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Top-Rated Mountain Bike Handlebars of 2017
Do you care what handlebar is mounted on your mountain bike? Chances are you do if you’re reading this article, but one takeaway from our recent gear survey is that many mountain bikers don’t. Of the 2,100 people who filled out our survey, only 1,400 responded to the handlebar question. The 700 people (that’s a full 33%) …
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Watch: FSA SL-K Carbon Cockpit Review
I recently reviewed the SL-K Carbon Wheelset from Full Speed Ahead, or FSA, and loved it. FSA was kind enough to send me the matching SL-K cockpit set up (handlebar, stem, and seatpost) to match the set, and I’ve put these suckers to the test as well. The SL-K handlebar measures out at 740mm with 18mm of …
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Watch: Cycliq Fly12 1080 Action Cam / 400 Lumen Light Review
You may have heard of Cycliq after their wildly-successful kickstarter for their original model, the Fly6, and Jim Hodgson’s subsequent review, here. After widespread demand by their loyal customers, they released a frontward-facing model, the Fly12. The Fly12 is a 1080p action camera with a built-in 400 lumen light, and comes with everything you need in …
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How to Choose the Best MTB Handlebars: A Buyer’s Guide
Many mountain bikers don’t give a lot of thought to handlebars; after all, bars don’t have any moving parts and they all basically function the same way, right? Well, yes and no. In this buyer’s guide I’ll discuss what to look for when picking a set of bars and will also offer some specific handlebar recommendations from more …
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Video: How To Cut Your Handlebars – Get Your Perfect Bar Width
Taking a hacksaw to your nice new handlebars might seem a little scary, but if you make the right measurements and use the right tools, there will be no problem. Make sure you take an equal amount off each bar end. Also, make sure you know what material your bars are made of – if …
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