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From XC Race to All Mountain: BMC’s Full Line of Mountain Bikes

BMC is a large brand, but they are known predominantly for their road bikes. While they have a full line of mountain bikes, they tend to fly under the radar – at least here in the Southeast. I got the chance to ride a BMC speedfox 03 trailcrew during a visit to Cane Creek’s headquarters …

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9point8 Drops New Size of the Fall Line Post

9point8 is a small Canadian company with a unique take on the dropper. The post is entirely mechanical, which they say makes it more durable and reliable when compared to the hydraulic competition. Essentially, there is a mechanical brake that presses against the inside of the upper stanchion to hold the post in place. It is a …

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The Wilier Triestina Jaroon+ Is a Work of Art

I was cruising around the Interbike showroom floor, late for yet another appointment, but the Wilier Triestina Jaroon+ stopped me in my tracks. This mountain bike, while of questionable real world usefulness, is an inspired work of art! And heck, if I owned this bike, I’d be tempted to just hang it on my wall …

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Watch: The Lightest Mountain Bikes At Interbike 2016

With loads of XC race bikes tipping the scales at under 9kg, there was carbon fiber, carbon fiber and more carbon on show at Interbike. In this video, Neil picks out a few of his favourites, including the Scott Scale RC, Orbea Alma and a very cool bike from Razik.

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Protect Ya Neck (and Head, Body, and Hands) with New Gear from Leatt

Leatt is known for their neck braces and pads, but for 2017 the company is making a big push into the apparel market. Their line includes jackets, jerseys, shorts, and gloves. The DBX 5.0 is a hardshell, waterproof jacket with a tailored fit. Leatt added their brush guard fabric to the shoulders and elbows for …

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