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Review: Pearl Izumi Elite Long Sleeve Jersey
Every year, my riding style evolves along with my bikes and the attire I wear to ride them. Looking the part is half the battle to convincing myself and the random hikers that I run off the trail (j/k) that I’m not as much a poser as my friends know I am. Mostly, though, I …
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Video: First Look at the New Specialized Demo, Aaron Gwin’s New World Cup DH Bike
The Specialized Demo has been completely redesigned for 2015 with the help of Aaron Gwin and other top downhill racing pros. Check out this first-look teaser from Red Bull about the design and development of the new rig. One thing is certain: this rear suspension design is pretty radical! Note: word on the street is …
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Custom-Built Wheel Review: Stan’s ZTR Arch EX 27.5/650b Rims and White Industries MI6 Hubs Assembled by Southern Wheelworks
Ever since receiving the GT Force Carbon Pro for review last winter, I’ve been methodically checking off 27.5/650b review parts one by one: forks, tires, and last but definitely not least, wheels. However, this wheel review will be quite different than your average wheel review. Unlike reviewing a factory-built wheel or even a built-by-hand package …
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Review: Race Face Turbine 27.5 Wheels
The new Turbine 27.5 wheelset is an all-new direction for Race Face. This wheelset promises to be bomb proof, while not blowing up your bank account. Specs Unlike the latest trends with all-carbon and beadless wheel systems that are making headlines, the Turbine 27.5s use proven alloys and designs that are based on performance and …
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Review: iXS Trail RS Mountain Bike Helmet
There are more mountain bike helmets on the market these days than women in Charlie Sheen’s house. It’s a daunting experience to shop in a store–and even worse online–with a seemingly endless selection of colors, shapes, and features. It’s worse than shopping for my manpurse in Manhattan! Remember when a helmet was a helmet and …
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