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ambit3, ambit3 peak, Gear, GPS for MTB, gps unit, i:2:12578, peak, review, reviews, suunto - September 11, 2015

Review: Suunto Ambit3 Peak GPS Unit

I consider myself a bit old school in my gear selection. However, as an engineer by day, I find that I am always looking to gather as much data and telemetry as possible for the sheer joy of crunching numbers–a strange affliction, I know. Recently, I broke my longstanding avoidance of new technology with the …

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9.8, Bike Reviews, ex, fuel ex, review, reviews, trek fuel - September 9, 2015

Review: Trek Fuel EX 9.8, 27.5

A few members of the Singletracks Editorial Team recently got together in Salida for a long weekend of riding some of Colorado’s best trails. Absolute Bikes in downtown Salida provided me with a Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 for the trip (thanks Absolute!). The first thing I noticed about this particular Trek is the paint job: …

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Dear Mr. Online MTB Trail Reviewer

Dear Mr. Online MTB Trail Reviewer, I am new to the area, and therefore might not be quite as familiar with local vernacular as some, but I was compelled to write to you to point out some inaccuracies in your review of the Henry Coe (Middle Ridge Loop) mountain bike trail in the South Bay …

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Test Ride Review: Santa Cruz 5010c

I recently spent a week exploring Oregon with my girlfriend. We drove all over the state with nothing more than our camping gear and some very loose plans. One of the places we knew we definitely wanted to hit was the small town of Oakridge in Central Oregon. You’ve probably read about Oakridge on our …

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On Review: Polygon Syncline 9

The Syncline is Polygon’s hardcore hardtail (HT) race machine announced earlier this year at Sea Otter. Using a light, stiff carbon frame, Polygon designed the this bike with race geometry, red carpet components, and years of experience around 27.5-inch wheels, resulting in a fast, snappy, and aggressive XC weapon. Geometry Polygon didn’t throw anything too wild …

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