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Review: Mindshift rotation180 Trail Photo Backpack
The rotation 180 Mindshift Trail is a more compact, smaller version of their Professional and Panorama series photo backpacks. With a 2.5lb weight and 16 Liter compartmentalized volume, it is designed for the photographer to go as light as possible and still have space for equipment, cycling gear, and water. Mindshift has come up with a …
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How to Convert Your 29er to a 27.5+ All-Trail Bike
If you’ve ridden a fat bike or even a “plus size” bike, you already know what a huge improvement bigger tires can make. If you haven’t given fat or plus-size riding a try yet, here’s what you’re missing: Better handling through technical terrain. The ability to make your own trail. More fun. Sure, there are …
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Review: WTB Trailblazer 27.5+ Tire
The Trailblazer from WTB is a 2.8-inch, 27.5+ tire designed to fit many existing 29er frames and forks. Say what?! Read this first, then read my review. The WTB Trailblazer features a fast-rolling tread pattern with fairly tall but closely-spaced square knobs. The centerline sports an almost continuous line of tread, while the transition and …
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Review: WTB Scraper 27.5+ Rims
I’ve been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy of the most challenging terrain. Is wider really better when it comes to mountain bike rims? Read on to find out. Specs and …
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Video: Tire Pressure For Mountain Biking: How To Set Your Pressures For Enduro, DH, and XC
Mountain bike tire pressure is a complicated subject, so here’s our guide to getting it right for your wheel size and style of riding.
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