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Gear, i:2:6399, orange seal, review, reviews, Tubeless - September 17, 2013

Review: Orange Seal Tubeless Kit

With a number of commercially-available tire sealant products on the market and a whole host of “home brew” solutions on the internet, it can be a daunting task to find what works and what doesn’t when it comes to tubeless tires. One such home brew solution gained such a cult following that the creators decided …

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Final Review: Diamondback Sortie 3 29er

As I mentioned in my on review article, the Diamondback Sortie 3 29er is the type of mountain bike I could ride day-in and day-out. And during my month-long road trip this summer, I did just that, and logged over 400 miles of incredible big-mountain singletrack in Bend, Oregon; Oakridge, Oregon; Salida, Colorado; and Steamboat …

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Gear, review, reviews, rsx short, shorts, sugoi - August 28, 2013

Review: SUGOI RSX Short

Mountain bikers seem to fall into two different categories: those who wear baggy shorts, and those who wear lycra. Of those who wear lycra, some tend to wear regular shorts, some tend to wear bibs… and in the baggy segment, there are all different varieties I’m usually a fan of baggy shorts for mountain biking, …

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Review: Thomson Carbon Flat Bar

Thomson is widely known for their quality-machined bike components, but recently the company has started working with a a different, non-metal material… aka carbon fiber. Carbon Flat Bar Specs Thomson’s Carbon Flat Bar features an asymmetrical clamping area that allows for a 0° rise or a 5mm drop. When mounted in the “flat” position, the bar doesn’t …

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Final Review: Norco Aurum 1 Dorado

After months of all-out testing and serious enjoyment, I have finally had enough seat time to finish up my assessment of the the Norco Aurum 1 Dorado. I’ve gotta be honest: my own personal ride, the Santa Cruz V10c, has never been so dusty before. (For more info and some background, check out the On …

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