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Transition Sentinel Review
63.6 degrees. Let’s talk about that.
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Carbon vs Alloy Handlebars for MTB: Blind Test
Join us in the Bike Lab for a blind test of carbon vs alloy handlebars for mtb.
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Mixed Drivetrain: sram axs With Shimano Cassette?
SRAMano. ShimAM. Frankentrain. Mixed drivetrain. Whatever you call it, does it work? Let’s talk about that.
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POC Kortal and Devour
The safest helmet for solo riders?
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Santa Cruz Heckler MX: Your Next Adventure Buddy
Santa Cruz Heckler MX review: Our demo has arrived and we’ve been logging the miles on the new Santa Cruz Heckler MX. The not so long in the tooth SC Heckler saw an update late last year. Contrary to most trends in the bike world, it saw reduced travel, going from 150mm to 140mm of…
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What Kind of MTB Should You Buy?
The age-old question — What type of mtb should you buy? XC vs Trail vs All-mountain vs Enduro vs DH. Today we are talking about what type of bike is best for you. We start with defining each category and then move on to who should ride each type and where each category shines. We…
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Bike Lab: Lightweight vs Full Power eMTB
Today we are talking about the pros and cons of full-power vs lightweight eMTBs. We are going to test them back to back to see where each one shines. The bikes for the day are the Santa Cruz Heckler MX in the full-power eMTB corner and the Orbea Rise in the lightweight eMTB corner. Is…
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Ibis Ripley AF: The Little Engine That Could
The Ibis Ripley AF is stout, sturdy, and packed to the brim with a can-do attitude. It builds on the venerable Ripley platform with a burly alloy frame, slacker head tube angle, and smart build kits starting at $3000. What more could you ask for? Nothing really — you’d only come off as greedy at…
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Orbea Rise: The Mid-Size Pickup of E Bikes.
I know way more about bikes than I do trucks, so hopefully, this analogy doesn’t land flat. If it does, just play along and pretend I’m right — It will make me feel better. The brand new Orbea Rise is the mid-size pickup truck of e bikes. It’s lighter, smaller, and easier to park at…
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Spur vs Tallboy vs Ripley: Best Trail Bike for 2021
What’s the best trail bike for 2021? Let’s talk about that.