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The PNW Cascade dropper seat post for mountain bikes is based on a simple design that's proven to be reliable, easy to use, and simple to install.

The post PNW Cascade Dropper Post Review: An Easy and Affordable Upgrade with a Huge Payback appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Niner has revamped their entire line over the past year or so, and the latest bike to receive a reboot is the SIR 9 hardtail. The SIR has been in Niner’s catalog pretty much since the beginning as a classic XC steel hardtail. Then, a few years ago Niner introduced the ROS 9, a steel hardtail …

The post Bikepacking 200 Miles on Niner’s New SIR 9 Steel Hardtail – A Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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I recently visited Colorado for the Steamboat Ramble, a three-day bikepacking trip from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. To make the logistics of getting there from Atlanta as easy as possible, I borrowed a bike from Niner, camping gear from Big Agnes, and a set of bags from Blackburn’s Outpost collection. The bags I used included …

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When you glance at the latest version of the Scott Genius hanging from a demo rack in a parking lot or in a photo on the internet, the amount of technology present in this mountain bike isn’t immediately apparent. But as you begin to peel back the layers, what on the surface appears to be just a flashy …

The post The Perfect Trail Bike? 2018 Scott Genius 700 Tuned Test Ride Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Even the best air sprung forks and shocks can’t quite match the suppleness of coil suspension. However, metal springs are always going to weigh more than air which means many riders took the penalty in plushness to shave some grams. But modern mountain bikes are lighter and more capable than ever, which has created a bit …

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