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I was on the lookout for a new pair of tires for my Santa Cruz Bronson. I wanted the tire to provide lower rolling resistance than what I currently had, and it needed to work well from hardpack to loam. Since I respect the trails and don’t ride in the mud, mud shedding wasn’t a …

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I’ve been running the 2014 NiteRider Pro 2200 Race bike light for almost a full year now, which is an unusually long time for a Singletracks product test. In fact, this test has been running so long that the NiteRider Pro 2200 Race has since been replaced by the 2015 model, the Pro 2200 Enduro, …

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Deny it all you want, but the days are getting unmistakably shorter. Those of us who like to keep riding into the fall and even winter will need lights… or time off work. In recent years the cycling light market has exploded from just a handful of high-end models to a whole spectrum of choices …

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A huge selection of bike lights are for sale on the market today, and finding the right system can be a challenge. So, we put together this list of bike lights with key stats, and grouped the lights by usage category. Of course we don’t recommend making a purchase decision based on specs alone, so …

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Just in time for shorter trail days, we’ve put together a mountain bike light primer for those who are looking to buy their first light. Mountain biking at night adds a new dimension to familiar trails, and it’s a great way to extend your riding season; use this guide to find the best lights for …

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