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Review: Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 15
This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it’s younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of room for most of your gear. But before we go there, lets talk about the construction of this clearly Enduro-oriented pack. Made of …
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Review: Salsa Bucksaw Full Suspension Fat Bike
I’m a new believer in the idea of summer fat biking and in particular, the merits of pairing suspension with fat tires. So I jumped at the chance to test the Salsa Bucksaw, one of the first production full suspension fat bikes to hit the market, and it was easily the best bike I’ve ridden …
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Review: Reynolds R29 All Mountain Wheels
A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel, the R29 AM. With the warmer weather of spring and summer, and several trips planned to dream destinations like Crested Butte, Salida, Steamboat Springs, Fruita, and more, I jumped at the chance to give these wheels a proper beating. The …
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Six 29er Mountain Bikes That Will Put a Grin on Your Grill
Finding the right mountain bike is like searching for that special someone that completes your world. Here are six 29ers you should test ride before getting into a serious mountain bike relationship. Weighing in at about 26lbs, this carbon fiber Niner RIP 9 RDO is just about as close to perfect for an exploring-the-unknown rig as …
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Review: WTB Vigilante 27.5 Tires
There has been a lot of recent product development in the area of bike components that are tough enough for downhill, but light enough to pedal back up, and the Vigilante 27.5 Tire from WTB is a member of this new breed of parts. The Vigilantes are available in 26″, 27.5″, and 29″, with a …
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