News & Reviews
When it comes to clipless mountain bike pedals, two brands have long ruled the market: Shimano and Crank Brothers. Biggest share probably goes to Shimano SPDs for their tried-and-true clipping mechanism, as well as the ubiquity of pedals and cleats....
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When Evan Puglia, an industry acquaintance and co-owner of Sedona Mountain Bike Academy, wrote and suggested I come out for a private clinic to see what their skills coaching is all about, I jumped at the opportunity...
Year on year, Deity Grips are Thunder Mountain’s favorites. Here’s why. You always hear that contact points are the most important consideration when it comes to bike comfort and rider feel. Makes sense: the places where your bike touches your...
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Maybe it’s the national park-like setting, maybe it’s because mountain bikers are generally so chill, maybe it’s the vortexes—but somehow this festival has retained an easygoing, downhome vibe...
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Are the new Continental MTB treads any good? I have a long, fraught relationship with Continental mountain bike tires. At the 2012 Arizona Trail Race 300, which I lined up for with realistic aspirations of winning, I decided to run...
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