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Rigid Fork Shootout: QR Open Dropout VS Thru-Axle
This is a story that started a long time ago in a land far away–in Europe, actually. In 1927 Tullio Campagnolo lost a bicycle race in the Dolomite mountains because he couldn’t remove his wheel. He had flatted, but could not get the wheel off to repair the flat. At that time, wheels on racing …
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Review: Bell Full 9 Full Face Mountain Bike Helmet
Ever since I laid eyes on a Bell Full 9 full face helmet at Interbike 2012, I was keen to get one out on the trail for some serious testing! The new Full 9 is a great representation of ultimate protection for a DH rider. Nearly all of the safety features that I can think of can …
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How to Pack Your Mountain Bike in a Box for Shipping or Flying
A mountain bike may seem like a large, unwieldy object when it comes to shipping or flying cross-country, but if you know what you’re doing, you can easily pack your mountain bike into a nice, neat box. Here’s a step-by-step article to show you how. 1. Get a box. If you saved the box your …
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Review: Loaded Precision X-lite Seatpost
Loaded Precision has burst onto the mountain bike components scene with a full complement of parts that strives to hit the mythical trifecta of light weight, sturdy construction, and affordable cost. Loaded sent over their X-lite seatpost for review, and I’ve put to the test on some rough Rocky Mountain trails over the last couple of …
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Review: Shimano XT 29er Wheelset
As mentioned here on Singletracks before, wheels are one of the most important upgrades you can make on a bike. Many stock wheels are either heavy or noodly, or sadly: both. The Shimano WH-M785-29 wheels are a stiff UST wheelset weighing in at 1800 grams, featuring 24 straight-pull spokes and Shimano’s proprietary CenterLock brake rotor …
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