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31. <title>The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</title>
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35. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
36. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
37. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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43. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Canyon Neuron:ONfly is the brand's first lightweight eMTB which they claim provides a totally unique ride style.</p>
44. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-canyon-neurononfly-is-the-brands-first-lightweight-emtb/">The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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51. <p>Canyon has just announced their first lightweight eMTB: the Neuron:ONfly. The lightweight yet powerful ONfly fits into the center of the Neuron line. The &#8220;Neuron&#8221; is the human-powered version of the 140mm travel 29er with the &#8220;Neuron:ON&#8221; as the full-bore e-bike version. </p>
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55. <p>Despite weighing dramatically less than the Neuron:ON, the new Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;is more than just another featherweight eMTB offering. The&nbsp;new Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;&#8220;pairs a cutting-edge carbon chassis with&nbsp;Bosch’s&nbsp;recently launched Performance Line SX drive system for 55Nm of torque and 600W of power,&#8221;&nbsp;according to Canyon. Canyon&nbsp;is quick to note that the new Bosch SX powertrain delivers the same max power as its big brother, the Bosch CX drivetrain. The&nbsp;difference, instead, is in the torque—the motor requires a higher pedaling cadence to reach its maximum power level.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s&nbsp;how they explain it:</p>
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60. <p>One of the most important characteristics of this motor is that the modulation does not increase by leaps and&nbsp;bounds,&nbsp;but progressively instead.&nbsp;On&nbsp;gravel roads,&nbsp;the support feels comfortable, like&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;riding with a tailwind.&nbsp;When&nbsp;you turn onto the trail and sprint towards the summit, the engine ramps up its power and reacts sensitively and directly to your input.</p>
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65. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665047" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533668-roofowler_RZ95083-7c1116-original-1712852962-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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69. <p>Canyon claims that this makes the Neuron:ONfly not just another lightweight eMTB, but rather a new breed of e-bike entirely. The Neuron:ONfly rewards a high cadence with increasing power, which more accurately mimics the ride qualities of a human-powered mountain bike.</p>
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73. <p>The SX motor drops 900g compared to the larger CX unit, and the 400WH battery drops 2-3kg compared to the Neuron:ON, depending on the battery size you compare it to. Even so, this smaller battery will still take you places—the new design boasts &#8220;the highest energy density of all Bosch e-bike batteries.&#8221; Canyon claims you can climb a whopping 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of vert on a single charge, even in turbo mode.</p>
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77. <p>If that&#8217;s not enough range for your planned ride, the Neuron:ONfly is fully compatible with Bosch&#8217;s PowerMore 250WH range extender, which attaches to the frame where you might otherwise store a water bottle. The connection looks seamless, with a weather-protected charging port. This detachable expansion pack essentially allows you to tailor the battery capacity of your bike to the length of your expected ride. Still, touting the range extender integration on a bike that&#8217;s specifically designed to cut weight primarily through reducing its battery size is ironic.</p>
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85. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-geometry">Geometry</h2>
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89. <p>The Neuron:ONfly is offered in five sizes, ranging from XS to XL. Canyon took special care when designing the XS size for shorter riders. While the XS bike still rolls on 29&#8243; wheels, Canyon reduced the suspension travel by 10mm, to 130mm front and rear. They claim this suspension reduction &#8220;keeps the proportions between bike and rider spot on.&#8221; It also allows them to use a smaller 210x50mm shock.</p>
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93. <p>All frame sizes sport a 64.5° head tube angle, 76.5° seat tube angle, and 450mm chainstays. The&nbsp;size-medium frame features a 460mm reach and 635mm stack height.</p>
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97. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665048" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/533667-roofowler_RZ94746-6fd8fb-original-1712852934-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
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101. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-build-kit">Build Kit</h2>
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105. <p>While the Neuron:ONfly&nbsp;is technically going to&nbsp;be available in four different variants,&nbsp;only one will be sold&nbsp;in the USA: the CF 7, with an MSRP of $5,499.</p>
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109. <p>The CF 7 is the most affordable of the four build kits and is specced with a Shimano Deore drivetrain, SRAM Code R <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-brakes-buyers-guide/">brakes</a>, and a 140mm RockShox Pike Base fork and 140mm RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock. (Again, the XS features 130mm of suspension front and rear.)</p>
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113. <p>Total claimed weight for the CF 7 is 45lb, or 48.25lb with the 250WH range extender. Compare that to a claimed weight of 51.6lb for the full-zed Neuron:ON CF 7.</p>
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117. <p>The new Neuron:ONfly is available immediately on Canyon.com.</p>
118. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-canyon-neurononfly-is-the-brands-first-lightweight-emtb/">The Canyon Neuron:ONfly Is the Brand&#8217;s First Lightweight eMTB</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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127. <title>Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</title>
128. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/</link>
129. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/#comments</comments>
131. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
132. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
133. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
134. <category><![CDATA[industry]]></category>
135. <category><![CDATA[sea otter]]></category>
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138. <description><![CDATA[<p>At Sea Otter this year humility replaced hubris, with brands and consumers clearly getting back to basics.</p>
139. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/">Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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142. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664975" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/horse_trailer-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hudski &#8220;booth&#8221; at Sea Otter was easily one of my favorites, consisting of a re-purposed horse trailer and what appeared to be thrift-store furniture. Their bikes are pretty rad too (look for a feature coming soon).</figcaption></figure>
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146. <p>Urban Dictionary defines a dirtbag as a &#8220;piss-poor, unemployed&nbsp;rock climber&nbsp;who lives off scrounged food and sleeps, obviously, in the dirt. The pinnacle of climbing&nbsp;committment&nbsp;[sic] and idol of employed climbers.&#8221; Substitute &#8220;rock climber&#8221; with &#8220;mountain biker,&#8221; and I think that&#8217;s a good description of where the MTB industry finds itself at this moment in time.</p>
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150. <p>I traveled to Monterey last week for the Sea Otter Classic and my hotel was eerily quiet, with just a few cars in the parking lot.&nbsp;Contrast&nbsp;that with years past when it&#8217;s been difficult to find a room anywhere within 20 miles of the venue at Laguna Seca Raceway. Another person I spoke with noticed the same thing at their hotel and elsewhere around town where the bars and restaurants just didn&#8217;t seem to be as busy as in years past.</p>
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154. <p>It&#8217;s interesting because I&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;think Sea Otter&#8217;s attendance was&nbsp;down&nbsp;this year.&nbsp;On the contrary, organizers estimated 80,000 visitors for 2024,&nbsp;which would be&nbsp;a healthy bump from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2023/05/09/sea-otter-attendance-2022" rel="noreferrer noopener">76,500 last year</a>. So why were there so many hotel vacancies?</p>
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158. <p>One brand owner I spoke with mentioned that his team was camping at the venue this year, a change from years past when everyone stayed in hotels.&nbsp;It was a lot of fun, he said, and a return to the&nbsp;early days of the company.&nbsp;Also, he told&nbsp;me,&nbsp;it was the much cheaper option.</p>
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162. <p>Kona Bicycles caused a big stir last week when the brand was spotted abruptly taking down its Sea Otter booth the day before the start of the event. After much speculation, the brand&#8217;s parent company&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kent-outdoors-announces-100-million-credit-facility-from-eclipse-business-capital-to-support-growth-strategy-302122413.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">put out&nbsp;a press release</a>&nbsp;announcing the appointment of a new CFO and a fresh $100M (!) line of credit. Presumably, the brand&#8217;s Sea Otter booth space had already been paid for, which left many of us wondering why they didn&#8217;t just ignore the sunk costs and go ahead as planned. Could it have been to save a few extra bucks on the team&#8217;s per diem expenses? There&#8217;s a reason CFOs are called bean counters, after all.</p>
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166. <p>As we all know, the bike industry has gone through some&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/supply-chains-are-kinked-extended-making-it-more-difficult-to-get-a-new-mountain-bike-again/" rel="noreferrer noopener">pretty extreme highs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-bike-boom-is-over-but-shops-are-learning-to-ride-a-new-wave/" rel="noreferrer noopener">lows</a>&nbsp;over the past few years.&nbsp;Many were burned by an oversupply of bikes and equipment, and now that things are settling back into a steady state, there&nbsp;seems to be&nbsp;a fresh air of humility and caution permeating the sport.</p>
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170. <p>And it&#8217;s not just brands. Consumers are being cautious, too. I suspect many Norcal riders who might&nbsp;normally&nbsp;book a hotel for Sea Otter weekend chose to take day trips to the races and&nbsp;festival&nbsp;instead. Looking at our&nbsp;own&nbsp;internal data, Singletracks readers&nbsp;are still gravitating&nbsp;toward discounted items and are slower to pull the trigger on a new bike purchase than in years past. At least one person I spoke with&nbsp;who has&nbsp;access to heavily discounted industry pricing on bikes confessed to preferring aluminum over carbon because it&#8217;s a better long-term value. Are aluminum mountain bikes coming back in vogue? I suspect they might be.</p>
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174. <p>Truly,&nbsp;I&#8217;m stoked&nbsp;to see the industry returning to its dirtbag roots.&nbsp;Mountain biking, at least in the early days,&nbsp;certainly&nbsp;wasn&#8217;t&nbsp;about big businesses,&nbsp;or&nbsp;flashy equipment, or staying in&nbsp;nice&nbsp;hotels.&nbsp;It was about riding bikes in the dirt and having fun with friends. The financial side of things is&nbsp;admittedly&nbsp;still up in the air, yet the passion remains. Brands and consumers alike are&nbsp;smarter&nbsp;after lessons learned over the past few years. We&#8217;re leaner—and hungrier, too—which bodes well for future innovation and stoke.</p>
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177.  
178. <p>It&#8217;s clear from the dozens of folks I talked to at Sea Otter that they&#8217;re committed to making mountain biking even better despite the challenges over the past few&nbsp;years,&nbsp;in anticipation of those yet to come.</p>
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181.  
182. <p>Dirtbags are like that.&nbsp;They never give up,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;often the ones we admire the most.</p>
183. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/now-we-are-become-dirtbags-the-mtb-industry-2024/">Now We Are Become Dirtbags: The MTB Industry 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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192. <title>Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </title>
193. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/</link>
194. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/#respond</comments>
196. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maureen Gaffney]]></dc:creator>
197. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
198. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
199. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
200. <category><![CDATA[salida colorado]]></category>
201. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664790</guid>
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203. <description><![CDATA[<p>A new mountain bike trail opened in Salida to ease congestion within the popular Arkansas Hills trail system.</p>
204. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/">Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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208. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665034" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-878x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665034" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-878x1170.jpeg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1024-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
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212. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="665037" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-878x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-665037" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-878x1170.jpeg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0745-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
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217. <p><a href="https://salidamountaintrails.org/">Salida Mountain Trails</a>, or SMT for those with too little time to say or spell these three little words, has been steadily planning, designing and building new trails on S and Methodist Mountains in Salida, Colorado for the past 20 years.&nbsp;</p>
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219.  
220.  
221. <p>A new, 0.75 mile natural-surface trail called “Maybe” opened on Friday, April 19th, providing an important connection in the Arkansas Hills Trails System.&nbsp;</p>
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223.  
224.  
225. <p>“<em>Maybe</em> really ties the trail system together,” said Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) Executive Director Jon Terbush. “The trail fills what had been a gap in the network, creating a connection to link shorter routes and provide more singletrack options close to downtown Salida.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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229. <p>Maybe replaces a decades-old, undesignated “social” trail that crossed private property. Working in partnership with the City of Salida and the Bureau of Land Management, Royal Gorge Field Office (BLM), SMT developed a plan to reroute the trail onto public land. James Flatten, a professional trail builder, constructed Maybe with support from SMT and City staff.&nbsp;</p>
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233. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4032" height="2268" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665036" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906.jpg 4032w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240401_151906-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px" /></a></figure>
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237. <p>In 2023, an astounding 225,000 people entered/exited the Arkansas Hills Trails from the F Street parking lot, according to trail counter data. Increased use has led to increased congestion, something the new trail will directly address.&nbsp;</p>
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241. <p>Not wanting to be upstaged by Terbush’s brief remarks, two bighorn sheep on the hill behind him collided dramatically, sending rock tumbling onto the trail that Cat Gruener–SMT Trail Manager– had just painstakingly raked for its big debut.&nbsp;</p>
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245. <p>Bikers, hikers and their canine associates headed up the trail on a glorious spring morning, taking in the spectacular views of the snow-capped Sawatch range. While the trail’s name may sound inconclusive, it will undoubtedly become instantly integral to a growing multi-use trail system in Salida. </p>
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249. <p>Other re-routes, connections and adoptions are in the works, and SMT is at the heart of discussions on a countywide Trails System &amp; Conservation Plan that it hopes will bring additional opportunities.&nbsp;</p>
250. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/salida-mountain-trails-unequivocal-about-new-offering-maybe/">Salida Mountain Trails Unequivocal About New Offering, “Maybe” </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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259. <title>After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</title>
260. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/</link>
261. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/#respond</comments>
263. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
264. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
265. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
266. <category><![CDATA[kona]]></category>
267. <category><![CDATA[kona bikes]]></category>
268. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
269. <category><![CDATA[sea otter]]></category>
270. <category><![CDATA[sea otter classic]]></category>
271. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664972</guid>
272.  
273. <description><![CDATA[<p>Kona Bikes is currently in dire financial straits, and while Kent Outdoors seeks to sell the brand, the future remains unknown.</p>
274. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/">After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
275. ]]></description>
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277. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3000" height="2000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664987" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115.jpg 3000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/emickelson_231101_4115-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Kona.</figcaption></figure>
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279.  
280.  
281. <p>The biggest news out of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic wasn&#8217;t about a new bike launch or even a new brand, but instead a swirling rumor mill around a brand that&nbsp;<em>wasn&#8217;t</em>&nbsp;there:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.konaworld.com/">Kona Bikes</a>. Kona employees set up a display at the Sea Otter Classic on Wednesday&nbsp;prior to&nbsp;the expo&#8217;s opening on Thursday, only to begin taking it down before the end of the day. Kona had no presence at the show despite&nbsp;having just&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">launched&nbsp;their new Ouroboros gravel bike</a>&nbsp;days before. According to sources at other brands,&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;even begin setting up, Kona had to have already paid for their spot at the expo, which is always a significant line item in a bike brand&#8217;s annual marketing budget. Kona employees were told to expect a &#8220;town hall meeting&#8221; on Thursday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/04/17/wheres-kona-brand-sets-then-breaks-down-sea-otter">according to a report</a>&nbsp;from BRAIN.</p>
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284.  
285. <p>Kona has been building mountain bikes since 1988, and many&nbsp;of their classic bikes pioneered the bleeding edge of technological advancement in freeride and full suspension technology,&nbsp;while simultaneously embracing a middle-finger-up punk rock ethos.&nbsp;This combination of forward-thinking technology and anti-establishmentarianism earned the brand a cult following for many years.</p>
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287.  
288.  
289. <p>During the short-lived bike boom following the COVID pandemic, Kona was one of many brands that sold to private equity firms—in their case, to Kent Outdoors in early 2022.&nbsp;The bike boom proved to be a short-lived spike of sales that the industry was unprepared for, which caused almost every single brand to&nbsp;subsequently&nbsp;over-order merchandise that they&nbsp;then&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bikeexchange-on-the-post-pandemic-surge-of-bike-discounts/">have&nbsp;been unable to sell</a>, leading to steep discounts.</p>
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292.  
293. <p>In December, Kona announced perhaps the most shocking discount&nbsp;of all—<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/buy-a-kona-process-get-one-free/">a buy one get one free deal on their Process trail bike</a>. Singletracks had never heard of a BOGO mountain bike deal before or since, which indicated that Kona&nbsp;was massively overstocked&nbsp;while simultaneously experiencing an immense cash flow issue.</p>
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296.  
