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Gear check: Bern Watts EPS Helmet

Some days you don’t want to load the car with two different helmets when just one will do the job. These are the days I reach for the Watts helmet from Bern. A dirt jump helmet offers a significant amount of protection over a standard trail lid, and although there is a weight penalty, being [...]

07.21.2011 Helmets Read the full story →
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Bike Check: Inga’s Kona Paddy Wagon

Sitting in traffic sucks. Of all the aspects of urban living, experiencing the slow jam on a daily basis ranks upon my least favorite. Having to commute to the north bay drove me to the purchase of my first motorcycle a few years ago, and the frowns turned upside down as the throttle twisted. However, it didn’t [...]

07.08.2011 bikes Read the full story →
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Fresh Gear: Teva Links MTB Freeride Shoes

Teva is looking to break into the the mountain bike footwear market, and apparently have been sending out advance shoe samples to MTB bloggers at every corner of the net. Thanks to my buddy Adam at MTBR.com, I was added to this list as well, and last night Adam sent me a text to come [...]

06.23.2011 Blog Read the full story →
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Fresh gear: Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon

There are plenty of reviews of the popular Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon posted online.  Riders have taken to the attractive carbon rig all over, whether they’re looking for a long travel trail steed, an aggressive all mountain or light weight freeride rig. So when it came to writing our Johnny-come-lately review, I didn’t feel the need [...]

05.29.2011 Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon Read the full story →
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You can jump a 29er, but why would you want to?

It’s pretty clear- 29ers are here to stay. Not just a fad, the big wheels of the 29er have evolved from being a side show curiosity to a standard tool for discriminating XC and endurance trail riders for some time now. I was a holdout for some time, but eventually came around as well, with the [...]

04.04.2011 Blog Read the full story →
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Reviewed: Feedback Sports Pro-Elite Bicycle Repair Stand

If you’re a serious rider, learning to do basic maintenance on your bike is a no-brainer. I actually got my start in the bike industry when I started becoming serious about my riding and with that early learning curve, my bike (only had one back then) took a serious beating. Loose spokes, bent derailleur hangers, [...]

02.24.2011 Blog Read the full story →
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WTB Silverado Saddle Review

WTB is known for making some of the most comfortable saddles around.  In fact, I’ve been a big fan of the Laser V Team for years. The only drawback for me has been durability. Traditional seat rails and me don’t seem to be a good combination. Lightweight ti rails don’t hold up well to 165lbs [...]

02.10.2011 Seat/Seatposts Read the full story →
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Renthal enters the MTB market

Renthal, a company known for their line of motocross bars and accessories, has branched out into the cycling market. With the recently announced support of the Specialized/ Monster Energy Team, it appears they are diving into the MTB world headfirst. One of the local homies was spotted sporting the bars and stem on his Intense [...]

01.27.2011 Gear Read the full story →
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Reader Question: Fixing RP23 Bottom-out issues

Élio from Portugal writes: I own a Trek Remedy 08 as you, I found that the only bad point is the rear suspension and I’m thinking on buying the new monarch plus rc3, I like to ride hard and last year I went to the mega avalanche and I had to put more air in the [...]

01.12.2011 Gear Read the full story →
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What was your favorite gear from 2010?

2010 is now a memory, and looking back, it was an interesting year, filled with lots of change, and a few great adventures. Looking back over the last year and the gear I was running, I sat down to think of all the gear I have accumulated and use on a regular basis. As a [...]

01.11.2011 Blog Read the full story →

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