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Dakine AMP 12L Hydration Pack Review
Who actually says “hydration pack?” Some brands are so ingrained in the public image their name becomes synonymous with an entire product category. Nobody goes to the grocery store to pick up some “flavored gelatin”; they go get some Jell-O, regardless of what brand it may be. So it was with many mountain bikers who …
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How to Choose the Best Mountain Bike Wheels
It’s that time of year when you’re looking at your bike, thinking about what you can do to upgrade your rig. Well, nothing impacts the performance of your bike more than a fresh set of solid hoops! Yes sir, you will be amazed how much your present set has lost its snappy response. In fact, …
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Winter Build: Shimano ZEE
It was a long time coming, but I finally gathered all the components I needed to build up my DH rig for the up-and-coming season! Shimano sent over their most anticipated (and affordable) new component group: ZEE. For those who aren’t in the know, the ZEE group is Shimano’s answer for the general gravity masses …
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Prestaflator, Ratchet Tools, and a Better Tire Lever
While searching online for a presta adapter for my air compressor last fall I came across the Prestaflator and immediately set up an appointment to chat with the creator, David Finlayson at Interbike. Finlayson, it turns out, is the Mr. Wizard of bike tools, and the Prestaflator is but one of many products he has …
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Review: Twin Six Long Sleeve Jersey and Thermal Bib Knickers
A few months back Twin Six was kind enough to send me some of their winter apparel for review. I’ve been using their summer gear for months now and love it–I even bought some more of the stuff with my own dough. I was excited to try some real winter cycling clothes instead of my …
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