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Mavic Crossmax XL Pro Shoes Review
After my Mavic Crossride Elite shoes disintegrated during a hike-a-bike up a Colorado mountain, Mavic sent me a pair of their higher-end Crossmax XL Pro shoes to see if they would handle the brutality with more rigor. The rubberized, lugged outsole on the Crossmax looks nearly identical to that on the Crossride, but the closure system on …
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Trek Powerfly 8 Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike Review
It’s been nearly four years since I’ve ridden or reviewed an electric mountain bike, so at Sea Otter last week I decided it was time to give it another shot. I chose to test the Trek Powerfly 8, a full suspension mountain bike fitted with a Bosch CX Performance e-bike system, and here is what I learned. …
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Review: Five Ten Impact Mountain Bike Shoes
Stepping into a pair Five Ten Impact high tops, I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact they were mountain biking shoes. They look and feel more like my 90s-vintage Air Jordans. By comparison, my other bike shoes – Giro Privateers – seem like a ski boot spawned a ballet slipper. The Five Tens also felt a …
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack Review
When is a bike rack something more than just a bike rack? When is it an accessory, an upgrade, an adornment for your vehicle? I never asked myself this question before adding a Kuat rack to my vehicle. The Kuat NV 2.0 is the second edition of one of Kuat’s most popular racks. If you …
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Uvex Jakkyl HDE Convertible Full Face Helmet Review
Based in Fürth, Bavaria, Uvex has been in the personal protective equipment business since 1926. Despite their well-known name in helmet manufacturing, Uvex hardly has a stronghold on the MTB helmet market. That said, I could hardly argue with the quality and craftsmanship found in the new Uvex Jakkyl HDE – a full facer with …
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