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2015, custom builder, Events, NAHBS, News, north american handmade bike show, photo blog, Photos - March 10, 2015

Photo Gallery: The Mountain Bikes of NAHBS, 2015

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is a yearly trade show that allows custom builders to showcase their craft. This year the show was held in Louisville, Kentucky, home of horse racing and bourbon. As expected, the majority of bikes at the show are road or ‘cross, but there were still plenty of mountain …

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My 2015 Epics: What Are Yours?

Nothing is more exciting, outside the physical act of riding your bike, than dreaming of where you’ll ride it. Whether it’s a week in Whistler or a day at Duthie, from backcountry epics to bike park sessions, our sport has a wealth of options. As we approach the transitional season, we can start weaning our eyes …

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NAHBS 2015: New Di2-Compatible PRO Components from Shimano

With Shimano now offering its Di2 electronic shifting in their XTR drivetrain, PRO Components has released bars, stems, and seatposts that allow integration of the wires. The Tharsis XC bar is available in three models: the 700mm wide flat; the 720mm wide flat top; and the 740mm wide, 15mm riser. Small channels run underneath the grip …

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News: Ross, Rinehart Win 2015 Fat Bike Birkie

The Fat Bike Birkie is a fairly unique event since this is the one day in the year that snow bikers are allowed on the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski trail. The American Birkebeiner is the largest cross-country ski race in the US, and both the race and the trail system provide a huge economic boost to the …

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Events, faster mustache, race - March 3, 2015

Faster Mustache Celebrates 10 Years of Bikes and Beers

It’s hard to believe that Faster Mustache (FM) is turning 10 this year. The diverse group has put on numerous races over the years (most famously the 24-hour urban relays through the streets of downtown Atlanta), but at its core, FM loves dirt. You may remember that the group is responsible for the Tuesday night “Dirty …

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