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Review: Alchemy Arktos ST – The Enduro Trail Bike
The trail bike category is on fire right now and changing at a rapid pace. With sub category’s even among 120mm travel bikes emerging, choosing

How To: 2 Minute Shimano Derailleur Clutch Service
Shimano is back in the game again with its latest 12-speed drivetrains from Deore up to XTR. Precise and reliable shifting no matter what the

Press: Industry Nine Expands Carbon Options
Industry Nine expands carbon wheel options further this year with more budget-friendly carbon options. Including both Hydra and 1:1 hub options, they now have some

Review: Panaracer 2.6″ Romero & Aliso – High Volume & Value
During the early ’90s, the reign of Panaracer’s Smoke and Dart was unmatched by any other tire I remember. The new Panaracer Romero & Aliso

Review Update: Shimano XT 8100 – Arising Issue
Updates to the new 12-speed groups have been thoroughly appreciated but I have discovered a Shimano XT8100 issue. During my inial review last year I gave

Welcome to the RIGHT Coast Kitsbow
Moving out of California to North Carolina, high-end mountain bike apparel company Kitsbow is helping to put Old Fort on the map (again.) Welcome to

Tire Size Shoot Out: 29×2.35 vs. 29×2.6 vs. 27.5×2.8
There was a time when we didn’t have a choice if we wanted wheels and tires on our bikes, they were 26” in diameter, and

Reeb Sqweeb v3 Short-Term Review: So. Much. Fun.
Photos: Scott Cody Photography When it comes to writing the review for this bike, I think one sentiment says it all: I didn’t want to give

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Products to Amplify Experiences
Sometimes you need “things” to fully enjoy those experiences despite what we preached in our first 2019 Holiday Gift Guide – Focus on the Person and

2019 Holiday Gift Guide 1 – Focus on the Person and Their Experiences
What would you like to receive from Santa Claus this year? You may have heard it before, its well discussed that “The experiences in our life

Review: Outbound Lighting Ultimate Downhill Package
There is a huge difference between a light that allows you to simply ride the trail and a light that allows you to ride the

Review: 2020 Norco Optic – The One Bike Answer?
Norco’s previous generation Optic was a trend-setting bike in 2016 and is still one of the most fun short-travel bikes. The all-new 2020 Norco Optic bumps