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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.

The article Internal Cable Routing Looks Good, But Adds Headaches and Zero Performance Gain appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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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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