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Why are Good Rain Jackets so Expensive? We had to Know

The average price of a rain jacket in a lengthy test this year was almost $300. Why do they cost so much?

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Bike Lights: (Almost) Everything You Need to Know

We ask bike light designer Tom Place how bike lights work, and how we can get the most out of our setup for night riding.

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How Carbon Fiber Layup Makes Bike Frames Stiff and Compliant in all the Right Places, with Alchemy

Carbon fiber construction makes it possible to tune a bike frame for stiffness and compliance in all the right places. We visited Alchemy to learn how and why it works.

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Teeth, Ramps, and Link Plates: How Modern Bike Shifting Works from Chain to Cog

What are all of those little ramps and divots for on the cassette, and why are some bike chains directional? We chatted with Nick Murdick from Shimano to learn more.

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How Hydraulic MTB Brakes Manage Heat and Expert Tips to Avoid Overheating

Brake expert Jude Monica explains how hydraulic disc brakes deal with expanding fluid and fills us in on rotor selection.

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