297. <p>Every brand has been dealing with the same economic realities, and while most brands are still managing to survive, others have closed their doors.&nbsp;Colorado-based Guerrilla Gravity&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/guerrilla-gravity-begins-liquidating-manufacturing-equipment/">closed&nbsp;up&nbsp;shop in late 2023</a>, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/guerrilla-gravity-appears-to-have-closed-up-shop.html">an anonymous source</a>&nbsp;claiming that the closure was primarily due to angel&nbsp;investor(s) who decided to pull out and shut the&nbsp;company&nbsp;down.&nbsp;Other bike brands in financial straits include Nukeproof, Vitus, and Ragley, who have&nbsp;been caught up&nbsp;in the receivership and sale of their parent company, Wiggle CRC, which also owns&nbsp;<a href="http://Wiggle.com">Wiggle.com</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chainreactioncycles.com">Chain Reaction Cycles</a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/wiggle-crc-reported-to-be-bought-by-frasers-group-for-under-10-million.html">latest reports</a>&nbsp;indicate that&nbsp;the in-house brands will be sold&nbsp;to Fraser Group along with Wiggle CRC, but the future of these brands remains&nbsp;unclear.&nbsp;For a short time, it seemed that Orange Bikes might meet the same fate, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinkbike.com/news/orange-bikes-resumes-trading-under-owner-ashley-ball.html">a sale to Ashley Ball</a>&nbsp;has allowed the brand to continue forward.</p>
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300.  
301. <p>This is far from an exhaustive analysis of all&nbsp;of&nbsp;the brands facing dire financial&nbsp;straits&nbsp;in the current economic climate, but it does provide context to Kona&#8217;s current predicament.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;Kona is by far the largest of the bike manufacturers facing a potential demise&#8230;&nbsp;but all hope is not yet lost.</p>
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305. <p>On the heels of Kona&#8217;s withdrawal from Sea Otter, Kent Outdoors&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kent-outdoors-announces-100-million-credit-facility-from-eclipse-business-capital-to-support-growth-strategy-302122413.html">published a press release</a>&nbsp;announcing a $100 million line of credit from asset-based lender Eclipse Business Capital. As a part of this capital infusion, Lee Belitsky joined Kent as the Executive Chairman, and they also appointed Rob Otto as Chief Financial Officer. This leadership upheaval indicates a dramatic change&nbsp;of course&nbsp;for the&nbsp;company, and a big part of this change is an increased effort to sell Kona Bikes.</p>
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309. <p>Kona is just a&nbsp;small&nbsp;part of the Kent Outdoors portfolio and only received a brief mention at the end of the release:</p>
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313. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
314. <p>&#8220;In connection with the investment of capital and the management team coming&nbsp;onboard, the&nbsp;Company&nbsp;performed a strategic review of its operating units and determined that it would continue to seek a buyer for its bike business, Kona. This move allows the&nbsp;Company&nbsp;to direct its resources toward&nbsp;investment in its&nbsp;key water sports businesses.&nbsp;The bike industry has faced&nbsp;very&nbsp;significant challenges in the&nbsp;post covid&nbsp;world&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kona has not been immune to these headwinds.&#8221;</p>
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318.  
319. <p>The corporate-speak of a press release intended to foster confidence in the company clashes harshly with an anonymous comment posted to <a href="https://bikerumor.com/what-happened-to-kona-bikes-sea-otter/">an article on BikeRumor.com</a>. </p>
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323. <p>The corporate-speak of a press release intended to foster confidence in the company clashes harshly with an anonymous comment posted to <a href="https://bikerumor.com/what-happened-to-kona-bikes-sea-otter/">an article on BikeRumor.com</a>. The commentator claims to be a current employee at Kona and that under the Kent Outdoors management, Kona has accumulated millions of dollars of debts to their suppliers and has no intention of paying those debts. The writer goes on to talk about the &#8220;abysmal&#8221; working conditions at Kona, management decisions they disagree with, and more.</p>
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327. <p>Purported Kona dealers have chimed in on the comment thread to support and affirm the claims made by this anonymous commentator, lending credibility to the assertions.</p>
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331. <p>Singletracks has reached out to Kona, but no one has been willing to comment on the record due to contractual obligations. Commenting to the press or publishing a blog post, for example, could subject current or former employees to legal action from the company.</p>
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335. <p>At this time, we unfortunately&nbsp;do not know&nbsp;what&nbsp;the fate of Kona Bikes and&nbsp;Kona&#8217;s&nbsp;many loyal employees&nbsp;will be. We wish them all the very best&nbsp;outcome&nbsp;in these incredibly trying circumstances.</p>
336. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/after-mysteriously-withdrawing-from-sea-otter-kona-bikes-is-for-sale/">After Mysteriously Withdrawing from Sea Otter, Kona Bikes Is for Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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345. <title>Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</title>
346. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/</link>
347. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/#respond</comments>
349. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Singletracks Staff]]></dc:creator>
350. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
351. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
352. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
353. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
354. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663709</guid>
355.  
356. <description><![CDATA[<p>More of the latest gear that launched around Sea Otter 2024 including components from DVO, TRP, Praxis, and Wolf Tooth.</p>
357. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/">Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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360. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664996" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JMO_2663-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: State Bicycle Co.</figcaption></figure>
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363.  
364. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
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368. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-state-bicycle-co-x-bob-marley-collection">State Bicycle Co. x Bob Marley collection</h2>
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371.  
372. <p>State Bicycle Co. is known for doing some pretty cool collabs, but this has to be the most chill of them all. On April 20th the brand debuted a line of bikes, clothing, and accessories to celebrate the &#8220;music and culture surrounding Bob Marley, the unity of cycling, and sustainable living.&#8221; The Klunker shown here comes with a custom hemp frame bag and saddle and features a print of Marley&#8217;s signature.</p>
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375.  
376. <ul>
377. <li>Price: $499.99 for the Klunker. Other items from $14.99.</li>
378.  
379.  
380.  
381. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=d17f5914-fa45-42fd-a326-329e2b3e55d4&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statebicycle.com%2Fcollections%2Fstate-bicycle-co-x-bob-marley">from State Bicycle Co.</a></li>
382. </ul>
383.  
384.  
385.  
386. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg" alt="Time Speciale No. 10 clipless pedal" class="wp-image-664998" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/00_mtbhero-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: SRAM</figcaption></figure>
387.  
388.  
389.  
390. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-time-mtb-pedals-updated">Time MTB pedals updated</h2>
391.  
392.  
393.  
394. <p>Time may not be the first pedal brand mountain bikers think of, but that could change with a refresh of the SRAM-owned brand&#8217;s clipless pedal lineup. The Time Speciale is the brand&#8217;s most aggressive pedal, now offered in two sizes and designed for gravity riding with a generous platform that includes four pins per side. The Time MX series ditches the pins while remaining robust overall, while the ATAC series is the slimmest and is designed for XC and gravel riding.</p>
395.  
396.  
397.  
398. <ul>
399. <li>Price: $180-350 for Time Speciale Pedals</li>
400.  
401.  
402.  
403. <li>Buy from <a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7756963741888_44665760284864&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fpedal-time-speciale-12-pedals%3Fvariant%3D44665760284864&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529">The Pro&#8217;s Closet</a></li>
404. </ul>
405.  
406.  
407.  
408. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664463" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trp-rotor.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
409.  
410.  
411.  
412. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-trp-s05e-disc-brake-rotor">New TRP S05E disc brake rotor</h2>
413.  
414.  
415.  
416. <p>TRP says their new S05E rotor improves deceleration by 10% over previous offerings thanks to newly optimized laser-cut holes. The TRP S05E will be available in 203mm and 220mm diameters with a 2.3mm thickness.</p>
417.  
418.  
419.  
420. <ul>
421. <li>Price: $69.99</li>
422.  
423.  
424.  
425. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33634">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
426. </ul>
427.  
428.  
429.  
430. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="619" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665006" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17.jpg 1000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-750x464.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-768x475.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-17-600x371.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Ritchey</figcaption></figure>
431.  
432.  
433.  
434. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-ritchey-superlogic-butano-ridge-carbon-handlebar">New Ritchey SuperLogic Butano Ridge carbon handlebar</h2>
435.  
436.  
437.  
438. <p>The Ritchey Butano Ridge is a popular handlebar for adventure riding, and now the brand has a carbon fiber monocoque SuperLogic version that combines the bar with a stem for a clean look. The integrated drop bar-stem combo weighs 417g, and various sizes are available.</p>
439.  
440.  
441.  
442. <ul>
443. <li>Price: $599</li>
444.  
445.  
446.  
447. <li>Buy from ritcheylogic.com</li>
448. </ul>
449.  
450.  
451.  
452. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665008" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-pressure-washer-portable.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Muc-Off</figcaption></figure>
453.  
454.  
455.  
456. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muc-off-portable-bike-pressure-washer">Muc-Off portable bike pressure washer</h2>
457.  
458.  
459.  
460. <p>Muc-Off introduced their own <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/bathe-bikes-quickly-with-the-muc-off-pressure-washing-kit-review/">bike-specific pressure washer</a> a few years ago and this month the brand is following up with a battery-powered portable version. The Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer&nbsp;features a 20L tank and delivers up to 24 minutes of wash time on a single battery charge. The included attachments allow you to rinse and soap your bike in either eco or a more powerful boost mode.</p>
461.  
462.  
463.  
464. <ul>
465. <li>Price: £250.00 (not available in the US yet)</li>
466.  
467.  
468.  
469. <li>Buy <a href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/jrd755">from Muc-Off</a></li>
470. </ul>
471.  
472.  
473.  
474. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6240" height="4160" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665010" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31.jpg 6240w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DVODIAMOND_SPENCERRATHKAMP-31-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 6240px) 100vw, 6240px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: DVO</figcaption></figure>
475.  
476.  
477.  
478. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dvo-diamond-36-d1-sl-suspension-fork">DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL suspension fork</h2>
479.  
480.  
481.  
482. <p>The DVO Diamond 36 trail fork has been updated with a redesigned crown that offers better frame clearance and a larger volume D1 damper system for improved performance. The brand is also using a new 3D machining process that improves tolerances for less friction overall. The DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL is offered in 140, 150, and 160mm travel versions for 29er wheels only.</p>
483.  
484.  
485.  
486. <ul>
487. <li>Price: $1,049</li>
488.  
489.  
490.  
491. <li>Buy from dvosuspension.com</li>
492. </ul>
493.  
494.  
495.  
496. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4819" height="3213" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665014" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2.jpg 4819w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Fat-Paw-Lock-On-Grips_2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4819px) 100vw, 4819px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Wolf Tooth</figcaption></figure>
497.  
498.  
499.  
500. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolf-tooth-fat-paw-grips">Wolf Tooth Fat Paw grips</h2>
501.  
502.  
503.  
504. <p>The Wolf Tooth Fat Paw lock-on grips boast a meaty 36mm diameter grip surface and are made from a silicon foam material to absorb trail vibrations. Buyers can choose from multiple lock-on collar colors and can upgrade the plastic end caps to color-matched aluminum alloy bar ends for an extra $19.95. </p>
505.  
506.  
507.  
508. <ul>
509. <li>Price: $34.95</li>
510.  
511.  
512.  
513. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=1f8f513b-b98b-4cf0-abf5-e477c8747e9c&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fproducts%2Ffat-paw-lock-on-grips">from Wolf Tooth</a></li>
514. </ul>
515.  
516.  
517.  
518. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
519. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665021" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665021" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
520.  
521.  
522.  
523. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665022" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665022" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
524.  
525.  
526.  
527. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="665024" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665024" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/praxis_components-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
528. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
529.  
530.  
531.  
532. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-praxis-stem-and-bottle-cage">Praxis stem and bottle cage</h2>
533.  
534.  
535.  
536. <p>Santa Cruz, California-based Praxis just released a slew of new components last week, including the brand&#8217;s first pedal, the Podium. The brand also released a forged and CNC-constructed aluminum alloy stem and a carbon bottle cage with built-in quick-link storage. Look for an in-depth review of the Praxis Podium pedals later this spring.</p>
537.  
538.  
539.  
540. <ul>
541. <li>Price: $115 (Praxis Podium pedal)</li>
542.  
543.  
544.  
545. <li>Buy from praxiscycles.com</li>
546. </ul>
547.  
548.  
549.  
550. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-665025" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Saris_Tailgate_Pad-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Saris</figcaption></figure>
551.  
552.  
553.  
554. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saris-tailgate-pad">Saris tailgate pad</h2>
555.  
556.  
557.  
558. <p>Saris just announced a new tailgate pad for hauling bikes, and two sizes are available. The Saris Tailgate Pad Small fits five bikes, while the large fits six bikes. An integrated quick-attach / release hook system promises to keep bikes secure while in transit.</p>
559.  
560.  
561.  
562. <ul>
563. <li>Price: $219 (small) and $229 (large)</li>
564.  
565.  
566.  
567. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2147WNW?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">from Amazon</a></li>
568. </ul>
569.  
570.  
571.  
572. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-23-at-1.52.57%E2%80%AFPM.png"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-23-at-1.52.57%E2%80%AFPM-1170x773.png" alt="" class="wp-image-665040"/></a></figure>
573.  
574.  
575.  
576. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-limited-edition-pivot-firebird-colorway">Limited edition Pivot Firebird colorway</h2>
577.  
578.  
579.  
580. <p>Pivot&#8217;s full-blooded enduro bike, the Firebird, is available in a new limited edition colorway dubbed &#8220;cosmic brown.&#8221; Embrace the Earth Day vibes with this gorgeous earth-toned bike.</p>
581.  
582.  
583.  
584. <ul>
585. <li>Price: Complete builds begin at $4,999</li>
586.  
587.  
588.  
589. <li>Buy from your local Pivot dealer</li>
590. </ul>
591. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/updated-time-mtb-pedals-and-trp-designs-a-better-rotor-gear-watch/">Updated Time MTB Pedals and TRP Designs a Better Rotor [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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600. <title>It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</title>
601. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/</link>
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604. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
605. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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610.  
611. <description><![CDATA[<p>New and updated cross country mountain bikes and lightweight components are here ahead of the 2024 Olympics. These are the highlights.</p>
612. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/">It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
613. ]]></description>
614. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
615. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664925" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
616.  
617.  
618.  
619. <p>Gravel bikes remain a hot category in the bike world this year, but cross-country (XC) mountain biking is also having a moment.&nbsp;It&nbsp;<em>is</em>&nbsp;an Olympic year, after all, and many brands are rolling out new bikes and gear designed for their athletes to win gold at the Paris Games this summer.</p>
620.  
621.  
622.  
623. <p>Among the rules governing which&nbsp;bikes are allowed to compete, one stipulates that equipment must be available for purchase by the public for a period of time leading up to the games. With that in mind, many of these items aren&#8217;t necessarily intended for the mass market, but they&#8217;re all impressive nonetheless.</p>
624.  
625.  
626.  
627. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-aspen-st-tire">Maxxis Aspen ST tire</h2>
628.  
629.  
630.  
631. <p>Maxxis is really hoping their nickname for the Aspen ST — &#8220;Fastpen&#8221; — catches on. Even if it doesn&#8217;t, there&#8217;s no doubt the Maxxis Aspen ST (shown above) is a fast tire,&nbsp;and it&#8217;s one that&nbsp;Nino Schurter has been using to win World Cup races for a while now. The shallow tread pattern is designed to roll fast as a front and/or rear tire, and the EXO Team Spec utilizes an ultra-lightweight and supple 170TPI casing.</p>
632.  
633.  
634.  
635. <ul>
636. <li>Price: $93-101</li>
637.  
638.  
639.  
640. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33864">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
641. </ul>
642.  
643.  
644.  
645. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664924" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/xc_bikes_2024-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
646.  
647.  
648.  
649. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vittoria-peyote-xc-race-tire">Vittoria Peyote XC Race tire</h2>
650.  
651.  
