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2.6, Gear, i:2:14280, maxxis forekaster 2.6, maxxis tire, Mountain Bike Tires, mud tire, review, reviews, tire -

The Forekaster from Maxxis was designed to go where you want, when you want regardless of conditions and, given its overall design, aims specifically at shoulder seasons when such conditions often run the spectrum. Wide and evenly-spaced, mid-height knobs provide a fair tradeoff between loose-penetrating and mud-clearing characteristics with a strong center knob presence for …

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accessories, components, downgrade, Gear, Mountain Biking on a Budget, parts, upgrade -

For many riders, it’s not long after we get a new bike that we start looking for upgrades like a lighter wheelset, a dropper post, or some assorted carbon fiber goodies. Some of us don’t even wait until we buy the bike; we’re thinking about upgrades even before we plink down the paper or plastic for the original …

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Clipless, Flats, Gear, Mountain Bike Podcast, Mountain Bike Shoes -

Aaron and I discuss mountain bike shoes and share tips for finding the best shoe. We also give a few specific shoe recommendations.

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27.5, Chunk Light, Chunk Tough, Gear, i:2:14183, Plus, plus size, plus tires, review, reviews, Terrene Chunk, Terrene Tires -

Given their high turnover rate, ability to boost your bike’s performance at a relatively low cost, and ever-widening wheels, if there’s one thing I won’t hate on, it’s more tire options! And the list doesn’t just end there, as varying tread patterns, casings, compounds, and other tire characteristics would continue to keep us interested, if …

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