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Riding the 2011 Trek Scratch- first look

Last year I did a post on the release of the Trek Scratch. A cross between the popular Remedy and the Session 88 down hill machine, the Scratch is a curious mix between an aggressive all mountain bike, and light freeride bike. In many ways, the Scratch is Trek’s answer to the popular SX Trail [...]

08.26.2010 Read the full article →
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Support the Whistler fund- buy my stuff

UPDATE: The Whistler fund has now changed to the moving fund. Prices are being dropped, I don’t want to have to move this stuff, help a bro out!
Like the site? Thanks. Too bad the miniscule amounts of revenue from the ads don’t actually in pay my bills. (at least it covers my hosting costs) No, [...]

08.05.2010 Read the full article →
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Reviewed: Kuat NV 2 Bike Rack

In our research for a new hitch mounted bike rack we looked at a number of models. I’ve had experience with a number of hitch mounted racks, and sold pretty much all of them at once point as operations manager of an online shop. When we had the opportunity to test out a Kuat NV, [...]

08.01.2010 Read the full article →
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Bike Check: Evan’s Carbon Nomad

When looking to build up an all around bike that can serve as a do-it-all quiver killer, Santa Cruz and their Nomad is on a short list. I’ve talked to more than a few riders that have sold every bike they had just to build up this ride as their only bike.
With the introduction of [...]

07.22.2010 Read the full article →
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Shopping for a hitch rack: The Northshore 6-Bike Rack

We recently purchased a Honda Element Sports Utility Vehicle. Most everyone is familiar with the boxy profile of the Element, and its usefulness as a transportation for getting our bikes to the trails. It is more like a Subaru AWD car than a truck, but with all wheel drive and rubber interior, it fits our [...]

07.12.2010 Read the full article →
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Gravity Dropper Classic Adjustable Seat Post- Long Term Review

After more than four years of abuse (mounted on numerous frames, both full suspension and rigid) my Gravity Dropper  Classic Adjustable height seat post has given up the ghost. And while I’m a bit bummed, and a bit disappointed, I honestly can’t say there are a lot of products I’ve owned this long. It’s been a [...]

06.20.2010 Read the full article →
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The 29er Project: Update

In my effort to embrace the NW cycling culture, I’m breaking down and (partially) returning to my roots. Not the BMX bike roots, (quite yet, but I’m revisiting that too, in a future post) but the next phase I adopted early in my cycling life, the world of spandex- that is right, I’m talking XC.
Ok, [...]

06.18.2010 Read the full article →
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Cane Creek Announces the AngleSet Headset

Cane Creek took a great idea, and made it even better with their announcement of the AngleSet headset today. The all-new AngleSet threadless headset can be used to transform the head angle of your mountain bike easily, with up to six offset angle adjustments. Check out the press release:

As riders have stretched the limits of what [...]

06.17.2010 Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for 2010 Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and Giro Station MTB Goggles

2010 Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and Giro Station MTB Goggles

I recently received a 2010 Giro Remedy carbon fiber full face helmet for testing. Carbon fiber full face- the stuff the racer boys dream of! Normally I don’t pop for the carbon fiber helmets, simply because I seem to destroy all my favorite gear. Coming from a motorcycle approved, DOT full face helmet, the typical mountain [...]

06.10.2010 Read the full article →
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Reviewed: Fox System Leg Armor

When it comes to leg armor, having a set of pads that stay in place upon impact with the ground is the main concern for most while doing their shopping. Fortunately, there are a lot of options available out there. The drawback is that unless you are able to try them on, it can be [...]

05.25.2010 Read the full article →

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