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While many, if not most, mountain bikes are easy to slot into their intended category such as cross-ountry, downhill, trail, fat, etc., some recent designs have transcended definition and can play comfortably in several categories. This is achieved either by simple component changes or, in some cases, on the fly adjustments. Here are 8 mountain bikes that defy …

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Gearbox transmissions have been designed for use on mountain bikes for years now, but they have yet to catch on in the industry at large. They offer numerous advantages over a standard drivetrain, including higher durability leading to a much longer life due to the enclosed design, the ability to shift when not pedaling, better …

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Forgive me, for I must confess that I committed a cardinal sin of bike travel. I swapped out a major component on my bike the day before leaving on my trip. Changing cranks used to be a simple process, but it’s now a shit show thanks to our friend, the press fit bottom bracket. After mounting the new cranks …

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The HoldUp is Yakima’s best-selling hitch rack. Considering how easy it is to use and how fast you can load and unload bikes, that’s not surprising. Specs and Design Yakima offers the HoldUp for vehicles with either a 1.25″ or 2″ receiver. For $449, you get the ability to carry two bikes. Should you have …

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Pivot has updated their ever-popular 100mm full suspension XC/Light Trail bike, the Mach 429 SL, for 2017. The main change? It gets Boosted. But along with the upgrade to Boost spacing, Pivot was able to redesign the rear end of the 429 to add some extra strength, all while making it lighter. “We have had …

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