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THIS CUSTOM SPECIALIZED TURBO LEVO BUILD WILL LEAVE YOU GREEN WITH ENVY

A next-level custom electric mountain bike build that’s anything but average

Nov 6, 2023

As with most bike builds, this one got out of hand fairly quickly, but the results are a head-turning custom ride that made him forget all about that S-Works version.
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CHECK OUT KYLE STRAIT’S RED BULL RAMPAGE BIKE BUILD

A dreamy sender

Oct 6, 2023

This year, Vitus teamed up with Kyle Strait to decorate a special bike that honors his 20-plus year career as a professional rider.
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WRITER’S RIDES: CUSTOM MERIWETHER TITANIUM HARDTAIL DREAM “SLACKPACKER” BUILD

When a writer puts his money where his mouth is

Sep 22, 2023

It’s almost laughable that a longtime bike reviewer with an often critical opinion of products has never actually designed or built a bike.
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DREAM KONA PROCESS X BUILD: AN MBA EDITOR’S FAVORITE TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The process of a trail shredder

Apr 13, 2023

Kona’s Process X came at a time when I was seriously looking into the possibility of owning a bike that could accommodate both a 29-inch and a 27.5-inch rear-wheel setup.
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TITANIUM TUESDAY: BLACK SHEEP’S CUSTOM 32ER IS TOO WEIRD TO LIVE, TOO STRANGE TO DIE

Big wheels keep on rollin'

Aug 23, 2022

There’s no missing this bike on the trails and although unorthodox, we’ve been surprised with how Bleakley’s creation rides.
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VIDEO: THE STORY BEHIND LOIC BRUNI’S RUSTED DEMO IN EPISODE TWO OF FRAMED

From a kid on a rusted bike to world champ

Jul 27, 2022

Loïc Bruni went from "the kid with the rusted bike" to the "world champion with the rusted bike." In this episode of "Framed" we find out why.
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A CUSTOM BIKE BUILT FOR TWO: CURTLO CYCLES TANDEM

A dad and daughter adventure machine

Jul 6, 2022

My design was for a stable and comfortable tandem that would allow for the growth of my daughter.
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WRITER’S RIDES: CUSTOM ROCKY MOUNTAIN GROWLER HARDTAIL BUILD

Bigger but lighter

May 20, 2022

A custom build that fits the bill as a capable package for most riders’ experience levels and those who want to push a hardtail like an enduro bike.
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WRITER’S RIDES: EDITOR’S DREAM TREK FARLEY BUILD

The one that didn’t get away

Apr 29, 2022

While many bikes have come and gone in recent years, one has stood the test of time for me—my 2016 Trek Farley 9.8 fat bike.
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CRANKBROTHERS DREAM BIKE GIVEAWAY

Forbidden Druid

Apr 13, 2022

Press Release: Crankbrothers is absolutely thrilled to announce a partnership with the Crisis Text Line in an effort to bring more awareness to the mental health issues that affect millions of people globally. To help raise as…
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YETI SB140 DREAM MOUNTAIN BIKE BUILD

Feb 9, 2022

Ultimately, the goal was to assemble a sleek, one-off, lightweight build capable of blending a mixture of aggressive trail riding with a lightweight cross-country feel.
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MBA LONG TERM REVIEW: IBIS EXIE

The frame with its own factory

Nov 16, 2021

Founded in 1981, Ibis Cycles has an ongoing history of crafting high-performance frames. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Ibis continues to push the development process of its mountain bikes from its headquarters in Santa Cruz, California.…
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