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The new Rocky Mountain Slayer is not fucking around. It makes the previous Slayer—which is no slouch on the descents—seem like an XC bike in comparison. First off, Rocky now makes the Slayer with 29-inch hoops (but don’t worry small wheel lovers, there’s a 27.5er Slayer too). Secondly, it’s got a ton of travel. 170-millimeters Read More

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Trans-Provence was the original alpine mountain bike enduro-style event, and quickly built a reputation for being an incredible adventure that was grueling on both body and bike. Simply finishing each of the six days was no easy feat, and required a combination of fitness (physical and mental) and high-performing, dependable equipment. You may have noticed Read More

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Some of the most interesting bikes you'll see at Whistler aren't on the mountain. They're locked to the bike racks below. Here are a handful of influential components we found on the relics in the village.

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The Tectal Race SPIN NFC helmet may not technically qualify as a “smart device.” It can’t read your email or remotely turn on your toaster oven. What it can do is convey detailed medical information to first-responders. NFC, or near-field communication is a technology that uses magnetic field induction to send data from a non-powered Read More

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The new Dissector tire is meant for dry conditions and downhill speed. It was also meant for Australian champion, Troy Brosnan, but you could probably get some too.

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