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First Ride on Cane Creek’s New Helm Coil Fork

Even the best air sprung forks and shocks can’t quite match the suppleness of coil suspension. However, metal springs are always going to weigh more than air which means many riders took the penalty in plushness to shave some grams. But modern mountain bikes are lighter and more capable than ever, which has created a bit …

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Why You Should Pay $185 for the Silca T-Handle Folio Tool Kit

My first hex kit set me back a whopping $7 from Harbor Freight. It was an integrated folding set with a plastic handle that assisted with most bike maintenance, whether at home or on the trail. When I gave into the notion to separate trail tools from home tools, I snagged a dedicated P-handle hex …

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Dakine Dummy Proof Anthem Knee Pads Review

Dakine's Dummy Proof Anthem Knee Pads are easy to take on and off, and provide great protection too. Over the course of this review they've proven to be very durable.

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Rocky Mountain Rolls Out New Instinct and Pipeline – First Ride Impressions

The Instinct has reigned as Rocky Mountain’s long-ish travel 29er trail bike for some time now. I rode the Instinct during the BC Bike Race back in 2014 and found it to be an ideal bike for long days covering techy terrain. The Instinct’s front triangle also formed the heart of Rocky’s Pipeline plus bike, which …

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Spot Mayhem 29er Test Ride Review

I first spotted the intriguing Spot Mayhem at Outerbike in Moab this spring, but they didn’t have any bikes available for testing. This August was a different story, and I was able to take one out for a test ride in Crested Butte. Specs The Mayhem is the little brother of the Rollik, offering a …

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