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TRP has the responsibility of slowing down the world’s fastest man on a DH bike, Aaron Gwin. During his career, Gwin has raced for Yeti, Trek, and Specialized. After the 2015 race season, Gwin surprised many by leaving Specialized to build his own team, starting with bikes from YT Industries. Among his new sponsors, Gwin chose …

The post Introducing Aaron Gwin’s Quadiem Brakes from TRP appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Polygon has never been afraid to do something different with their bikes. Even their Syncline hardtail is distinctive. At Sea Otter this year, Polygon was showing their latest bike, the Square One, and it continues that heritage. For a little more background on the R3ACT-2Play suspension platform that makes this bike so unique, check out …

The post Polygon Square One EX – A 180mm Travel Trail Bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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At Sea Otter 2017, Marin was showing a new bike – the Wolf Ridge. It’s a 160mm travel 29er, which is entirely new to Marin’s line. That would be news in and of itself, but it’s the bike’s unique suspension platform that’s the real story. R3ACT – 2 Play Suspension Platform The Wolf Ridge utilizes the R3ACT …

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It’s been nearly four years since I’ve ridden or reviewed an electric mountain bike, so at Sea Otter last week I decided it was time to give it another shot. I chose to test the Trek Powerfly 8, a full suspension mountain bike fitted with a Bosch CX Performance e-bike system, and here is what I learned. …

The post Trek Powerfly 8 Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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We covered the Fat Chance Yo Eddy hardtail back when the brand relaunched at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show in 2015. At Sea Otter this year, Chris Chance was on hand to show off the revised Yo Eddy 2.2 as well as his new cross/gravel/adventure bike. What hasn’t changed is the material – both …

The post Fat Chance Updates the Yo Eddy, Shows New Gravel Bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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