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Gear, News, niner, rip 9 - July 24, 2014

News: Niner Releases New Carbon and New Color for the RIP 9 RDO, and More Budget-Friendly Build Options

I just shipped back the Niner RIP 9 RDO that I had in for review. If you read my review, (didn’t see it? Catch up here) you’ll know that I raved about this bike! It rode supremely well in a wide variety of situations. And while Niner could easily rest on their laurels and give …

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News: Cam Zink will Attempt a World Record Back Flip at Mammoth Mountain

A mountain biking person by the name of Cam Zink will attempt to break the world record dirt-to-dirt back flip August 21st at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area by backflipping over one hundred feet. If he succeeds, he will surpass the former world record of 78 feet, which is held by Cam Zink’s arch enemy: Past …

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24 hours, Events, News, race, racing, rome - July 18, 2014

News: 24 Hours of Rome MTB Race

As the old saying goes, “When in Rome, build in a day.” I’m pretty sure that’s the saying. I’m not sure what it means, mind you, but the organizers of the 24 Hours of Rome mountain bike race might have some idea. They’re holding a 24 hour relay in the Parco degli Acquedotti, or as …

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News: Yeti Releases New SB5c 27.5/650b Trail Bike with New Switch Infinity Technology

Yeti has just released a brand-new trail bike: the SB5c. Sporting 27.5″/650b wheels, this is a full-carbon rig with 5″ (127mm) of travel. I’m sure the question that’s on everyone’s mind is: “is this Yeti’s answer to the controversial discontinuation of the SB66c?” While maybe this bike will help calm the crowd of agitated SB66c …

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News: Mavic Releases New Crossmax SL Wheel System

Mavic has just announced their newest mountain bike wheel system ever, designed for cross country riders and fast trail riders: the Crossmax SL. According to Mavic, Thanks to an all-new rim shape and Mavic’s proprietary ISM 4D machining process, the Crossmax SL wheels are up to 100 grams lighter than the current lightest MTB wheels in …

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