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Gear, i:2:6758, smith optics, sunglasses -

I started riding with the Smith Pivlock V2 sunglasses a few months ago and the trail hasn’t looked the same since. These are performance-oriented shades that offer excellent coverage in a simple and adjustable package worthy of any mountain biker’s trail kit. As you can see from the photos, the Pivlock V2 sunglasses feature nearly wrap-around …

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funkier, Gear, i:2:6789, pants, tights, winter -

I haven’t ridden a bike in winter since I was a teenager, however I have learned from skiing and backpacking that the right clothing can make outdoor activities more enjoyable regardless of the temperature. This winter, with both a fat bike and fat body, I’ve decided to check out riding in the cold. Now it’s …

The post Funkier Men’s Microfleece Tights Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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cycling gloves, cycling shoes, cycling socks, Gear, giro products, i:2:6787, i:2:6788, Women -

Thanksgiving Day proved to be the perfect time to try out some new gear from Giro including gloves, socks, and shoes.  Since the temps were in the 50s, I chose a lighter pair of gloves:  The Giro LA DND women’s gloves ($26). Left shows the top side, right shows the palm side. When I first …

The post Giro Women’s Gear Review: LA DND Gloves, Manta Shoes, and Socks appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Bikes Of Singletracks, Gear, on one, scandal -

Bikes of Singletracks is series of blog posts that takes an in-depth look at the bikes the Singletracks crew rides.  These are our personal bikes, not bikes we have in for review.  This is what we ride, and why we ride it. I rode my single speed Jabberwocky exlusively for a little over two years.  Then …

The post The Bikes of Singletracks: Dustin’s (Geared) On-One Scandal appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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christmas, Gear, gift guide, holiday -

What’s the one thing every mountain biker wants for Christmas? Easy, a new mountain bike. But unless you’re Donald Trump’s nephew, you probably aren’t going to get a mountain bike for Christmas. Still, there are plenty of other great mountain bike gifts we know we’d love to see under our trees this year. Heck, some …

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