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I will go to great lengths to avoid using a hydration pack. This includes strapping tools, pumps, and tubes to my frame; shoving water bottles in jersey pockets, or even going without. This works for shorter rides close to home, but it’s not practical for long days in the woods. Sometimes the need to bring extra food, …

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For over a decade, I’ve had a “go-to” saddle. It’s gone on all my bikes – mountain, road, cyclocross, whatever. Of course I tried other saddles during this time, many of which were comfortable, but not enough to replace my standard perch. However, over the past season or two, my go-to and I have been drifting …

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2017, banshee, banshee rune, Bike Reviews, Enduro Mountain Biking, Gear, i:2:1752, outerbike, outerbike 2017, review, reviews, Rune -

The 2017 Spring Outerbike saw a 30% increase in attendance over 2016, which is a big accomplishment for Western Spirit! Unfortunately, the number of vendors didn’t keep pace with the increase in consumers, and many times Aaron and I were left searching for bikes to ride. One booth that kept getting passed over by most consumers …

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2017, durolux, Enduro Mountain Biking, first look, fork, Gear, i:2:14362, outerbike, outerbike 2017, review, reviews, sr suntour, sr suntour durolux, suntour, suntour durolux -

Suspension options for our mountain bikes are ever-expanding, and while Cane Creek’s initial offering and the latest from MRP might get most of the buzz, one brand that needs to be on your radar for your next suspension upgrade is SR Suntour. Yes, Suntour. SR Suntour is well-known for their low-end mountain bike forks that come …

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The Pivot Mach 6 was once praised as one of the most versatile bikes of its class and helped usher in the Enduro Era. The Pivot Phoenix DH is, well… a pure downhill machine. A clear division between the all-mountain and downhill categories is usually enough for most bike companies to get along. However, Pivot completely smears that …

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