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Looking Back 10, 20 & 30 Years
Our November 1989 issue came out at a time when almost all mountain bikes were still rigid, 26-inch-wheel models. The term "hardtail" wasn’t even being used yet.
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Looking Back 30 Years Ago
Way back in our October 1989 issue, we took a hard look at the rise of elevated-chainstay bikes, a trend that was catching on big 30 years ago.
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Down The Trail: Looking Back 20 Years
The Specialized FSR XC took center stage on our March 1999 cover
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Mountain Bike Action 2019 Buyers Guide Special
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Throwback Thursday: The 1987 Raleigh Technium Mountain Bike World Championships
Mammoth Mountain, California,
In 1987, there were two races billed as the Mountain Bike World Championships. One took place in Europe, and the next one took place at Mammoth Mountain, California, the following weekend. As it turned out, Ned Overend won both the…
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Throwback Thursday: Mountain Bike Action Ads from 30 Years Ago
Diamond Back was one of the most popular BMX brands in the country, and they were apparently eager to capitalize on their popularity as mountain biking exploded in the the 1980s.
Suntour was one of the most popular drivetrain…
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The Beginning of Mountain Bike Action-Part 2
Founding editor Dean Bradley continues his story about the history of Mountain Bike Action
Where it all began
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The Beginning of Mountain Bike Action Magazine
Founding editor Dean Bradley talks about our magazine’s first issue and how the sport has changed
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Throwback Thursday: Bikes, tires and drivetrain innovations from 1988
Fisher's Pro Caliber bike offered a Prestige-tubed TIG-welded frame, Fisher Fattrax 26x2.02-inch tires, and Shimano's Deore XT components. A Hite-Rite seat spring (the precursor to the dropper posts of today) allowed riders to raise or…
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