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Readers’ Choice: The Most Innovative MTB Product of 2016
Just when you thought 11 speeds were enough, along comes SRAM with their new 12 speed Eagle drivetrains. The biggest news (pun intended) apart from the addition of one more cog, is the fact that it is a monstrous 50-tooth! Previously, the largest cog that SRAM offered was a 42. The debut of Eagle had …
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Reynolds 27.5 Enduro Carbon Wheels – Test Ride Review
During my visit to Sun Valley, I happened to randomly bump into a marketing contact of mine—Adrian Montgomery—at the top of the ski lift on Bald Mountain. Naturally we went out to shred a few laps, and after a couple of runs he asked me if I wanted to ride a set of brand-new carbon …
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Garmin’s Fenix 3 GPS Watch Stands the Test of Time
It’s not often that we get the chance to truly review products over the long term. I mean, 2-3 months is pretty standard, but what about really long term? What about, say, a full year? That’s exactly what I got to do with Garmin’s Fenix 3 GPS watch (“Fenix” for short). Specs The Garmin Fenix …
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Catlike Whisper MTB Shoes Review
Unless you follow pro road racing, chances are you won’t be familiar with the Spanish brand Catlike. Back when I used to care about watching the Grand Tours, I would always notice their distinctive, wasp’s nest-looking helmets in the peloton. Now, Catlike is trying to increase their presence in the mountain biking segment with a …
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Made in America: Industry Nine Factory Tour
Industry Nine occupies a unique position in the world of mountain bike components. Not only do they engineer, design, and market their products from their US office, they actually manufacture them in Asheville, North Carolina. What began as a niche brand has grown tremendously–40% per year since 2013, in fact. Industry Nine’s (I9) hubs will …
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