652.  
653. <p>The Vittoria Peyote XC Race tire just might give the Maxxis Aspen ST a run for its money. The center tread is designed to shunt dust and dirt away from the center of the tire on typically dry and dusty cross-country race trails. Vittoria also has a race version of their popular Mezcal tire for courses that require a slightly more aggressive tread.</p>
654.  
655.  
656.  
657. <ul>
658. <li>Price: $99.99</li>
659.  
660.  
661.  
662. <li>Buy from Vittoria retailers</li>
663. </ul>
664.  
665.  
666.  
667. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664688" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
668.  
669.  
670.  
671. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinarello-dogma-xc">Pinarello Dogma XC</h2>
672.  
673.  
674.  
675. <p>The Pinarello Dogma XC wunderbike has&nbsp;been raced&nbsp;in the World Cup since last year, and technically&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;been available for pre-order for a few months as well.&nbsp;However, it only officially debuted at Sea Otter last week, where&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">we&nbsp;got a chance to take&nbsp;one for a quick test spin</a>.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;a fast bike&nbsp;that&#8217;s been&nbsp;designed to win Gold in July.</p>
676.  
677.  
678.  
679. <ul>
680. <li>Price: $13,000 as tested</li>
681.  
682.  
683.  
684. <li>Buy from Pinarello dealers</li>
685. </ul>
686.  
687.  
688.  
689. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1342" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664914" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647.jpg 1342w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-750x559.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-1170x872.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-768x572.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6647-600x447.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
690.  
691.  
692.  
693. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-sh-xc903-clipless-shoes"><strong>Shimano SH-XC903 clipless shoes</strong></h2>
694.  
695.  
696.  
697. <p>Shimano makes it clear in&nbsp;their product description that the latest S-phyre shoes are &#8220;designed for world-class cross-country and cyclocross racers.&#8221; These race shoes are certainly light and tight, with a stiff sole for maximum power transfer.</p>
698.  
699.  
700.  
701. <ul>
702. <li>Price: $450</li>
703.  
704.  
705.  
706. <li>Buy from <a href="https://pros-closet.sjv.io/c/1806752/1562316/11861?prodsku=shopify_US_7814775865536_44866657452224&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theproscloset.com%2Fproducts%2Fshimano-sh-xc903-s-phyre-mountain-bike-shoes%3Fvariant%3D44866657452224&amp;intsrc=APIG_11529">The Pro&#8217;s Closet</a></li>
707. </ul>
708.  
709.  
710.  
711. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664920" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6711-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
712.  
713.  
714.  
715. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-berd-xc-series-carbon-wheels">Berd XC Series carbon wheels</h2>
716.  
717.  
718.  
719. <p>We don&#8217;t know if any Olympic athletes will be racing on Berd wheels, but with weights as low as 1,230g for a set with 25mm internal width rims, these wheels are a tempting choice. Not only that, the polymer spokes promise to reduce fatigue on the course.</p>
720.  
721.  
722.  
723. <ul>
724. <li>Price: $2,195</li>
725.  
726.  
727.  
728. <li>Buy from berdspokes.com</li>
729. </ul>
730.  
731.  
732.  
733. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1257" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664919" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698.jpg 1257w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-750x597.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-1170x931.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-768x611.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6698-600x477.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
734.  
735.  
736.  
737. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-32-step-cast-2024"><strong>Fox 32 Step-Cast 2024</strong></h2>
738.  
739.  
740.  
741. <p>Brands and XC athletes at Sea Otter&nbsp;were quick to brag&nbsp;that they were among the first to get&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the new Fox 32 Step-Cast fork</a>&nbsp;for their bikes. Not only is the mountain bike fork new and lightweight, but Fox is also offering the Step-Cast in a limited edition gold colorway in a likely nod to the upcoming Olympic games.</p>
742.  
743.  
744.  
745. <ul>
746. <li>Price: $969</li>
747.  
748.  
749.  
750. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33384">Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
751. </ul>
752.  
753.  
754.  
755. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664953" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Highbar-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
756.  
757.  
758.  
759. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-highbar-helmets">Highbar helmets</h2>
760.  
761.  
762.  
763. <p>Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed pro athletes wearing helmets with an unusual chin strap system in races earlier this year. The design in question comes from Highbar, and the semi-rigid, plastic-like chin strap is said to be safer and also more aerodynamic than the floppy mesh straps found on virtually every other helmet on the trail. We got a chance to try the system, and despite looking uncomfortable, it feels pretty natural. Look for an official helmet launch utilizing this tech later this year.</p>
764.  
765.  
766.  
767. <ul>
768. <li>Price: Unknown</li>
769.  
770.  
771.  
772. <li>Buy soon</li>
773. </ul>
774.  
775.  
776.  
777. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1170x707.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664916" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1170x707.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-750x453.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-768x464.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805-600x363.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/0O8A6805.jpg 1654w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
778.  
779.  
780.  
781. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-industry-nine-solix-m-hubs-are-lightweight-but-full-on">Industry Nine Solix M hubs are lightweight but full-on</h2>
782.  
783.  
784.  
785. <p>The new Industry Nine Solix M hubs are lightweight hubs designed for XC and trail wheels, delivering a whopping 605 points of engagement in a lightweight package. How lightweight? The rear hub weighs just 227g, and a set of Industry Nine Ultralite 250 wheels built up with the hubs weighs just 1,425g.</p>
786.  
787.  
788.  
789. <ul>
790. <li>Starting at $695 for a hub set</li>
791.  
792.  
793.  
794. <li>Buy from industrynine.com </li>
795. </ul>
796.  
797.  
798.  
799. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="678" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1170x678.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664954" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1170x678.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-750x435.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-768x445.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-1536x891.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-2048x1187.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yeti-ASR-600x348.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Daniel Palma</figcaption></figure>
800.  
801.  
802.  
803. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-asr">Yeti ASR</h2>
804.  
805.  
806.  
807. <p>It&#8217;s been a few years since Yeti had a proper cross-country race bike in the line, and 2024 is a good time to jump back in. The lightest carbon frames skip rear derailleur routing altogether to save weight for those who choose to run electronic shifting.</p>
808.  
809.  
810.  
811. <ul>
812. <li>Price: $13,900 for the top-end build</li>
813.  
814.  
815.  
816. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=9113&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=14751&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=33117">Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
817. </ul>
818. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/its-an-olympic-year-which-means-xc-mountain-bikes-are-getting-sexy-again/">It&#8217;s an Olympic Year, Which Means XC Mountain Bikes Are Getting Sexy Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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826. <item>
827. <title>Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</title>
828. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/</link>
829. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/#comments</comments>
831. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
832. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
833. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
834. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
835. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664945</guid>
836.  
837. <description><![CDATA[<p>Greg Heil is back at Singletracks, this time as Managing Editor. </p>
838. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/">Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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840. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
841. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1841" height="1296" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-579961" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36.jpg 1841w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-750x528.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-1170x824.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-768x541.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/GPTempDownload36-600x422.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1841px) 100vw, 1841px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Greg Heil</figcaption></figure>
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843.  
844.  
845. <p>Singletracks is stoked to officially announce our new Managing Editor, Greg Heil. Long-time readers will remember Greg as our former editor with a zeal for exploring and sharing the best places to ride while absolutely abusing review bikes and equipment. He&#8217;s also known for having an opinion or two about the world of mountain biking, and he&#8217;s not afraid to share his honest thoughts with readers. And we&#8217;re incredibly stoked to have him back.</p>
846.  
847.  
848.  
849. <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s wild to think that I&#8217;m right back where my career in outdoor media began, and even after 14 years, I find myself more passionate than ever about mountain bike journalism,&#8221; Greg told me.</p>
850.  
851.  
852.  
853. <p>&#8220;During my six-year hiatus from Singletracks, I&nbsp;was immersed&nbsp;in the broader world of outdoor media and the outdoor tech industry, and I had the opportunity to write about all sorts of adventure sports: hiking, trail running, gravel biking, mountaineering, snowboarding&#8230;&nbsp;and of course, plenty of mountain biking.&nbsp;I learned a crucial lesson through that experience:&nbsp;no&nbsp;publication has&nbsp;managed&nbsp;to speak authentically to passionate mountain bikers unless it&#8217;s 100% committed to the sport.&nbsp;Try as they might, non-mountain bikers&nbsp;don&#8217;t truly understand&nbsp;what makes us tick.&nbsp;They don&#8217;t understand the drive, the addiction. Mountain biking isn&#8217;t just a pastime for us—it&#8217;s a lifestyle.&#8221;</p>
854.  
855.  
856.  
857. <p>All told, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/author/gregheil/">Greg has already written more than 1,100 articles</a> on Singletracks and chances are, you&#8217;ve read and enjoyed more than a few of them. Some of his more recent Singletracks articles have covered <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/">mountain bike tourism</a>, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">up and coming IMBA trail projects</a>, and an early ride report from the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/moabs-freshest-singletrack-the-raptor-route-provides-a-flowier-ending-to-the-iconic-whole-enchilada/">Moab Raptor Route</a>. </p>
858.  
859.  
860.  
861. <p>A reader once accused Greg of having &#8220;some kind of Louis and Clark complex,&#8221; and that&#8217;s really all you need to know about him as a mountain bike journalist. He&#8217;s constantly on the move, seeking out new trails and fresh ideas, and reporting what he finds.</p>
862.  
863.  
864.  
865. <p>&#8220;Since its inception in 1999 by Jeff and Leah Barber, Singletracks has been built and written by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers. Jeff and Leah <em>still</em> own and run the site today, and their passion and dedication have never wavered. By rejoining the team I&#8217;m excited to again speak to the passionate core of the mountain biking community, while at the same time welcoming those new to the sport with open arms.&#8221;</p>
866.  
867.  
868.  
869. <p>&#8220;This&nbsp;is just the beginning—let&#8217;s fucking go!!&#8221;</p>
870. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/singletracks-welcomes-greg-heil-back-as-our-new-managing-editor/">Singletracks Welcomes Greg Heil (Back) as our new Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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878. <item>
879. <title>The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</title>
880. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/</link>
881. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/#comments</comments>
883. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
884. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
885. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
886. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
887. <category><![CDATA[presta]]></category>
888. <category><![CDATA[tire valve]]></category>
889. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664784</guid>
890.  
891. <description><![CDATA[<p>Three companies are releasing "Presta killer" tubeless tire valves this year in hopes of improving on a standard that's been around since the 1800s.</p>
892. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/">The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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895. <p>Pity the poor Presta valve. It seems everyone is trying to kill it. At the Sea Otter Classic last week, we learned about three brands with new takes on the ubiquitous valve standard, which has been little changed since its invention in the 1800s. Two of the brands had their products on display, while the third is still in stealth mode and will be launching later this year.</p>
896.  
897.  
898.  
899. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg" alt="Stans Exo-Core tubeless tire valve" class="wp-image-664864" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
900.  
901.  
902.  
903. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stans-tubeless-exo-core-valves">Stans Tubeless Exo-Core valves</h2>
904.  
905.  
906.  
907. <p>The <a href="https://www.notubes.com/stan-s-tubeless-exo-core-valves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new Stans Exo-Core valve</a> is clearly bent on improving how Presta valves work with tubeless tire sealant because, well, <a href="https://www.notubes.com/about-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stans is all about sealant</a>. In 2021, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/reserve-fillmore-valves-expand-inflation-possibilities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reserve was one of the first to strike a blow against the standard Presta valve</a>, delivering thrice as much airflow as the original and reducing the chance of clogs. See also: e*thirteen Quick Fill Plasma valves, introduced in 2022.</p>
908.  
909.  
910.  
911. <p>Exo-Core seeks to up the ante by delivering not just more airflow than a standard Presta valve but also by making the valve serviceable since sealant residue tends to build up over time. Stans added a few other enhancements as well, like an unthreaded cap that pops on so you don&#8217;t accidentally unscrew the core when removing the cap. Turn the valve an eighth of a turn to bleed air or a full turn to inflate.</p>
912.  
913.  
914.  
915. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
916. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664862" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664862" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_tubeless_exo_core_valve-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
917.  
918.  
919.  
920. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="887" height="1170" data-id="664879" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-887x1170.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664879" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-887x1170.jpeg 887w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-569x750.jpeg 569w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-768x1013.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-1165x1536.jpeg 1165w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-1553x2048.jpeg 1553w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1-600x791.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px" /></a></figure>
921.  
922.  
923.  
924. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664805" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664805" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stans_exo_core_valve-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
925. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Bottom: a 3D printed model of the Stans Exo-Core valve showcasing the internals.</figcaption></figure>
926.  
927.  
928.  
929. <p>Like other valves on the market, including those from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-change-a-cushcore-tire-insert/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cush Core</a>, the Stans Exo-Core&nbsp;is designed&nbsp;to work with inserts thanks to ports on the top and sides that ensure a clear pathway for air and sealant whether you&#8217;re running inserts or not. It&#8217;s compatible with existing Presta pump heads, and I&#8217;ve found it has&nbsp;a nice, snug fit with my pump.</p>
930.  
931.  
932.  
933. <p>Finally, the Stans Exo-Core valves have an&nbsp;oblong&nbsp;and firm rubber-like plug at the base designed to fit most mountain bike rim channels. A self-locking valve nut, threaded from the other side of the rim, promises to keep the valve in place without needing a lot of extra torque.</p>
934.  
935.  
936.  
937. <p>I picked up a set of Exo-Core valves at Sea Otter and plan to put them to the test this spring. A single valve, designed for 17-26mm deep rims and including the cap and all hardware, weighs 6.8g on my scale compared to 5.5g for a notably shorter Reserve Fillmore valve designed for 18-28mm deep rims. Buyers will be able to customize the Stans Exo-Core valves with caps and valve nuts in a variety of colors. Stans Exo-Core valves will&nbsp;be priced&nbsp;at $50 for a pair.</p>
938.  
939.  
940.  
941. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muc-off-big-bore-valves">Muc-Off Big Bore valves</h2>
942.  
943.  
944.  
945. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg" alt="Muc-Off Big Bore tubeless tire valve" class="wp-image-664811" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
946.  
947.  
948.  
949. <p>The&nbsp;Muc-Off Big Bore valves promise an air-cannon-like inflation experience&nbsp;thanks to the unique ball valve design.&nbsp;There&#8217;s no internal core to get in the way of air or sealant, which promises to make mounting and filling tires quick and easy.</p>
950.  
951.  
952.  
953. <p>Like the Stans valves, the Big Bores are insert-compatible thanks to holes located in the sides of the base. The valves fit existing Presta or Schrader pump heads, depending on which version of the Big Bore you&#8217;re using. Muc-Off Big Bore lite valves work with existing Presta pump heads and deliver 230% more airflow than a standard Presta valve. Big Bore Hybrid swaps the top for a Schrader-size head on a Presta-size stem to fit most rims and deliver even more airflow, while the Big Bore Ludicrous is a full-bore Schrader that only fits rims drilled for the&nbsp;larger&nbsp;standard.</p>
954.  
955.  
956.  
957. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664804" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc_off_big_bore_tubeless_valve-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From top to bottom: Big Bore Ludicrous, Big Bore Hybrid, Big Bore lite, and a standard Presta valve.</figcaption></figure>
958.  
959.  
960.  
961. <p>The Big Bore valves have an easy-to-use lever for opening and closing the valve, and the ones I tested at Sea Otter operated smoothly. Muc-Off says service kits will be available if you need to swap out a valve or make a repair. I love the idea of a full-open valve that doesn&#8217;t involve unscrewing tiny parts; my only fear is accidentally opening the valve too wide on the trail and instantly draining all the air out of my tire. That being said, I will be one of the first in line to give this a test!</p>
962.  
963.  
964.  
965. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png" alt="Muc-Off Big Bore valve internals" class="wp-image-664890" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/muc-off-valve-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Illustration courtesy Muc-Off.</figcaption></figure>
966.  
