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Watch: The Gaps Got Bigger and the Mud Got Thicker at Red Bull Hardline 2017

Red Bull Hardline 2017 was harder than ever before, with sketchy conditions transforming the track throughout the entire weekend – so much so that the decision was taken to move the race start lower down. Watch as Riders were caught out by the slippery, steep rocks and the big gaps.

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Watch: Enduro Vs Downhill Mountain Bike Race | Which Is Faster?

Which is faster: an enduro bike or a downhill bike? Well, Scotty has put them to to the test on a track GMBN picked out especially for this test. It has a variety up steep, fast and rough sections as well as a slight flat section.

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First Look: Box Components 1×11 Drivetrain

Rumors have been swirling for months now about the first drivetrain release from Box Components. While mountain bike drivetrains have been primarily a two-brand-show for many years, Box thinks that there’s more than enough room in the market for a third brand. Take handlebars, for instance: there are dozens of brands selling handlebars, and only …

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Cat 6 Racing: Mountain Bike Style

With spring in the air and many of us having recently completed the “30 Days of Biking Challenge,” you may be finding yourself racking up cycling miles in (gasp) non-mountain biking ways. Bike commuting to work is one way I try to put in more time in the saddle, and it gives me a reason …

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10 Thoughts from My First Mountain Bike Race

I’ve been a serious mountain biker for a little more than 6 years now. I enjoy exploring new trails, traveling the country, and pushing myself and my bike to the limit. I always try to improve my times and my technical handling skills… but somehow this continual progression has not led me to the competitive …

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