At about 35lbs, the KHS AM2000 needed some good stopping power. Enter the Hayes El Camino Brakes.

Specs:
Power Adjustment Dial
Tool-free lever reach adjustment
Mono-block caliper
Concealed fluid reservoir
Hayes phenolic pistons
Weight:420g for the entire system

My observations: I have owned 3 different types of hydraulic brakes and nothing feels like the El Caminos. As I came down on ‘The Luge’, [...]

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Often overlooked, you bike’s cockpit components are crucial. Interloc Racing Design (IRD) provided the Headset,

Headset Specs:
* Tange Sealed Cartridge Bearings
* Precision CNC-machined 7075 Aluminum Cups
* O-ring seal
* Stainless Steel Race
* 6 anodized colors: black, silver, [...]

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Good rubber can make a world of difference when riding off road. Pick the wrong tire for the wrong terrain or the wrong conditions and it may ruin your ride. Maxxis sent us a pair of the ADvantage tires to slap on our Ultimate All Mountain project, my first impression of the tires was “What [...]

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Vuelta USA provided the wheels for our Ultimate All-Mountain Project. These wheels have made more than a few heads turn. Check out the bladed spokes and their pattern, quite unique for an All-Mountain setup.

The wheels have proven to be quite durable so far, they have endured 1 crash and a few jumps. I’m also happy [...]

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Spinner Who? That has been the reaction to the fork that we have installed on our Ultimate AM machine. So who is Spinner?:
Spinner, the company known for its reliability and honest value for 23 years has been opening a lot of eyes recently. In the past two years, Spinner has received worldwide attention as [...]

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Today will be the day that the KHS AM2000 will be completed. All I need to do is install the chain and derailleur cables and we’re all set. I’ll also need to dial in the bike and make sure its just right.
Moe brought the AM2000 back to KHS Bicycles this week to get it fitted [...]

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