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I spied a new product at Outerbike this weekend that looked like it was straight out of a scifi movie: the new integrated carbon bar/stem combo from Syncros, dubbed the Hixon iC. While bar/stem combos have been done on the XC side before and are somewhat commonplace on road bikes, bringing this technology to the trail …

The post Integrated Carbon Bar/Stem Combo Weighs Just 290g! The New Syncros Hixon iC appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Here are the top 5 favorite mountain bike stems as determined by Singletracks members worldwide. Consider one of these bike stems from Race Face, Thomson, Renthal, or Enve if you're looking to upgrade this necessary but often overlooked mountain bike component.

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Over the last couple decades, I have used a variety of pedals from many manufacturers, both widely known and obscure. The one big name that has escaped my cranks until now was venerable French component manufacturer Time. When the opportunity came up to review Time’s current offerings, I was jazzed to be able to round …

The post The Perfect Pedal? Time ATAC MX8 Pedal Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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The KUDU is Camelbak’s hydration pack designed for enduro racing or just getting rad on rowdy trails. There’s a built-in back protector, but Camelbak added a twist — you can actually zip the pack completely off the back protector. Doing so allows you to wear the back protector by itself without the pack piece. There’s …

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POC is getting into the rotational impact protection game with their new SPIN pads included in select 2018 helmets. The silicone pads are designed to dissipate impacts, transferring less energy to your brain, reducing the chance of concussion. Unlike MIPS, the SPIN system is designed to work in three axes, instead of a single axis. …

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