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Ron Koch

HANDLEBAR BUYER’S GUIDE: FIND YOUR PERFECT BEND

A rise and sweep for every type of riding

Some will argue that handlebars are arguably the most important contact point on your bike and need careful attention.
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FIRST LOOK: SCOR KID’S MOUTAIN BIKES

Two rippers for the kiddos

SCOR’s kid’s bikes are created with the same fun-first philosophy and attention to detail as the larger bikes – so riders can play the mountains, whatever their age.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: GARY FISHER AND THE UNPROFITABLE RS-1

The bike ahead of its time.

"We actually lost money on every one of the 750 RS-1s we made."
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GIMMICK OR INNOVATION? AVERY REMTECH MAGNETIC CLIPLESS PEDAL REVIEW

A new way to connect

Overall, this is neither a clip nor a platform pedal; it is a special blend of the two for a completely different riding experience.
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WEAR AND TEAR – HOW TO TELL WHEN YOUR BRAKES ARE AT THE LIMIT

How to make your old brakes feel new again

Brake systems deteriorate due to friction wearing down pads and rotors and from heat degrading the fluids and seal performance over time.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: CEDRIC GRACIA GOING BIG AT RAMPAGE

The winning leap.

"It was definitely the hardest thing I had ever done—not massive, but so technical—and I didn’t know if I had the skills to do it."
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LONG TERM REVIEW: YT DECOY MX ELECTRIC BIKE

Enticing electric power

If you like to stay planted to the trail, stable at high speed and want to plow through rough singletrack, the YT Decoy MX is a whole lot of good times.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: CANYON’S ALL-NEW UTRALIGHT LUX WORLD CUP

Pushing the boundaries of cross-country weight and capability

The Lux World Cup is claimed to be the lightest in the world with the frame weighing in at just 1,535 grams.
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DRIVETRAIN OF THE FUTURE: ZERODE KATIPO TRAIL LONG TERM REVIEW

Can a gearbox and belt drive change it all?

The Katipo Trail is Zerode’s latest addition to their lineup of Pinion gearbox-equipped bikes, and we brought it in to see if this alternative to the modern drivetrain is going to stick.
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WIN A PIVOT MACH 6!

Enter to win

Take the survey and see if you win the free Pivot Mach 6 Race XT.
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WEAR AND TEAR: WHEN YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE TIRES AND WHY

Don't neglect your only connection to the ground

Some riders may get a couple of years out of their stock rubber, while others may burn through multiple sets of new tires in a summer bike-park season.
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FIRST LOOK: ONEUP CARBON E-BAR

An eMTB handlebar with all the right moves

Mountain bike component manufacturer OneUp brings its comfort-enhancing oval-shaped handlebar technology to electric bikes with its all-new Carbon E-bar.
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VIDEO: A TRIP FOR TWO WITH EVAN GEANKOPLIS AND MYLES TRAINER

Nor Cal loam at its finest

We came to Northern California to enjoy the ultimate party in the woods, the TDS Enduro, and stayed for the prospect of finding soil gold.
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INTO THE WILD: HAIR-RAISING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS ON THE TRAIL

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

There are many reasons I ride, but one of them is surrounding myself with nature and being part of it.
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MBA WRECKING CREW TESTED: ROCKYMOUNTS MONORAIL 2 HITCH RACK

The ultimate takeaway is the adaptability of the MonoRail.

The MonoRail is a smooth-operating hitch rack that is tough enough for your mountain shuttle journeys.
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ASK MBA: ARE CLIPLESS PEDALS REALLY BETTER THAN FLATS?

A never ending debate

There seems to be a misconception that flat pedals are only for beginners or hard-core gravity riders.
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ZAP’S COLUMN: THE FRENCH CONNECTION

All was not as it seemed

To be sure, over the years, the Europeans have brought more positives to the sport than negatives, and for that, I will always relish the pioneers who mixed courage with a sense of adventure to make the trek over in the early days.
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ASK MBA: GIVING THE BOOT TO FLAT TIRES

NO STOPPING IT

My rear tire sliced wide open, and no amount of tire plugs, sealant, leaves, or pine needles seemed to do the trick.
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PHOTO GALLERY: OUR FAVORITE READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Making our readers famous

Mountain Bike Action Trail Mix submissions.
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TIRE BUYER’S GUIDE: THE TEN BEST NEW TREADS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE

New ways to find trail grip

Ten of the best new mountain bike tires to hit the trail this year.
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VIDEO: FREERIDE PHENOM KYLEIGH STEWART SHOWS HER SKILLS IN KAMLOOPS, BC

On her way to becoming a freeride powerhouse.

You may not have heard of Kyleigh Stewart until now, but we assure you, this won't be the last time.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: EUROPEAN XC RACERS OF THE 90S WHO CHANGED EVERYTHING

Taking a hardtail blast back to the past to remember the greats

Although there had already been a version of the mountain bike “World Championships” held in 1989 at Mammoth Mountain, it was of the unofficial variety and lacked true representation of the “world.”
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VIDEO: HOW TO RIDE A WHEELIE WITH DANNY MACASKILL

Learn from the master himself Danny MacAskill

Get the inside scoop and all the tips to perfect your wheelie.
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ASK MBA: WHAT’S UP WITH GPS DATA INCONSISTENCIES?

Is it Strava or my GPS device?

Even though you may have done the exact same activity, each GPS device, even if you’re using the same model, will record its own unique set of data.
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WIN A PIVOT MACH 6!

Enter to win

Take the survey and see if you win the free Pivot Mach 6 Race XT.
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BEYOND THE KNOBS – WHY TIRE CONSTRUCTION CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR RIDE

Diving deeper into tire construction

A holistic understanding of tire construction reveals subtle details that can help you choose the best rubber for you.
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FIRST LOOK: SPECIALIZED CANNIBAL DH TIRE AND GRAVITY BUTTER COLLECTION

Just in time for this weekend’s Fort William World Cup, Specialized is releasing a completely revamped Cannibal DH race tire and limited edition Gravity Butter apparel collection.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: GT’S FULLY ACTIVE 1995 LTS

Too much is never enough

If you can judge a book by its cover, the LTS should be the perfect second-generation full-suspension bike from the blue-and-yellow team.
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KIALANI HINES’ SECRETS TO SPEED

Kialani Hines and her Pivot Mach 5.5

As one of the world’s top riders in the Crankworx competitions, Kialani races a variety of different disciplines, including downhill, dual-slalom and pump-track events.
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VIDEO: EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE GEHRIG SISTERS IN ‘DUE SOUTH’

Due South - No Other Way When presented with the opportunity to get away, Caro and Anita Gehrig made a break for it – as far south as possible. Credits: Film & Edit: Chris Seager Sound Design: Keith White Audio Colour: John…
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