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Crossmax, crossmax st, Gear, i:2:1128, Mavic, review, reviews - October 30, 2013

Review: Mavic Crossmax ST Wheelset

Mavic has been around forever. I remember one of the first high-performance rims that came on my first Yeti Ultimate way back in 1990 was Mavic’s PSP rim, which boasted a 23mm wide, 14.5mm high profile. In fact, Mavic first produced dedicated mountain bike rims in 1985. Fast forward 23 years, and Mavic is now …

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Gear, i:2:7585, review, reviews, rsx jersey, sugoi - October 28, 2013

Review: SUGOI RSX Jersey

Along with the RSX Short that SUGOI sent over for review, they included a matching RSX Jersey. Specs The RSX Jersey from SUGOI is an extremely lightweight, cooling layer. According to SUGOI, the “Icefil® material is moisture reactive and cools your skin temperature with perspiration.” The Icefil material feels radically different from standard jerseys. The …

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Review: Jaybird Bluebuds X

From the moment I started opening the box that the Jaybird Bluebuds X came in, I knew these weren’t your ordinary headphones. Personally, I think details like that matter a lot, and I’m not the only one. Companies like Apple pay a lot of attention to their packaging as well. Ever heard of them? Well, …

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On Review: Foundry Tomahawk 27.5 / 650b Carbon Hardtail

Foundry Cycles recently sent over their brand new Tomahawk carbon fiber hardtail race bike for review. The Tomahawk is an evolution of Foundry’s well-tested Broadaxe 29er hardtail, but rendered in new the Koolaid flavor of 650b. Like the entire Foundry product line, the Tomahawk is constructed from carbon with a matte finish that incorporates understated …

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Review: Loaded Precision X-lite Seatpost

Loaded Precision has burst onto the mountain bike components scene with a full complement of parts that strives to hit the mythical trifecta of light weight, sturdy construction, and affordable cost. Loaded sent over their X-lite seatpost for review, and I’ve put to the test on some rough Rocky Mountain trails over the last couple of …

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