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New GPS Gadgets for Mountain Bikers in 2012

Smartphone GPS apps have come a long way in just a few short years – but don’t count out the dedicated GPS unit for mountain biking just yet. This year at CES, manufacturers announced new devices and form factors that you’ll want to know about if you’re thinking of getting a GPS for mountain biking. …

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Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance 101

We’ve seen a recent surge of interest in trail building here on Singletracks and we just started a new forum for discussions about building mountain bike trails. But building the trail is only half of the equation; maintaining the trails is a long-term task that will never completely go away. I’ve been dedicating more of …

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How-to: Mountain Bike Cabling

Installing or replacing the cables on your mountain bike can do wonders to improve shifting performance on the trail and you might be surprised just how easy it is to do yourself. This article will focus mainly on derailleur cabling but many of the concepts are transferable to mechanical brakes (disc and V-brakes) for those …

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Cinema Sunday: “The Whole Enchilada”

I have heard tales of an incredible ride in Moab by the name of “The Whole Enchilada,” but I haven’t truly been able to grasp its epicness… until now. The Whole Enchilada drops over 7,000 vertical feet from Burro Pass down to the town of Moab, Utah over the course of 26 glorious miles. This …

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7 Winter MTB Photos

This past week we featured winter mountain biking photos as a nod to those who keep the pedals turning through the coldest temps, the darkest days, and the deepest snows. Hats off to all of you, the hardcore, who never stop spinning! “Triple D (Second Place 2011).” Photo: FloridaSnowman. “December 31 and the sun sets …

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