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The Specialized Fatboy has been around for a while now, so it’s long past time for me to throw a leg over this 5″-tired fat bike! The Fatboy I tested–the “Pro” model–was spec’ed with the RockShox Bluto suspension fork, Ground Control 26×4.6″ tires, XT brakes, a Command Control dropper post, and a SRAM X01 drivetrain. …

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Just in time for Sea Otter, Shimano today announces the new Deore XT M8000 group, featuring 11-speed components. For those who aren’t familiar with Shimano’s (sometimes confusing) naming system, the top of the line mountain components are labeled XTR and XT components are the next level down. From the press release: With DEORE XT M8000, …

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Want a bike thats speedy and nimble going downhill but also light and efficient at pedaling uphill? Then lucky for you, we’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest and newest enduro bikes from the Sea Otter Classic. The Diamondback Mission Pro 27.5 is brand spanking new for 2015. The Mission Pro 27.5 comes with 160mm Fox 34 Float …

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GT has recently announced the all-new Sanction 27.5 enduro rig for 2015. This new bike is based off of their race-proven Fury DH rig, but adapted and tailored specifically for enduro racing. This new bike was designed in partnership with the Athertons, and a prototype has already been raced to an Enduro World Series podium …

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Fat bikes were everywhere at the Sea Otter Classic this year! Sure, fat bikes make for a cushy cruise around the dusty venue at Laguna Seca, but there were many fat bikes built for more than just cruising. The newly-released Salsa Bucksaw made its debut at Sea Otter. This first-ever production full suspension fat bike …

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