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How I Refined My Gear Setup with Frame Bags from Oveja Negra Threadworks
Bikepacking is one of the fastest-growing sub-disciplines of mountain biking, and along with this boom in ultra long distance riding and a survivalist ethos has come a corresponding revolution in mountain bikes and associated gear. While bikepacking-specific bikes are one spin-off, perhaps the most important is the advent–and the extreme progression–of frame bags. In short, …
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Endura MTR Emergency Shell Review
My primary goal for the summer was to dial in my riding kit to be as lightweight, compact, and as dependable as possible. One of the key pieces of gear that I had to revamp in my lineup was my rain jacket. My previous rain jacket was dependable and durable, but it didn’t pack down …
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American Classic Wide Lightning Wheelset Review
Carbon wheels tend to garner most of the attention these days, but the vast majority of riders are still rocking aluminum hoops. American Classic is a big proponent of the metal and of wider rims. As I found with the Wide Lightnings, you don’t need carbon to make a wide, light, and stiff wheel. Specs …
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Video: Shredding Aboard the New Canfield Brothers Carbon EPO All-Mountain Hardtail 29er
Canfield Brothers EPO from Canfield Brothers on Vimeo. The Canfield Brothers have just released their all-new EPO all-mountain hardtail, featuring a carbon frame and 29er wheels. With a 66.8-degree headtube angle, a 140mm-travel fork, and short 16.3-inch chainstays, this bike is unequivocally designed for trail slaying. While I’d personally categorize it more as a “trail” …
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Maxxis Minion SS MTB Tire Review
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one? Well, you get something that looks exactly like the new Maxxis Minion SS. To be honest, it’s an odd looking tire that will leave some riders scratching their heads, but after running this tire for several weeks now …
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