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LEATT 7.0 HYDRADRI FLAT REVIEW – WINTER FLAT PEDAL SHOE PERFECTION

Leatt's winter flat pedal shoes are designed to check all the boxes a mountain biker could want from winter footwear

Leatt built these shoes around an integrated 10K/10K HydraDri membrane waterproof bootie with taped seams and a water-resistant zippered closure designed to keep these shoes impervious to moisture.
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GALFER SHARK ROTOR REVIEW

High end mountain bike brakes rotors for those looking for ultimate performace

Other than the trick aesthetics, the main benefit we noted is how resistant to heat-induced fade and how true these rotors stay.
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SPECIALIZED TRAIL AIR SHORT REVIEW

These mountain bike shorts are lightweight and breathable but far from perfect

As comfortable as these shorts were, we found ourselves reaching deeper into our drawer to find something a little more practical more often than not.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: ROCKYMOUNTS GUIDERAIL HITCH RACK 

One of the best hitch style racks we have tested but we had a few small snags along the way

Our trust in the GuideRail rack and its utilities was unwavering throughout the test period, which is the reason we feel comfortable saying that this is one of the best tray racks we’ve tested to date.
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DRIVETRAIN SHIFT-SPEED SHOOTOUT – SRAM VERSUS SHIMANO

Mountain bike drivetrains new and old dump gears in the name of shifting speed and the results are surprising

We were curious about how the actual gear-change speeds compared, so we gathered the most popular systems currently on the market, as well as a few old favorites and compared them.
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QUIKRSTUFF MACH2 BIKE RACK REVIEW

Is this the best hitch mount bike rack ever made?

The arms are held in place using a clever spring and tension system that allows them to easily fold down, yet securely hold in place and resist folding back out when a bike is mounted.
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ENDURA SINGLETRACK LITE SHORT REVIEW

Lightweight mountain bike shorts with breathable material and lots of options

The lightweight and breathable nature of the Endura Singletrack Lite shorts is apparent as soon as you get out on the trail.
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CANNONDALE TRACT HELMET REVIEW

A simple, effective, and comfortable half-shell helmet for everyday trail riding

At a price point under $150, however, the Tract helmet from Cannondale is a solid choice for an everyday half-shell trail helmet.
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THE TEN BEST BELLS FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE

From basic to high tech, here are ten great bell choices to let other trail users know about your presence in a positive way

While there is a time and a place for everything, we always recommend using bells on highly trafficked trails.
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GIANT BICYCLES ROOST HELMET REVIEW

A straightforward value-driven half-shell mountain bike helmet with all the safety features

Designed to be a cost-effective and straightforward half-shell trail helmet, Giant’s Roost MIPS trail helmet has been reconstructed to offer a more comfortable fit with added safety technology.
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LONG TERM REVIEW: DVO ONYX D1 38 FORK

A new look, both inside and out

The stiffness of the fork’s chassis paired with new and updated internals not only makes it unique from DVO’s other offerings, but it also stands out among the other long-travel, single-crown forks with 38mm stanchions.
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