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[Tested] Yeti SB140 LR T3 Turq

Yeti SB140

Recently, Yeti revamped and updated most of the bikes in their lineup and in doing so they re-shuffled the deck, so to speak. The 29″ SB130 was replaced with the 29″ SB140 that is currently on test in this article. The 27.5″ SB140 of old became the new SB135 and kept its smaller wheels. The SB115 became the SB120 and the SB150 became the SB160.  With this shake up, every bike received some very nice updates both from a design standpoint as well as to their respective geometry. Overall I think Yeti improved how the lineup is stratified, with each

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[First Ride] Race Face Turbine Wheelset

Today, Race Face is announcing an updated version of the Turbine aluminum wheelset, which I am fortunate enough to have been riding for the last few weeks. While on the surface, the wheels don’t look drastically different than their predecessor, there are some key updates that are very much worth discussing in detail. Let’s dive in… Details 27.5″, mixed (tested) and 29″ available Boost (tested) and Super Boost spacing 6-bolt brake interface MS, XD (tested) and HG drivers available 28 hole front and rear 30mm rim width Straight pull double butted spokes Alloy nipples Front/rear specific rim profiles with 4mm

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[Tested] Transition Patrol Carbon

Transition Patrol Carbon

When Transition launched the the newest version of the Patrol, its initial debut was a metal only affair with now mixed wheel offering being available solely with an aluminum frame. Fast forward a few months and the Bellingham, WA brand trotted out a much lighter carbon fiber frameset, which we managed to spend some time on, testing it as a frame. While this article will mainly be centered around the on-trail attributes of the Patrol frameset itself, we’ll still spend some time discussing the build on offer that most closely resembles ours. For some back story – due to a

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[Dream Bike] Santa Cruz Nomad Version 6

Over this past Winter, I spent a fair amount of time scheming up a new dream build for Spring. Last year I converted a Specialized Enduro into a mullet setup with WRP’s link, but this year I’ll be aboard my first dedicated mullet – a Santa Cruz Nomad version 6. The last time I owned a Santa Cruz was in 1999 on a bright red Bullet, which was my first “downhill” bike. Needless to say, some things have changed since then. Last year I tested the new Bronson and was very impressed with its greatly improved suspension. Right after my

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[Video] Caleb Holonko Owning the North Shore

To create something means to know it. For Caleb, things are simple: No Dig, No Ride. Caleb grew up in North Vancouver on Mount Fromme, one of three mountains that make up “The Shore”, the birthplace of modern freeriding. When he wasn’t playing hockey, he devoted every minute of light and bit of dark to building and walking the trails. The knowledge Caleb has gained over the years now serves as a platform for him to propel himself and the trails around him.   Video: Mindspark Photos: Margus Riga  

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