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On Test: Slingshot Ripper 29 Mountain Bike

And now for something totally different: the Ripper 29, produced by Slingshot Bikes. It’s so different that I’m not even sure where to beginthis post. I mean, it’s got a cable instead of a downtube. And there’s a spring. Andfiberglass. What’s going on here? The Ripper 29 is a very unique looking bike. Components The …

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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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2012 DH Bike Dream Build: Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon

Can you think of anything more exotic than Carbon? Neither can I. Introducing the gorgeous 2012 Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon! I seem to recall that Gordon Murry, a well-known engineer in motorsports, once said, “If it looks fast, it probably is.” Well, it turns out he’s right. It all started back at Interbike while chatting …

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Final Review: Focus Black Forest 1.0 29er

It’s clear at this point that in general, 29ers are here to stay, and even with incredible developments in full suspension technology, 29″ wheels are allowing hardtails to see aresurgence in popularity due to the way those big wheels help smooth out the bumps. The 2011 Black Forest 29erfrom Focus is yet another entry into …

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