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Turning the Forbidden Druid Lite Into a Druid Core
I tried turning my Forbidden Druid Lite into a Druid Core, and surprisingly, the bike hardly changed. That result actually made me realize something important about this bike. I recently reviewed the Forbidden Druid Lite, and if you have not seen that review, go check it out. I wanted to get my hands on a…
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Primer: Orbea Rallon RS
Alright, quick primer, because there’s a lot of confusion already about the Orbea Rallon RS. At a glance, it looks exactly like a normal Rallon. Same silhouette, same aggressive stance, same big-bike intentions. If you saw it on the trail, you’d probably assume it’s just another long-travel pedal bike. But it’s not that simple. The…
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Stop Wasting Money on MTB Parts — Frame vs Components
This video actually started as a “which matters more, the frame or the components” idea. But the more I thought about it, the more it evolved. Now I think it’s really a frame vs components video — what should you spend your money on, and what should you upgrade first on your bike? To test…
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Old vs New MTB: A Decade of MTB Evolution?
Old vs New mTB This is a modern mountain bike – Santa Cruz Hightower V4: long reach, steep seat tube, slack head angle, and 150mm of rear travel. And this is what we were riding not that long ago — and loving it. Shorter reach, less travel, and a whole lot more “hang on and…
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Trail Bike vs Overbuilt XC Bike Showdown: Which One Actually Rips?
XC vs Trail Bike This one is going to be a lot of fun — today, we’re doing an overbuilt XC bike vs. a proper trail bike showdown. We’ve got a fancy XC bike that we’ve tried to squeeze a little extra capability out of with some strategic component selection. That seems to be a…
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2025 SHIMANO XTR PRIMER
We’ve all been wondering when Shimano was going to drop a wireless drivetrain and here it is. With that, we also have new brakes, and wheels to drool over. Read on to find out how well it performs. What’s new with SHimano xtr? At a glance, the new XTR M9200 Groupset builds on Shimano’s idea…
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2025 ORBEA RALLON: Already Winning World Cups
Orbea rallon: Winning worldcups The re-designed 2025 Orbea Rallon is slack, planted and fast — Very fast. Just ask Tahnee Seagrave about her most recent world cup downhill win on this bike. She’ll tell you all about it, or we can here in this primer. The new Rallon comes in two flavors – downhill and…
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2025 SANTA CRUZ BULLIT PRIMER: eMTB Powerhouse
Santa Cruz Bullit: eMTB powerhouse The re-designed 2025 Santa Cruz Bullit comes with MX wheels, a 4-bar suspension platform, and a top-shelf motor and battery to get you up and down the mountain. With 170mm of travel front and rear, mixed wheels, and geometry designed to ride anything, the Bullit is Santa Cruz’s answer to…
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ALL NEW ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS
More drop, Less Drama – Meet the new Reverb AXS RockShox just gave its wireless dropper post a serious revamp. The all-new Reverb AXS is sleeker, smoother, and now comes in longer travel options—up to a whopping 250mm—making it the longest dropper post on the market. It has the biggest range of sizes we’ve seen…
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ORBEA DENNA : Primer
Fast & Light Gravel Riding The all new Orbea Denna is light, fast, and designed for mixed terrain, making it ideal for long backroad rides. Is this the perfect companion for your next bike packing adventure? Read on to find out. Subtle Power, Maximum Capability At first glance, the Denna doesn’t scream “e-bike.” The Shimano…