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2016, Bike Reviews, flux, flux v4.0, i:2:1996, interbike, interbike 2016, review, reviews, turner, turner flux, v4.0 -

To be perfectly honest, I had no prior intention of testing the Turner Flux. It just so happened that they had a large-sized bike come back in from a test ride as I was walking by. Not wanting to stand in a line at another booth, I decided to give it a try. Don’t get …

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27.5, 27.5 plus, advocate cycles, Bike Reviews, Hardtail Mountain Bikes, hayduke, i:2:13843, review, reviews, steel -

I’ve been watching the Hayduke from afar for the better part of this year, as a couple of my good friends and riding buddies have jumped on the Advocate Cycles train and purchased their 27.5+ hardtail. They’ve had great things to say, and I briefly pedaled around on my friend Jake’s Hayduke for a few minutes …

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Bike Reviews, Gear, gravel, gravel grinder, niner, review, reviews, rlt 9, road less travel, video, Videos -

Niner’s RLT 9 (AKA Road Less Traveled) is an absolute rocket of a gravel grinder. If you are looking for a training bike, dedicated gravel race bike, or simply a fun bikepacking rig, this bike could be the perfect option for you. Niner designed the “Road Less Traveled” with the intention of making a great adventure …

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Bike Reviews, i:2:6985, interbike, interbike 2016, marin, marin rift zone pro, outdoor demo, review, reviews, rift zone, rift zone pro -

Based solely on looks, the Marin Rift Zone Pro was the prettiest bike I saw at Outdoor Demo. Marin calls the paint job “teal with red,” but in person, it looks pretty damn close to the classic Gulf Racing blue and orange. Add in the top-tier parts spec, and the Rift Zone is certainly a …

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Bike Reviews, Gear, i:2:11329, interbike, interbike 2016, review, reviews, smuggler, transition -

With the Smuggler, Transition shows that geometry plays just as big a role as travel when it comes to capability. After all, the Smuggler only sports 115mm of squish in the back and 130mm up front – but the bike was so plush that it felt like more. That said, I used every millimeter of …

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