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Review – Slytech ElbowPro NoShock XT Lite Armor
The Slytech ElbowPro NoShock XT Lite soft armor has proven itself to be comfortable, form-fitting, durable and has offered protection and safety to the elbows whenever unforeseen crashes and impacts to the ground have occurred. It uses the shock absorbing Slytech NoShock technology for the ultimate in performance, protection, and security along with Armortex abrasion resistant
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The GX Eagle Has Landed – An Affordable 12-speed Drivetrain
The new SRAM GX Eagle has landed, and it brings their 12-speed 1x drivetrain technology to a wallet-friendly $495 price point. The trickle down of the Eagle Technology from the XX1 and X01 groups has been brought down to the GX Eagle pricing, so shifting and performance should feel the same. All the GX Eagle parts are
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Wilkins Peak Trail System Named Top Mountain Bike Trail In Wyoming For 2nd Year
I just got back from a quick trip to Sweetwater County Wyoming where I enjoyed bike riding, sight seeing, watching a rodeo and viewing Wild Horses up close and personal. On the first day, I got a quick jaunt on some local trails above Rock Springs. The second day I explored the incredible Wilkins Peak Trail
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Shimano Announces New Gravity and All-Mountain Footwear & Pedals
Athertons Team Up with Shimano for Launch of New Gravity and All-Mountain Footwear & Pedals New top-level All-Mountain and Gravity Lines Offer SPD- and Flat- Pedal Options; First-Ever Shimano Women’s Gravity Shoe Shimano has just announced a slew of new shoes and pedals oriented towards the gravity crowd. The new SPD shoes include the flagship All-Mountain SH-AM901
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Sweetwater County Wyoming – Rock Springs Day 1
Sweetwater County is conveniently located in southwestern Wyoming off the I-80 corridor and along the popular travel highways of 191 and 530 in Flaming Gorge Country. It’s 5 hours from the Denver Metro area and 3 hours from Salt Lake City, making a likely location for recreational activities. Sweetwater County has some incredible single-track trails just
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BC Bike Race and Kali Protectives Join Forces
The BC Bike Race take place July 5th – 13th throughout sections of the West Coast of British Columbia and the Seven Stage race pits racers against tough trails and long days in the saddle. This year the BCBR has a new protocol for concussion management, and they have teamed up with Kali Protectives for support
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Ibis Introduces the Mojo HD4
Introducing the 4th Generation Mojo HD The Mojo HD4 is the latest in a series of trail bikes from Ibis Cycles, featuring 27.5″ wheels, and 153mm of rear wheel travel, delivered through the efficient dw-link suspension, and it’s compatible with a variety of 160mm forks. The bike uses designs, expertise, and technologies derived from the HD3
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Ibis Team Debuts Mojo HD4 at EWS Race in Ireland
We’ll have full news on the new Mojo HD4 on Tuesday, May 30th! Until then, here are some tidbits of information along with pictures from the EWS Emerald Enduro in Ireland. Supposedly the head angle has been slackened out to 64.9° (depending on the fork) compared to the HD3’s 66.6° . Also, the BB has been
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Sneak Peak of new Ibis Mojo HD4
All pictures courtesy of davetrumporephoto.com Mojo HD4 – We’ll have full news on Tuesday next week! Sweet! Here is some tidbit’s of information on the new HD4 along with pictures from EWS Ibis Team racer Robin Wallner Snapper from breaking in the New colors and the brand new Mojo HD4 from Ibis Cycles. If you ask me it
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Emerald Expositions Acquires Snow Show from SnowSports Industries America
The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is the non-profit organization that has held the annual Snow Show industry ski trade show since 2011 in Denver, after a longtime home in Las Vegas (say what?). The large Emerald Expositions trade show conglomerate that runs the Interbike and Outdoor Retailer shows is acquiring the SIA Snow Show for a $16.7
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Just In – Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems
Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems: Rest Better For Every Adventure Therm-a-Rest offers an array of mattresses, sleeping bags, blankets, quilts, sheets, and pillows that are designed to work together to create a more efficient sleep system. The pieces can be mixed and matched for different scenarios, whether you’re thru-hiking, winter camping, or out to party. You can focus
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Strava Celebrates their One Billionth Shared Activity
Whether you love or hate Strava, it has become a big part of the cyclist, runners, hikers, and swimmers lives and sharing your activities with your friends and the world is part of the fun. I might not care about beating the KOM on a mountain bike climb, but it’s useful to know where I
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Just In – Pewag Security Chains
Pewag Security Chains Pewag makes a slew of chains, mostly for commercial and industrial applications, such as lifting heavy equipment and tire traction control and tire protection. They initially designed their famous 12mm 3012 chains for traction purposes, but its strength and impressive qualities made it a highly functional security chain. Pewag decided to create an
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Kali Protectives Introduces the Shiva 2.0 Full Faced Helmet
The Second Coming – Shiva 2.0 Kali Protectives is proud to release the Shiva 2.0 and Shiva 2.0 Carbon. Designed for riders who demand exceptional performance and uncompromising comfort, the Shiva 2.0 incorporates Kali’s industry leading impact technologies: LDL and Nano Fusion, into a hand lay-up, 1050g DOT certified helmet. LDL – LOW DENSITY LAYER
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Moab May 2017 Trail Report – Navajo Rocks
I rode the entire Navajo Rocks loop counterclockwise from lower lot, and it offered excellent views throughout the trip. The sun came out around the halfway point after a dreary and wet morning. I started on the fun Ramblin which had lots of swooping slickrock, then the sandier Big Mesa next to the majestic canyon
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Moab May 2017 Trip Report – The Whole Enchilada
The Whole Enchilada is one of the premier mountain bike rides in the Utah desert, and the bottom Porcupine Rim portion was the only real singletrack in the Moab area back in the old days. Due to the heavy snow conditions and the recent rain, the Whole Enchilada Shuttle drop off was on the Loop road
