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On Test: Easton EA70 XCT 29er Wheels
After a comedy of errors getting the correct pair of wheels to fit my ride, complicated by how insanely back-ordered the EA70 29er wheels are, I finally have a pair of these UST hoops mounted up on my Giant Anthem X 29er. Like all Easton wheels, these are hand-built andacousticallytuned to ensure consistent tension on …
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Bib Shorts, Jersey, and Socks from Twin Six
If you’re like me then you appreciate the performance of real cycling clothes, but you don’t want to look like a Tour de France wannabe with lots of logos and crazy ‘colorways.’ Fortunately Twin Six makes cycling clothes for riders like us. All their gear features high-end technical fabrics but with low-key graphics and toned …
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Giro Remedy CF Full Face Mountain Bike Helmet and DND Glove Review
Back in April Greg reviewed the basic Remedy full-face helmet and now that I’ve put the Remedy CF through its paces, I’m ready to share my review. I’ll also share my thoughts on the Giro DND gloves. The Remedy CF Helmet The CF in the Remedy CF stands for carbon fiber and this helmet weighs …
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Ultimate Direction Grind Hydration Pack Review
Front the website of Ultimate Direction, describing the Grind 12 hydration pack: “Loaded with features such as pump and tool pockets, organization for spare tubes and adequate room for an extra layer, this MTB pack is built for the trail. Sleek in design, this pack enables a full range of motion and a molded back …
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A New Life for an Old Bike: My Trek 7000
In early 2000 I was preparing to graduate from college and decided it was time for a new mountain bike. After browsing the local shops I fell in love with an electric green and yellow Trek 7000 hardtail. At one of the shops I visited the sales clerk said the geometry was all wrong for …
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