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Trek Announces New 29er Session 9.9 DH Bike

Trek has just announced their new Session 9.9 DH bike, and while the new frame will be available with 27.5″ wheels as well, they are also releasing a 29er model. Following quickly on the heels of Santa Cruz and Intense who’ve both just released 29er DH bikes, we’re seeing the big wheels make a rapid …

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Watch: Riding a Tall Mountain Bike on Singletrack!

This is the first time I’ve seen a video of someone riding a tall mountain bike on singletrack! Generally you just see folks using tall bikes for cruiser rides in the city, hopping from bar to bar, but this is taking the tall bike craze to a whole new level!

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“A Good Day on the Bike” – Racing the Grand Junction Off-Road

I heard the collective gasp of the crowd before I saw it. Rose Grant, the favorite to win, slid sideways across the pavement. Her bike struck the curb and then stopped, sparks flying into the evening air. For a moment, the rowdy crowd subdued.  A medic ushered Grant to the side of the course; spectators …

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Finally, a Pair of Reliable Shoes: The Northwave Outcross Plus Mountain Bike Shoes

I’ve had a front-row seat to an interesting product trend over the past couple of years: mountain bike shoes that are marketed for “enduro” mountain biking that simply don’t endure. Rather, I’ve used no less than 6 pairs of shoes from 4 different brands that either failed on me completely or wore out rapidly during testing. This is …

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Watch: Mountain Biking in the Middle of the Ocean

In the latest installment of Shimano’s Components of Adventure series, Bryn Atkinson and Bas van Steenbergen head to Reunion Island for some phenomenal riding. The tiny island off the coast of Madagascar is home to an active volcano, lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, and some incredible looking trails!

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