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Ian Collins

[Tested] Giro Chamber II

We caught wind of the fact that Giro updated the Chamber right around Sea Otter, and got our hands, errrr feet on a set shortly thereafter. As the gravity oriented shoe was already successful in its first iteration, the updates were not … Continue reading [Tested] Giro Chamber II →

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Ian Collins

[Comparative Test] Specialized Stumpjumper vs. Stumpjumper ST

When the most recent revision of the iconic Specialized Stumpjumper was released, it made waves, and for good reason. Looking beyond the aesthetically pleasing “Sidearm” design, it boasts a more aggressive geometry set (which also happens to now be adjustable), a lower … Continue reading [Comparative Test] Specialized Stumpjumper vs. Stumpjumper ST →

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Simon Silver

[Review] SDG Tellis Dropper

When we heard that legendary saddle maker SDG was launching a dropper seatpost, it certainly made sense. Shortly after the launch, we got our hands on a 150mm version and installed it on our daily trail bike to put it through … Continue reading [Review] SDG Tellis Dropper →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Push ACS3 Coil Conversion Kit

Since their first days in Southern California in the early 2000’s, Push Industries have generally been focused on high end tuning, rebuilds and hop-up kits. Their 2008 move into a massive facility in Colorado allowed them to continue to expand … Continue reading [Tested] Push ACS3 Coil Conversion Kit →

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Marco Toniolo

[Test] The New Specialized Eliminator Tire

In our review of the Specialized Butcher BLCK DMND we mentioned a new product from the Californian brand that we were trying: it was the Eliminator, which is now available with two versions of casing, the Grid and the BLCK DMND. The latter has a reinforced … Continue reading [Test] The New Specialized Eliminator Tire →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Praxis Works Girder Carbon M30

Some time ago we made the whopping 10 mile trip from Aptos over to the West side of Santa Cruz for a visit at Praxis’ headquarters. At the time, they sent us home with their flagship Lyft M30 cranks. Although the Lyft … Continue reading [Tested] Praxis Works Girder Carbon M30 →

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Simon Silver

[Review] OneUp EDC Tool

We’ve had the handy OneUp Components EDC (Everyday Carry) tool stashed in our top tube for a few months now, after putting it through the paces, we’re here to tell you about how it fared. The system we were sent … Continue reading [Review] OneUp EDC Tool →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Öhlins TTX-18 for RockShox BoXXer

We first started seeing Öhlins drop-in cartridges for RockShox BoXXers sneaking into Adam Brayton and Nico Vink’s forks a couple of years ago. In that timeline, Brayton took the system to a World Cup podium, and being the absolute badass … Continue reading [Tested] Öhlins TTX-18 for RockShox BoXXer →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] All Mountain Style OS Strap

Over the last year or so, we’ve tested a handful of various devices that are all aimed at keeping from having to wear a hydration pack simply by allowing you to strap some of your bail out necessities to your frame. … Continue reading [Tested] All Mountain Style OS Strap →

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Simon Silver

[Tested] Canyon Sender AL 6.0

We’ve been riding the $2,999 MSRP (currently on sale through Canyon US for $2,799) Canyon Sender AL 6.0 since June. While aboard the bike, we’ve spent 2 weeks coaching mountain bike camps at Highland Bike Park, as well as sampled … Continue reading [Tested] Canyon Sender AL 6.0 →

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Marco Toniolo

[Tested] Unno Dash

A month ago we received a brand new Unno Dash frame, and today we’re presenting the results of our test. It is one of the most exclusive bikes on the market, produced in only 50 units per year. The entire carbon construction process takes place … Continue reading [Tested] Unno Dash →

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Francesco Mazza

[First Ride] The New Cannondale Habit 29

In July 2015 we were in Friborg, at the European headquarters of Cannondale in Germany, for the presentation of the first model of the Habit, the trail bike of the Big C. In recent days we returned to the Friborg … Continue reading [First Ride] The New Cannondale Habit 29 →

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Marco Toniolo

Custom Mondraker Foxy 29 Long Term Test Rig

After giving back the glorious Yeti SB 5.5 I’ve built up a new beast that will keep me company for the coming year: a Mondraker Foxy 29 carbon. I’ve already tested the bike a few months ago, but the results of that test (in … Continue reading Custom Mondraker Foxy 29 Long Term Test Rig →

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Marco Toniolo

[Test] Yeti SB 5.5 After One Year of Riding

Today I’m wrapping up my thoughts on the Yeti SB 5.5 after a year of intensive use with which it hosted many different components for various reviews. Needless to say, it is one of my favorite bikes of all time, and I found myself riding very comfortably … Continue reading [Test] Yeti SB 5.5 After One Year of Riding →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Cushcore Tire Inserts

I’ve got to admit, when the tire insert craze first hit, I was fairly apathetic towards the whole thing initially. Living in the Santa Cruz area, most of the trails aren’t very rocky, so flat tires are rare for me, … Continue reading [Tested] Cushcore Tire Inserts →

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Francesco Mazza

[Tested] The New Devinci Spartan Carbon 29

Devinci has launched a new version of the Spartan with 29″ wheels and they’ve also refined it with some new details that make it a more modern, aggressive enduro race weapon, ready to race on the toughest stages of the EWS or to challenge … Continue reading [Tested] The New Devinci Spartan Carbon 29 →