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On Review: Raleigh XXIX+G Steel 29er
Raleigh Bicycles is one of the most venerable names in the cycling world. Over 125 years after it was originally founded, the company still continues to make high-quality bicycles that are sold around the world. According to an article on BikeBiz.com, Raleigh was recently named to a list of “superbrands” in the UK. This list …
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Winter Build: Shimano ZEE
It was a long time coming, but I finally gathered all the components I needed to build up my DH rig for the up-and-coming season! Shimano sent over their most anticipated (and affordable) new component group: ZEE. For those who aren’t in the know, the ZEE group is Shimano’s answer for the general gravity masses …
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Final Review: Foundry Broadaxe 29er
Much of what the Broadaxe is, and much of what it isn’t, hinges on Foundry’s mission statement. According to the Foundry website, Foundry believes that a bike is a tool, a means to an end – not a trophy. It’s about producing purpose built high-performance carbon bicycles that aren’t traveling billboards – they’re understated, they’re …
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Hydrapak Tamarack Review: The Goldilocks Zone
The hydration pack “Goldilocks zone” can be hard to pin down. You know what I’m talking about: the perfect balance between adequate water, sufficient storage room for gear, all without being too bulky. The perfect pack needs to be neither too big nor not too small: just right. For me, the Hydrapak Tamarack successfully toes that very fine …
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Kore OCD 7050 35mm Riser Bar and Repute Stem Review
Having ridden and reviewed Kore products in the past, I was stoked to test the OCD 7050 T6 triple butted aluminum riser bar and Repute stem. Specs This version of the OCD is 800mm wide and features a 7 degree back sweep and a 35 degree up sweep. The bar bore is stepped up to …
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