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3/4, Gear, i:2:7482, ion helium, review, reviews, top -

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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Gear, hydration pack, i:2:2110, osprey, raptor 6, review, reviews -

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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bag, bags, boreas, erawan, Gear, i:2:10876, review, reviews -

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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Bike Reviews, i:2:8902, instinct 999 msl, review, reviews, rocky mountain -

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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aeon, Gear, giro, helmet, i:2:10781, review, reviews -

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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