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Endura SingleTrack Winter Prize Pack Contest
Francis Cebedo September 09, 2019You have the opportunity to join the Endura family with your very own fall and winter riding gear, valued at over $500. Enter the Endura contest!
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Jenson and Competitive Cyclist – End of season blow out
Jordan Villella September 06, 2019Below are some of the coolest deals we could find in the large SALE sections on Competitive Cyclist and Jenson
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NoTubes rolls out two new carbon wheelsets
Josh Patterson September 06, 2019The tubeless specialists at Stan’s NoTubes are rolling out two new carbon wheelsets for trail riders. The Flow CB7 is targeted at aggressive trail riders, while the wider Baron is geared toward riders who prefer plus-sized tires. NoTubes Flow CB7 Highlights Internal rim width: 29mm Optimal tire size: 2.35-2.8” Hole count: 32 Claimed wheelset weight: […]
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Understanding E-bikes in Downieville and the Lost Sierra
Mtbr September 05, 2019SBTS has been studying the effects of e-bikes on their lands and are ready to share their views.
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NEW Pivot Phoenix 29 with 190mm of travel
Francis Cebedo September 04, 2019The performance of dw-link suspension is now packaged in a lower, more compact 190mm travel design.
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Niner drops all-new RLT 2020 range, adds RDO race fork.
Jordan Villella September 04, 2019Niner Bikes announces the updated RLT 9 gravel bikes. The new bikes feature added clearance for 50c tires, multiple places for frame bags, bottles, racks, and fenders, plus compatibility and cable routing to suit any combination of drivetrain components and dropper posts. “Niner was among the first to embrace the gravel bike scene,” said Chris […]
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Trust Suspension goes big with the Shout
Jason Sumner September 04, 2019Trust turned the mountain bike world upside down when it launched the Message linkage suspension fork last fall. The company is following up on the launch of the 130mm-travel Message with a long-travel offering that will turn heads and burn wallets. Read more: everything you need to know about the Trust Message linkage fork Trust […]
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INTENSE Mourns the Loss of Chad Peterson
Francis Cebedo September 03, 2019The INTENSE LLC family lost an invaluable member when Chad Peterson passed away from injuries sustained in a bicycling accident .
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Downieville: Dirt Magic | From Dying Mining Town to Mountain-Bike Mecca
Francis Cebedo September 03, 2019Inspired by a desire to save their home trails, shaped by a grassroot organization’s unintentional stewardship, and fueled by the sport’s rowdiest festival, Downieville has made its mark.
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5 Things Learned in Mont-Sainte-Anne World Championship
Francis Cebedo September 03, 2019Some 650 mountain bike athletes from 45 countries went hunting for the rainbow stripes in the third UCI World Championship.
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More new gear from Crankworx
Zach White September 03, 2019The dust has settled from this year’s Crankworx Whistler, but there are still a number of new products that warrant coverage. Here’s a look at a few more things we saw between riding laps in the park. Read more: Crankworx Bikes and Bits Roundup Maxxis Dissector first impressions On a fittingly dry week in Whistler’s bike […]
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Saris Know No Bounds Contest
Mtbr September 01, 2019As Saris celebrates their 45th year, they’re ringing in their next chapter by uniting their product categories under the Saris brand – with the bike at the heart of it all.
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Competitive Cyclist Labor Day sale finds!
Jordan Villella August 30, 2019For labor day, Competitive Cyclist is offering free shipping over $50 purchase and most deals at 60% off.
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LEM Helmets Launches New MotivAir cycling helmet
Jordan Villella August 29, 2019LEM has created a full-carbon exterior shell with advanced high and low-energy impact management with its two layers of protection offering massive venting and a weight of only 223 grams.
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Pivot Cycles introduces the new LES SL
Jordan Villella August 29, 2019This week Pivot Cycles introduced the new LES SL – a bike engineered for trail and race situations that call for a light, agile, precise instrument of speed.
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Saris releases new H3 trainer and MP1 trainer platform
Francis Cebedo August 29, 2019Saris introduced a powerful and affordable direct drive today called the H3. They then complemented with it with a dynamic platform called the MP1 and a functional table called the TD1.
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Video: Lenosky rides the biggest jumps of his life
Francis Cebedo August 26, 2019Jeff Lenosky’s not a young man. And he’s not a big air jumper. But to uphold the Over The Hill flag, he goes beyond his comfort zone and goes for it. Send it Lenosky!
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Wheelie awesome weekend deals at Jenson!
Jordan Villella August 23, 2019A new wheelset is one of the best performance upgrades you can give a bike and will make an insane difference to your riding experience.
