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Video: Quick History of Mountain Bike Designs
This video from Wired goes through a brief history of mountain bike design with MTB pioneers Joe Breeze and Charlie Kelley. Shot at the Marin Museum of Bicycling, the video shows how mountain bikes evolved over the first two decades of their existence. Very cool!
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Birzman Torque Wrench Review
Tools. I love them. I come from a family of craftsmen and furniture builders, so I grew up around all sorts of tools–everything from fine chisels to industrial table saws. That upbringing taught me what makes a good tool and how to spot them. While my path led me in a different direction than my father and …
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Robot Bike Co. 3D Prints Custom Titanium and Carbon Fiber Bike Frames
Three years ago I wrote an article titled “Is 3D Printing the Future for Mountain Bikes?” Well, if you ask Robot Bike Co., the answer is yes! Robot Bike Co. is a new company in the UK that’s producing its first bike frame, a 160mm trail bike called the R160 that’s unlike any other bike on the market. The …
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Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Pedal First Impressions – The BIGGEST Flat Pedal Around
If you are looking for a large platform flat pedal this could be the perfect option for you! The Catalyst by Pedaling Innovations is huge at 95mm wide x 16mm thick x 143mm long! This pedal is perfect for someone looking to change from clipless to flat pedals. Due to its massive size it is slightly heavier …
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SRAM Announces Affordable Downhill Group: GX DH
SRAM’s GX group was introduced last year, making 11-speed drivetrains affordable to more riders than ever before. Now the company is adding DH-specific parts to the GX line for gravity riders looking to shred on a budget. The new DH-specific components include a 7-speed, Type 2.1 derailleur, shifter, and 11-25t cassette. There isn’t a DH-specific crankset or …
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