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Over a Beer: 5 Reasons Why Plus-Size Tires Are Overrated

Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. When I first rode plus tires, I thought they were a gift from the mountain biking …

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The 7 Top-Rated Hardtail Mountain Bikes, According to Singletracks Readers

See the top rated hardtail mountain bikes from Trek, Specialized, Santa Cruz, and Kona. These hardtails are not just for beginners, models range from under $500 to nearly $10k for carbon race bikes.

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PNW Cascade Dropper Post Review: An Easy and Affordable Upgrade with a Huge Payback

The PNW Cascade dropper seat post for mountain bikes is based on a simple design that's proven to be reliable, easy to use, and simple to install.

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Listen: The Past, Present, and Future of 29er Mountain Bikes

The history of the 29-inch wheel size, the advantages and disadvantages of 29er wheels compared to other wheel sizes, and the future of long-travel and even downhill 29er bikes.

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Bikepacking 200 Miles on Niner’s New SIR 9 Steel Hardtail – A Review

Niner has revamped their entire line over the past year or so, and the latest bike to receive a reboot is the SIR 9 hardtail. The SIR has been in Niner’s catalog pretty much since the beginning as a classic XC steel hardtail. Then, a few years ago Niner introduced the ROS 9, a steel hardtail …

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