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Video: Jeff Kendall-Weed shredding Kamloops
Jordan Villella August 22, 2019Jeff Kendall-Weed found mountain biking in the late 1990s, and one of the most influential videos of the era was Kranked. So he paid the hallowed place a visit.
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Sedona Mountain Bike Festival Announces 2020 Dates
Jordan Villella August 22, 2019It’s official: the 2020 Sedona Mountain Bike Festival dates are March 6 – 8, 2020, with passes going on sale at 9 am on August 23, 2019.
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Crankworx Bikes and Bits Roundup
Zach White August 21, 2019Most people recognize Crankworx Whistler by its signature Joyride Slopestyle course, or maybe the Garbanzo Downhill race. Those events, along with a round of the Enduro World Series, Speed and Style, World Pump Track Championships, and now Dual Slalom, are reason enough the Whistler event gets the well-deserved attention it does as North America’s premier […]
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2020 Intense Primer First Ride Review
Francis Cebedo August 20, 2019Intense overhauled their Trail line to simplify and innovate their Trail Bike options. Three wheel-size options will be available for the 2020 Intense Primer.
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Santa Cruz Tallboy 4 – First Look
Josh Patterson August 19, 2019Santa Cruz has been on a roll this year developing aggressive 29ers. It started with the enduro-ready Megatower, followed a few months later by the redesigned Hightower. Now, the venerable Tallboy has been overhauled making it one of the most progressive short-travel 29er trail bikes on the market. Read on for the details. Santa Cruz […]
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Video: Oscillation – The Rocky Mountain Slayer in action
Francis Cebedo August 19, 2019Every once in a while, the riders, the trails the music and the edit align to capture the glory of biking. It’s not how we ride but this is what inspires us.
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Video: 2019 Redbull Joy Ride Whistler
Francis Cebedo August 19, 2019After battling through a back injury and being faced with the diagnosis of an auto-immune disease, Emil Johansson came to make a statement.
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REI Back to School Commuter and more blowout
Jordan Villella August 18, 2019Back to school for millions across the means book bags, bike rides to class and lots of good times with friends.
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Video: World Cup XC Highlights from Leinzerheide
Francis Cebedo August 17, 2019The men’s and women’s races told two very different tales. But both were absolutely compelling.
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Book Review: “Let’s Mountain Bike”
Jordan Villella August 14, 2019Mountain biking can be intimidating to beginners. In a perfect world, riders would get an instruction manual on how-tos and dos and don’ts when they purchase their first mountain bike. “Let’s Mountain Bike” is the closest thing to a quick dunk in mountain bike culture. This 278-page book covers nearly every facet of the sport: […]
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2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer First Ride Review
Zach White August 13, 2019Rocky Mountain released the latest rendition of the Slayer today, and we had a chance to take one out for a ride with Rocky Mountain’s PR frontman and former Olympian, Andreas Hestler, on some of the techiest trails in the Whistler valley. Rocky Mountain Slayer: everything you need to know Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 70 […]
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2020 Specialized Enduro First Ride Review
Francis Cebedo August 13, 2019In a category they pioneered, Specialized re-engineered the Enduro with 170mm travel on a new suspension platform to regain top dog honors.
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Rocky Mountain Slayer – First Look
Josh Patterson August 13, 2019Rocky Mountain is launching a new and improved version of its hard-hitting enduro bike. The 2020 Slayer features progressive geometry, a boost in front and rear suspension travel and adjustable geometry. Best of all, Rocky Mountain gives riders the ability to choose their preferred wheel size and frame material. 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer First Ride Review […]
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Hot weekend deals from Competitive Cyclist
Jordan Villella August 12, 2019Get your stoke on for the World Cup and upgrade your ride with deals from Competitive Cyclist.
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Maxxis rolls out the Dissector
Josh Patterson August 09, 2019Maxxis is rolling out a new tread pattern intended to meet the needs of aggressive riders seeking speed and control on dry and loose terrain. Maxxis Dissector Highlights Available in 27.5×2.40 and 29×2.40 sizes Wide Trail casing optimized for 30-35mm internal rim widths Weight range: 800-1,206g (claimed) Pricing is $75 for the EXO casing and […]
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Industry Nine introduces A318 stem
Josh Patterson August 08, 2019Wheel and component manufacturer Industry Nine has added a second stem to its product line. The new A318 stem is designed for the smaller, but more common 31.8mm handlebar clamp diameter. Like the 35mm A35 stem introduced last year, the A318 is CNC machined in-house at Industry Nine’s headquarters in Ashville, North Carolina. The 7075 […]
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Giant Reign 29 Advanced First Ride Review
Zach White August 07, 2019It was only a matter of time until Giant was going to bump up its last remaining 27.5-inch trail bike to 29-inch wheels, and after a couple of days riding the new Reign Advanced Pro 29 in Revelstoke, British Columbia, it’s safe to say that the larger wheels fit nicely on the enduro-flavored offering. Giant […]
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Video: Brandon Semenuk Builds an MTB Playground in Utah
Francis Cebedo August 06, 2019For their latest chapter, Raw 100 took their efforts to Utah. Their inventive and manicured lines transformed the iconic freeride area into a brilliant slopestyle playground.
