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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo 29er: Grip is Hip
So I’m biased: I work for a Very Large Bike Company that makes its own tires. When these pretty things arrived, I had to keep them hidden from my coworkers. The Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29X2.25″ tires showed up right before the thaw. It was mighty mild during the winter here in Wisconsin, so things were …
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Review: Louis Garneau Porcupine MTB Shorts
Several years ago I started wearing baggy mountain bike shorts, admittedly because they look much cooler than spandex. Sure, there are modest benefits to wearing baggies on the trail (like added abrasion protection) but there are also compromises: they’re often hot in the summer, can restrict certain movements, and add wind resistance (yes, I wear …
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Giro Remedy Full-face MTB Helmet Review
Those of us who partake in the gravity-fueled disciplines of downhill, freeride, or bike park riding–know that at some point we’re going to crash. When we do, we want to be ready for it and to make it out alive and with as few injuries as possible. Enter the Giro Remedy full-face helmet. Specs The …
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Five Ten Maltese Falcon Shoe Mountain Bike Review
This new mountain bike shoe from Five Ten is perfect for all sorts of applications including normal trail riding, freeriding, downhill, and more. Specs The uppers on the Maltese Falcon feature an Action Leather exterior that sheds muck easily, along with a large Velcro strap covering the laces for a secure closure. While this is …
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Avid Elixir 9 Hydraulic Disc Brake Review
The new Elixir 9 hydraulic disc brakes from Avid feature a completely re-worked TaperBore design and other refinements that make for a smooth, solid package for your MTB stopping pleasure. I’ve been running the Elixir 9s on my Santa Cruz Tallboy for more than 3 months now and I have to say I really love …
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