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Is Electronic Shifting Really That Amazing?
Electronic shifting is heralded as a revelation in mountain bike drivetrain technology, but is it all that it's cracked up to be?
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The Advantages of Starting on a Hardtail: Real Versus Imagined
Whether it's a rite of passage, a less-expensive way to test the waters, or an opportunity for building skills, mountain bikers have opinions about starting on a hardtail.
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Technical is Mountain Bikers’ Dirty Word
Technical seems like a strange word to apply to bike trails. Then again, maybe it's not.
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Internal Cable Routing Looks Good, But Adds Headaches and Zero Performance Gain
I love a good-looking bike as much as anyone, but internal routing seems a waste of energy and resources that could be better spent on performance gains.
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A Brief Escape From the Routinization of Riding
Spontaneity just might be the most convenient variable for adding a dose of adventure to a stale mountain bike routine.
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