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The Disappearance of the 26er: Wheel Size Trends at Interbike 2013
Last year we slung a veritable well of virtual ink at the emergence of the 650b/27.5in wheel size. For all of our coverage to date on the ‘tweener wheels, check out our 650b (r)Evolution channel. At first, when I showed up to Interbike this year, I thought there would be some big 650b news to …
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Interbike 2013: Bell Helmets
Bell was hanging out at the Outdoor Demo this year and they put on a fantastic show, complete with cold water-relief from a Supersoaker for any rider who rolled by wearing a Bell Helmet, and a free BBQ and beer party in the afternoon. While some booths try to bolster a slim showing with giveaways …
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Leatt Brace and Soft Protection at Interbike
The folks at Leatt are relentless. If you’re a rider who thinks about safety as much as going fast or making your ride as light as possible, read on. I got a chance to catch up with Phil at Leatt and he filled me in on the latest products. Over the past year Leatt has been …
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The Haibike XDuroRX29 Electric Mountain Bike
At Outdoor Demo this week I got a chance to ride the Haibike XDuroRX29 electric (assist) mountain bike on the trails at Bootleg Canyon. This was my first ride off road on an electric mountain bike so I won’t be able to draw comparisons with other electric bikes but in many ways, this was one …
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Hitting the Trail at Litespeed: The Sewanee Titanium 650b
I’ve always been a fan of Litespeed bikes: lightweight, simple, and in many ways, just plain elegant. This week I got a chance to throw a leg over the Sewanee full suspension mountain bike and here’s what I learned. For those who aren’t familiar with Litespeed, they’re a small company based near Chattanooga, TN, and …
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