Review: Avid Elixir CR Hydraulic Disc Brake for Mountain Bikes

The Avid Elixir brakes replace the Avid Juicy Ultimates and become the top of the line, multipurpose brake set for Avid/SRAM. Braking power with the new Avid Elixir’s are claimed to be somewhere in-between the Juicy and Code lineups. With new technologies like Taperbore, tool free adjustment, new G3 rotor and banjo fittings, the Elixir brake lineup brings something completely new to the table for Avid.

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Kenda Racing Team Update – Mary McConneloug and Michael Broderick

Two Time Olympian Mary McConneloug and teammate Michael Broderick will continue managing their custom-tailored race program racing under the title name: Team Kenda-Seven-NoTubes. The duo is thrilled to announce the continuation of their race program under this title sponsorship and is proud to step into the 2009 season backed by three of the most outstanding companies in the industry.

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Weekend Wrenching – Pre-Ride Checklist

It’s time! Finally! The weather has cooperated enough and you and your group are heading out on a weekend epic. This isn’t your regular Tuesday romp in the woods. This is going to be a ride to remember as you all suffer through some incredible mountain riding. These are rides that create memories.

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Mountain Bike Trail Review – The Shit Track in New Zealand

Shit track, single track heaven, very technical, rocky, shist rock is the base, with flowing trail which is narrow and shist rock is very loose runs up and down a creek bed past old god mine diggings and water races all built by the Chinese in the 18th century by hand, the trail is goat and rabbit worn and used a bit by the hardens locals who will show you the way.

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Mountain Biker Turned Roadie – The Roadie Group Ride

It was only a matter of time, I had to jump into the mix and join a pure, flat out, all roadie ride. One of my mountain biking friends, Laurie from Life On A Bike (she took the photos in this article!), put in the call to us mountain riders looking for a group to head out on the ride. I was the only one that showed up…and that should have been a sign!

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GoPro Hero 5MP Wide Angle Camera – Review Update

Now it is easy to capture mountain bike components in action. The web is the only media that can bring you video of your favorite parts instantly for your viewing pleasure. While the GoPro Hero may not have the best video quality for product use through tv or other resources, it is perfectly setup for web use.

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MTB Buyers Guide – Mountain Bike Saddles

Picking the correct saddle for your mountain bike can be one of the most important decisions you make. A mountain bike saddle is one of the essential 3 contact points between you and the mountain bike. The wrong saddle choice can equal ruined rides out on your favorite singletrack. Take a look over this guide to help you pick out your next mountain bike saddle.

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