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While chatting with another reviewer at Outdoor Demo I asked which bikes he was stoked about and he mentioned the Intense Spider 29comp. Syd (element22) also recommended this bike to me before the show so I knew I had to check it out! The Spider 29comp is new for 2013 and it’s nothing like the …

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I’ve ridden a few long-travel 29ers (5+ inches of travel) over the last 12 months and up until now, I haven’t been totally impressed. Not only did the bikes seem to handle clumsily but none of them climbed very well–a big turn off for an XC guy like me. A true trail bike should climb …

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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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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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Here’s something you may not have considered: an all-wheel-drive mountain bike. The idea has been around for some time—most notably, Christini produces all-wheel-drive models—but it’s something most of us have never experienced. That’s why I had to test ride the Tretta 29er at Interbike. Looking at the photos you can see how the system works: …

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