2017 Canfield Riot Factory Build Bike
Overall Review
Lance and Chris Canfield began their journey as frame builders in the late nineties after feeling their needs weren’t being met by frame options at the time. Since the glory days aboard their 12-inch travel Big Fat Fatty Fat they’ve been coming up with their own interpretation of what mountain bikes should be. In 2011, Canfield Brothers launched their first 29-inch-wheeled bike, the Yelli Screamy, which was among the first wagon-wheeled bikes with sub-17-inch chainstays. Just a few years later
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2017 Pivot Firebird Carbon Pro XT/XTR
CUSTOM firebird
The Good
#1 pedal switch on and its as great as any full sus xc bike, I bet the drag comes mainly from tires. Its roomy compared to other bikes...I remember when new giant reign came out and thought it was ridiculosly long..now this firebird its even longer, I have it with a 40mm stem so Im not that streched out. #2 rips out downhills...comming from the latest v10 and a nomad, first thing I thought was damnn same as the v10 on the descents (new bike syndrome I guess)...but definitely feels like a dh bike. I remember using the nomad on a slow speed but very roguht trail thats close to home, it felt like bike wasnt helping because getting more speed was getting more into trouble...with firebird I was able to give full throttle #3 very nice finish (black) #4 very quiet (once I made some wrapping in chainstay) #5 the bike looks much better in real than in your screen
The Bad
#1 putting bike together was at least more difficult that santa cruz´s (lots of holes and no internal tubes for routing) #2 I have a nice build and still its heavier than nomad (31.5lb with pedals 2.4tires) wich is not bad at all.
#3 rear link definitely gets some dirt, wich I can easily clean after every ride day ( with a brush) but I forsee the situation in the rainy season :(
Overall Review
this thing is replacing latest nomad and v10 and Im very happy I did it. Im using size M with 40mm stem (5´875 height) and feels just perfect, I had some parts so decided to build it my self. I only used it for about 4 rides and then raced some enduro..a little flat terrain but bike didnt stop my pace in any regard...pedaling wasnt an issue. I use my xc bike almost every day and do some races so I guess my opinion on pedaling is valid. On the other hand Its completely true that if you dont need
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2017 Rocky Mountain Slayer 770 MSL
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It's back! Following a short hiatus, Rocky Mountain introduced an all-new 2017 Slayer. The new breed sports a full carbon frame, 165mm of rear travel, unique blind pivots, and looks that could kill. Whether it's an enduro race, bike park laps with the crew, or getting your freeride on, the Slayer is designed to take no prisoners with its ultra-aggressive geometry and progressive suspension. With that in mind, we pointed it down the rowdiest bits of trail we could find in Tucson, Arizona during
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SRAM Code RSC Disc Brake
Vital Review
First Ride: SRAM's New Code RSC Brakes
Overall Review
Travel back in time to the 2006 World Cup season and you'll see matte army green prototype Avid Code disc brakes mounted to select Pro downhill bikes, ready for testing. The brakes looked wild at the time, boasting huge calipers and large bearings in the lever that we'd never seen before. As the years rolled on Codes became a staple in the downhill world as a reliable, powerful workhorse ready to slow you down in a hurry with their strong bite. Fast-forward to early 2017 and they were among the
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2018 Marin Wolf Ridge Pro XX1
Overall Review
"Prove it." We nearly sent an email to suspension designer Darrell Voss following the recent introduction of the Polygon Square One EX bike, which was accompanied by several seemingly outlandish 'BEST BIKE EVARRR' type of statements and bold claims. Even their intro video started off with the line, "What if everything you were ever told was wrong?" "When you make such sweeping statements you're bound to meet some criticism," we told Voss during a recent conversation. And then we rode a bike that
FOX 36 Factory FLOAT 2018 Fork
Vital Review
First Ride: 2018 FOX Float 36 RC2 Fork
Overall Review
When we first tested the 2016 FOX Float 36 RC2, we found it to be right at the top of the big-hitting, single-crown fork class. Confidence-inspiring and sure-footed, it may have fallen just short of the best small-bump compliance available at the time, which it more than made up for with awesome levels of control when things got rowdier. Fast-forward to spring 2017, and we’ve just taken delivery of an early sample of the 2018 version. With changes to the airspring and improved seals, we were
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Nukeproof Horizon CS/CL Clipless Pedals
Overall Review
In the last few years we've seen a huge leap forward in the bike industry in terms of suspension design, geometry and drivetrain components. One part that sometimes feels like it's still trailing a bit behind is the clipless pedal. Yes, this mundane part that connects your feet to the bike. Let's be real, you won't think twice before throwing 200 or more bucks on that shiny new carbon handlebar that matches your bike’s color scheme so perfectly. But let's say 150 bucks for a light yet strong
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2017 Transition Scout Carbon 3
Overall Review
Subscribing to long, low, and slack frame geometry, Bellingham-based Transition Bicycles designed the Scout to be a ripping 27.5-inch mid-travel trail bike. New for 2017, the frame is available in carbon. Built to ride down the mountain like a slopestyle bike with a little cushion, the lightweight package is also ready to pedal big miles getting up the next. Tucson, Arizona's wild mix of trails served as an excellent place for our female shredders to try it out during the 2017 Vital MTB Test
2017 Transition Scout Carbon 3
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