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Having developed a solid relationship with the great folks at Answer over the last several years, whenever new products are sent to market they give us a call and let us put them to the test. This year I got my hands on the new ProTaper Carbon 780 DH bar, the ROVE XC stem, the …

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One of the cool things about events like Outerbike is being able to try something you normally wouldn’t. For me that meant taking a spin on a carbon hardtail race bike that retails for a bit north of $5,000. A recent news article referenced by MarcS claimed that the Ibis Mojo is the “Porsche of …

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Full disclosure: I am a huge Giant fanboi, and as such, this was the one bike I had to get a ride on while I was at Outerbike. The Good The Trance X 29er sports fantastic geometry for everyday riding. The rider position on the bike is very neutral and nothing stands out as out …

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Ask any rider which tire comes to mind when you mention the Kenda name and they’ll probably name the Nevegal or Small Block Eight–or both. So what would happen if you could combine these two favorites into a single, super tire? Would the sum be greater than the parts or would it end up an …

The post Kenda Slant Six MTB Tire Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Pearl Izumi is famous for making high-quality apparel for running, road biking, and, of course, mountain biking. While you can easily get decked out in Pearl gear from head to toe, the company is especially known for their shoes. Octane SL II Review Let’s get one thing straight: the Octane SL IIs are pure-bred race …

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