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The New Salsa Woodsmoke – 29+ vs 27.5+ Heads-Up Test

With a motto like “Adventure By Bike,” I figured it wouldn’t be long before Salsa Cycles launched a fun, plus-sized hardtail. After all, plus is where it’s at when it comes to off-the-beaten-path adventures. A slightly wider tire provides extra traction and float when navigating chunky stuff, without having quite the rolling resistance and weight of …

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Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ Test Ride Review

The Surly Karate Monkey, or “K-Monk,” as it is affectionately called, has been around for a long time. It was one of the first production 29ers, and has developed a cult-like following of people who swear by its steel frame and simple design. This year, the ole K-Monk got a bit of a revamp, offering …

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Gamut Cillos Stem Review

Specifications Reviewed: 60mm in Matte Red Lengths: 40, 50, 60mm Material: alloy Clamp diameter: 31.8mm Clamp width: 57mm Rise: Zero Stack: 43mm Bolts: M6 taper (5mm hex) Colors: Slate Grey, Stealth Black, Matte Red Weight: 177g (60mm) MSRP: $99 Gamut USA had unique origins, and has an interesting take on the mountain bike industry: “In 1999 …

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PowerTap G3 Rear Disc Hub and Joule GPS+ Review

PowerTap G3 Rear Disc Hub The PowerTap G3 Rear Disc Hub is exactly what it sounds like: it’s a power meter embedded in a disc brake-compatible mountain bike hub. The hub weighs 350g, which is a little on the heavy side for an MTB hub by about 100g, but it’s significantly lighter than some other power …

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Pivot Mach 429 Trail – A Long Term Review

Specs While it shares part of its name with Pivot’s XC-oriented 429SL, the 429 Trail is a wholly different bike. It has more travel, a revised suspension linkage, a slacker head tube angle, and a longer wheelbase–just to name a few of the major differences. Pivot chose to go with Boost spacing on both the rear triangle and …

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