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Riding the ol’ 26er: An Ode to the Mountain Bike that Started it All
Author’s Note: From Interbike and Outerbike through the holidays, we are presented with an onslaught of the bestest, brightest, blingiest new bikes and bike equipment. New stuff is great, but not everybody wants/needs/can afford all the golden goodies. This article is dedicated to those who ride the relics and still relish every minute of it. …
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The Starling Murmur: Custom FS 29er Frame is a Rare Bird
The vast majority of boutique, custom framebuilders use steel as their material of choice. It’s relatively easy to work with and readily available. Most of those builders though, are turning those steel tubes into hardtails. However, Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles is breaking that mold with his bikes. He started Starling with the Swoop, a 155mm …
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Why Everyone Should Build a Mountain Bike From the Frame Up
Adoption is one of the most altruistic acts that human beings can perform. By opening up their hearts and letting in those that have been neglected, people can demonstrate what it means to truly care. Or something like that. I’m all for adoption in many forms, from a needy child to a rescue dog from …
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How To Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Mountain Bike VS Upgrading Your Old One
At some point, all of us will be faced with this question: “Should I upgrade the parts on my old mountain bike or just buy a whole new rig?” It’s not always an easy or clear decision, but if any of the following scenarios apply to you, it might just be time to buy a new bike. Your bike doesn’t fit …
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Watch: How to Index Gears and Set Up Your Rear Derailleur
A lot of riders struggle with indexing their gears and setting up their rear mech. Luckily Neil knows his stuff and is here to give you the fool proof way to get your gears running smoothly.
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