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For some odd reason, my Giant Anthem X 29er came from the factory with an SLX drivetrain, but brakes from another vendor which shall remain nameless. The stock brakes were annoying at best, and needless to say I jumped at the chance to review SLX brakes with IceTech technology. First, you’re probably wondering what the IceTech …

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Although Formula had a booth at Dirt demo, unfortunately they didn’t have one at the show. Nevertheless, Jeff and I managed to talk with Jeff Stoudt from Formula, who is truly one of the most stoked guys you can find. We took at look at some of the most interesting things they had to show. …

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Choosing the right brakes for your mountain bike is a piece of cake–if you know what to look for. If you’re in the market to upgrade your bike’s stoppers, this guide should dial you in to what’s important. Mountain Bike Brake Types There are effectively 3 types of brakes you’ll find on mountain bikes, though …

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By the time you read this, the new 2012 Avid X0 Trail brakes should be hitting your local bike shop. I’ve had the chance to test these shiny new brakes for a few months now, and even managed to vaporize a set of pads in the process. For those who are unfamiliar with the Avid …

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The new Elixir 9 hydraulic disc brakes from Avid feature a completely re-worked TaperBore design and other refinements that make for a smooth, solid package for your MTB stopping pleasure. I’ve been running the Elixir 9s on my Santa Cruz Tallboy for more than 3 months now and I have to say I really love …

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