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Ron Koch

WORN-PARTS TIMELINE: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST YEAR WITH A NEW BIKE

It's new but for how long?

Expect to have to fine-tune most of these components in the first few weeks.
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Mountain Bike Action Bike Hacks: A Better Dropper Seatpost

A clever modification to make a high-end dropper post from Kate Courtney's mechanic, Brad Copeland
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FIRST LOOK: RAPHA TRAIL GORE-TEX INFINIUM MOUNTAIN BIKE JACKET

Winter-proof

Rapha is now offering a new weatherproof jacket using Gore-Tex Infinium material - one of the brand's most breathable windproof, water-resistant materials to date.
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VIDEO: ED MASTERS AND MATT WALKER VS THE WHISTLER GROMS

Dane Jewett and Ryan Griffith play tour guides

With an afternoon to kill in the Whistler Bike Park, Pivot Factory Racing's Matt Walker and Ed Masters enlist the Pivot Next Gen groms Dane Jewett and Ryan Griffith to play tour guides and tick off some classic features and trails with some…
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FIRST LOOK: APPLEMAN 2XR CRANKSET

When less is more

Minneapolis Minnesota fame builder Matt Appleman felt there was a hole in the crank market where traditional arm lengths left many without a proper fit, power, and comfort.
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Metal vs. Resin—Shimano Brake Pad Comparison

Choosing modulation over sheer power

Mush Is For Oatmeal, Not for Brakes
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SHIMANO GR903 FLAT-PEDAL SHOE REVIEW

Shimano's gravity kicks

The new Ultread compound rubber is the highlight of these shoes.
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FIRST LOOK: EVIL REVAMPS THE WRECKONING LS

Updates to the big hit bike

The Wreckoning LS has nudged the limits of balance and grip, vetted by racers and weekend rippers alike.
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RACE FACE REDESIGNS THE TURBINE CRANK

Lighter, sleeker, still strong

Originally built in 1993 for a growing segment of North Shore riders who wanted a stiff and responsive crank without the weight penalty, the new Turbine honors that Shore legacy with the burly alloy workhorse you’ve come to know and love.
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‘8600FT’ FILM – BRAYDON BRINGHURST CLIMBS MOUNTAIN BIKING’S ICONIC ‘WHOLE ENCHILADA’ TRAIL

Doing the impossible

No one has ever tried to ride up every inch of mountain biking’s iconic “Whole Enchilada” trail—and for good reason.
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FIRST LOOK: PNW’S NEW PEBBLE MULTI-TOOL WITH DYNAPLUG

Fix it, plug it

PNW Components today launched their new Pebble Tool, acolorful, compact and ergonomic multi-tool that features an integrated Dynaplug® tubeless tire repair plug accessory.
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LAST CALL: MAMMOTH BIKE PARK’S FINAL DAY IS THIS SUNDAY

Get it while you can

After a successful season that kicked off on May 27th, Mammoth Bike Park's final day of operation is this Sunday, September 18th.
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MANITOU LAUNCHES NEW MASTODON PRO LE LIMTED EDITION FAT BIKE FORK

JUST IN TIME FOR FAT BIKE SEASON

Available in the extended ride height version only, the MASTODON PRO LE will be produced in a one time, 300-unit production run.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: TODD SNIDER’S JOURNEY TO A FACTORY TEAM ON THE FOES FAB LTS

A bike truly ahead of its time

Next thing I know, I am trying to beat Tomac, Cullinan and Lopes. I still had posters on my bedroom wall at my parents’ house of these legends, and now I’m doing everything I can to post times close to theirs at the NORBA Nationals.
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HOW TO WASH YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE LIKE A PRO

Keep your ride squeaky clean

Not only will your bike be sparkly and bright, but high-wear (and sometimes high-priced) components, such as chains, cassettes and chainrings, will see longer intervals between replacement.
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SCOR 4060 ST REVIEW

Does this new brand live up to the hype?

As the bike industry continues to expand, Scor enters the fray with an enticing trail/enduro hybrid.
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VIDEO: EDDIE REYNOLDS BRINGS STYLE AND SO CAL VIBE TO “THE GOOD DAYS”

Living the dream

Infused with that sunny SoCal vibe, Eddie makes sure every day is a Good Day.
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TESTED: ENDURA MT500 BURNER FLAT PEDAL SHOES

Flat pedal grip

Endura is a company that is familiar to riders for its clothing, and the company has recently added shoes to its line.
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MAXXIS TIRE SELECTOR – HOW TO PICK THE BEST MAXXIS TREAD FOR YOUR TRAILS

Too many great choices?

Maxxis makes many different tires for a multitude of different trails, but knowing how to pick the one that will perfectly match your bike can feel a bit like trying to pick the winning Powerball numbers if you don’t know what you’re…
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VIDEO: SANTA CRUZ 5010 DREAM BUILD… IN MINIATURE!

When less is more

Here's a calming 2 minutes and 12 seconds of Handy MacAskill building up his latest Santa Cruz 5010 that explains how we did this.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: FOES FAB LTS (1994)

Who had the most? Foes does!

Every couple of months there is a new bike that is the “most”—most expensive, most bizarre, most ballyhooed, most complex or, in the case of the Foes Fab, the bike with the most suspension travel.
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FIRST LOOK: THE NEW SANTA CRUZ 5010

Mullet and Glovebox included

The new bike sees the addition of a 29" front wheel, Glovebox downtube storage, and a sag indicator window on the frame.
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SAVE YOUR SKIN: INSIDER AND PRO TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN

How to protect yourself from skin problems when you’re riding

One of the most important things you can do before a ride is to apply sunscreen before you start.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: PIVOT’S ALL NEW SHUTTLE LT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

A Firebird with a motor

Pivot Cycles has added yet another model to its ever-expanding line of electric mountain bikes: the all-new Shuttle LT.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: PIVOT SHUTTLE SL LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

A heavy hitting flyweight

Handling and overall bike feel is extraordinary for an electric mountain bike.
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ZAP’S COLUMN: THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING TRAIL WORK

Meet the man from Mount Wilson

For me personally, it was thanks to Alan and his merry band of trail-building loons that I became educated on the importance of doing trail work.
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VIDEO: REMOTE 130 – DIG FOR TODAY

"Shae James is a seasoned digger. When it comes to no dig, no ride, she has an elusive ratio of 1:1 days on the hill.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: LITESPEED PINHOTI III REVIEW

The Tennessee way is always a unique way

In addition to Litespeed being one of America’s most notable titanium frame builders, it’s safe to say that over the course of nearly four decades that we’ve been testing bikes, when it comes to titanium mountain bikes, we’ve tested more…
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PHOTO GALLERY: OUR FAVORITE READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Making our readers famous

FOGGY MORNING, VANCOUVER ISLAND West Coast foggy Sunday morning ride. Jo-Anna Foley-Clark riding up to Mt. Tzouhalem, Cowichan Valley, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Jodi Nantais Vancouver Island, British Columbia…
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FIRST LOOK: 7MESH FALL AND WINTER APPAREL WITH WTV

Breathable insulation

For Fall 2022, 7mesh is launching WTV, a brand-new fabric named for the three challenges it balances–Wind, Thermal, Ventilation–to provide comfort on chillier rides from start to finish.
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