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A Ripper on a Budget: Niner RIP 9 2-Star SLX Review
Defining the term “affordable” is impossible. What is affordable for one person is astronomically expensive for another. Yet too often, when we talk about affordable mountain bikes, I think we often sell ourselves short based on price point alone. Is “affordable” coming in below a certain arbitrary dollar threshold? Or is “affordable” getting the best …
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Upgrade Your Shoes with Ergon IP3 Solestar Insoles
During long rides or races when my pedal stroke gets sloppy, my feet tend to over supinate (that’s a new word to me, too). It means my feet roll outwards, towards my pinkie toe. In extreme cases, this causes hot spots on the outer edge of my foot, which are painful. Granted, this only happens …
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New 2018 Scott Genius Can Run 27.5″, 27.5+, and 29″ Tires – All on the Same Frame!
After testing the new Scott Spark last year in both the plus and 29er versions, I’ve been waiting eagerly for Scott to bring their new suspension linkage to the Genius platform… and they’ve done just that! Scott has just announced the revamped Genius, which also features a flip chip to switch from 27.5″ wheels to 29″ wheels, without …
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The $2,500 Mongoose Boot’r Brings Downhill to the Masses
In many ways, downhill can be viewed as the pinnacle of the sport of mountain biking. Above and beyond the extreme difficulty of this discipline, the equipment required is the burliest and the most cutting edge–and with that focus on performance comes a high price tag. However, Mongoose is trying to destroy that perception, in keeping …
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Watch: Clippin’ Bars on the Larison Rock Trail – Oakridge, Oregon
One of our favorite trails from Oakridge. Larison Rock had a little bit more character than trails like Alpine or Dead Mountain. Turns, rocks, roots, and jibs kept it interesting. Watch out for those bar bangers!
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