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Bike Reviews, Fat Bike, i:2:11204, ice cream truck, interbike, Interbike 2014, review, reviews, surly -

I stopped racing ‘cross in 2012, and as soon as I stopped I went insane. I know that I went insane because I sold my Surly Crosscheck, and selling off a Crosscheck is something that a person should never, ever do. I regret it highly, and I brought that Surly longing baggage along with me …

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di2, drivetrain, Gear, i:2:14791, Interbike 2014, review, reviews, shifter, Shimano Bike Gear, XTR -

Di2 is Shimano’s electronic shifting system and the technology recently made its way into the company’s XTR mountain bike drivetrain line. I got a chance to test one of the few mountain bikes equipped with Di2 at Outdoor Demo on Tuesday–a Rocky Mountain Element–and here’s what I learned. Deraileur adjustments are super easy Di2 features …

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Bike Reviews, carbon 1, horsethief, i:2:11195, Interbike 2014, review, reviews, salsa, salsa cycles -

Have you ever tried to steal a horse while riding a bicycle? No? Well if you ever decide to do so, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon 1 is your tool for the job. Hear me out. If I ever tried to steal a horse via a bicycle, I think that bicycle would have to do a …

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15, 8, Crossmax, Gear, hydration, Hydropack, i:2:11152, Mavic, mavic crossmax, review, reviews -

This year Mavic released two no-nonsense packs: the Crossmax Hydropack 15 and it’s younger brother, the Hydropack 8.5. The Hydropack 15 is a perfect size for a day-long ride, with plenty of room for most of your gear. But before we go there, lets talk about the construction of this clearly Enduro-oriented pack. Made of …

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29er, All mountain, Gear, i:2:11148, review, reviews, reynolds, wheels -

A few weeks ago Reynolds contacted me to test their new All Mountain aluminum wheel, the R29 AM. With the warmer weather of spring and summer, and several trips planned to dream destinations like Crested Butte, Salida, Steamboat Springs, Fruita, and more, I jumped at the chance to give these wheels a proper beating. The …

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