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Having recently reviewed the RaceFace Atlas bar, stems, and grips, the second part of my Atlas review is all about the cranks. The Atlas cranks have long been a part of the RaceFace line. In my opinion, these are the do-all cranks that nearly anyone can use. These puppies are strong, fairly lightweight, and plenty …

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Finding the perfect, or even the best, mountain bike shoe is a real challenge–at least for me. When one has a hard-to-fit foot, high demands, and is a cheapskate to boot, it’s unlikely finding a match will come easy. That’s why, upon discovering the Pear Izumi Vagabond, I was loyal for life. But, as they …

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New to the Ryders sunglasses line for 2013 is the Face. Specs Weighing in at 32 grams, the Face has a medium-large fit with a huge amount of lens coverage and anti-slip padding on the nose and tips. Ryders will be offering these in a wide variety of lens (and color) options: Standard lens: $49.99 …

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I’m not the kind of mountain biker who wears protective pads but recently I started thinking about it. After noticing some of the older, wiser guys I ride with wearing protective gear, I decided to give the Maxi Knee and Elbow Guards and Elbow  from THE Industries a shot. The benefits of using protective knee and elbow …

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There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to make a pack that stands out from the crowd. Hydration Starting from the inside, this pack employs a 100oz water bladder with a …

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