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The brakes that came as a stock spec on my GT Force Carbon Pro were fraught with durability and reliability issues. When they were in good working order, they worked well–but they required constant maintenance to keep them functioning properly. So, I reached out to Shimano to get a set of the brand-new 2016 Deore XT M8000 …

The post Not All of Shimano’s 2016 Deore XT M8000 Brakes Provide the Reliability the Brand Is Known For – A Long Term Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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The Bell Super 2R may be the most versatile mountain bike helmet on the market. If you are looking for the “quiver killer” of helmets, this is it! The Super 2R has a wrap around polycarbonate shell and comes MIPS-equipped, making it one of the safest helmets for mountain biking on the market. It really …

The post Watch: Bell Super 2R MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Bike Reviews, Gear, i:2:13092, ibis, ibis cycles, ibis mojo 3, mojo, review, reviews -

When I rolled up to the Ibis tent at Cyclofest, I was a little bummed to see they only had plus versions of the new Mojo 3 available to demo. I’ve ridden a few plus bikes, but I’ve found that they do best on open terrain where you can sustain your speed. The trails at …

The post A Plus Bike with No Minuses: The Ibis Mojo 3 appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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2017, Bike Reviews, Gear, i:2:9327, review, reviews, trek, trek remedy -

Trek made some major changes to the Remedy line for 2017. They eliminated the 29er version of the bike and then totally redesigned the frame. The new Remedy sports 27.5″ wheels, 150mm of rear travel, a revised “Straight Shot” downtube said to increase stiffness, and geometry that is longer, lower, and slacker than the previous …

The post Testing the Updated 2017 Trek Remedy 9.8 – A Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Depending on the venue for fat bike races, you might be stuck dropping your gear off against a fence post as you head out to hammer in the powder. Imagine returning shivering and shot to find the mid-day sun has heated up the snow enough to leave your bag sitting in a dirty puddle. That post-race chill is …

The post Showers Pass Refuge Duffel Bag Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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