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Entry-Level Hardtails Are More Capable than Ever – 2018 Mongoose Tyax Supa Trail Expert 27.5+ Test Ride Review
Mongoose’s self-proclaimed purpose in life is to help get more people into riding bikes and then once they’re hooked, helping them increase their participation in the sport. To help accomplish this goal, Mongoose sells many bikes that are on the affordable end of the spectrum. While you might only associate their brand name with department …
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The 2018 Mongoose Teocalli Offers Bomber Build Kits for Reasonable Prices
Mongoose has just lifted the curtain on the drastically revamped Teocalli for model year 2018, and I traveled to their US headquarters in Madison, WI, to get the scoop. Not only do the new models of the Teocalli offer significantly upgraded component builds, but the frame has been improved as well. To begin, the new Teocalli frame …
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Watch: How To Build a Fork Mount Bike Rack for $20 in 30 Minutes
Do you need a way to transport you bike but don’t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a hitch rack? Well, look no further because I’ve got a solution for you that’s quick and requires only a few common tools. This rack can be used in any pickup truck bed and in most …
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Selle Italia Launches More Affordable SLR Saddle Line, and We Review the New SLR TM Flow
Selle Italia recently launched a more affordable line of their venerable SLR saddles that looks and performs similarly to their more expensive counterparts. I’ve been running an older, more expensive version of the SLR Flow saddle for nearly 8 years now, so I was anxious to see how the new SLR TM Flow ($129.99 USD) compares. Saddle Form and Materials …
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How to Choose the Best Mountain Bike Helmet
Back in the day strapping a piece of foam to your head looked as bad as it sounds. While the picnic cooler liner has been the bicycle helmet’s mainstay of protecting power since the mid-80s, elements of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics have come so far that today’s MTB skid lids are now as much a fashion statement …
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