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Listen: Money-Saving Tips for Mountain Bikers on a Budget
In this episode, we share our money-saving tips for mountain bikers. Starting with bikes, we’ll talk about how buying a tool can save you money, bike warranties and insurance, and how to shop for new or used bikes. On the travel side, we’ll discuss ways to save money on transportation, lodging, food, and race when you’re on …
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Review: The Topeak Joeblow Booster Pump Can Revolutionize Your Home Bike Shop
If one tool, one product, has ever revolutionized the way I work on bikes in my home bike shop, it’s the Topeak Joeblow Booster Pump. “Half air compressor, half pump,” as the Topeak website states, the Joeblow Booster makes seating tubeless tires an absolute breeze. Before acquiring the Joeblow, I could maybe seat tubeless tires …
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Fly Racing Ripa Jersey Review
Fly Racing makes an impressive array of products including helmets, pads, gloves, and apparel. In a crowded field, Fly Racing stands out with simple designs, bold color schemes, and competitive prices. This spring I’ve been riding in their Ripa jersey. Ripa Jersey After a few seasons of rocking orange-heavy apparel, I decided to mix it …
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SRAM GX Eagle™ Has 12 Gears, Costs $495
Check out this launch video describing the all new, more affordable SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed drivetrain. Starting at $495 for the group (not including bottom bracket or required XD driver.) The least expensive group (trigger shifter, rear derailleur, crankset, cassette, and chain) weighs in at 1782g. There’s a lighter, slightly more expensive crankset option that brings …
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Watch: The $50 Bike Repair Stand – Quality or Crap?
I have wanted a repair stand for a quite a while but I’ve held off because I thought they were way too expensive. I would much rather spend $150-400 on other bike “toys.” I have found a few creative ways to mount my bike so I can get at the parts easier, including a shower …
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