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Light and Adaptable – Race Face Next SL G4 Cranks Review

Pulling the chunky Race Face Next SL G4 carbon arms of the out of the packaging, I let out an audible, Keanu-worthy, “Whoa!” These things are stupid light. And pretty to boot. With a 32T chainring mounted, the cranks weighed in at 438g (430g claimed)–excluding the bottom bracket. To put that in perspective, a Shimano M9000 …

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On Review: Zen TRAIL Frame

I first saw the Zen TRAIL frame on display at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Already a fan of hard tails–I own three–the long, low, and slack steel bike caught my eye. Portland-based Zen has been making bikes for years–just for other brands. This year Zen has launched their own line consisting of five …

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