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REI Says Ciao Novara, Hello Co op Cycles

REI is retiring the 34-year-old Novara cycling brand next year and replacing it with a new line of bikes called simply, Co-op. This spring the company plans to release its first mountain bikes, the DRT 1.3 and DRT 2.1. The idea is to offer bikes that outdoor enthusiasts who already participate in other sports (like climbing …

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8 Category-Killing Mountain Bikes

While many, if not most, mountain bikes are easy to slot into their intended category such as cross-ountry, downhill, trail, fat, etc., some recent designs have transcended definition and can play comfortably in several categories. This is achieved either by simple component changes or, in some cases, on the fly adjustments. Here are 8 mountain bikes that defy …

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Niner Adds Aluminum Version of New RIP Trail Bike

Hot on the heels of the new carbon fiber RIP, Niner is releasing a more affordable aluminum version. The metal bike shares all the same features of its fibrous brother–150mm of rear travel, Boost spacing, 29 or 27+ compatibility, threaded bottom bracket, and internal or external dropper post routing–as well as identical geometry. With 29″ …

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Framed Marquette 27.5+ Long Term Review

I’ve had my eye on plus bikes ever since they became a “thing.” Bridging the gap between “normal” mountain bike tires and fat bike tires, plus-size mountain bikes are remarkably versatile, retaining the confidence-inspiring traction of the wider end of the tire spectrum while being a little more nimble with less rolling resistance than true fat …

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Pivot Announces the Switchblade, a 29 and 27.5+ Trail Bike

Pivot’s newest bike – the Switchblade – has 135mm/150mm of travel (rear/front) and can be run with either 29″ or 27.5″+ wheels and tires. It’s a significant bump up in travel from the Mach 429 Trail that I’ve been riding over the past couple months – review coming soon. Basically, the Switchblade looks to be …

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