967.  
968.  
969. <p>It&#8217;s unclear how much the valves will weigh, but&nbsp;it&#8217;s likely they will&nbsp;tip the scale significantly higher than a traditional tubeless tire valve. For that reason&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/AW6Doo" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muc-Off suggests</a>&nbsp;this probably won&#8217;t be appealing to XC or road bike riders.</p>
970.  
971.  
972.  
973. <p>Muc-Off says the Big Bore valves are patented and have been in design for three years.&nbsp;Look for availability&nbsp;beginning this summer. Pricing&nbsp;is TBD.</p>
974.  
975.  
976.  
977. <p>We&#8217;ll be&nbsp;putting&nbsp;these and another &#8220;Presta killer&#8221; tubeless tire valve&nbsp;to the test&nbsp;this spring and summer and will share our findings soon.</p>
978. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-presta-killers-are-coming-for-your-tubeless-tires/">The &#8216;Presta Killers&#8217; are Coming for your Tubeless Tires</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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987. <title>$20 MTB Jerseys, $70 Carbon Bars, plus Deals on Spring Must-Haves</title>
988. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/</link>
989. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/#respond</comments>
991. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Barber]]></dc:creator>
992. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
993. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
994. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
995. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664795</guid>
996.  
997. <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are the perfect deals for refreshing your kit and your bike for spring riding.</p>
998. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/">$20 MTB Jerseys, $70 Carbon Bars, plus Deals on Spring Must-Haves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1001. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2F"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664767" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-sale-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
1002.  
1003.  
1004.  
1005. <p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2F">evo</a> is kicking off the Spring bike season with components, helmets and clothing up to 40% off. Some classics like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/no-ordinary-kit-from-dharco-clothing/">DHaRCO Gravity shorts</a> and the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/foxs-34-mountain-bike-fork-review/">Fox 34</a> are on sale. Here are the perfect deals for refreshing your kit and your bike.</p>
1006.  
1007.  
1008.  
1009. <p>And evo isn&#8217;t the only one with deals, the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">Planet Cyclery closing sale</a> has up to 30% off sitewide savings and there are plenty of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">mountain bike deals</a>.</p>
1010.  
1011.  
1012.  
1013. <p>Don’t forget to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/create/">sign up for our email list</a>&nbsp;and get deals like these delivered to your inbox!</p>
1014.  
1015.  
1016.  
1017.  
1018.  
1019.  
1020. <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
1021.  
1022.  
1023. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1024. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Ddharco%2Bgravity%2Bshorts"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-750x500.png" alt="DHaRCO Gravity Shorts" class="wp-image-664763" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dharco-shorts.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1025.  
1026.  
1027. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dharco-gravity-shorts">DHaRCO Gravity Shorts</h3>
1028.  
1029.  
1030.  
1031. <p><strong>$106.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$75.00 sale</span> </p>
1032.  
1033.  
1034.  
1035. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/no-ordinary-kit-from-dharco-clothing/">DHaRCO Gravity shorts</a> feature DWR-coated, four-way stretch material and two zippered front pockets plus an adjustable waist to dial in the fit. Select colors of men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s shorts on sale.</p>
1036.  
1037.  
1038.  
1039. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Ddharco%2Bgravity%2Bshorts">evo</a> </p>
1040.  
1041.  
1042.  
1043. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1044.  
1045.  
1046. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1047. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=428820"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-750x500.png" alt="Race Face Next R 35 Handlebar " class="wp-image-664772" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race-face-handlebar.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1048.  
1049.  
1050. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-next-r-35-handlebar">Race Face Next R 35 Handlebar </h3>
1051.  
1052.  
1053.  
1054. <p><strong>$179.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$69.99 &#8211; $79.99 sale</span></p>
1055.  
1056.  
1057.  
1058. <p>Save $100+ (!) on this 800mm <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-raceface-next-r-carbon-handlebars/">Race Face carbon handlebar</a> with a 35mm clamp diameter, available in multiple colors.</p>
1059.  
1060.  
1061.  
1062. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=428820">evo</a> </p>
1063.  
1064.  
1065.  
1066. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1067.  
1068.  
1069. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1070. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=432969"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-750x500.png" alt="SRAM CenterLine 6 Bolt Rotor" class="wp-image-664773" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-rotor.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1071.  
1072.  
1073. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-centerline-6-bolt-rotor">SRAM CenterLine 6 Bolt Rotor</h3>
1074.  
1075.  
1076.  
1077. <p><strong>$47.00 &#8211; $59.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$13.99- $17.99 sale</span></p>
1078.  
1079.  
1080.  
1081. <p>Replace those cooked and pitted rotors for freshies or go up a size (if you can) while these are on clearance. 140-220mm sizes available. </p>
1082.  
1083.  
1084.  
1085. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=432969">evo</a> </p>
1086.  
1087.  
1088.  
1089. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1090.  
1091.  
1092.  
1093.  
1094.  
1095.  
1096. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1097.  
1098.  
1099. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1100. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=520129"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-750x500.png" alt="Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS Bike Helmet" class="wp-image-664776" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/troy-lee-helmet.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1101.  
1102.  
1103. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-troy-lee-designs-a3-mips-bike-helmet">Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS Bike Helmet</h3>
1104.  
1105.  
1106.  
1107. <p><strong>$230.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$164.99 &#8211; $199.99 sale</span></p>
1108.  
1109.  
1110.  
1111. <p>The TLD A3 half shell <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a> is a popular choice among riders thanks to its good looks and comfortable fit. Select colorways, including the Uno Slate Blue version shown, are on sale.</p>
1112.  
1113.  
1114.  
1115. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=520129">evo</a> </p>
1116.  
1117.  
1118.  
1119. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1120.  
1121.  
1122. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1123. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=521643"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-750x500.png" alt="Sweet Protection Ronin RIG Reflect Sunglasses" class="wp-image-664774" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sweet-protection-sunglasses.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1124.  
1125.  
1126. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sweet-protection-ronin-rig-reflect-sunglasses">Sweet Protection Ronin RIG Reflect Sunglasses</h3>
1127.  
1128.  
1129.  
1130. <p><strong>$149.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$74.99 &#8211; $89.99 sale</span></p>
1131.  
1132.  
1133.  
1134. <p>The Ronin sunglasses offer wide angle coverage and 100% UV protection. Plus they&#8217;ve got a coating that&#8217;s anti-fog and oil-resistant.  </p>
1135.  
1136.  
1137.  
1138. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=521643">evo</a> </p>
1139.  
1140.  
1141.  
1142. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1143.  
1144.  
1145. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1146. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3DPatagonia%2BDirt%2BCraft%2BBike%2BShorts"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-750x500.png" alt="Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts" class="wp-image-664770" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patagonia-dirt-craft.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1147.  
1148.  
1149. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-patagonia-dirt-craft-bike-shorts">Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts</h3>
1150.  
1151.  
1152.  
1153. <p><strong>$169.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$100.99 &#8211; $101.40 sale</span></p>
1154.  
1155.  
1156.  
1157. <p>Patagonia Dirt Craft shorts are beloved for their lightweight feel and fit. Plus they&#8217;re feature-rich with plenty of pockets and easy-to-use adjusters. A liner is also included. Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available.</p>
1158.  
1159.  
1160.  
1161. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3DPatagonia%2BDirt%2BCraft%2BBike%2BShorts">evo</a> </p>
1162.  
1163.  
1164.  
1165. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1166.  
1167.  
1168.  
1169.  
1170.  
1171.  
1172. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1173.  
1174.  
1175. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1176. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=794479"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-750x500.png" alt="Troy Lee Designs Ruckus 3/4 Jersey" class="wp-image-664775" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tld-ruckus.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1177.  
1178.  
1179. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-troy-lee-designs-ruckus-3-4-jersey">Troy Lee Designs Ruckus 3/4 Jersey</h3>
1180.  
1181.  
1182.  
1183. <p><strong>$69.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$33.99 sale (navy only)</span>  </p>
1184.  
1185.  
1186.  
1187. <p>This 3/4 sleeve jersey brings a retro vibe to a modern trail jersey made with high-tech and bluesign-approved fabric.</p>
1188.  
1189.  
1190.  
1191. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=794479">evo</a> </p>
1192.  
1193.  
1194.  
1195. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1196.  
1197.  
1198. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1199. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792526"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-750x500.png" alt="Continental Kryptotal-R Tire 29" class="wp-image-664769" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kryptotal.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1200.  
1201.  
1202. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-continental-kryptotal-r-tire-29-x2-4">Continental Kryptotal-R Tire 29&#8243;x2.4&#8243;</h3>
1203.  
1204.  
1205.  
1206. <p><strong>$64.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$48.71 sale</span> </p>
1207.  
1208.  
1209.  
1210. <p>We like the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-continental-kryptotal-re-is-more-than-a-trail-tire-review/">Continental Kryptotal-R tire</a> for its knobby tread and relatively stiff sidewalls. This rear tire was already reasonably priced; on sale it&#8217;s an even better value.</p>
1211.  
1212.  
1213.  
1214. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792526">evo</a> </p>
1215.  
1216.  
1217.  
1218. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1219.  
1220.  
1221. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1222. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513703"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-750x500.png" alt="ENVE AM30 Wheelset 29" class="wp-image-664765" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-wheels.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1223.  
1224.  
1225. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-am30-wheelset-29">ENVE AM30 Wheelset 29</h3>
1226.  
1227.  
1228.  
1229. <p><strong>$1,750.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,199.00 sale</span> </p>
1230.  
1231.  
1232.  
1233. <p>If you&#8217;ve been thinking about upgrading to carbon wheels, these <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/enve-am30-carbon-mtb-wheels-offer-a-better-value-than-ever/">ENVE AM30 all-mountain wheels</a> are a good choice, especially at this price.</p>
1234.  
1235.  
1236.  
1237. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513703">evo</a> </p>
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1251. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1252. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Devo%2BShort-Sleeve%2BBike%2BJersey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-750x500.png" alt="evo Short-Sleeve Bike Jersey" class="wp-image-664766" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/evo-bike-jersey.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1253.  
1254.  
1255. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-evo-short-sleeve-bike-jersey">evo Short-Sleeve Bike Jersey</h3>
1256.  
1257.  
1258.  
1259. <p><strong>$49.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$19.99 sale</span> </p>
1260.  
1261.  
1262.  
1263. <p>$20 for a mountain bike jersey? Yes please! The evo short sleeve bike jersey may not be flashy, but then again that&#8217;s what we like about it. Men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles available. </p>
1264.  
1265.  
1266.  
1267. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Devo%2BShort-Sleeve%2BBike%2BJersey">evo</a> </p>
1268.  
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1271. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1274. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1275. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fgrips%2Fpnw-components-coast-bar-tape"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-750x500.png" alt="PNW Components Coast Bar Tape" class="wp-image-664771" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pnw-coast-bartape.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1276.  
1277.  
1278. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pnw-components-coast-bar-tape">PNW Components Coast Bar Tape</h3>
1279.  
1280.  
1281.  
1282. <p><strong>$29.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$17.40 sale</span> </p>
1283.  
1284.  
1285.  
1286. <p>Add some colorful flare (and comfort) to the front end of your gravel bike while this <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/gravel-specific-bar-tape-testing-pnw-coast-bar-tape-in-vancouver/">PNW bar tape</a> is priced 40% off.</p>
1287.  
1288.  
1289.  
1290. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=10270&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fgrips%2Fpnw-components-coast-bar-tape">evo</a> </p>
1291.  
1292.  
1293.  
1294. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1295.  
1296.  
1297. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1298. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=789884"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-750x500.png" alt="Club Ride New West Shirt " class="wp-image-664761" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/club-ride-shirt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1299.  
1300.  
1301. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-club-ride-new-west-shirt">Club Ride New West Shirt </h3>
1302.  
1303.  
1304.  
1305. <p><strong>$89.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$62.96 sale</span> </p>
1306.  
1307.  
1308.  
1309. <p>The Club Ride New West is a classic when it comes to snap-closure, plaid bike jerseys. Look closely and you&#8217;ll find a hidden rear zip pocket, reflective highlights, underarm vents, and an eyewear wipe sewn inside. </p>
1310.  
1311.  
1312.  
1313. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=789884">evo</a> </p>
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1327. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1328. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513903"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-750x500.png" alt="Fox Shox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 Fork 29" class="wp-image-664768" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-34.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1329.  
1330.  
1331. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-shox-34-float-factory-grip2-fork-29">Fox Shox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 Fork 29</h3>
1332.  
1333.  
1334.  
1335. <p><strong>$1,039.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$674.95 sale</span> </p>
1336.  
1337.  
1338.  
1339. <p>Fox recently introduced the new X2 damper which means you can get a great deal on top-end Factory forks with the Grip 2 damper like this one and the <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513793">Fox 38</a> now. And hey, the X2 damper is only being offered on Fox 34 <i>OEM forks</i> right now anyway, so unless you want to buy a new bike, this is your best bet on a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/foxs-34-mountain-bike-fork-review/">Fox 34</a>!</p>
1340.  
1341.  
1342.  
1343. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=513903">evo</a> </p>
1344.  
1345.  
1346.  
1347. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1349.  
1350. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1351. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=526282"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-750x500.png" alt="Crank Brothers Klic HV Gauge with CO2 Mini Pump" class="wp-image-664762" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crankbrothers-pump.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1352.  
1353.  
1354. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crank-brothers-klic-hv-gauge-with-co2-mini-pump">Crank Brothers Klic HV Gauge with CO2 Mini Pump</h3>
1355.  
1356.  
1357.  
1358. <p><strong>$59.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.96 sale</span> </p>
1359.  
1360.  
1361.  
1362. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mini-pump-with-gauge-throwdown/">CB Klic HV pump</a> is one of the sleekest on the market and lets you use CO2 or old-fashioned muscle for quick trail fixes.</p>
1363.  
1364.  
1365.  
1366. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=526282">evo</a> </p>
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1370. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1373. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1374. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792951"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-750x500.png" alt="Dynaplug Air Tubeless Tire Repair Kit" class="wp-image-664764" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dynaplug.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1375.  
1376.  
1377. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dynaplug-air-tubeless-tire-repair-kit">Dynaplug Air Tubeless Tire Repair Kit</h3>
1378.  
1379.  
1380.  
1381. <p><strong>$74.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.99 sale</span> </p>
1382.  
1383.  
1384.  
1385. <p>Plug and inflate at the same time with the Dynaplug Air tubeless tire repair kit. </p>
1386.  
1387.  
1388.  
1389. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=792951">evo</a> </p>
1390.  
1391.  
1392.  
1393. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1394.  
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1396.  
1397. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
1398. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/20-mtb-jerseys-70-carbon-bars-plus-deals-on-spring-must-haves/">$20 MTB Jerseys, $70 Carbon Bars, plus Deals on Spring Must-Haves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1407. <title>Risky Business</title>
1408. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/</link>
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1411. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Mulvoy]]></dc:creator>
1412. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
1413. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
1414. <category><![CDATA[essay]]></category>
1415. <category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
1416. <category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>
1417. <category><![CDATA[youth]]></category>
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1419.  
1420. <description><![CDATA[<p>With mountain bike risks come mountain bike rewards, whether we're just starting out or sharing our stoke with the next generation.</p>
1421. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/">Risky Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1424. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664579" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3013-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos: Tommy Mulvoy</figcaption></figure>
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1427.  
1428. <p>Since I started seriously riding bikes 25 years ago, I have broken my shoulder blade, index finger, numerous ribs, and something called a coracoid process. I have also bruised my lung and tailbone, sprained my shoulder and wrist, and have enough road rash on my hips, elbows, and shoulders to garner looks when I go swimming. My shins look like I kicked a barbed wire fence.</p>
1429.  
1430.  
1431.  
