| BIKE TESTS The Giant Trance X Advanced SL A Super Enduro racer’s dream comes true. The Nukeproof Snap Comp Riders ready? Watch the gate? The Airborne Goblin The home-shopping channel bike. SEA OTTER EXPO SPECIAL COVERAGE The 2013 New Year’s Celebrations Begin Next year’s products seen at the Sea Otter Classic. Jimmy Mac’s Picks From branding irons to carbon fiber. Mike Wirth’s Picks Multi-national product parade. Doug Barnett’s Picks Off the beaten path. Scott McClave’s Picks From animals to saints. PRODUCT FIELD TESTS AXO Knee And Elbow Pad Set AXO’s foray back into the pedal-powered world. Cane Creek Double Barrel Air Works suspension technology available to anyone. Dirtbaggies A truly innovative shorts system that’s almost there. Ergon GS1 Leichtbau Grips Taking a palm imprint. TRAINING AND FITNESS Become One With Your Bike Proper fit can make you faster and help you stay healthy. FEATURES Fox Drops The “Shox” And Redefines Your Ride A new approach with a broadened product scope. X-Fusion Becomes A Serious Player Swimming with the sharks in Santa Cruz. Giant’s Anthem X 29er Goes On A Diet Our first look at Carl Decker’s weapon of choice. TECHNICAL Meet The Riders And Their Rides Nino Schurter’s Scott Scale with 27.5-inch wheels. Disaster Prevention Five tips your mechanic wants you to follow. Garage Files The most common home-mechanic mistakes. COMPETITION The Sea Otter Classic Dual Slalom Deep berms, fast jumps and a giant crowd. The Sea Otter Classic Downhill A glorified Super D? The Sea Otter Speed And Style Where style does win over speed. The Sea Otter Classic Cross-Country Events Not a cloud in sight. DEPARTMENTS Mac Attack The mountain biking mentality. Hard Tales Super Enduro comes to America. Trailgrams Roller coasters, bigger brake pads and more how-tos. Trail Mix Did you and your buddies make the cut? Ask MBA Should you reduce travel, your weight or wheel size? Quick Releases Cool products we didn’t see at the Otter. Down The Trail Best trails in America (and more). |
ON THE COVER: Scott-Swisspower’s Nino Schurter. Photo by Gary Perkin. |