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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

Long Term Review: Ibis Ripley V4 – Best in Class 2020
By now you’ve heard how great the latest generation Ibis Ripley V4 is. There are mountains of positive reviews but after 8 months of comparisons

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