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2020 Specialized Epic HT First Ride – lightest XC frame ever
Francis Cebedo August 06, 2019Revamped and modernized, the new Specialized Epic HT is ready to race. And with a 775 gram frame, it believes it can fly.
Read More »Video: Guerrilla Gravity presents: Is it Revved?
Jordan Villella August 05, 2019The old way of addressing the impact resistance of traditional carbon frames was bolting a $2 plastic downtube protector onto a brittle $4K carbon frame. Check out GG’s approach.
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Check out the Shoe Blowout at Jenson USA
Jordan Villella August 02, 2019Everyone likes the feeling of a crisp new pair of kicks, especially when they’re on sale. Check out these hand-picked deals on Five Ten Freeriders to Scott RC Road shoes.
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Best Mountain Bike Floor Pumps
Paul Andrews August 01, 2019You might think mountain bike floor pumps are all the same. As long as they get air into tires, what’s the difference? Lots. That’s why Mtbr rounded up eight of the best options on the market today.
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Sidi releases the Dimaro – its first gravity focused shoe
Jordan Villella August 01, 2019When I think of Sidi shoes, I think carbon, cross country, road, and enduro, downhill really never come to mind. All that finally evolved this week when Sidi released the Dimaro.
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Review: Kenda Alluvium Pro 700×40 gravel tire
Jordan Villella July 31, 2019For the roads and gravel that I frequent the Kenda Alluvium comes pretty darn close to a do-it-all gravel tire.
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Freehub Mag Video: Okanagan // Trail Touring Penticton
Jordan Villella July 30, 2019While the British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley might be best known for its countless vineyards, the region’s sprawling mountains are equally ripe with singletrack.
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Yeti SB140 – First Ride
Jason Sumner July 29, 2019The final piece of the revamped (and bottle cage enhanced) Yeti puzzle fell into place today, as the Golden, Colorado-based bike maker lifted the lid on its new SB140 trail bike. Falling in line with a naming structure already applied to the stable of bikes Yeti launched in 2018 (SB100, SB130, SB150), and earlier this […]
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Sale on Jenson exclusive build bikes – Up to 54% off!
Jordan Villella July 26, 2019Choosing the perfect road bike, mountain bike, gravel bike, or any bike takes a lot of time. Poring over spec details to find the right bran
Read More »Cannondale recalls more than 10,000 CAADX cyclocross bikes
Josh Patterson July 26, 2019Cannondale, in conjunction with the CPSC, has issued a recall of model-year 2013 to 2016 CAADX cyclocross bikes equipped with disc brakes. The forks on these bikes can break, which can result in serious injury or death. To date, there has been one fatality and 11 injuries reported, seven of the injuries were serious and […]
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Digger’s Back and ready to rock!
Jordan Villella July 25, 2019Digger’s Back and ready to rock! Todd “Digger” Fiander and the Godfather of Freeride, Wade Simmons, are two of the most well-known characters on the North Shore – and for a good reason. Digger’s spent his life building trails and features that have influenced riding networks around the world and Wade was right there with […]
Read More »Trek recalls Kickster children’s bikes
Josh Patterson July 24, 2019Trek in conjunction with the CPSC has issued a recall for model year 2013 through 2019 Kicksters. According to the recall, the steerer tube clamp can fail if over-tightened due to an issue with the manufacturing process, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The Trek Kickster is a strider-style bike lacking pedals designed to […]
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Salsa releases 2020 Fat Bike line up
Jordan Villella July 24, 2019Salsa Cycles just rolled out its 2020 fat bike line. Standouts include super neon and powder-coated frames matching new gear coming out this season. There’s no update to the geometry, but the fact that these bikes are ready to roll bodes well for anyone caught off-guard by early winter. There are some pretty rad designs in […]
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High flying deals from Jenson USA
Jordan Villella July 19, 2019Our friends at Jenson USA always have some great sales going and this week is no exception. And the $9 tires are worth a look!
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