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My Journey from Flats to Clipless Pedals… and Back to Flats Again
When I first got into mountain biking I rode a 1996 Specialized Hardrock, which at that point, was probably 10 or 12 years old. Not knowing any better, I was learning to rip up the local trails on that rigid beast (okay, “rip” may be a stretch) and was rocking some sexy plastic flat pedals that came …
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How to Choose the Best Mountain Bike Brakes, a Buyer’s Guide
Choosing the right brakes for your mountain bike is a piece of cake–if you know what to look for. If you’re in the market to upgrade your bike’s stoppers, this guide should dial you in to what’s important. Mountain Bike Brake Types There are effectively 3 types of brakes you’ll find on mountain bikes, though …
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Final Review: Foundry Broadaxe 29er
Much of what the Broadaxe is, and much of what it isn’t, hinges on Foundry’s mission statement. According to the Foundry website, Foundry believes that a bike is a tool, a means to an end – not a trophy. It’s about producing purpose built high-performance carbon bicycles that aren’t traveling billboards – they’re understated, they’re …
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Singletracks Jerseys Available for Pre-Order
We’ve had a ton of people asking about Singletracks jerseys lately so we’re stoked to start taking pre-orders for a fresh batch starting today! These are high quality jerseys and they stand up to serious abuse on the trail (just ask element22). XC Jersey: Full zip, $50 DH Jersey: 3/4 sleeve, $50 These are club-cut …
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Hydrapak Tamarack Review: The Goldilocks Zone
The hydration pack “Goldilocks zone” can be hard to pin down. You know what I’m talking about: the perfect balance between adequate water, sufficient storage room for gear, all without being too bulky. The perfect pack needs to be neither too big nor not too small: just right. For me, the Hydrapak Tamarack successfully toes that very fine …
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