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Magura MT7 Pro Disk Brakes
Component Reviews

In for Review – Magura MT7 Pro Disk Brakes in Raceline Yellow

Back in the day…the Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes in raceline yellow were the holy…

Crank Brothers Stamp 7 Small Review9.0
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Crank Brothers Stamp 7 Flat Pedal Review

Over the past couple of years, flat pedals have really been making a comeback as…

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Review: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Flat Pedals

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been putting the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst flats…

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Review: NOX Composites XCR-29

I realized to my surprise that we did a first look of the NOX XCR-29…

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First Look: NOX Composites XCR-29 wheel set

Over the last year, carbon wheels have gone from boutique racer and weight weenie items,…

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Review: Wolf Tooth Drop-Stop chainring

Maybe it’s just me, but the whole “1x” revolution that has been going around lately,…

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Getting A Set of Custom Mountain Bike Wheels? Here is what you need to know…

Eventually in just about every mountain biker’s future, there is a set of custom built…

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First Look: Wolf Tooth Components Drop-Stop chainring

Ever since SRAM came out with the XX1 group, we’ve been wondering if companies would…

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First look, first ride and first race on SRAM XX1

We finally got our XX1 drivetrain in here at Bike198. I’ve been dying to try…

maxxis ardent 2.4 tire
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How to pick the right tire setup for your trail bike

Picking tires for xc racers and dh rigs is easy. Find the lightest or biggest…

Pacenti TL28 26er Mountain Bike Rim
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Review: Pacenti TL28 26er Mountain Bike Rim

The Pacenti TL28 26er mountain bike rims have been built up, mounted and thrashed around…

SRAM XX Gripshift with XX Brake
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SRAM Brings Back Gripshift in X0 and XX Groups

Gripshift lovers can rejoice! The once loved shifting method is now back in 10 speed…