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Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er
Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames. I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models. It’s a great frame; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an affordable steel SS 29er. They also have a line of higher-end …
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Final Review: Diamondback Sortie 3 29er
As I mentioned in my on review article, the Diamondback Sortie 3 29er is the type of mountain bike I could ride day-in and day-out. And during my month-long road trip this summer, I did just that, and logged over 400 miles of incredible big-mountain singletrack in Bend, Oregon; Oakridge, Oregon; Salida, Colorado; and Steamboat …
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Final Review: Foundry Broadaxe 29er
Much of what the Broadaxe is, and much of what it isn’t, hinges on Foundry’s mission statement. According to the Foundry website, Foundry believes that a bike is a tool, a means to an end – not a trophy. It’s about producing purpose built high-performance carbon bicycles that aren’t traveling billboards – they’re understated, they’re …
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The Surly Krampus: 29+
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the release of Surlys Krampus, and when talking about what this bike is, its probably best to begin by talking about what its not: It is not a fat bike with massive 4 or 5-inch tires designed for maximum flotation and slow speed crawling. Its not a …
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Interbike 2012: Diamondback Test Rides
Ive always appreciated the unique look of Diamondbacks Knucklebox suspension, and having had a great ride on a 26 Sortie at Sea Otter a few years ago, I was eager to get on a couple more of Diamondbacks rigs. The Mission The Mission is Diamondbacks rendition of the all-mountain 26 wheeled bike. With a full …
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