1432. <p>With injuries on my mind, I bought my son, Aksel, a bike for his first birthday. I set up his shiny blue Strider Balance Bike on its rocker base and, after eating cake, helped him climb on. Within minutes, he was rocking so fast that I had second thoughts about putting him on a bike so soon and placed my hand on the back of the bike to make sure he didn’t flip over. When I removed my hand, Aksel rocked back up to speed, smiled, and shrieked with joy. My doubts disappeared.</p>
1433.  
1434.  
1435.  
1436. <p>I grew up on a quiet cul-de-sac, and from an early age had free reign to explore the neighborhood on my silver Mongoose. I watched the classic BMX movie Rad on rewind and spent a lot of time at the local bike shop, aptly named Mike the Bike, checking out number plates and handlebar grips that resembled those of Cru Jones. I didn’t get the BMX pants I desperately wanted for my 9th birthday, so I resorted to riding around in my brown winter gloves, in the heat of summer, because Cru wore gloves while riding. I left some skin and blood on Holly Lane, but watching my neighbor, Geoff Madden, break his leg after taking too much speed off a ramp in front of my house, is my first memory of a real biking injury.</p>
1437.  
1438.  
1439.  
1440. <p>I got my first mountain bike, a bright blue Trek 830, for my 13th birthday, but used it mainly for getting to the baseball field when I was in my teens and to classes when I lived off campus in college. During my senior year in college, I signed up for a few triathlons and quickly realized that the Trek wasn’t going to help me win any races. My mom surprised me with a chameleon-colored Cannondale R1000 road bike for an early graduation gift, not knowing that this purchase would change the direction of my life. I took a few falls at red lights and in the driveway while trying to figure out how clipless pedals worked but otherwise enjoyed my first real road rides during an unseasonably warm winter.</p>
1441.  
1442.  
1443.  
1444. <p>A year and a half later, I worked in a bike shop and got a deal on a dark blue Gary Fisher Sugar 4+, my first dual suspension mountain bike. Ten minutes into my first trail ride, I fell, landed on a tree stump, and broke a rib. I finished the ride, in bearable pain, and then spent the next four weeks struggling to sleep and take deep breaths. Those first ten minutes, though, were magical. With my best friends, Pedro and Ana, we rode through a festival of fall colors with streaks of sun shooting through openings in the dense canopy in the hills of Western Massachusetts. This was a far cry from the dreary hockey rinks where I spent most of my youth. I watched Pedro and Ana, who had been riding for years, skillfully send it down steep pitches peppered with rocks and roots that I was nervous about walking down, and fly down smooth stretches at speeds I associated with road biking. I was hurt but hooked.</p>
1445.  
1446.  
1447.  
1448. <p>I spent the next year in Utah and, after the snow melted, checked out the burgeoning <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/utah/?city=Park+City">trail networks in Park City</a> and along the Wasatch Front. I also took a memorable week-long trip to the Utah desert and rode the famed slickrock in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/gooseberry-mesa/">Gooseberry Mesa</a>, just outside of Zion National Park. I chased after friends who had been riding for years and experienced going over the bars for the first time while also turning my hips perpetually purple. Navigating tricky rock gardens, flying through tight Aspen and Cottonwood forests at high speeds, and riding exposed trails provided an incredible rush that I never experienced when playing sports with rule books and painted lines.</p>
1449.  
1450.  
1451.  
1452. <p>In the spring of 2005, while training for my second Ironman, I preemptively hit the tarmac on a steep downhill to avoid T-boning a car that had made an abrupt turn across my lane. My bike snapped in half, and I skidded 20 feet down the road. I jumped up, full of adrenaline, and screamed at the driver about my broken bike and bloody body. I called a friend, and we loaded my busted bike and banged up body into his truck for a trip to the hospital. It wasn’t until I started walking into the ER that I realized I was only wearing one bike shoe. I peeked into the bed of my friend’s truck to see that my other shoe was still attached to the pedal.</p>
1453.  
1454.  
1455.  
1456. <p>I escaped without any broken bones, but the pain I endured when the nurse scrubbed my road rash with a rough sponge still makes me squirm. The doctors told me to take it easy for a few days, so I went to work the next day and visited the bike shop in the afternoon to order a new bike. When I got back home, my back muscles started spasming, as the doctors told me they would, and I collapsed onto my bed. I spent the next two days lying on the floor at my parents’ house requiring assistance to eat and use the bathroom. Three months and hundreds of miles of training rides later, I crossed the finish line in Lake Placid.</p>
1457.  
1458.  
1459.  
1460. <p>Over the next decade, I explored more trails in the Western US; the streets and parks in Brooklyn, New York; and, most memorably, the deserts in Jordan, where I taught at a boarding school on the outskirts of a small town just south of Amman. On weekends, my friends and I would ride down to the Dead Sea and enjoy heavenly views across the Levant. After a few rides on paved roads, we ventured off onto dirt tracks that weave through vast wadis teeming with incongruously lush vegetation and Bedouin camps that disappeared after the first rains in the fall and returned between rides in early spring. Upon reaching the Sea, we searched for shade and a ride back up to the top of the valley. We would then extract our bikes and selves from a flatbed, delivery van, or tiny Toyota and ride to a roadside fruit stand before sprinting back to campus to beat the crowds emerging from Friday prayers.</p>
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1462.  
1463.  
1464. <p>I also took some heavy falls. The most impressive, and painful, was back in Massachusetts where I went over the bars after hitting a pothole while taking a sip from my water bottle toward the end of a beautiful early spring road ride. My helmet and right shoulder, which still has a patch of skin a few shades lighter than the rest, took the brunt of the impact. I pedaled to my friends’ house in pain, dreading both the coming cleaning of my road rash and inability to turnover in bed without wincing for the next week. Two days later, I was out on my mountain bike, convinced that a light ride through the budding maples might ease my discomfort. It did.<br></p>
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1466.  
1467.  
1468. <p>A few months prior to Aksel’s birth, I was riding in Flims, Switzerland and followed a local rider off a kicker on the side of a trail. I wasn’t carrying enough speed, landed on a large root, and jackknifed over the bars. I spent the next few minutes stumbling around looking, and possibly sounding, like a bird who had just broken a wing after crashing into a window. I waved off the help from the local rider and rode gingerly back to the hotel thinking not about the pain, but about how my pregnant wife was going to react. When I showed her my shoulder, she shook her head and said, “that doesn’t look right.” It still doesn’t, thanks to a bony protrusion that sticks up half an inch off the top of my shoulder.</p>
1469.  
1470.  
1471.  
1472. <p>The local doctor took an x-ray and said that my shoulder blade looked broken. He recommended an MRI, but the nearest hospital was an hour away, so my wife and I went to dinner and a wine bar with our friends instead. After a few hours in the emergency room the next evening, I learned that I had indeed broken my shoulder blade and coracoid process, the hook-shaped bone that comes off the scapula and is, apparently, unusual to break. I spent the next six weeks in a sling followed by two months of focused rehab knowing that I wanted to be strong enough to hold my soon-to-be-born child.</p>
1473.  
1474.  
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1477. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="878" height="1170" data-id="664585" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-878x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664585" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-878x1170.jpg 878w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-563x750.jpg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9322-scaled-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px" /></a></figure>
1478.  
1479.  
1480.  
1481. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="664582" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664582" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593-563x750.jpeg 563w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NZDY6593-600x800.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></figure>
1482. </figure>
1483.  
1484.  
1485.  
1486. <p>After nine months of nightly rocking, I took Aksel’s bike off the rocker base and set him up at the top of the slight incline in our garden. He smiled and made some funny sounds as he shuffled about two meters before tossing the bike aside to inspect a nearby water drain. He did a few more laps in the yard before I brought him out to the driveway where he started lifting his feet off the ground for short spells and got to experience the joy of balancing on a bike. He couldn’t form sentences yet, but his shrieking showed his spirits. My smile showed mine. The snow soon forced us into the massive garage beneath our apartment house, but the fun didn’t stop. Aksel was soon weaving in and out of parked cars and support columns, screaming at the top of his lungs as he chased me, and riding down the small ramp leading to the garage’s lower level.</p>
1487.  
1488.  
1489.  
1490. <p>In early March, as the snow started to melt, we migrated back outside, where we often ended our rides in the large parking lot of the ski area in our town. The melting snow left plenty of puddles, and Aksel, wearing his favorite PAW Patrol cape or bear suit, made it his mission to find and ride through the deepest and dirtiest one. I often helped him locate it. He also enjoyed sending it down the steep walkway leading from the tram and then riding through a shallow gutter that would buck him in the air; I could hear his laugh from across the parking lot. One day I heard his scream. Just like his dad, Aksel got a bit too excited; he took too much heat into the gutter and crashed. He cut his lip and scraped his leg, so I cleaned him up and put him right back on his bike. A few minutes later, with tears still wet on his face, he walked his bike back up the ramp for another go.</p>
1491.  
1492.  
1493.  
1494. <p>Three months after Aksel’s first crash, I headed out for one of my favorite rides, the Urschner Höhenweg. The trail starts in Tiefenbach, about halfway up the famed Furka pass, and runs along the south-facing side of the Ursern Valley where I have unmatched views of several glaciers; the valley’s three mountain passes: the Gotthard, Oberalp, and Furka; and the many magnificent peaks that I ski off in winter. At the top of the last downhill section, I started fiddling with my backpack, lost control on a tight switchback, and went over the bars. I landed on a large boulder just off the trail and spent the next several minutes writhing on the ground while groaning and trying to take a breath. I knew that I had seriously injured myself and had to get off the mountain. I was experiencing a different type of adrenaline rush than I had headed out hoping to catch, but it did help me make it down to the clinic, where I was told I had broken a few ribs. I spent the next month sleeping in the sitting position and struggling to walk around the block. The worst part, though, was having to pause Aksel’s and my bike adventures.<br></p>
1495.  
1496.  
1497.  
1498. <p>Over the next year, I struggled with persistent back pain before finally visiting a rheumatologist. After a few weeks of needling, I had an MRI and then a CT scan, which showed a spot on my lung from when one of the broken ribs, now revealed to be between 5 and 8, hit it during my crash. I also learned that one of the broken ribs had not healed in the correct position and that the insistent pain was a result of pseudoarthrosis. Physical therapy, stretching, and an electro-stimulation device have helped to ease the pain, but the best remedy has been riding with Aksel.</p>
1499.  
1500.  
1501.  
1502. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664583" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1479-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1503.  
1504.  
1505.  
1506. <p>Aksel now rides a 16-inch pedal bike, so we can explore farther from home. Our favorite rides last year were on trails running alongside two of the four largest rivers in Switzerland, the Reuss and Rhone. The Reuss ride starts on a dirt road in the neighboring town of Realp and weaves through cow, sheep, and goat fields dotted with glacial erratics, barns, and an old church, where we often light a candle and pray for the health of Aksel’s grandparents. Trying to pet the cows, all of whom Aksel has named Bettina, after Farmer Yumi’s cow in PAW Patrol, leads to lots of laughs, but his favorite part is the bobsled-like singletrack section that runs alongside the Reuss before diving into a grove of trees. Until it wasn’t. In early October, Aksel slid out on a small metal bridge that crosses a creek just in front of the grove. Before he even got off the ground, he picked up a handful of rocks and threw them at the bridge while shouting that he hated it. I soon realized he wasn’t mad that he had scraped his leg but that he wouldn’t be going fast enough when he entered the hallway-like trail through the trees.</p>
1507.  
1508.  
1509.  
1510. <p>The Rhone ride starts on a well-manicured bike path in the town of Oberwald, on the western side of the Furka pass, and keeps things interesting with a few speedy downhills and some singletrack along the river. When we stop for snacks along the way, I chart our progress on the map, study train schedules, and take stock of our food reserves to make sure we make it back home without any meltdowns. As I stress, Aksel munches on mangos or goldfish, looks across the valley, and says, “Dad, it’s beautiful here.” I put my phone away and take in the scenery realizing that we will be fine if we miss the next train. Ten kilometers from our starting point, we end up at a playground that abuts an old military airbase. After jumping on the trampoline, riding the zip-line, and more food, we pedal along the airfield to the train station and head home.</p>
1511.  
1512.  
1513.  
1514. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1170x878.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664580" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2719-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
1515.  
1516.  
1517.  
1518. <p>Riding with Aksel is pure pleasure, but I also enjoy simply watching as he pushes his limits. I was alarmed when Aksel told me he wanted to hit the big jump line on the dirt jump track in town, but I didn’t stop him. He sent it perfectly, and his holler challenged the reach of the local church bells. The next week, he took the drop with too much speed, lost control on some loose pebbles, and wiped out. He got up crying and screamed at the stones. A few minutes later, after some snacks and water, he walked back up to the start for another attempt. When we head to the asphalt pump track down in the valley, I try to track his every turn, but the walls are so high that he often disappears. I hold my breath and wait for him to reappear, which he does, a second later, giggling from the moment he got his bike a bit horizontal.</p>
1519.  
1520.  
1521.  
1522. <p>Before heading back into the garage for winter, Aksel and I took advantage of an unseasonably warm fall. In late November, on the way back from Realp, I suggested to Aksel that we check out the singletrack that runs along the mountain behind our house and sits just below where I had broken my ribs. The drop off in some sections is precipitous and the trail is quite steep, but after watching Aksel’s confidence and riding ability improve throughout the summer, I was sure that he could make it down. I carried his bike up to the start and let him lead the way. I figured he would ride conservatively, but he pedaled off before I could give a few final instructions. He flew along the flat sections, walked when it got too steep or loose, and hooted and hollered the whole day down. I followed behind, echoing his excitement.</p>
1523.  
1524.  
1525.  
1526. <p>It’s inspiring watching Aksel’s riding develop. He takes turns with speed, has started to take one hand off his handlebar, and likes to lift his front wheel off the ground—skills that are essential to becoming a more proficient rider. My abilities, on the other hand, are declining. I train year-round but can’t change the fact that my 45-year-old mind and body can’t do the same things it did 20 years ago. Our bike careers seemingly intersect in the inevitably of future injuries. With this in mind, we ride on because, as Aksel put it the other day when I asked him why he likes biking, “it’s in nature, and it’s just nice.”</p>
1527. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/risky-business/">Risky Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1536. <title>The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</title>
1537. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/</link>
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1540. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Barber]]></dc:creator>
1541. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
1542. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
1543. <category><![CDATA[product picks]]></category>
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1545.  
1546. <description><![CDATA[<p>Popular products from big brands like Shimano, SRAM, Kuat, and ENVE have been marked down and inventory is already looking limited. </p>
1547. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1550. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2F"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664754" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/planet-cyclery-closing-sale-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
1551.  
1552.  
1553.  
1554. <p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2F">Planet Cyclery</a> and sister brand Colorado Cyclist are closing up shop, according to messages on their websites, and both are offering up to 30% off items sitewide. The deepest discounts appear to be on past season cycling clothing but prices seem to vary by color and size. We did some digging and found popular products from big brands like Shimano, SRAM, Kuat, and ENVE have been marked down and inventory is already looking limited. </p>
1555.  
1556.  
1557.  
1558. <p>Note: Assume these sales are final as there is no word of the actual closing date.</p>
1559.  
1560.  
1561.  
1562. <p></p>
1563.  
1564.  
1565. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1566. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%2Fbrakes%2Fshimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-750x500.png" alt="Shimano XT M8120 Disc Brake and Lever - Pair" class="wp-image-664747" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-brakes-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1567.  
1568.  
1569. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair">Shimano XT M8120 Disc Brake and Lever &#8211; Pair</h3>
1570.  
1571.  
1572.  
1573. <p><strong>$459.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$224.96 sale</span> </p>
1574.  
1575.  
1576.  
1577. <p>Two brakes for the price of one! Riders love the Shimano XT 4-piston brakes for their excellent stopping power, durability, and easy maintenance. SRAM fan? <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%3Fcat%3D1401%26gen_manufacturer%3D1530%26is_on_sale%3D1%26product_list_order%3Dprice">SRAM brakes are on sale too.</a> </p>
1578.  
