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Gear Review: Maxxis Forekaster. My New Favorite Tires

Tires

I’m signed up for a mountain bike race later this fall that has a history of being quite muddy. I’m flying there, only bringing one set of wheels, and don’t want to worry about changing tires at the last minute. I bought a pair of Maxxis Forekaster 29 x 2.35″ tires on sale over Labor Day and so far I’m very impressed. […]

Gear ReviewGear Review
Mike Lavery | September 14, 2018
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Are You Enduro?

The last 10 years in mountain biking have seen some pretty significant changes both in technology and riding style. The word enduro wasn’t ever used to describe mountain bikes, it was strictly a dirt bike thing. But it came from the same idea: a stage race. As bigger wheels become more popular (29″, 27.5) it is becoming easier and easier for […]

CycleCycle
Guest Author | July 20, 2016
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Ashland, OR Mountain Bike Trail Condition Report: “Time Warp”

Today I rode a system of trails in Southern Oregon in the Ashland Watershed. The trails are all melted out and firing from the recent rain. Ashland, Oregon is located about 10 miles from the California Border, right along I-5. The freeway is actually the shuttle route! I got a ride to the top from the local shuttle service, Ashland […]

Conditions ReportConditions Report
Guest Author | June 21, 2016
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E-Bikes : The Future of Biking?

Fatbikes

Next time you’re doing an epic 30 mile high alpine ride and you get passed by someone who looks like they shouldn’t be there, you might want to take a closer look at his/her drivetrain. E-Bikes have penetrated their way into the mountain bike market, and they’re here to stay. It’s not quite like a motorcycle, but promises to make […]

CycleCycle
Guest Author | June 10, 2016
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