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Pearl Izumi describes their new Summit Jersey as a “functional but not flashy top.”  In an age of marketing hyperbole and one-upsmanship, I believe PI is actually underselling this particular offering.  The Summit Jersey is not just functional, but it truly excels at its basic function: giving the mountain bike rider a comfortable top for …

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I love the Kuat NV rack because it is spec’ed with several useful features. It comes in both 1.25″ and 2″ hitch versions (but only 2″ accommodates the extension), can handle everything from road bikes to big hitter DH bikes, and can fit up to a 3″ tire!  The rack is a tad heavy at 49lbs, …

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With the Divide mountain bike short, Pearl Izumi set out to bridge the gap between the relentless gnar chaser and the heartrate-obsessed hammerhead.  These mountain bike shorts have a lightweight feel and a rad look.  The question is, is this a worthy functional accomplishment or a bad marketing compromise? The technical features of the Divide …

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For the sake of disclosure, Sombrio didn’t send us this shirt in hopes of a gushing review, bolstering sales, or gaining some ‘net cred. I was simply biding my time in a bike shop when I spotted the Vagabond from across the floor. Immediately after slipping it on, the words of Wayne Campbell, in reference …

The post Sombrio’s Vagabond Riding Shirt is My ’64 Stratocaster – A Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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As I recovered from ACL repair surgery, the doctors told me that biking was great for my range of motion, and an excellent way to stay in shape with a vulnerable ACL. The catch? I couldn’t fall, or power out of the saddle, or do any intense movements on the bike. In short, I was …

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