Flashback Friday: The Science Of Picking The Right Handlebar Height
Too Rise, Or Not To Rise, Is The Question
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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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Light Shootout: NiteRider Lumina Dual 1800 versus Light & Motion Taz 2000
Both lights offered adequate light for off-road needs—the high-output settings are very nice and light up the whole trail. But...
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MBA Product Test: Bontrager Specter Helmet
The Specter enjoys some nice details that help enhance the attraction of its lower price point
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First Look Rocky Mountain Slayer – Mountain Bike Action Magazine
A Singletracker Killer
Cue the fog machines, horror screams, and shaky camera movements, because there is a new
Slayer on the loose and it’s looking to murder ever singletrack in sight.
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MBA Product Test: Trust Performance’s Message Fork
Sometimes You Just Gotta Trust The Message
A modern-day linkage fork for the masses
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CHECKING OUT THE KETOGENIC DIET
Both mountain and road cyclists are famous for wanting to trim weight from their bikes. Unfortunately, it can cost thousands of dollars to make bikes even a few pounds lighter. It's said that riders should do whatever they can to reduce…
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MBA Product Test: CushCore Foam Tires Inserts
The Wrecking Crew is getting a lot of questions about tire Inserts these days, so check out what we have tested so far.
Make Pinch Flats a Thing of the Past
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MBA Product Test: Oneup Components EDC Stem And Carbon Handlebar
Performance meets function
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Flashback Friday: Shimano XT/XTR Metal Vs. Resin Pad Compound
Mush Is For Oatmeal, Not for Brakes
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Throwback Thursday Product Review – Fox 34 Step-Cast Factory Fork
The new chassis combined with the air spring and damper tune makes for a finished product that feels spot-on for its intended use.
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MBA Product Test: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Fork
With the idea of set-it-and-forget-it, Marzocchi’s aim is to provide a low-cost fork that doesn’t require a lot of fiddling with adjustments.
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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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Trail Grams: Packs Save Lives
My decision to wear a hydration pack very likely saved me from a serious back injury
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Throwback Thursday: Oakley Jawbreaker VS. 100% Speedcraft SL Shootout
Both sets of shades have serious strengths
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First Ride: Shimano’s New XT Drivetrain
And exploring Bellingham, Washington, along the way...
Shimano may have been late to the 12-speed party, but we can assure you it was well worth the wait.
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Watch: MBA’s First Ride On The Devinci Django 29
Short-travel trail bike with big upgrades
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Looking Back 30 Years
Our September 1989 issue of Mountain Bike Action took a look at the bikes, components and riders of 30 years ago.
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First Ride: Intense Primer S
Staggered wheels—29" front, 27.5" rear—mix the best of two worlds
Intense Cycle established its brand during the heyday of American mountain bike racing. Their handcrafted frames were the envy of every racer and proved to be worthy of podium finishes more times than we care to count. More than 25 years…
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Fox New Damper Update & Roller-Bearing Shock Hardware Kit
FOX has implemented an important update to model year 2020 forks equipped with the FIT4 damper
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