Race Face Next 35 Handlebar
The Good
Light, Damp and comfortable
The Bad
Pricey Pricey Pricey
Overall Review
The last carbon handlebar that I owned came on a circa 2005 SC Heckler. I wasn't one of those with carbon phobia, I just didn't think it was worth the cost. Plus, I rode mostly downhill and lived near a bike park. Nowadays, I ride mostly trails so I splurged on a carbon handlebar upgrade on an aluminum Transition Scout. The RF Next 35 handlebar is optimized for trail use and it's been a sweet addition to my daily driver. The dampening characteristics were noticeable especially in rough terrain
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Spank Oozy Trail Flat Pedal
The Good
Large Platform, Thin, Durable
The Bad
Large Platform, lacks some shape
Overall Review
Right out the box, you can see and feel the quality in these pedals. The other thing you notice is the thin and large platform. For those with big feet, these pedals would be a great fit. For me, I'm on the other end of the spectrum. After a couple of dozen rides, I still find myself banging into things from time to time. These pedals can take some abuse! The thin profile also helps you clear obstacles especially on today's trail bike geometry The only thing I don't like about these pedals is
Spank Oozy Trail Flat Pedal
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Transition TR11 (2018) Frame
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For the past three years Transition has been tweaking and tuning their new downhill bike - the TR Eleven (TR11). First made public under Tahnee Seagrave, who skillfully piloted a prototype version to her first Elite World Cup downhill win at Leogang, this bike was born in carbon and the clean lines show it. The bike's suspension is a DH-tuned version of Transition's Giddy Up trail bike platform, and was designed to be easily tuneable to almost any rider’s preferences. It's characterized by
Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 Shoes
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Cracking into the flat pedal footwear game is no small task, as Five Ten, the longstanding champ, presents a very formidable opponent with proprietary rubber compounds derived from the rock climbing world. Specialized isn't one to shy away from a competition, however, and their new shoes will give the original ruler a run for their money. If you enjoy the foot out, flat out riding style, these casually-styled kicks are made from a variety of technical materials that add up to an impressive pair
Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 Shoes
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DMR Vault - V1 Flat Pedal
The Good
Light-weight, grippy as hell, tough
The Bad
nothing I can think of (make sure to get the MAG version of these)
Overall Review
These pedals were recommended to me from a riding buddy and I'm sure glad I took his advice. I got these as the first flat pedal I'd had in a while since I was riding shimanoclips and Teva shoes for 3-4 years straight. However, when I did make the move to riding in north van, I soon realized that I would be a lot better off riding flat pedals. That was 2 seasons ago and these puppies are still running great. They have taken a serious beating in the time I have used them and have some nice shiny
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Light Bicycle Heavy Duty Carbon Rim
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As the banter increases around 29-inch wheels in downhill, we've decided to throw it back to 26-inch days and offer up a very long-term review of Light Bicycle's Heavy Duty Carbon rims designed for downhill and enduro use. With key players like ENVE, Industry Nine, e*thirteen, SRAM, Reynolds and others holding the majority of the carbon wheel market, Light Bicycle has been building steam over the years by creating a price point rim they claim performs like the big names at the fraction of the
Light Bicycle Heavy Duty Carbon Rim
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2018 Giant Reign Advanced 0 Bike
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The Giant Reign is one of the world’s best selling enduro bikes, and it’s been around in one version or the other for almost 13 years by now. Whilst the basic design concepts behind the bike have not really changed over the years, of course everything else has. Materials, geo, suspension, standards, components…mountain biking never stands still! So in the name of keeping up, we headed over to Italy last week to discover the 6th generation of the Reign. Lower, longer, and slacker seems almost
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Schwalbe Hans Dampf Addix Tires
The Good
Predictable, light weight (somewhat), multidirectional tread makes installation easy
The Bad
Price, Durability and sidewall protection
Overall Review
Coming from a bontrager tire, these Hans Dampf'swere a godsend and saved me from the treacherous XR3's that came stock on my remedy. However, as the season went on I become less and less interested in them. My friend who had the same remedy as me, also got the Hans and those were shredded just by riding down some stairs after having them for a few weeks. Mine tires got a sidewall puncture 3 times in a row when I went to the local bike park which got frustrating real quick. I have ridden these
Schwalbe Hans Dampf Addix Tires
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Black Market MOB Frame
The Original
The Good
Amazing craftsmanship and welds
Good use of True Temper steel vs chromoly steel
Tapered seat and chainstays
Solid stance / poise
The best, the one that started a lot of dirt jump riders interest
The Bad
Head tube ended up ovaling over time
Downtube wall thickness too thin (dented easily)
Overall Review
Even though this frame is no longer available, it still lives on as the Edit1. But this original is truly original... progressive geometry and smart materials. It was and still could be the best DJ bike ever!
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