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9point8 Drops New Size of the Fall Line Post

9point8 is a small Canadian company with a unique take on the dropper. The post is entirely mechanical, which they say makes it more durable and reliable when compared to the hydraulic competition. Essentially, there is a mechanical brake that presses against the inside of the upper stanchion to hold the post in place. It is a …

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Watch: The Lightest Mountain Bikes At Interbike 2016

With loads of XC race bikes tipping the scales at under 9kg, there was carbon fiber, carbon fiber and more carbon on show at Interbike. In this video, Neil picks out a few of his favourites, including the Scott Scale RC, Orbea Alma and a very cool bike from Razik.

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Protect Ya Neck (and Head, Body, and Hands) with New Gear from Leatt

Leatt is known for their neck braces and pads, but for 2017 the company is making a big push into the apparel market. Their line includes jackets, jerseys, shorts, and gloves. The DBX 5.0 is a hardshell, waterproof jacket with a tailored fit. Leatt added their brush guard fabric to the shoulders and elbows for …

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Feedback Sports Ventures Beyond the Stand

Feedback has a reputation for building some of the best portable workstands around. In fact, we’ve had their Pro-Elite stand in our office for two years, and it’s as good as new. The big news from the brand at this year’s Interbike was their expansion into the tool market. Tools seems like a logical extension of …

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Revamped Surly Krampus 29+ Test Ride Review

A couple months ago at Saddle Drive, I got the opportunity to check out some of Surly’s recent redesigns for some of their classic bikes, including the Karate Monkey, which I really enjoyed. Here at Interbike, I followed up with the company and tried out the newly-modified Krampus. The Surly Krampus has been around for …

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