1579.  
1580.  
1581. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcomponents%2Fdrivetrain-shifters-brakes%2Fbrakes%2Fshimano-xt-m8120-disc-brake-and-lever-pair">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1582.  
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1595. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1596. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Ftravel-storage%2Fkuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-dual-ratchet-platform-rack-with-kashima-2-bike-galaxy-gray"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-750x500.png" alt="Kuat Piston Pro X 2" class="wp-image-664741" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kuat-piston-pro-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1597.  
1598.  
1599. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-2-bike-hitch-rack-with-kashima">Kuat Piston Pro X 2&#8243; LED 2-Bike Hitch Rack with Kashima</h3>
1600.  
1601.  
1602.  
1603. <p><strong>$1,389.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,250.10 sale</span> </p>
1604.  
1605.  
1606.  
1607. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flash-or-function-the-kuat-piston-pro-x-hitch-rack-has-both-review/">Kuat Piston Pro X</a> is a high-end bike rack featuring pneumatic struts, integrated tail lights for safety, and and integrated 12mm cable lock. </p>
1608.  
1609.  
1610.  
1611. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Ftravel-storage%2Fkuat-piston-pro-x-2-led-dual-ratchet-platform-rack-with-kashima-2-bike-galaxy-gray">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1612.  
1613.  
1614.  
1615. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1616.  
1617.  
1618. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1619. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Doakley%2Bsutro"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-750x500.png" alt="Oakley Sutro" class="wp-image-664744" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oakley-sutro-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1620.  
1621.  
1622. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oakley-sutro-amp-sutro-lite-sunglasses">Oakley Sutro &amp; Sutro Lite Sunglasses</h3>
1623.  
1624.  
1625.  
1626. <p><strong>$183.00 &#8211; 194.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$164.70 &#8211; $174.60 sale</span></p>
1627.  
1628.  
1629.  
1630. <p>The Oakley Sutro sunglasses offer a wider range of view and no matter which lens you choose, you&#8217;re getting high-quality Oakley optics. Various colors/styles on sale.</p>
1631.  
1632.  
1633.  
1634. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Doakley%2Bsutro">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1635.  
1636.  
1637.  
1638. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1639.  
1640.  
1641. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1642. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dsram%2Btransmission"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Eagle Transmission Group" class="wp-image-664753" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-gx-transmission.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1643.  
1644.  
1645. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-eagle-transmission-group">SRAM Eagle Transmission Group</h3>
1646.  
1647.  
1648.  
1649. <p><strong>$1,099.00 &#8211; $2,699.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$989.10 &#8211; $2,429.10  sale</span></p>
1650.  
1651.  
1652.  
1653. <p>Planet Cyclery has several <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-gx-eagle-transmission-review/">SRAM Eagle Transmission</a> drivetrains&#8211;GX, X0, and XXSL&#8211;on sale for about $100-200 off. </p>
1654.  
1655.  
1656.  
1657. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dsram%2Btransmission">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1658.  
1659.  
1660.  
1661. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1662.  
1663.  
1664.  
1665.  
1666.  
1667.  
1668. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1669.  
1670.  
1671. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1672. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F48066"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-750x500.png" alt="POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pads" class="wp-image-664745" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poc-knee-pads-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1673.  
1674.  
1675. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-poc-joint-vpd-2-0-long-knee-pads">POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pads</h3>
1676.  
1677.  
1678.  
1679. <p><strong>$129.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.95 sale</span> </p>
1680.  
1681.  
1682.  
1683. <p>The POC Joint VPD 2.0 knee pads are 3D moulded for a comfortable fit and utilize two stretchy, velcro straps to keep them secure all day long. </p>
1684.  
1685.  
1686.  
1687. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F48066">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1688.  
1689.  
1690.  
1691. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1692.  
1693.  
1694. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1695. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F531994"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 x 2.40" class="wp-image-664743" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minion-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1696.  
1697.  
1698. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-minion-dhrii-29-x-2-40">Maxxis Minion DHRII 29 x 2.40</h3>
1699.  
1700.  
1701.  
1702. <p><strong>$101.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$35.96 sale</span> </p>
1703.  
1704.  
1705.  
1706. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-minion-dhr-ii-tire-review/">Maxxis Minion DHRII</a> is one of our go-to rear tires thanks to its excellent braking traction and controlled cornering. Pick one up on sale, and bonus: this one&#8217;s got the white logos to match your bike!</p>
1707.  
1708.  
1709.  
1710. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fview%2Fid%2F531994">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1711.  
1712.  
1713.  
1714. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1715.  
1716.  
1717. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1718. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=38836"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-750x500.png" alt="Rock Shox Reverb AXS Dropper Seatpost with Remote" class="wp-image-664746" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rockshox-axs-dropper-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1719.  
1720.  
1721. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rock-shox-reverb-axs-dropper-seatpost-with-remote">Rock Shox Reverb AXS Dropper Seatpost with Remote</h3>
1722.  
1723.  
1724.  
1725. <p><strong>$861.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$574.95 &#8211; $774.95 sale</span></p>
1726.  
1727.  
1728.  
1729. <p>The Rock Shox Reverb AXS dropper post is incredibly convenient, but pricey. Pick this one up while its on sale and save almost $300 off MSRP (30.9mm, 31.6mm diameter).</p>
1730.  
1731.  
1732.  
1733. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=38836">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1734.  
1735.  
1736.  
1737. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1738.  
1739.  
1740.  
1741.  
1742.  
1743.  
1744. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1745.  
1746.  
1747. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1748. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-shoes"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-750x500.png" alt="Fox Racing Union Clipless Shoes" class="wp-image-664737" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-clipless-shoes-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1749.  
1750.  
1751. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-racing-union-clipless-shoes">Fox Racing Union Clipless Shoes</h3>
1752.  
1753.  
1754.  
1755. <p><strong>$179.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$161.96 sale</span> </p>
1756.  
1757.  
1758.  
1759. <p>The Fox Union shoes are just a year old but they&#8217;re already a rider favorite. Choose from clipless in black, brown or red, or the <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-flat-shoes">flat pedal version that&#8217;s marked down to $134.96</a>. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fox-union-boa-shoe-review/">Read more.</a></p>
1760.  
1761.  
1762.  
1763. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Ffox-racing-union-shoes">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1764.  
1765.  
1766.  
1767. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1768.  
1769.  
1770. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1771. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fshimano-xtr-pd-m9120-trail-spd-pedal"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-750x500.png" alt="Shimano XTR PD-M9120" class="wp-image-664748" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-xtr-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1772.  
1773.  
1774. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-xtr-pd-m9120">Shimano XTR PD-M9120</h3>
1775.  
1776.  
1777.  
1778. <p><strong>$190.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$171.00 sale</span> </p>
1779.  
1780.  
1781.  
1782. <p>We love the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-shimano-xtr-m9120-pedals/">Shimano XTR trail pedals</a> thanks to the light weight, smooth action, and long-term durability. These don&#8217;t go on sale often so grab &#8217;em while you can.</p>
1783.  
1784.  
1785.  
1786. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fshimano-xtr-pd-m9120-trail-spd-pedal">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1787.  
1788.  
1789.  
1790. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1791.  
1792.  
1793. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1794. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ffeedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-750x500.png" alt="Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit " class="wp-image-664736" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feedback-sports-kit-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1795.  
1796.  
1797. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-feedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit">Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit </h3>
1798.  
1799.  
1800.  
1801. <p><strong>$350.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$315.00 sale</span> </p>
1802.  
1803.  
1804.  
1805. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/feedback-team-edition-tool-kit-review/">Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool kit </a>has virtually every tool you could need to work on your bike, and every one of them is high quality and should last a lifetime.</p>
1806.  
1807.  
1808.  
1809. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Fmaintenance%2Ffeedback-sports-team-edition-tool-kit">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1810.  
1811.  
1812.  
1813. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1814.  
1815.  
1816.  
1817.  
1818.  
1819.  
1820. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1821.  
1822.  
1823. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1824. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Felectronics%2Fgarmin-edge-840-solar"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-750x500.png" alt="Garmin Edge 840 Solar" class="wp-image-664739" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/garmin-solar-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1825.  
1826.  
1827. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garmin-edge-840-solar">Garmin Edge 840 Solar</h3>
1828.  
1829.  
1830.  
1831. <p><strong>$549.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$494.99 sale</span> </p>
1832.  
1833.  
1834.  
1835. <p>The Garmin Edge 840 Solar GPS can easily outlast you on the trail, providing up to 32 hours of tracking, navigation, and ride stats.  </p>
1836.  
1837.  
1838.  
1839. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Faccessories%2Felectronics%2Fgarmin-edge-840-solar">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1840.  
1841.  
1842.  
1843. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
1844.  
1845.  
1846. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1847. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsram-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card4"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12-Speed Chain, Silver Card/4" class="wp-image-664749" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-powerlock-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1848.  
1849.  
1850. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-eagle-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card-4">SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12-Speed Chain, Silver Card/4</h3>
1851.  
1852.  
1853.  
1854. <p><strong>$14.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$9.56 sale</span> </p>
1855.  
1856.  
1857.  
1858. <p>Grab four spares and throw them into all your packs so don&#8217;t get stuck on the trail. </p>
1859.  
1860.  
1861.  
1862. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=8ad2a953-8e8c-4fbb-877c-34c460351ae9&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsram-powerlock-link-for-12-speed-chain-silver-card4">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1863.  
1864.  
1865.  
1866. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1868.  
1869. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1870. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3DFox%2BRacing%2BW%2BFLEXAIR%2BSHORT"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-750x500.png" alt="Fox Racing Women's Flexair Shorts" class="wp-image-664738" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-flexair-shorts-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1871.  
1872.  
1873. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-racing-women-s-flexair-shorts">Fox Racing Women&#8217;s Flexair Shorts</h3>
1874.  
1875.  
1876.  
1877. <p><strong>$70.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.74 sale</span> </p>
1878.  
1879.  
1880.  
1881. <p>These lightweight shorts feature a 4-way stretch material that&#8217;s DWR coated plus laser-cut ventilation to keep you cool this summer.  </p>
1882.  
1883.  
1884.  
1885. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3DFox%2BRacing%2BW%2BFLEXAIR%2BSHORT">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
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1900. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fenve-composites-m6-mountain-handlebar-780mm-25mm-rise-31-8-9-5-deg-black"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-750x500.png" alt="ENVE Composites M6 Handlebar (31.8mm)" class="wp-image-664735" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-m6-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1901.  
1902.  
1903. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-composites-m6-handlebar-31-8mm">ENVE Composites M6 Handlebar (31.8mm)</h3>
1904.  
1905.  
1906.  
1907. <p><strong>$190.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$171.00 sale</span> </p>
1908.  
1909.  
1910.  
1911. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to upgrade to carbon bars, the Enve M6 is a solid choice with neutral sweep and rise, and a 780mm width. </p>
1912.  
1913.  
1914.  
1915. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fenve-composites-m6-mountain-handlebar-780mm-25mm-rise-31-8-9-5-deg-black">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1916.  
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1919. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1922. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
1923. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=68775"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-750x500.png" alt="iXS Helmet Trigger AM MIPS" class="wp-image-664740" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ixs-am-trigger-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
1924.  
1925.  
1926. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ixs-helmet-trigger-am-mips">iXS Helmet Trigger AM MIPS</h3>
1927.  
1928.  
1929.  
1930. <p><strong>$189.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$80.95 sale</span> </p>
1931.  
1932.  
1933.  
1934. <p>The iXS Trigger AM is a great helmet for trail and all-mountain riding with a MIPS liner, adjustable visor, and magnetic buckle. Choose from 6 colors and two 2 sizes. </p>
1935.  
1936.  
1937.  
1938. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6041&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=16341&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=68775">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
1939.  
1940.  
1941.  
1942. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
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1945.  
1946. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
1947. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/">The Hidden MTB Deals of Planet Cyclery&#8217;s Closing Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1950. <wfw:commentRss>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-hidden-mtb-deals-of-planet-cyclerys-closing-sale/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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1955. <item>
1956. <title>What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</title>
1957. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/</link>
1958. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/#comments</comments>
1960. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
1961. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
1962. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
1963. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
1964. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664256</guid>
1965.  
1966. <description><![CDATA[<p>It's a privilege to mountain bike. At the same time, there are aspects of the sport that can be frustrating.</p>
1967. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/">What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
1968. ]]></description>
1969. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1970. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664538" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hike_a_bike-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
1971.  
1972.  
1973.  
1974. <p>Just to be clear, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/">mountain biking</a> is <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/the-stoke/">awesome</a>. It&#8217;s hard to think of another <s>activity</s> lifestyle that&#8217;s as healthy and as rewarding as mountain biking, not to mention the community of riders around the world. At the same time, there&#8217;s always room for improvement, even when you&#8217;re #1. We want to know what, if anything, frustrates you about our sport.</p>
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1976.  
1977. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-1984f6f5-c4b6-4977-8af6-9b2551d27be7 wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-664260"><form id="wpforms-form-664260" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="664260" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="b5295a1307c536bbd371488fa133a7a7" data-token-time="1714097190"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-664260-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-664260-field_1">What is your top mountain bike frustration? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-664260-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Bikes and/or gear are too expensive" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_1">Bikes and/or gear are too expensive</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Not enough trails" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_3">Not enough trails</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_5" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Bikes require too much maintenance/repair" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_5">Bikes require too much maintenance/repair</label></li><li class="choice-6 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_6" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Lack of community" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_6">Lack of community</label></li><li class="choice-7 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_7" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Requires a lot of fitness / skill" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_7">Requires a lot of fitness / skill</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Low quality trails" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_4">Low quality trails</label></li><li class="choice-9 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_9" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Nothing. Everything is awesome!" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_9">Nothing. Everything is awesome!</label></li><li class="choice-8 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664260-field_1_8" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Something else I&#039;ll share in the comments" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664260-field_1_8">Something else I&#8217;ll share in the comments</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="664260"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-664260" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
1978.  
1979.  
1980. <p>Bonus question for the comments: How can mountain biking be improved?</p>
1981. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/whats-your-1-mtb-frustration/">What&#8217;s Your #1 MTB Frustration?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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1989. <item>
1990. <title>Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</title>
1991. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/</link>
1992. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/#respond</comments>
1994. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
1995. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
1996. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
1997. <category><![CDATA[fairdale elevator]]></category>
1998. <category><![CDATA[new mtb]]></category>
1999. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664706</guid>
2000.  
2001. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fairdale Elevator is a BMX-inspired 29er mountain bike with a banger parts spec and a lot of personality.</p>
2002. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/">Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
2003. ]]></description>
2004. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2005. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1201" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg" alt="Fairdale Elevator 29er hardtail" class="wp-image-664712" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
2006.  
2007.  
2008.  
2009. <p>Fairdale Bikes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fairdalebikes/p/CrWXiFVvGIh/">teased their prototype 29er hardtail</a> almost exactly a year ago and this week we got a chance to see the (finished?) bike on display at Sea Otter. The Fairdale Elevator, like other bikes from the brand, is BMX-inspired and ready to roll with the punches. With mega-short chainstays and a solid <s>2130</s> 4130 chromoly steel frame, this is clearly a bike that likes to party down on your jankiest, in-town trails.</p>
2010.  
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2012.  
2013. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664710" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-5.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2014.  
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2016.  
2017. <p>Looking at the geometry of the Fairdale Elevator, the chainstay length is the first thing that stands out. At just 406mm long, the Elevator has one of the shortest rear ends you&#8217;ll find on a 29er. The mega short chainstays promise to make the Elevator a manual machine, and also ensures nimble handling through tight trails. Looking closely at the frame you can see the seat tube intersects the downtube above the bottom bracket, leaving space for tires up to 2.5&#8243; wide.</p>
2018.  
2019.  
2020.  
