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Ritchey WCS Carbon Trail Post Review

Take something simple we largely ignore, then re-think it, and maximize it to the highest degree. Now let’s talk about the seat post. Most saddle-to-post junctions use a set of metal or carbon rails. This is nothing new, it has been around forever and a day. Many attempts to make a single rail system have been …

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Patagonia Dirt Craft MTB Shorts Review

Patagonia has been making top quality outdoor gear for decades and just recently the company entered into the mountain bike market with a line of shorts, jackets, and jerseys designed for the trail. I’ve been testing the Dirt Craft shorts for a few months now, and I’ve found them to be solidly reliable, comfortable, and …

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Dakine Nomad Review

One of my all-time favorite hydration packs is an older Dakine Nomad. It’s a good size for all-day rides, but not huge. The only thing I don’t like about it is the material it’s made from. It appears to be denim, and while that may look cool, it’s just like a pair of jeans: heavy …

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Club Ride Fat Jack Pants Review

One of the critical layers that I was missing in my fat bike wardrobe was a high quality outer pant that would be warm and insulating, water resistant, go over the tops of my boots, yet not be so bulky as to get caught up in my chain while pedaling. While perusing Club Ride Apparel’s lineup …

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Marin Pine Mountain 2 Long Term Review

As I mentioned in my On Review article of the Marin Pine Mountain 2, I wasn’t immediately won over by the 27.5+ wheel size. Skeptical-but-intrigued is how I would characterize my attitude. Would getting some more miles in win me over? Recap Marin put together a badass build for the Pine Mountain 2 (PM2). Everything …

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