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Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er
Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames. I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models. It’s a great frame; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an affordable steel SS 29er. They also have a line of higher-end …
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Review: Shimano XT 29er Wheelset
As mentioned here on Singletracks before, wheels are one of the most important upgrades you can make on a bike. Many stock wheels are either heavy or noodly, or sadly: both. The Shimano WH-M785-29 wheels are a stiff UST wheelset weighing in at 1800 grams, featuring 24 straight-pull spokes and Shimano’s proprietary CenterLock brake rotor …
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Review: Dakine Blitz Jacket
Fall in Ontario can be a fickle season. The forecast can say sunny, but then all of a sudden turn sour. What to do? Dakine provides the solution in the lightweight Blitz jacket, since it can pack down very small in a hydration pack. Specs According to Dakine, the Blitz Jacket “is designed to be highly breathable …
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Review: Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp+
What do you do if you have to haul a bunch of bikes, but have no room for them in your vehicle? Since many (but not all) people drive some sort of CUV or other type of vehicle that has a 2in receiver installed, the Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp+ combo is the perfect solution! On my …
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Review: Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon
While mtbgreg1 was out shredding the gnar on the Santa Cruz Bronson, I was enjoying a more laid back ride on the SOLO 5010 Carbon. Santa Cruz pegs the 27.5 wheeled 5010 as a bike for “exploring,” and as such they built on the base of knowledge gleaned from the Bronson, while dialing back the …
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