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“Why Would I need a Dropper Post?” Before I get into the nitty gritty of how the Gravity Dropper Turbo performs, I’d like to take a minute to explain why the heck you would wantto buy a dropper post in the first place. For those of you who already consider yourselves dropper posts fanatics, feel …

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Recently I was thinking about all the mountain bikes I have owned. While many memories stand out, I realized that the first and last rides on each bike are the easiest to recall, and it made me a little nostalgic. Back in Maine I had inherited my brother-in-law’s department store mountain bike and my wife …

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After reviewing the Hydrapak Selva last year, I was very excited to get my hands on the Selva’s big brother, the Big Sur, for testing while I’m out on the road this summer. Specs Weighing in at 1 lb 4 oz dry, the Big Sur measures18″ x 9.25″ x 4.25″ and features a 100 oz …

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At Interbike last year we wrote a bit about some exciting new gear from Spank. Well not too long ago Spank sent over a couple items for review! The new Spank Spike 777 Evo bar and Spike Race stem both showed up on my doorstep, so needless to say I tossed them on my DH …

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If there’s one thing that every mountain biker needs, it’s a good pair of riding shorts. Some riders lean toward bibs and other tight, lycra-infused affairs, while others (including myself) feel much more comfortable in a pair of baggies. Choosing a pair of baggy shorts like the Rev from Pearl Izumi is really a no-brainer …

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