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Hi, my name is James, and I’m a bagaholic. [Hi, James.] People say it’s weird to have a deep physical connection to an inanimate object. To those people I say “shut up” but also “do you own a Boreas Erawan? Because if you did, you’d understand.” Lastly, I tell them to shut up once again, …

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Looking at the Instinct 999 MSL on paper, the bike had a lot going for it, but specific to my riding style and preferences, there were some apparent drawbacks as well. The almost feather weight, top flight component spec, myriad of features (explained in detail in the On Review article), ultra stiff carbon frame and …

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If you read seemingly any mountain bike magazine or website these days, big Enduro-y mountain bike helmets are all the rage. Style, flashy colors, and maximum protection are what mountain biking is apparently all about. The key component here is “maximum protection.” While tons of protection is great in theory, and I’ll gladly accept it …

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The Avid Scrub-Series short is a full-featured downhill short that is designed with surf-inspired styling. Specs The Avid is lightweight and flexible, and sports a relaxed fit. The shorts utilize a double weave construction of water repellent treated fabric (DWR coating) that keeps you dry longer and breaths better. Gear management is handled by two …

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27.5, 650b, Bike Reviews, firebird, i:2:1775, pivot, pivot firebird, review, reviews -

After spending a couple of months with the Pivot Firebird, it’s time to part ways with this interesting bike. For build specs and other details, check out the On Review article. Test Environment Living in the Denver area, I have access to a variety of trails that include steep climbs, rocky technical descents, flowy singletrack, …

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