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27.5in Will Rule Them All: Survey Results and Infographic
A couple weeks ago we asked mountain bikers to share their thoughts about the 27.5/650b wheel size and after crunching the numbers we put together this infographic to tell the story. We were shocked at the results and have come to the conclusion that not only are 27.5″ mountain bikes here to stay, they’re going …
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Review: Mavic Notch Mountain Bike Helmet
The Notch helmet from Mavic is designed with trail and enduro riders in mind, providing additional coverage compared to traditional cross-country helmets while still retaining a lightweight and comfortable design. I’ve been testing the Notch for several months now, and here’s what I’ve found. Trail riding falls somewhere between cross-country and downhill riding, so the …
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Review: Endomondo Sports Tracker App
This is a common conversation when I head out riding with a friend of mine: Friend: “I’m going to set my tracker app. Maybe it’ll work this time.” Me: “Ok, I’ll set my Endomondo app, and we can compare when we get back!” (After the ride, which we know to be about 6 miles long.) …
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Readers Write: Your Thoughts On E-Assist Mountain Bikes
Our two-part dueling banjos-style opinion pieces on whether or not e-assist mountain bikes should be allowed on existing mountain bike trails predictably sparked a loud outcry, especially on our Facebook Page. Readers spoke up on both ends of the spectrum, both for and against e-assist mountain bikes. (To get up to speed, read Jeff’s pro-e-bike …
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Opinion: Electric Mountain Bikes Belong on MTB Trails
Mountain biking, like many modern sports, is built on a foundation of continuous technology improvements and electric mountain bikes are just another development in that progression. It’s unfair to discriminate against trail users based on the equipment they choose to utilize and it’s hypocritical for mountain bikers–long blocked from trail access by ultra low-tech hikers–to …
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