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Introducing Foundry’s New Race Bike: The Firetower
I spent a lot of time at Saddle Drive this year riding and talking about bikes with plus-sized tires (or at least plus-compatible). It definitely seems to be the theme of the moment in mountain bikes. Then there was the Foundry Firetower XT. Not plus compatible. Just a lightweight, race-inspired carbon hardtail 29er with cross-country geometry. …
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Watch: Hardtail Vs. Full Suspension Mountain Bike – Which is Faster?
Pro cross country racers are often seen switching from hardtail to full suspension race bikes depending on the track. We test out the new Scott Scale and Spark that have been co-developed with Nino Schurter to see which is fastest around the Lenzerheide World Cup XC course.
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The 10 Best Hardcore Hardtails for Getting Rowdy
Hardtails aren't just for beginner mountain bikers, here are the 10 best hardcore hardtails made for rowdy riding. Hardtail mountain bikes can be great if you're on a budget or want to keep your biking skills honed. Commencal, Kona, Norco and Santa Cruz are just a few of the brands that make excellent hardtail mountain bikes.
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GT Zaskar Carbon Test Ride Review
GT is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Zaskar this year, and for 2016 they introduced several carbon models of the venerable hardtail. I tested the tippy top of the Zaskar line, the Carbon Ltd. edition, on a group ride with none other than Hans Rey and some of his closest friends at Sea Otter last …
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Video: Pivot Launches New LES Racing Hardtail
Get the Call Up with Pivot’s New LES from Pivot Cycles on Vimeo. Contenders chasing victory want a cross country hardtail that presents every advantage. In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers recognize that having the right equipment is paramount. The new Pivot LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and …
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