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Civilian Luddite Mountain Bike Final Review

I’ve spent the last month riding almost exclusively on the Civilian Luddite – a steel framed, rigid forked, single speed 29er. On paper the Luddite looks like a good ride and a great value. I don’t know of any other $1,000-ish bike that comes with name brand rims, BB7 brakes, and a full carbon fiber …

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On Test: Civilian Luddite Singlespeed 29er Mountain Bike

The Luddites were Industrial Revolution era English textile workers who were pissed about being replaced by new machinery that did their jobs faster than they could. Many of them even went postal and destroyed the machines. Today, the word luddite is used to describe people opposed to technology, and it’s the name of Civilian’s rigid …

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Vee Rubber Mission Mountain Bike Tire Review

I first heard of Vee Rubber at the Southeast Bike Expo, where they had a booth set up with lots of tires on display. I ended up spending a good chunk of time talking with the designer, and walked away with a pair of Mission tires to test! But before I tell you about the …

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On Test: Slingshot Ripper 29 Mountain Bike

And now for something totally different: the Ripper 29, produced by Slingshot Bikes. It’s so different that I’m not even sure where to beginthis post. I mean, it’s got a cable instead of a downtube. And there’s a spring. Andfiberglass. What’s going on here? The Ripper 29 is a very unique looking bike. Components The …

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On Test: Fulcrum Red Metal 29 XL Mountain Bike Wheels

Fulcrum is a division of Campagnolo, the Italian component manufacturer with a cult-like following of highly dedicated and loyal fans. The Red Metal 29 XL (XL stands for “extra light”) is their top of the line 29er wheelset – and I have a set to test! These hoops tick all the boxes required by modern, …

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