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This was my second year visiting the Sea Otter and just like last year the Otter delivered. What did the Otter deliver you say? Fun, sun, bikes, new products, sweet single track and great people. Crank Brothers has been a fixture in the bike world for some time now and I am a multiple user.…

Let’s start this review of with some formalities. Truvativ did not pay me to write/publish this review. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get some history. I’m 32 years old, male (a sexy one), I ride XC, SS, and race Downhill. Out of the 3 mountain bikes that I ride consistently,…

Stopped by Manitou for a rundown on some of Manitou’s cool products. The first one that we asked about was Manitou’s very light carbon R7. Make sure to click on the picture of the R7 for a shot of the carbon weave We also got to see Manitou’s 10th Anniversary edition R7. This thing get’s…

Goodie but oldie, should I get it used or brand new? As I gather parts for my frame build up I continually have to address the question: should I buy used or should I buy new? Unless you have an unlimited budget I’m sure you’ve probably asked yourself the same question. Much of this answer…

Syncros makes beautiful stuff. On my mind in particular is what Marshall, the Brand Manager, pointed out to us: an AM wheelset strong enough for Free Riding. Marshall specifically mentioned that some players in the 29er market are picking up these wheels for longer travel design 29ers that they haven’t finished designing yet! 😉 Here…

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, red, blue, gold and titanium * 110 grams, stack height 26mm, 1″ & 1-1/8″…