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POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee and Elbow Pads
Photo credit: Jay Parrington. One piece of equipment that many of us fail to use but that we really should consider is joint protection. Having stepped up to mostly gravity and aggressive trail riding, I have found that I really need to wear protection. I used to run full-on hard body armor for DH, but …
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Where We Buy Our MTB Gear
My buddy Joseph at the local bike shop, Decatur Bikes. Photo: mudhunny. Want to start a heated discussion among mountain bikers? Just ask a group of riders where they buy their MTB gear. Supporting the local bike shop is a rallying cry for many while value-conscious riders flock to internet retailers in search of the …
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Review: Funkier Apparel MTB Shorts and Jersey
Funkier Apparel, a cycling clothing company based in Israel, recently sent me a pair of 3/4 length baggy pants, padded spandex undershorts, and ajersey for review. I’ll get right to the point: this stuff is incredibly well made, super comfortable and they include a bunch of smart features. Read on for details about each item. …
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Fox 32 Float (100mm FIT Terralogic) Fork Review
Back in November I built up my first FS 29er mountain bike and when it came time to select suspension components, I knew I wanted a fairly aggressive XC-style fork to complement the RP23 shock I spec’d. The Fox 32 Float 100 FIT Terralogic fork fit my needs perfectly with its quality design & materials, …
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Giant Trail Gloves Review
I’ve been wearing the Giant Trail full fingered mountain biking gloves for a while now and I wanted to share my review. First, let me say that these gloves have survived one whole season and some occasional winter riding, and unlike mtbgreg’s Giro Xen gloves, they are in great shapeand ready for the 2012 season. …
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