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Singlespeed Mountain Biking: Is this Some Kind of a Cult?

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about the pros and cons of singlespeed mountain bikes and try to answer the question: Is this some kind of a cult? If you’re looking to give singlespeed mountain biking a try, listen in for tips and bike recommendations.

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Test Ride Review: Durango Bike Company Pucker SS Titanium Hardtail

Durango Bike Company (DBC) was well represented at Outerbike Moab despite their small size and limited build-to-order business model. Their custom bikes with meticulous attention to detail garnered a lot of attention, as did the creative way they had the bikes displayed. I did not personally test this bike, but instead it was tested by …

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The Single Speed Addiction

Road biking can effectively be broken into two groups: racing and non-racing. Sure, roadies will argue that subtle differences are significant, but show your grandma a Tarmac and a Roubaix, and she’ll likely tell you they’re the same bike… unless, of course, you show her a pink and blue bike. Mountain biking, on the other …

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Review: Gates Carbon CenterTrack Belt Drive

Over the years bicycles have seen innumerable changes, and yet some things have changed very little.  One thing that has been a constant for a very, very long time is the chain drive.  Now, thanks to the Gates Carbon Belt Drive, riders have another option.  How does the newcomer compare with ol’ faithful?  Read on to …

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Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er

Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames.  I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models.  It’s a great frame; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an affordable steel SS 29er. They also have a line of higher-end …

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