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Review: Mavic Crossmax XL Pedals

Historically known for their wheels, in the past two years Mavic has really has ramped up their production on many other items. One such is the collaborative effort between Time and Mavic: the new Crossmas XL pedal, geared towards the enduro/all-mountain crowd. Specs The Crossmax XL pedal uses a largish carbon body (70x80mm) which is …

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First Ride: SRAM’s New X1 1×11 Drivetrain

SRAM recently released a more affordable version of their increasingly-popular 1×11 drivetrain, dubbed the X1. We reported on it back in May when it was released, but now we actually have a complete setup in for real-world tests! Specs All of the detailed technical specifications were included in this news article, but we didn’t have …

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Review: Pearl Izumi MTB Barrier Jacket

Depending on where you live, a lightweight, packable cycling jacket may be a mountain biking necessity year-round. Weather can be unpredictable, whether it’s high winds in California, torrential afternoon Florida downpours, chilly Indian summers in the Rockies, or damp north shore evening rides–there is a call for a jacket even in summer. Pearl Izumi has …

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Review: ION Helium Jersey

A storm is gathering in Europe, slowly making its way over that big, blue pond of ours to North America. Depending on the websites you choose to look at, you’ll see a bunch of competitions and special events sponsored by many foreign brands. One big brand that is making waves (and they quite literally started …

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Review: Osprey Raptor 6 Hydration Pack

Osprey already had one of the most innovative hydration packs on the market (magnetized hose retention thingy FTW), but rather than coast on past successes, they keep coming up with new tricks. The Raptor series is Osprey’s compact hydration pack line geared toward cycling, running, and light day hiking. At first glance, it may appear …

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