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Fulcrum Red Fire DH Wheelset Review
When I think about Italian-made cycling products, I almost always think about road racing gear. Swinging by the Fulcrum booth at Interbike this year changed my perspective. After looking over the lineup of wheels they are sporting for mountain as well as road, I knew that I had to set up a few reviews! I …
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Holiday Gift Guide for Mountain Bikers
If you’re looking for a unique or inexpensive gift to give a mountain biker this year, you’re in the right place: this year’s holiday gift guide features some great finds! Here is the gear the Singletracks blog team is hoping to find under their Christmas trees. Mountain Bike Bar Mitts ($64.95) photo: barmitts.com. I recently …
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Final Review: Focus Black Forest 1.0 29er
It’s clear at this point that in general, 29ers are here to stay, and even with incredible developments in full suspension technology, 29″ wheels are allowing hardtails to see aresurgence in popularity due to the way those big wheels help smooth out the bumps. The 2011 Black Forest 29erfrom Focus is yet another entry into …
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Shopping For A Kid’s Mountain Bike
With Christmas right around the corner, a new mountain bike can be a great gift for the grom in your life. Severalmanufacturers have models in this market segment, and it is possible to get a “real” mountain bike for riders as young as 5 years old. Here’s a run-down on where to shop and what …
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On Test: Fulcrum Red Metal 29 XL Mountain Bike Wheels
Fulcrum is a division of Campagnolo, the Italian component manufacturer with a cult-like following of highly dedicated and loyal fans. The Red Metal 29 XL (XL stands for “extra light”) is their top of the line 29er wheelset – and I have a set to test! These hoops tick all the boxes required by modern, …
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