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Giant has just announced their new and improved Reign for 2018. According to Giant, this is “the most shreddable Reign ever. This new enduro crusher delivers flat-out speed and control on raw, rowdy terrain.” How does the Reign deliver? One of the main changes for 2018 seems to be a slightly tweaked geometry: the 2018 size-medium has …

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Pivot has just announced a new addition to their LES hardtail line, the LES 27.5. Previously the LES was only available with 29″ wheels, 27.5+, or 29+ and full-fat on the LES Fat. Now, you can get this lightweight race whip with the smaller wheel size. Pivot elaborates: The lightweight, carbon LES 27.5 exceeds previous …

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Defining the term “affordable” is impossible. What is affordable for one person is astronomically expensive for another. Yet too often, when we talk about affordable mountain bikes, I think we often sell ourselves short based on price point alone. Is “affordable” coming in below a certain arbitrary dollar threshold? Or is “affordable” getting the best …

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One of our favorite trails from Oakridge. Larison Rock had a little bit more character than trails like Alpine or Dead Mountain. Turns, rocks, roots, and jibs kept it interesting. Watch out for those bar bangers!

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