2021. <p>Rounding out the geometry picture the Elevator has a 65.5° head tube angle, 76° seat tube angle, and a 50mm bottom bracket drop. The bike is being offered in two sizes with the larger size having a short-for-now 482mm reach and 1200mm wheelbase. Designed around a 130mm suspension fork the Elevator also boasts a long, straight seat tube for maximum dropper post clearance. Fairdale calls this &#8220;BMX-inspired geometry&#8221; that &#8220;lets you feel like a rider again instead of a passenger.&#8221;</p>
2022.  
2023.  
2024.  
2025. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2026. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="781" height="1170" data-id="664713" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-781x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664713" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-781x1170.jpg 781w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4-600x899.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-4.jpg 1201w" sizes="(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px" /></a></figure>
2027.  
2028.  
2029.  
2030. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664709" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664709" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-6.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2031. </figure>
2032.  
2033.  
2034.  
2035. <p>Fairdale was founded in 2010 by BMX World Champion rider Taj Mihelich with the goal of &#8220;making &#8216;adult&#8217; bikes that will give you the same sense of joy that you had when riding as child.&#8221; We&#8217;re told Mihelich still creates the cartoon graphics for the bikes himself, contrasting nicely with the otherwise clean and simple color scheme.</p>
2036.  
2037.  
2038.  
2039. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664714" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">&#8220;Fine minds find good lines.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
2040.  
2041.  
2042.  
2043. <p>Elevator frame features include bottle and accessory mounts, external cable and brake hose routing, and UDH dropouts.</p>
2044.  
2045.  
2046.  
2047. <p>Fairdale is not skimping on the Elevator build, with a Rock Shox Pike Select Fork, Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II tires, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, and SRAM DB8 brakes. Final pricing for complete bikes was not available as of press time but it&#8217;s expected to be around $3,500. We&#8217;re told standalone frames will likely be available for sale eventually, following the release of the complete bikes.</p>
2048.  
2049.  
2050.  
2051. <p>Look for the Elevator hardtail at <a href="https://fairdalebikes.com/">fairdalebikes.com</a> soon.</p>
2052.  
2053.  
2054.  
2055. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1201" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg" alt="Fairdale Elevator hardtail" class="wp-image-664711" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fairdale_elevator_hardtail_mtb-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
2056. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fairdale-has-just-the-mountain-bike-for-janky-trails/">Fairdale has Just the Mountain Bike for Janky Trails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2065. <title>The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</title>
2066. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/</link>
2067. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/#respond</comments>
2069. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
2070. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
2071. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
2072. <category><![CDATA[pinarello dogma xc]]></category>
2073. <category><![CDATA[test ride review]]></category>
2074. <category><![CDATA[XC race bike]]></category>
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2076.  
2077. <description><![CDATA[<p>Unless you're on the World Cup race circuit, the Pinarello Dogma XC mountain bike probably isn't designed for you.</p>
2078. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/">The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2081. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664684" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-11.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos Jeff Barber unless otherwise noted.</figcaption></figure>
2082.  
2083.  
2084.  
2085. <p>Pinarello is an Italian brand known for their world-beating road bikes, and now they&#8217;re applying that winning knowledge to the realm of cross-country mountain bike racing. This isn&#8217;t the first time Pinarello has marketed a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bike</a>; in fact, the Pinarello Dogma XC isn&#8217;t even a new model for the brand, having <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/interbike-dream-xc-bikes-italy-vs-france/">first debuted in 2013</a> before quietly disappearing. However it&#8217;s clear the latest Dogma XC is not messing around, with Olympic gold medals in its sights. I wanted to see what it feels like to ride a $13,000 top-level XC race bike with the new Fox 32 Step Cast fork so I took the Pinarello Dogma XC bike for a spin at Sea Otter just before the official launch.</p>
2086.  
2087.  
2088.  
2089. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
2090.  
2091.  
2092.  
2093. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinarello-dogma-xc-specs">Pinarello Dogma XC specs</h2>
2094.  
2095.  
2096.  
2097. <ul>
2098. <li>Suspension travel: 100/90mm front/rear or 120/100mm front/rear</li>
2099.  
2100.  
2101.  
2102. <li>Claimed weight: 10.45kg (just over 23lb)</li>
2103.  
2104.  
2105.  
2106. <li>Price: $13,000 as tested. $6,000 frameset</li>
2107. </ul>
2108.  
2109.  
2110.  
2111. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
2112.  
2113.  
2114.  
2115. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2116. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664695" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664695" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-1.jpg 1697w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2117.  
2118.  
2119.  
2120. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664693" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664693" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-02.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2121. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photo left: Pinarello.</figcaption></figure>
2122.  
2123.  
2124.  
2125. <p>The Pinarello Dogma XC frame is designed to deliver stiffness where it counts&#8230; which is apparently pretty much everywhere. Pro racer and defending Olympic champion Tom Pidcock reportedly had one main request which was to make the bike as stiff as possible. The bottom bracket gets a lot of attention in particular with a unique triangle-within-triangle design that allows for an oversized main pivot bearing. Another upshot to the design is that the dropper post cable should be easier to route through the frame.</p>
2126.  
2127.  
2128.  
2129. <p>Pinarello is using an unusual two-piece, split rear triangle design that eliminates the bridge found on most full suspension mountain bikes as shown above. This allows for short chainstays &#8212; just 425mm for all frame sizes &#8212; and also improves clearance for wider tires while reducing the number of spots for mud to accumulate.</p>
2130.  
2131.  
2132.  
2133. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664690" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-03.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2134.  
2135.  
2136.  
2137. <p>Like most modern full suspension <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/cross-country/">cross-country bikes</a>, the Pinarello Dogma XC makes use of flex stays to keep the weight low. The bike can be set up with either 100/90mm of suspension travel front and rear or with 120/100mm which allows racers to adapt the bike to various courses throughout the World Cup season. Doing so reportedly doesn&#8217;t change the kinematic of the bike and simply involves swapping out the fork and shock.</p>
2138.  
2139.  
2140.  
2141. <p>I tested a size XL bike with a 505mm reach, 68° head tube angle, and roughly 74° seat tube angle. The low (for XL) 620mm stack height makes for a significant saddle to bar drop, made even more dramatic due to the drop-angle cockpit and my 6&#8217;3&#8243; height.</p>
2142.  
2143.  
2144.  
2145. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2146. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664687" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664687" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-08.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2147.  
2148.  
2149.  
2150. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664689" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664689" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-07.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2151. </figure>
2152.  
2153.  
2154.  
2155. <p>Pinarello utilizes an integrated handlebar stem combo that&#8217;s been designed specifically for the Dogma XC. The cockpit is 760mm wide and is available in 60mm and 80mm stem lengths. There&#8217;s also an internal steering limiter that prevents the bars from rotating more than 60° in either direction.</p>
2156.  
2157.  
2158.  
2159. <p>Based on my quick test ride at Sea Otter this week it&#8217;s clear the Pinarello Dogma XC is designed for racing, pure and simple. The pedal power transfer is instantly recognizable, especially starting from a stop. The feeling is not too far off some of the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/gravel-bikes/">gravel bikes</a> I&#8217;ve ridden, and it&#8217;s easy to imagine jumping off the starting line ahead of the pack with such a stiff and efficient platform.</p>
2160.  
2161.  
2162.  
2163. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664688" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-06.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A 3D printed chain keeper with the lower frame triangle at right.</figcaption></figure>
2164.  
2165.  
2166.  
2167. <p>Naturally the Pinarello Dogma XC excels at climbing as well. I surprised myself by spinning the rear tire on some of the steeper, gravel-covered climbs, unaccustomed to delivering so much power directly from pedal to wheel. Body positioning is key on a race bike like the Dogma XC, and pros like Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who both won the World Championship on the bike last year, are able to easily transition to the Dogma from their cyclocross and road bikes. For a trail biker like me? It&#8217;s a very different experience.</p>
2168.  
2169.  
2170.  
2171. <p>Descending on an XC race bike feels a lot different compared to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/">trail bikes</a> I&#8217;m used to riding. Here again, body positioning and weighting the bike is the key to control. Despite the flyweight of the Dogma XC, it still includes a proper dropper post and sufficiently wide tires that handle well in a variety of conditions. For me the biggest thing to get used to on a bike like the Pinarello Dogma XC is the saddle-to-bar drop that has me feeling like I&#8217;ll scrape my chin on the front tire at any moment.</p>
2172.  
2173.  
2174.  
2175. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2176. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664692" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664692" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-04.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2177.  
2178.  
2179.  
2180. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664691" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664691" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-05.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2181. </figure>
2182.  
2183.  
2184.  
2185. <p>The Dogma XC is one of the first bikes we&#8217;ve seen with the new Fox 32 Step Cast fork featuring the Grip SL damper and reverse crown design. Based on my brief test ride the new damper feels familiar with responsive handling and is nice and stiff in the locked out position.</p>
2186.  
2187.  
2188.  
2189. <p>At first I was afraid the World Cup and Olympic gold medal paint job would make me feel like an imposter pedaling around the XC race course at Sea Otter. Instead I mostly just felt like a badass. Pinarello is also offering the bike in a black and red paint job for riders with more modesty than me.</p>
2190.  
2191.  
2192.  
2193. <p>It&#8217;s clear the Pinarello Dogma XC is a racer&#8217;s mountain bike with few if any compromises to appease the general buying public. And for good reason: it&#8217;s likely this bike will win an Olympic medal (or two) in Paris this summer.</p>
2194.  
2195.  
2196.  
2197. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664694" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinarello_dogma_xc_bike-01.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2198. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-13k-pinarello-dogma-xc-bike-exists-to-win-gold-test-ride-review/">The $13K Pinarello Dogma XC Bike Exists to Win Gold [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2207. <title>More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</title>
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2212. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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2226.  
2227. <description><![CDATA[<p>IMBA is working with local groups to build quality mountain bike trails closer to home. Here are ten of this year's most exciting trail projects.</p>
2228. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2230. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2231. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4032" height="3024" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664504" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1.jpg 4032w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hero-image-1-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Building phase 1 of the Baker’s Park trail system. Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2232.  
2233.  
2234.  
2235. <p>The iconic mountain bike experience has long been synonymous with epic rides in big mountains, deep forests, and desolate desert landscapes. In fact, the sport was founded on endless backcountry singletrack trails in places like Crested Butte, and as a result, riders have spent decades seeking out epic loop rides like trail <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/trail-401/">Trail 401</a> or point-to-point shuttles like the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/monarch-crest-trail/">Monarch Crest</a>.</p>
2236.  
2237.  
2238.  
2239. <p>While those epics still attract throngs of mountain bikers today, as the tireless trail advocates at the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) surveyed the landscape of trail access, they realized that something was missing. They began to notice a glaring gap in trail access and how it was negatively impacting participation in the sport. And while it kept avid riders from getting on their bikes more often, it also effectively blocked a wide array of potential mountain bikers who had no way to access the backcountry epics that we all enjoy so much.</p>
2240.  
2241.  
2242.  
2243. <p>The gap they identified is a distinct lack of singletrack trail access close to home.</p>
2244.  
2245.  
2246.  
2247. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664512" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/build-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Building More Trails Close to Home in Cedar City, Utah. Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2248.  
2249.  
2250.  
2251. <p>You don&#8217;t need to have 20 or 30 years of mountain biking experience to intuit the difficulty of accessing singletrack trails. If you&#8217;re like most of the nation&#8217;s population, you don&#8217;t live in a tiny mountain town with a trailhead less than a mile from your front door. Instead, you might need to drive for an hour or more to reach the closest trail, and even then the quality of the ride might be mediocre at best.</p>
2252.  
2253.  
2254.  
2255. <p>This close-to-home trail access gap doesn&#8217;t just apply to middle-aged mountain bikers. It&#8217;s also a major hurdle for hikers on foot, trail runners, and thousands of kids who don&#8217;t have the option of hopping in the car and driving <em>anywhere.</em></p>
2256.  
2257.  
2258.  
2259. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664510" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kid-ride.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2260.  
2261.  
2262.  
2263. <p>In response to this glaring trail access gap IMBA shifted its primary focus to building &#8220;more trails close to home&#8221; in 2019. At the time, they created a goal of building &#8220;new trails close to home in 250 communities by 2025,&#8221; according to Eleanor Blick, Director of Communications for IMBA. As the 2024 riding season gets into full swing, the deadline is looming for IMBA&#8217;s 2025 goal. So how are they doing so far?</p>
2264.  
2265.  
2266.  
2267. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;re currently engaged with 530 communities that have a vision or demand [for] trails close to home. Eighty-nine communities are committed, which means they&#8217;ve gone through a lot of the process and their next step is construction in various phases—it&#8217;s out for bid or just waiting on permits, things like that. And we&#8217;ve already realized trails in 84 communities,&#8221; said Blick&#8221;</p>
2268.  
2269.  
2270.  
2271. <p>That&#8217;s an astounding 703 communities that IMBA is currently working with to enable their vision of new trails close to home! While perhaps 250 projects won&#8217;t be <em>completed</em> by the time 2025 rolls around, the outpouring of community engagement has been absolutely astounding. Just imagine: 703 communities across the country are actively working to build better trail access for their residents. This is a true local groundswell in mountain bike trail development and advocacy, and the pace of change right here, right now, in 2024 is so fast that it&#8217;s difficult to grasp.</p>
2272.  
2273.  
2274.  
2275. <p>While IMBA is lending a helping hand in every one of these 703 communities, Blick was quick to note that &#8220;these are all community-led processes.&#8221; IMBA as an organization doesn&#8217;t necessarily drive trail development. Instead, the national organization is &#8220;there to support [the communities] at phases of the trail development process.&#8221;</p>
2276.  
2277.  
2278.  
2279. <p>&#8220;I see all of these as communities who are making amazing progress, and IMBA&#8217;s there with them, helping them out,&#8221; said Blick.</p>
2280.  
2281.  
2282.  
2283. <p>While it&#8217;s impossible to profile every single one of the 89 projects that are currently in progress or the 530 beautiful visions for the future, we&#8217;ve rounded up 10 of the most exciting projects that IMBA is working on in 2024.</p>
2284.  
2285.  
2286.  
2287. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-1170x780.jpg" alt="Omaha, Nebraska mountain bike park" class="wp-image-664513" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/omaha.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2288.  
2289.  
2290.  
2291. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-omaha-nebraska">Omaha, Nebraska</h2>
2292.  
2293.  
2294.  
2295. <p>&#8220;We completed a city-wide feasibility study with Omaha as part of a Trail Accelerator grant,&#8221; said Blick. Out of that feasibility study, a number of trails will spring up around the Omaha metro area, the first of which include the Upland Park pumptrack and the Mandan Park Trails. Creating these small pockets of bike riding opportunity right in the heart of the metro area is opening up the sport of mountain biking to thousands of kids in the community.</p>
2296.  
2297.  
2298.  
2299. <p>Building trails in Mandan Park in particular has allowed the local community to reclaim a beautiful natural space that had developed a negative reputation for unsavory activities. But now, with purpose-built <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a> and a skills park, Mandan Park is transforming into a positive space for the community to enjoy.&nbsp;</p>
2300.  
2301.  
2302.  
2303. <p>Next up, IMBA, THOR (the local IMBA chapter), and other community partners hope to build more trails in Mandan Park, Adams Park, Swanson Park, and around the Papillion area of Omaha.</p>
2304.  
2305.  
2306.  
2307. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg" alt="Mountain bike trail in Silverton, Colorado" class="wp-image-664507" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton.jpg 1500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/silverton-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2308.  
2309.  
2310.  
2311. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-silverton-colorado">Silverton, Colorado</h2>
2312.  
2313.  
2314.  
