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I spent a lot of time at Saddle Drive this year riding and talking about bikes with plus-sized tires (or at least plus-compatible). It definitely seems to be the theme of the moment in mountain bikes. Then there was the Foundry Firetower XT. Not plus compatible. Just a lightweight, race-inspired carbon hardtail 29er with cross-country geometry. …

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In addition to a couple new bikes and some revamps, Salsa has introduced its new line of bags, the EXP series, for 2017. These bags are designed specifically to fit on their bikes, though most of them seem versatile enough to put on many other mountain bikes as well. Frame Bag Salsa first designed this frame bag around the …

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Stolen Goat is a cycling apparel brand based in the UK (manufactured in Belgium and Italy) with a full line of men’s and women’s jerseys, bibs, and accessories. They focus on style, fit, and comfort. After spending some times with their Bodyline SS jersey, I can say that they have done an excellent job. I’ve …

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File this one under “Aaron’s Christmas Wishlist.” The SkyRise is Yakima’s first entry into the tent market, but seeing as how it mounts to your roof rack, it makes sense. Instead of searching for the perfect spot free of roots and rocks to make camp, you just put your vehicle in park and pop up …

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In light of Sam Hill’s recent performances aboard his signature flat pedal setup, amongst the best riders in the world all using clips, we decide to revisit our clips vs flats test with a steep edition.

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