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News: Cannondale Annouces New Trail Bike: The Habit
Cannondale has an all-new bike, the Habit. It’s a 120mm-travel full suspension rig with 27.5″ wheels. Numerous spec levels are available, from the entry-level aluminum Habit 6 ($1,950) to the no-expense-spared Habit Carbon Black Inc. That bike comes with a Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain and ENVE wheels and will set you back $12,250. The Habit …
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News: Loaded Precision Releases AmX 35 840mm Carbon Bars and 35mm Stems
Yesterday Loaded Precision announced the availability of their AmX 35 line of bars and stems. With riders moving to more aggressive bikes and wider bars, 35mm bars and stems are gaining more traction in the market, as this announcement clearly shows. Currently, most bars and stems on the market are 31.8mm, so the 35mm standard …
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Review: Alpinestars Paragon Knee and Elbow Guards, and Evolution Shorts
The Paragon Knee and Elbow Guards and the Evolution Shorts are Alpinestars’ interpretation of what the all-around trail slayer needs for protection–set it and forget it. You should protect yourself as much as possible within the bounds of a calculated risk only you can determine. You may not need a Bionic Jacket and neck support while ripping …
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Video: Top 10 Essential Items to Carry in the Big Mountains
When out riding in big mountains it is important to carry the right gear.
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Review: Lazer Ultrax Mountain Bike Helmet
Lazer produces a wide range of MTB helmets from XC race to full-face DH. The Ultrax tested here is an all-around trail helmet that packs in the features for its inexpensive retail price of $89. Design Following current mountain bike helmet trends, the Ultrax provides extended coverage for the back of the head. Lazer also integrates a reflector into …
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