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Take the 2014 Singletracks MTB Gear Survey
If you enjoyed the trail infographic we posted yesterday, you can help us with our next project: the 2014 MTB Gear Survey. There is a ton of great MTB gear out there this year, and we want to know which companies you think are making the best stuff! We’ll run the survey for about a …
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The Type 2 Derailleur: Upgrade Your Drivetrain
A few months ago I picked up a 10 speed, Type 2 derailleur from SRAM, and I’ve enjoyed the difference it’s made for me out on the trail. Here are a few things to keep in mind about Type 2 derailleurs if you’re in the market for a new 10-speed rear derailleur. 1. There is …
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Review: 2014 Fox 34 TALAS
Yes, Fox’s 2015 products have already been released… but do you know what that means? Now’s the time to get a screaming deal on a perfectly-good 2014 fork! Specs The 2014 Fox 34 TALAS model I have in for review features travel adjust–thus the TALAS designation–and goes from 160mm of travel to 130mm with the …
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Review: Marzocchi 380 C2R2 Ti Fork
Marzocchi has entered into the 2014 suspension wars in a big way with an all-new dual-crown downhill fork: the 380 C2R2 Titanium. Specs The biggest deal about the new 380 is the at least 200 grams of weight reduction compared to last year’s 888 RC3 EVO V.2 Ti. That’s a big loss considering that the 380 has …
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Review: Oakley Radarlock Pitch Sunglasses
If there’s any one brand name that’s synonymous with “quality sunglasses,” it’s Oakley. Despite their top-tier prices, the number of people that you’ll see at the mountain bike trailhead–or simply walking around downtown–wearing Oakleys on their face is impressive. The Oakley brand has penetrated deep into the heart of not only the mountain bike subculture, …
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