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MIXED WHEEL MANIA! – FIVE BIKES TESTED TO SEE IF MIXED WHEELS REALLY BRING THE PARTY

What benefits do mixed wheels really offer out on the trail?

We picked a few bikes made for the conversion and even one that was not, just to see what the hype is all about and what differences it made out on the trail.
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VITTORIA SYERRA TIRE REVIEW – CROSS COUNTRY SPEED WITH TRAIL BIKE GRIP

Outperforming expectactions

They are designed to reduce rolling resistance without giving up grip, and that’s exactly what Vittoria aimed to accomplish with their Syerra tire.
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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

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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20 CHEAP UPGRADES FOR YOUR BIKE

Want to Save Time & Money?
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INSIDE THE PROS’ BIKES: GWENDALYN GIBSON COULD BE AMERICA’S NEXT BIG WORLD CUP…

Photos by Andy Vathis

Last year, a new American face started showing up on the World Cup podiums—Gwendalyn Gibson, who won the Elite Women’s Short Track at the World Cup race in Snowshoe, West Virginia, last summer.
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MONDRAKER LEVEL RR REVIEW – ELECTRIC BIKE MAGIC UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTAIN

Who needs a chairlift?

Long-travel, electric-assist models like this Mondraker Level RR make gravity-friendly trails an absolute blast and render shuttles or chair lifts totally optional.
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ASK MBA: HOW DO I REMOVE DRIED TUBELESS TIRE SEALANT FROM MY FRAME?

There's no easy way.

There are many different sealant brands out there, and each one coats the frame a little differently when this happens.
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PHOTO GALLERY: OUR FAVORITE READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Making our readers famous

Sparky Moir riding the Palmer Park Trails in Colorado Springs prior to racing the Pikes Peak Apex.
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BUILDING MOUNTAIN BIKING’S NEXT GENERATION IN AN URBAN JUNGLE

St. Joe’s Prep NICA Team of Philadelphia is getting more kids on bikes.

Competing in the New Jersey league but training on the streets of Philadelphia, this group of riders has proven it doesn’t take Bentonville access to develop the skills needed to compete and enjoy the trails.
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THE LOGIC OF TOM RITCHEY: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGEND WHO WAS THERE FROM THE START

Building a brand from scratch.

"Anything to do with the mechanical assist that entered the sport in the ’90s was, I think, a big mistake."
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THE TEN BEST TUBELESS TIRE VALVE STEMS – AN UNDERRATED UPGRADE

Fill'er up!

Some valve stems work better than others and it's one of the easiest ways to add a splash of style to your ride.
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TREK FUEL EXE REVIEW – NOT YOUR AVERAGE LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

Mid-power that’s anything but ordinary.

Trek’s new Fuel EXe mid-level-assist lightweight electric bike is as innovative, progressive and futuristic as they come.
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INSIDE THE PROS’ BIKES: JACKSON GOLDSTONE’S RACE-WINNING SANTA CRUZ V10 SETUP

Meet The Riders And Their Rides

We don’t know if Jackson will accomplish as much as Minnaar in the next 22 years, but we wouldn’t be too surprised if he does.
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TUBELESS SETUP TRICKS AND TIPS – HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S…

Everything you need to know

We’ll show you our favorite tips and tricks to make the setup easier and more tips to keep your tubeless tires rollin’ smoothly.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1994 DURANGO BIKE WORKS 8X8

Robbie Rupe rubs his magic lamp

In the first mile, two things became obvious: it was going to take a lot of velocity and a very big launch ramp to turn the Rupe-cycle into an airplane.
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TRAILGRAMS: BRIAN LOPES WEIGHS IN ON THE SUBJECT OF SKIDDING

Are skids just for kids?

Although I am not arguing skidding won’t put more wear on a trail than not skidding, I don’t think you are going to stop people from skidding, nor do I think posting a picture of a guy skidding is promoting skidding.
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APPETITE FOR INSTRUCTION: LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF CORNERING

Knowing is half the battle.

It blows my mind how much time/money people spend on equipment and how little they spend on their fundamental skills.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: NOTHING SLOWS DOWN KEN FORAKER

Still blowing minds.

He had high hopes for his racing career before getting hit by a car while on a training ride and losing his left leg.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENT REVIEW – A PRECISELY SWEET CROSS-COUNTRY BIKE

Cross-country evolved

The Element is in its element on technical trails, and that’s not something we can say about any old cross-country bike.
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DONNELLY GJT TIRE REVIEW – A TRAIL TREAD STRAIGHT OUTTA COLORADO

Versatile trail grip

The GJT tire is purpose built for the trails around Grand Junction Colorado, which is to say the tire is designed for a wide variety of trail conditions.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: RESTRAP TYRE BOOT KIT

Give ride ending sidewall cuts the boot

This little kit is smart to have packed on your bike when sealant doesn’t suffice for a large slash in a tire.
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HAPPY TRAILS: THE GREAT DEBATE ABOUT EMTB COVERAGE IN MBA

Beating a dead horse...

What we strive to do in each issue is deliver everything from vintage mountain bikes to cutting-edge technologies and everything in between that makes mountain biking amazing.
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FUJI RAKAN 29 LT 1.5 REVIEW – ENDURO ON A BUDGET

Low dollar sender

If you want a bike that can take the hits, climb decently, and feel comfortable everywhere but the XC racecourse, the Rakan LT 1.5 is not a bad option.
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ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST SUB 6K TRAIL BIKE OPTIONS?

Upgrading from a hardtail to full suspension

I don’t ride a lot of crazy technical trails, but I’d like to have the option, but I still want it to climb well.
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ZAP’S COLUMN: THE SHOGUN INSTAGRAM POST SURPRISE

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Truthfully, I never thought some random Instagram post would lead to such an enjoyable slice of nostalgia that would also include three old friends.
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MAGICSHINE MONTEER 8000S GALAXY V2.0 MOUNTAIN BIKE LIGHT REVIEW

A light to make wizards jealous

Certainly, 8000 lumens is a lot of light, and at $399.99, it’s definitely an investment, but if you take night riding seriously, it just might be worth it.
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YT CAPRA UNCAGED 6 REVIEW – A NO-COMPROMISE ENDURO MACHINE

Ready for liftoff

The newest version of the Capra is an evolution of that original bike and has features and geometry that have evolved with the sport.
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ASK MBA: IS THERE A TRICK OR GREAT GLASSES THAT ARE FOG RESISTANT?

It's not just for shaving.

I have tried numerous big-name brands, anti-fog sprays and different helmets to try to give better clearance from the glasses and allow good airflow; however, when it is humid and body heat is rising due to cranking up the trails, my…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: FROM SUPERFAN TO FACTORY SLINGSHOT RACER

Less was more...

As a gravity-based representative for the product, I quickly discovered the second significant drawback to the design—a severe case of “stink bugging.”
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FINDING GOLD IN THE WASATCH – TEN REASONS TO RIDE PARK CITY, UTAH

Park City has a lot to offer mountain bikers

One of the most classic trails in the Park City area is the Wasatch Crest, which is high on the ridge south and west of town.
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