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Beginners, bike build, build out, Building, Gear, lessons, lessons learned, Mountain Bike Beginners - January 24, 2018

Building Your Mountain Bike Will Be as Much of an Adventure as Riding It

Building your own mountain bike is an adventure in its own right. Kate gives 5 tips that you might not expect when you begin the process.

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Should I Buy a Low Spec Mountain Bike and Upgrade Later, or Go for the High End Build Now?

For many, 2017 will finally be the year of the new bike. Getting a new set of wheels is exciting, but it can also be stressful to make the right decision about such a big purchase. One of the questions we often get from Singletracks members in this position goes something like this: “Should I buy this low spec bike, which …

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Beginners, bike build, frame, Gear - December 28, 2016

Why Everyone Should Build a Mountain Bike From the Frame Up

Adoption is one of the most altruistic acts that human beings can perform. By opening up their hearts and letting in those that have been neglected, people can demonstrate what it means to truly care. Or something like that. I’m all for adoption in many forms, from a needy child to a rescue dog from …

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Banshee AMP DJ Bike Build

Over the Christmas break I had a chance to put together a new DJ bike after retiring my older Opus. This year I decided to go with the Banshee AMP after a great season of riding the Banshee Legend. Calling up Banshee and ordering an Amp frame in black was an easy decision. I had …

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Santa Cruz Tallboy (Carbon) 29er Mountain Bike Build

After testing six different full suspension 29ers at Interbike last year, I decided it was finally time to get one for myself. I’ve owned several hardtail mountain bikes since 1992, including a 29er, but this would be my first big move into full suspension mountain biking. Turns out it would also be my first carbon …

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