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27.5, 650b, Bike Reviews, cross country, foundry cycles, i:2:7614, review, reviews, tomahawk, xc - October 22, 2013

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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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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Blitz, dakine, Gear, i:2:7601, jacket, review, reviews - October 16, 2013

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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