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Adaptive logic, Boostvalve, Fox, Gear, i:2:1240, Kashima, Rp23 -

A few weeks back I reviewed the 2012 Fox TALAS RLC FIT. While I was reviewing that fork I also had the new RP23 installed to control the rear of the bike. Add those two together and you have a lot of butter. It’s a silky-smooth ride for sure, even on the roughest of terrain. …

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cross, cyclecross, cyclocross, Events, race -

Cyclo-cross isthe fastest growing segment of competitive cycling in the country right now. Chances are, if you don’t race cross (as it’s also called, or, CX for short) you know a few people who do. So what’s it all about? Why are so many people racing skinny-tired, road bike-esque bikes off road? I recently set …

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charity, christmas, Culture, kids -

It’s official: we reached our fundraising goal to give 10 kids bikes this Christmas! Late last week JensonUSA came through and put us over the top PLUS they’re hooking us up with a deal on kick-ass helmets for the older kids. The first two mountain bikes were delivered to Ryder Transportation late last month and …

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bike build, Bike Reviews, build, carbon, DH, downhil, Downhill, Gear, i:2:6298, santa cruz, V-10, V-10 Carbon -

Can you think of anything more exotic than Carbon? Neither can I. Introducing the gorgeous 2012 Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon! I seem to recall that Gordon Murry, a well-known engineer in motorsports, once said, “If it looks fast, it probably is.” Well, it turns out he’s right. It all started back at Interbike while chatting …

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bikepacking, new zealand, Trails, travel -

Winter is officially just a few weeks away for us here in the US and Canada but in New Zealand, the summer is right around the corner. And just in time for the start of the mountain biking season, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycling Trail is opening several new sections to riders. When it’s fully …

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