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Fall in Ontario can be a fickle season. The forecast can say sunny, but then all of a sudden turn sour. What to do? Dakine provides the solution in the lightweight Blitz jacket, since it can pack down very small in a hydration pack. Specs According to Dakine, the Blitz Jacket “is designed to be highly breathable …

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What do you do if you have to haul a bunch of bikes, but have no room for them in your vehicle? Since many (but not all) people drive some sort of CUV or other type of vehicle that has a 2in receiver installed, the Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp+ combo is the perfect solution! On my …

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I know, it’s a shocking concept, but I’m here to argue that it is, in fact, possible to ride your mountain bike without strapping on a backpack to hold your water, snacks, extra layers, tools, and emergency supplies. How is this possible and why should you consider it? Read on to find out. How to …

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For some odd reason, my Giant Anthem X 29er came from the factory with an SLX drivetrain, but brakes from another vendor which shall remain nameless. The stock brakes were annoying at best, and needless to say I jumped at the chance to review SLX brakes with IceTech technology. First, you’re probably wondering what the IceTech …

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Did you ever want to ride like a pro, using their own gear? In hockey, it happens all the time: you can purchase a player’s own branded stick with his own personal preferences. SRAM’s custom approach to bike components started 20 years ago with the Blackbox Program and the BoXXer forks, as they tuned and …

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