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9point8 is a small Canadian company with a unique take on the dropper. The post is entirely mechanical, which they say makes it more durable and reliable when compared to the hydraulic competition. Essentially, there is a mechanical brake that presses against the inside of the upper stanchion to hold the post in place. It is a …

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Seatpost and saddle set up have the biggest effect on your bike fit. Get them right and you’ll be able to pedal powerfully and cope with whatever technical descents come your way. If they’re just a little bit out, the chances are that your bike won’t ever feel *quite* right.

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“Why Would I need a Dropper Post?” Before I get into the nitty gritty of how the Gravity Dropper Turbo performs, I’d like to take a minute to explain why the heck you would wantto buy a dropper post in the first place. For those of you who already consider yourselves dropper posts fanatics, feel …

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There have been some pretty great products coming out of Easton lately and after getting hands on with the Haven wheels (26 and 29er) we were interested to see how the other Haven components stack up. I got a chance to check out the Haven bars, stem, and seatpost recently and this is my review. …

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The LH Thomson Company, simply known as Thomson to most cyclists, is located in Macon, GA and has been around for over 30 years in one form or another. It’s founder, Ronnie Thomson, opened a contract machine shop in the 1970’s and it was eventually purchased by Boeing. After a few months he decided he …

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