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Thomson released several new handlebar models in 2012, including an aluminum downhill bar. While Thomson’s new carbon bars are making some serious waves, they are not currently producing any carbon DH bars. When asked if they will produce a carbon bar in the future, Thomson responded: We could and we may, but downhill riding and …

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As I have said before, I am a sunglasses freak. First of all, I dislike squinting because my face gets tired if I do it too long, and nobody likes having a tired face. Secondly, I have a fear of getting poked in the eye, probably because I jabbed myself in the eye with a …

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Summertime mountain bikers require plenty of water for long, hot, dusty rides, and what better way to carry that water than with a sweet Osprey hydration pack?  I recently had the chance to review the women’s-specific Verve 9 Osprey pack, and I couldn’t be more pleased with it. According to the Osprey website, the Verve …

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Dakine offers an extensive line of bags to fit every outdoor application. When it comes to carrying a lot of mountain biking gear, the Rider’s Duffle 80L is about as big as they get. This bag is designed for a rider who packs everything, the kitchen sink, and the microwave for good measure. As the …

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Lezyne floor pumps have long been a staple in bike shops around the world. I had been looking for a replacement for my broken department store pump for a while, so at Outerbike last fall I made note of what the demo booth mechanics were using. With only a couple of exceptions, they all had …

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