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7iDP Transition Elbow Pad Review
The Transition series is 7iDP’s (Intelligent Design Protection) minimalistic, low-profile armor and includes the Transition Elbow, Knee, and short and long sleeve base suits. Both Transition Knee and Elbow use compression fit Spandex to stabilize pad position while offering adequate ventilation, great comfort, and less restriction than heavy-duty armor clad with straps, snaps, and buckles. Given the opportunity to …
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14 New Fat Bikes Released this Winter
While generally new bike announcements are very scarce between Interbike and Sea Otter, fat biking is breaking the mold, with many companies thinking that the best time to launch a bike for riding in the snow is… well, winter–at least, in the northern hemisphere. For your convenience, I’ve rounded up all of the new fat …
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Feedback Sports Pro-Elite Bike Work Stand Review
A quality bike work stand will easily outlast several bikes. A great work stand, on the other hand, will outlast its owner. I’m convinced the Feedback Spots Pro-Elite work stand is part of the latter group, though unfortunately I won’t be around to find out for sure. The Pro-Elite bike work stand sits at the top of Feedback Sports’s line of …
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News: Pivot Updates Phoenix DH Bike
Today, Pivot announced an updated Phoenix DH frame. The “old” – like two years old – Phoenix was already one of the lightest DH frames available thanks in part to its full carbon construction. For 2016, Phoenix managed to shave another 300g (0.66 lbs.), off the frame, an impressive feat. Interestingly, Pivot is speccing the Phoenix …
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How to Choose the Best MTB Handlebars: A Buyer’s Guide
Many mountain bikers don’t give a lot of thought to handlebars; after all, bars don’t have any moving parts and they all basically function the same way, right? Well, yes and no. In this buyer’s guide I’ll discuss what to look for when picking a set of bars and will also offer some specific handlebar recommendations from more …
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