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Trek Rail 9.8
E-Bike

The Decision on the New E-Bike Has Been Made

The new bike choice has been made…the Trek Rail 9.8…so let’s get into the why.…

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Industry News

Is this the beginning of end for the rear derailleur??

Back in the day, Truvativ (SRAM) came out with a crankset with internal gearing that…

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Mountain Biking

Inside Industry Nine – How they make mountain bike wheels

Last week I stopped by the offices of Industry Nine and we went through a…

Met Parachute Full Face Helmet
Manufacturers

Unboxing / Met Parachute Full Face Helmet

Helmets have been another source of change in the mountain biking industry with riders adopting…

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Gear Reviews

Review / Specialized SWAT Accessory System on the Stumpjumper

One of the biggest challenges we have when preparing for rides is the balance of…

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Bike Reviews

Review / Evil Bikes / The Insurgent / 27.5 / 6″ Travel MTB

Now that I have had some time on Evil Bike’s “The Insurgent”…let’s talk about how…

Mountain bike e-bike
Mountain Biking

Should e-bikes be allowed on mountain biking trails?

Last week a friend of mine test rode one of the new e-bikes at a…

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Component Reviews

Review: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Flat Pedals

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