year, the Revel Rascal was one that I was very excited about. As founder Adam Miller put it, creating Revel Bikes was always a long term goal – but the cost and timeline of creating carbon full suspension bikes meant he had to […]

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Review: 9point8 Fall Line R dropper seatpost makes XC bikes more capable…and lighter!

First Ride: Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike with Kingpin rear suspension

Review: Sweet Protection Dissenter MIPS MTB helmet is lightweight, ventilated & affordable

Hands on: Actual weight of the new SRAM Force eTap AXS 2×12 road group

Review: Revel Rascal exceeds expectations w/ big hit performance, short travel package

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