Author: Conor Barry
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Orbea Occam SL & LT Review: Which one is better?
Today, we’re talking about the new Orbea Occam, both the SL and LT models. How much can 10mm of travel and different components make? We’re going to dive in and help you decide which one is the better option for you. We’ve also got a race against the clock in store, so stick around. <…
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Coil vs Air – Rockshox Vivid and Super Deluxe Coil
It’s about time we revisit the coil vs air topic. I’ve done this video before, and a lot of folks gave me a hard time about my preference. In that first video, I said I preferred the air shock over the coil. And based on the comments, you would have thought I had insulted everyone’s…
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Giant Reign Review: The Rippin’ Rainbow
So today, we’ve got the Giant Reign, which I’ve dubbed the “Rippin’ Rainbow.” I’ve been dying to throw a leg over this bike since it came out. I’ve finally had the chance to do a wide range of riding on it, from our local backyard tails to the southern Utah desert and even a day…
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Do MTB Components Matter? Burly vs Light
Do MTB Components Matter? Burly vs Light So, today is going to be a little different. We’re going to talk about how components can impact your ride. From heavy-duty components designed to take a beating to lightweight parts that make the scale happy, we’ve got a good little showdown brewing. Test Setup So here’s how…
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GT Sensor Review: Keeping Things Simple
The GT Sensor — this one is exciting. It’s not only a new bike for us to review but a new brand we’re carrying at the shop. The GT Sensor falls in the trail category with 140mm rear wheel travel, a 150mm fork, moderate geometry, and two 29” wheels. It doesn’t have all the bells…
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Santa Cruz Tallboy Review: Version 5
It’s been a long time coming, but today, we finally have the Santa Cruz Tallboy 5. I’m personally pretty excited about this one because the Tallboy is consistently one of my favorite short-travel trail bikes. In the past, it’s always leaned a bit toward the descending side of the spectrum; Santa Cruz goes as far…
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Lightweight eMTB Showdown: Small But Mighty
Welcome to the 2023 Lightweight eMTB showdown. All of our back-to-back testing is done and dusted. Let’s dive into the showdown here. We’ve got four bikes on offer in the category. We have the Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Transition Relay, Orbea Rise, and Giant Trance X E+ Elite. Lightweight emtb: The Contenders All four of…
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Zipp 1Zero HiTop SW: Primer and ride review
It’s been quite a while since we’ve talked about wheels, but now seems like a good time — The Zipp 1Zero HiTop SW wheels dropped today, so we’re going to run you through all the juicy details as well as some quick ride impressions. They’re light, compliant, and come in a couple of flavors to…
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Santa Cruz Skitch Review: Old School Meets New
Alright, so here’s the deal. I just ate a dozen cookies, so I’ve got some energy to burn. Luckily, I have a Santa Cruz Skitch and an afternoon to myself. We’re going to take a stroll through Salt Lake City and see what sort of trouble we can get into. The Skitch appears to be…
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Santa Cruz Heckler SL Review: Light, Fast and Fun
With ebikes becoming more and more popular, I’ve been hitting the gym, so I have the upper body strength to lift them in and out of the back of my truck. Turns out that was a big waste of time, and I can just stick with these little noodle arms. Santa Cruz dropped the Heckler…