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New Products – DZR Minna LTD Shoes, Showers Pass SS Henley Baselayer and Adidas Zonyk Pro Sunglasses
DZR has the two new Limited Edition shoes the Minna Mist and Minna Cadet, while Showers Pass is releasing the short sleeve Bamboo-Merino Henley base layer shirt, and Adidas has their Zonyk Pro Sunglasses in new colorways and LST/VARiO lenses. DZR Minna LTD Shoes DZR Shoes, known for their innovative line of unique urban cycling footwear, introduces…
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Just In – SQlab 611 Ergowave Active Saddle and Cane Creek OPT Remote
The SQlab 611 Ergowave Active Carbon is an excellent ergonomic and comfortable saddle with tons of innovations while the Cane Creek OPT remote provides on the fly micro-adjustability to their DB rear shocks with Climb Switch technology. SQlab SQlab introduced their new 612 and 611 Ergowave saddles models this year. The key features for SQlab’s…
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Just In – Wolf Tooth Components BarBag
The Wolf Tooth Components BarBag is a handlebar mounted storage bag with a see-through flip top lid that utilizes a magnetized closure. The trapezoidal shaped compartment has a .6 liter capacity and uses a stiffened nylon body. It has three Velcro closures straps which attach directly to the stem and handlebars for a secure and stable…
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Fix It Sticks Tire Levers and The Replaceable Fix It Sticks Kit
Fix It Sticks has just introduced an optional tire lever that fits on The Replaceable Fix It Sticks, and they’re sold in pairs and retail for $9.99. Designed as a bit, the Fix It Sticks tire lever reduces space in your pack and lets you customize your tool selection by using their innovative and highly…
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Just In – AfterShokz Sportz Titanium Headphones
The AfterShokz Sportz Titanium wired headphones use the bone conduction technology to transmit great fidelity sound through the listener’s cheekbones to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum completely along with a rubberized, thin and flexible titanium frame that offers extreme comfort, strength, and durability. The new wired Sportz Titanium and Sportz Titanium with mic headphones offer the…
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Fresh Produce – North St. Bags Pioneer Hip Packs, Honey Stinger GF Wildflower Honey Waffle, Topical EDGE Sports Performance Lotion
North St. Bags Pioneer 9 and 12 Hip Packs North St. Bags has released the Pioneer 9 and Pioneer 12 Hip Packs, equal parts hip pouch and bicycle handlebar bag. The Pioneer is also an excellent standalone Dopp kit, useful in travel when carrying all your toiletry essentials or other key items. Pioneer 12 Hip Pack…
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Review – Magura Storm HC, Storm SL and Storm Rotor Review
The Magura Storm HC rotor is stiffer and stronger than its brethren. It offers well-modulated deceleration, enhanced cooling properties, fade resistance, improved durability, and optimized friction performance for superb brake power. The new Storm HC rotor was designed for extreme use for exceptional braking performance under high braking forces. They’re ideal for heavy-duty use, including…
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Magura Brake Retrospect
I have been using Magura brakes since 2008 when I first put them on my Moots Moto-XZ 29er. I tricked the old Marta SLs with braided steel lines, which improved the brake system’s effectiveness and longevity with near-elimination of hose expansion, plus they looked cool. I was hooked from day one on Magura brakes, and…
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Cane Creek Announces The New DBAir [IL] Rear Shock and OPT/DROPT Remotes
Cane Creek announced the release of the new DBAir [IL] rear shock, which prominently features their new LinEair Air Spring along with an Oil Seal Head Redesign and Reconfigured Air Piston for improved reliability and more consistent performance. The shock will utilize their Twin Tube damping, 4-way independent adjustments including high and low-speed compression, high and low-speed…
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Introducing Fireside Industries Campfire Defender
Fireside Industries Inc. is the proud manufacturer of the Campfire Defender, a revolutionary campfire safety system designed to make camping easier and safer. The Campfire Defender can be placed over a campfire in the event of inclement weather or simply when it’s time for bed. Made from a military grade fabric the Campfire Defender is…
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Wolf Tooth Components CAMO Spider and Elliptical Chainring
The Wolf Tooth Components CAMO or ‘Chainline And Material Optimization’ is a two-piece chainring and spider system for direct mount style cranksets for 1x 9, 10, 11 and 12-speed drivetrains. It’s currently compatible with the Race Face Cinch, Cannondale, e*thirteen and SRAM direct mount designs. The five armed CAMO Spider is a direct mount crankarm…
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The MTB Lab Best Innovation of 2016 – Wolf Tooth Components WolfCage Derailleur Cage
The most innovative bike component for 2016 is the Wolf Tooth Components WolfCage Derailleur Cage. Not only does it allow 49-tooth cogs to function with Shimano 11-speed derailleurs, but it’s an extremely affordable system. Although SRAM has their new Eagle 12-speed system with the 10-50T extended range drivetrain, the almost $800 cost for a chain, cassette,…
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New Video of Chris Akrigg taking trials to non trails
Chris Akrigg – As It Lies Chris is from Keighley, Yorkshire, England and has been riding for Mongoose since 2006. He was a 6-times British Trials Champion, and this new video shows his prowess going off the normal terrain of purpose built trails. I loved the section through the creek and was amazed how he…
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The MTB Lab Best of 2016 – Electronics and Hydration
My fave item for 2016 is the feature filled GPS cycling computers Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT with the extremely functional side LED’s which can show your current zones for heart rate. Other excellent electronics for the best of 2016 are the bone conduction AfterShokz Trekz Titanium headphones, and the voice controlled GoPro HERO5 Black POV camera.…
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The MTB Lab Best of 2016 – Protection and Apparel
My Best of 2016 for safety and protection while bike riding is the Bell Super 3R helmet with a removable and protective chin bar and comfortable Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT Lite soft armor. For apparel my faves for 2016 are the warm Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey and their P.R.O. AmFIB Super Glove. Others Best…
