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forefront, Gear, helmet, i:2:11147, review, reviews, smith -

Smith debuted the Forefront Helmet a few seasons ago, and it was polarizing. After all, it didn’t really look like any other mountain bike helmet on the market. It was less bike helmet and more Storm Trooper helmet. I was firmly in the “meh” camp, at least until I tried it on. Hands down, it’s …

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canfield brothers, crampon, dh pedal, downhill pedals, flat pedals, Flats, Gear, i:2:2468, review, reviews -

Canfield Bros has just launched a re-iteration of their Crampon flat pedals that is sure to turn heads. The slim, flat profile design is engineered to reduce weight and glide over objects like rocks and roots instead of getting hung up on them. The edges are also smoothly tapered to facilitate this, giving this pedal a very clean …

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10 liter, 10L, camelback, endura, Gear, hydration, hydration pack, i:2:13686, review, reviews -

My friends joke that I am a collector of backpacks because I have so many–each with a very specific use that I’ve collected specifically to pack for different types of travels and adventures ranging from days to months. Similarly, I’ve started accidentally amassing a pile of hydration packs, some for longer rides, some for shorter rides, and some …

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27.5 plus, 27.5 plus hardtail, 29er, adventure by bike, aluminum, Bike Reviews, Hardtail Mountain Bikes, i:2:13690, review, reviews, salsa cycles -

Of the two new hardtails in the Salsa lineup, the Woodsmoke might grab more attention because it’s flashier, but their other latest bike is more than worthy of consideration as well. The Timberjack is an aluminum 27.5+ or 29er hardtail that seeks to make off-road exploration and singletrack bikepacking adventures more accessible to people who can’t spend a …

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apparel, bodyline, Clothing, Gear, i:2:13683, jersey, lycra, review, reviews, stolengoat, video, Videos -

Stolen Goat is a cycling apparel brand based in the UK (manufactured in Belgium and Italy) with a full line of men’s and women’s jerseys, bibs, and accessories. They focus on style, fit, and comfort. After spending some times with their Bodyline SS jersey, I can say that they have done an excellent job. I’ve …

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