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Today, Pivot announced an updated Phoenix DH frame. The “old” – like two years old – Phoenix was already one of the lightest DH frames available thanks in part to its full carbon construction. For 2016, Phoenix managed to shave another 300g (0.66 lbs.), off the frame, an impressive feat. Interestingly, Pivot is speccing the Phoenix …

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Bicycle Retailer reports that Giant USA will begin direct-to-consumer sales via their website by August 2016. However, in this case “direct to consumer” is a bit of a misnomer, because while parts and accessories will be drop shipped directly to the buyer’s front door, a Giant bike purchased online will be shipped to the closest …

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Bicycle Retailer reports that Shimano has slashed wholesale and retail prices on many components above the SLX level, although price cuts aren’t uniform across the board. Changes in prices range from a 1 percent increase to a 40 percent decrease. The changes have reportedly been made to allow local bike shops to compete more directly …

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1x11, drivetrain, Gear, news, sram nx -

With the release of SRAM’s GX drivetrain last year we finally exclaimed, “Ah, now 1×11 is actually affordable!” And that is undoubtedly still the case for that drivetrain: GX offers an incredible value for the money, and will serve most any rider well for a very long time. Just read Aaron’s in-depth review for evidence. While GX …

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27.5, 29er, Gear, hightower, i:2:13067, News, santa cruz -

Santa Cruz has just announced an all-new mountain bike in their lineup: the Hightower 27.5+/29er. This new rig is available stock in both wheel size configurations and can be switched between the two without making any negative geometry compromises. The Hightower steps into the noticeable gap that was left by the discontinuation of the Tallboy LT 29er …

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