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Review: Maxxis High Roller II 2.3″ and Ardent 2.25″ 29er Combination
When I received the Niner RIP 9 RDO for review, the stock tires just weren’t cutting it: they didn’t want to hook up in the slightly-sandy loose-over-hardpack high desert trail conditions around my hometown of Salida. Since I wanted to give the bike a fair shake, I got on the horn with Aaron from Maxxis …
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Interbike 2014: Thomson Dropper Seatposts, Singlespeed Cranks, and Mountain Bikes
Everyone knows Thomson for their insanely nice handlebars, stems, and seatposts but let’s be honest: those parts are kinda boring because they just sit there. Bikes parts that bounce and spin get all the glory so lucky for us, Thomson is continuing to move into parts that move. Elite dropper seatpost According to our recent …
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Review: Felt Virtue Nine 1 Carbon Trail Bike
At Interbike I got a chance to test the Felt Virtue Nine, a carbon 29er trail bike with a full 130mm of front and rear travel and I was surprised at just how well the bike climbed. Here are my impressions based on a quick spin around the trails at Bootleg Canyon. This bike is …
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Interbike Review: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Evo Carbon 29er
If there’s one model name that’s synonymous mountain biking, it’s the moniker “Stumpjumper.” The Stumpjumper has been around basically as long as mountain bikes have existed, but it has continued to morph and evolve over the years with the changing of mountain bike technology. The new Stumpjumper FSR Expert Evo Carbon 29er embodies some of …
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Review: Reynolds R29 All Mountain Wheels
A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel, the R29 AM. With the warmer weather of spring and summer, and several trips planned to dream destinations like Crested Butte, Salida, Steamboat Springs, Fruita, and more, I jumped at the chance to give these wheels a proper beating. The …
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