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Proudfoot Cycles Displays Steel Full Suspension
I’m a sucker for steel bikes, so when I saw a turquoise, steel, full suspension hanging from a stand at Sea Otter, I had to check it out. The bike is from Proudfoot, a new company out of Golden, CO. Husband and wife team, John and Erin Acuff, run Proudfoot. Erin handles the marketing and …
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Sklar Bikes: Best Mountain Bike at NAHBS 2017
The twelfth edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) just wrapped up in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since 2005, NAHBS has showcased custom frame builders from around the country, and now the world. Awards are given out for a variety of categories including: Best in Show, Best Theme, Best Utility Bike, etc. But …
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Raleigh Tokul 4130 Long Term Review
Raleigh Bikes and the Tokul 4130 Founded way back in 1885 and having survived countless changes in the market, boom and bust cycles, and shifts in consumer preferences, Raleigh is one of the most venerable names in the bicycle industry. While Raleigh has enjoyed occasional success at the upper end of the product line, these days …
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The Starling Murmur: Custom FS 29er Frame is a Rare Bird
The vast majority of boutique, custom framebuilders use steel as their material of choice. It’s relatively easy to work with and readily available. Most of those builders though, are turning those steel tubes into hardtails. However, Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles is breaking that mold with his bikes. He started Starling with the Swoop, a 155mm …
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Revamped Surly Krampus 29+ Test Ride Review
A couple months ago at Saddle Drive, I got the opportunity to check out some of Surly’s recent redesigns for some of their classic bikes, including the Karate Monkey, which I really enjoyed. Here at Interbike, I followed up with the company and tried out the newly-modified Krampus. The Surly Krampus has been around for …
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