2315. <p>After a decade of advocacy work, the first few miles of the highly-anticipated Baker’s Park trail system were built in Silverton in the fall of 2023. Officially, the trails still haven&#8217;t been opened to the public as IMBA Trail Solutions and the Silverton Singletrack Society (SSS) wait for the snow to melt so they can finish Phase 1 of the build this year. Once complete, SSS envisions 30 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails rising above the historic mining town of Silverton.</p>
2316.  
2317.  
2318.  
2319. <p>Singletracks has previously profiled this visionary project in detail—be sure to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/known-for-its-rugged-roots-silverton-colorado-wants-to-expand-opportunities-with-accessible-mtb-trails/">catch the full scoop here</a>.</p>
2320.  
2321.  
2322.  
2323. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain biking in Prescott, Arizona" class="wp-image-664508" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prescott.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2324.  
2325.  
2326.  
2327. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prescott-arizona">Prescott, Arizona</h2>
2328.  
2329.  
2330.  
2331. <p>Arizona is rich with mountain bike trails, but almost all of the best rides are rocky, rugged, and technical. That&#8217;s all about to change. After years of planning and wading through approval processes, the Beans Peak Gravity Flow Trail System in Prescott, Arizona, has finally been green lighted, and the first phase of construction was completed in late 2023 (opening in early 2024).</p>
2332.  
2333.  
2334.  
2335. <p>“The Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trail System will be the first of its kind in Arizona,” says Ximena Florez, Board President of the Prescott Mountain Biking Alliance. “The trail system will offer a safe and exciting rollercoaster-like experience that can be enjoyed by mountain bikers of many different levels and ages.”</p>
2336.  
2337.  
2338.  
2339. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2340. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" data-id="664514" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664514" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2.jpeg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-750x750.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-2-600x600.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
2341.  
2342.  
2343.  
2344. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="608" data-id="664516" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664516" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/las-vegas-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
2345. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">File photos. Photo left: Dinno Domingo. Photo right: Caren Villaromen.</figcaption></figure>
2346.  
2347.  
2348.  
2349. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-las-vegas-nevada">Las Vegas, Nevada</h2>
2350.  
2351.  
2352.  
2353. <p>After hosting a Trail Care School in 2023, the Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association (SNMBA) became one of IMBA&#8217;s most recent Trail Accelerator Grant recipients. Their goal? A professionally-built trail system totalling 9-15 miles of new singletrack adjacent to Red Rock Campground. While the area around Red Rock Campground is already rich with fantastic singletrack, most of it is extremely technical. This new trail development will focus on beginner and family-friendly trails, helping expand the trail offerings in this region.</p>
2354.  
2355.  
2356.  
2357. <p>Note that the trail system at Red Rock Campground appears to be distinct from the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/east-coast-bike-park-opens-this-weekend-plus-6-5m-las-vegas-bike-park-work-begins-soon/">new $6.5M bike park development</a> beginning on nearby Southwest Ridge in 2024. Trail building in Las Vegas is going off!</p>
2358.  
2359.  
2360.  
2361. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-1170x878.jpeg" alt="Singletrack mountain bike trail in Sandpoint, Idaho" class="wp-image-664506" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-1170x878.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sandpoint.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Betsy Byrne, NPS</figcaption></figure>
2362.  
2363.  
2364.  
2365. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sandpoint-idaho">Sandpoint, Idaho</h2>
2366.  
2367.  
2368.  
2369. <p>&#8220;Internally, this project was first introduced to me as being led by &#8216;subversive grandmas.&#8217; I was hooked!&#8221; said Blick.&nbsp;</p>
2370.  
2371.  
2372.  
2373. <p>Sandpoint has long boasted historic trail access in the nearby National Forests. The town anchors the mountain bike community in the northern reaches of the Idaho Panhandle, but progressive, purpose-built trails were lacking. With so many up-and-coming kids in the community riding harder and faster than ever before, the demand for downhill flow trails and technical lines is high—and the local community rose to the challenge. This project is currently out for a construction bid as of press time.</p>
2374.  
2375.  
2376. <div class="wp-block-image">
2377. <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-664509" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley.jpeg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greeley-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Joey Klein, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure></div>
2378.  
2379.  
2380. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-greeley-colorado">Greeley, Colorado</h2>
2381.  
2382.  
2383.  
2384. <p>If there&#8217;s one town in Colorado that is distinctively <em>not</em> known for mountain biking, it&#8217;s the cattle town of Greeley. Greeley sits further out in the plains than even nearby Fort Collins, yet despite its lack of dramatic topography, the locals want <em>their own</em> bike trails—and thanks to an IMBA Trail Accelerator grant, the community is closer to turning that vision into reality.</p>
2385.  
2386.  
2387.  
2388. <p>It&#8217;s been an uphill battle in Greeley, where <em>no</em> mountain bike trails currently exist, and public land itself is also virtually non-existent. However, with help from the Trust for Public Land, the City of Greeley was able to acquire 1,000 acres of open space along the Cache de Poudre River, which is perfect for trails. Game on!</p>
2389.  
2390.  
2391.  
2392. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain bike jump in Bolton, Vermont" class="wp-image-664503" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driving-Range.jpg 1760w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Richmond Mountain Trails, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2393.  
2394.  
2395.  
2396. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bolton-vermont">Bolton, Vermont</h2>
2397.  
2398.  
2399.  
2400. <p>The incredible riding scene in Vermont needs no introduction, but even in a highly developed trail network, such as the one in Bolton, there&#8217;s still work to be done to build more trails for more people closer to home. Specifically, in 2023, Richmond Mountain Trails (RMT) introduced The Driving Range, &#8220;creating Vermont&#8217;s first purpose-built fully adaptive mountain bike trail network,&#8221; <a href="https://www.imba.com/digin/details?diginid=4057342">according to IMBA</a>. RMT plans to build over five miles of trail specifically for adaptive riders, and to do so, they&#8217;re raising money to finish the last two trails through <a href="https://www.imba.com/digin/details?diginid=4057342">IMBA&#8217;s 2024 Dig In fundraiser</a>.</p>
2401.  
2402.  
2403.  
2404. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-1170x780.jpg" alt="Mountain biking Cedar City, Utah" class="wp-image-664511" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cedar-city.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Liz Chrisman, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2405.  
2406.  
2407.  
2408. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cedar-city-utah">Cedar City, Utah</h2>
2409.  
2410.  
2411.  
2412. <p>Cedar City&#8217;s Iron Hills Trail System is already an incredible success story for the local community, the BLM, and IMBA as all three partnered to create an incredible new trail system. In fact, the trails have grown so popular that the BLM built the all-new Pyramid Ridge campground at the southern end of the network, with trail access right from the campsites.</p>
2413.  
2414.  
2415.  
2416. <p>In late 2023, a new one-mile, beginner-friendly loop was built directly adjacent to Pyramid Ridge. And soon, the Iron Hills Trail System will be expanded so that it&#8217;s even closer to home to the residents of Cedar City. Another 10-15 miles of new trails will be constructed between the main trailhead and the edge of the city, allowing riders to pedal much more easily right out their front doors.</p>
2417.  
2418.  
2419.  
2420. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg" alt="Mountain bike trail overlook in Pinedale, Wyoming" class="wp-image-664515" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale.jpeg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-750x563.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinedale-600x450.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Alex Artz</figcaption></figure>
2421.  
2422.  
2423.  
2424. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pinedale-wyoming">Pinedale, Wyoming</h2>
2425.  
2426.  
2427.  
2428. <p>Wyoming is rich in natural treasures, and Pinedale ranks highly among a slate of tiny, beautiful mountain towns. As the highest-elevation county in Wyoming, you can find it southeast of Jackson and west of the Wind River range, with Wyoming&#8217;s highpoint—Gannett Peak—towering on the skyline at 13,810 feet.</p>
2429.  
2430.  
2431.  
2432. <p>Yet many small Wyoming towns still lack access to high-quality singletrack. Pinedale currently offers seven miles of user-created trails, but as another recent IMBA Trail Accelerator grant recipient, they&#8217;re currently in the planning stages for an additional &#8220;15 miles of mountain bike-optimized trail that will also be open to hikers and equestrians,&#8221; <a href="https://www.imba.com/blog/community-drawn-plans-tyler-draw">according to Blick</a>.</p>
2433.  
2434.  
2435.  
2436. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1170x878.jpg" alt="Trail building in Pioche, Nevada" class="wp-image-664505" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pioche-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jess Didion, courtesy IMBA</figcaption></figure>
2437.  
2438.  
2439.  
2440. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pioche-nevada">Pioche, Nevada</h2>
2441.  
2442.  
2443.  
2444. <p>The mountain bike star is rising all across the state of Nevada, andit&#8217;s not merely confined to the population center of Las Vegas—smaller communities across the state are beginning to invest in mountain bike trail access on their beautiful public lands as well. The latest community to break ground on an all-new mountain bike trail system is Pioche. IMBA Trail Solutions began construction on the Prospector trail system in February, and this wet winter has provided plenty of moisture to help them shape the soil into flowy, rolling trails. &#8220;When completed, the Prospectors Trails will include six beginner-friendly trails, eight intermediate-level trails, and one advanced,&#8221; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TWCMYOt3n/?img_index=1">writes IMBA</a>.</p>
2445. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/more-mountain-bike-trails-close-to-home-10-exciting-projects-that-imba-is-working-on-in-2024/">More Mountain Bike Trails Close to Home: 10 Exciting Projects that IMBA Is Working On in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2454. <title>All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</title>
2455. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/</link>
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2458. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
2459. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
2460. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
2461. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
2462. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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2464.  
2465. <description><![CDATA[<p>All the new and updated mountain bikes announced ahead of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic.</p>
2466. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2468. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2469. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
2470.  
2471.  
2472.  
2473. <p>Sea Otter is kicking off tomorrow and ahead of the festival, many <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bike</a> brands are releasing new and updated products which means this week&#8217;s Gear Watch is PACKED. So, we&#8217;ve divided the news into two articles, one for bikes (here) and <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers">this one for products</a>. All photos provided by the respective brands unless otherwise noted.</p>
2474.  
2475.  
2476.  
2477. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2008" height="1566" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg" alt="Digit Ring mountain bike" class="wp-image-664395" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2.jpeg 2008w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-750x585.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-1170x912.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-768x599.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-1536x1198.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digit-Ring2-600x468.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2008px) 100vw, 2008px" /></a></figure>
2478.  
2479.  
2480.  
2481. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-digit-ring">Digit Ring</h3>
2482.  
2483.  
2484.  
2485. <p>Digit turned a lot of heads with their inline shock design in 2022, and now they brand is launching their second bike, the Digit Ring. The Ring is a 29er with 128mm of rear suspension travel, paired with a 140mm fork. The bikes are designed and built in California and are said to weigh 26-28lb. </p>
2486.  
2487.  
2488.  
2489. <ul>
2490. <li>Price: $9,845 for &#8220;Founder&#8217;s Edition&#8221; build</li>
2491.  
2492.  
2493.  
2494. <li>Buy from digitbikes.com</li>
2495. </ul>
2496.  
2497.  
2498.  
2499. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png" alt="Yeti SB165" class="wp-image-664402" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-sb165-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
2500.  
2501.  
2502.  
2503. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-sb165-enduro-bike-goes-mixed-wheel">Yeti SB165 enduro bike goes mixed wheel</h3>
2504.  
2505.  
2506.  
2507. <p>The updated Yeti SB165 mixed wheel bike features recalculated Switch Infinity suspension and improved stiffness and ground clearance.  Buyers will also be stoked with the threaded bottom bracket, clearance for 2.6-inch-wide tires, and a lower top tube.</p>
2508.  
2509.  
2510.  
2511. <ul>
2512. <li>Price: Builds from $6,300 to $9,200</li>
2513.  
2514.  
2515.  
2516. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=fc035b3f-ac9b-4c71-aaac-eb456860650e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fpages%2Fsearch-results-page%3Fq%3Dyeti%2520sb165">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
2517. </ul>
2518.  
2519.  
2520.  
2521. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2522. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664404" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1170x780.jpg" alt="Sanitas Tap Root" class="wp-image-664404" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-9-6000x4002-0dcce6ff-7842-46b3-b445-44ef97e35d51-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2523.  
2524.  
2525.  
2526. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664405" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664405" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sanitas-Raffle-Complete-Bike-15-6000x4002-ff2e6d8f-c599-4cbd-860b-6a59787dc2cd-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2527. </figure>
2528.  
2529.  
2530.  
2531. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sanitas-cycles-tap-root-titanium-hardtail">Sanitas Cycles Tap Root titanium hardtail</h3>
2532.  
2533.  
2534.  
2535. <p>Durango, Colorado based Sanitas Cycles has a new hardtail for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/">bikepacking</a> and riding cross-country. The Sanitas Tap Root is is designed around a 120mm fork and boasts a slack-for-XC 65° head tube angle. Sliding dropouts make it easy to set up the bike single speed while external routing (save for the dropper post) promises easy maintenance. Six sizes available.</p>
2536.  
2537.  
2538.  
2539. <ul>
2540. <li>Price: $2,750 frame, $5,950 complete</li>
2541.  
2542.  
2543.  
2544. <li>Buy from sanitasbikes.com</li>
2545. </ul>
2546.  
2547.  
2548.  
2549. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="3750" height="2500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg" alt="Knolly Fugitive mid travel trail bike" class="wp-image-664412" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2.jpg 3750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-20240404-101415-Bobsled-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 3750px) 100vw, 3750px" /></a></figure>
2550.  
2551.  
2552.  
2553. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-knolly-bikes-fugitive">Knolly Bikes Fugitive</h3>
2554.  
2555.  
2556.  
2557. <p>The Knolly Fugitive is getting a new look with a straight aluminum tubeset that offers improved standover and modern aesthetics. Along with the change, the geometry has been updated with a 66° head tube angle and size-specific chainstay lengths and seat tube angles while keeping Super Boost rear axle spacing. The Knolly Fugitive 125 offers 125mm of rear travel paired with a 140mm or 150mm fork while the 140 offers 140mm and is compatible with 140-160mm forks.</p>
2558.  
2559.  
2560.  
2561. <ul>
2562. <li>Price: Frames from $2,399, completes from $4,599 USD</li>
2563.  
2564.  
2565.  
2566. <li>Buy from knollybikes.com</li>
2567. </ul>
2568.  
2569.  
2570.  
2571. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
2572. <iframe loading="lazy" title="The All-New Kona Ouroboros" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NkCK4hJuY-Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
2573. </div></figure>
2574.  
2575.  
2576.  
2577. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kona-ouroboros">Kona Ouroboros</h3>
2578.  
2579.  
2580.  
2581. <p>Is the Kona Ouroboros a gravel bike, or a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/cross-country/">cross-country mountain bike</a>? Yes! &nbsp;This drop bar bike is designed with a suspension fork in mind plus clearance for up to 2.1&#8243; tires. It&#8217;s also set up with 180mm disc brake rotors for extra stopping power on steep descents and the 69.5° head tube angle borders on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/gravel-bikes-are-90s-mountain-bikes-some-of-the-geo-is-actually-closer-to-the-2000s/">scandalous for a gravel bike</a>. Three configurations are available, including two with dropper posts; all feature a carbon frame with tons of mounts for long-distance adventuring.</p>
2582.  
2583.  
2584.  
2585. <ul>
2586. <li>Price:  TBD</li>
2587.  
2588.  
2589.  
2590. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=28441&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konaworld.com%2F">Kona Bicycles</a></li>
2591. </ul>
2592.  
2593.  
2594.  
2595. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="609" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1170x609.jpg" alt="Giant Trance X mountain bike" class="wp-image-664396" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1170x609.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-750x391.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-768x400.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d-600x313.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/swiper2_01_d.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2596.  
2597.  
2598.  
2599. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-giant-trance-x">Giant Trance X</h3>
2600.  
2601.  
2602.  
2603. <p>The all-new Trance X range includes a wide range of configurations to suit trail riders. All <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/giant-trance-x-advanced-pro-se-an-8000-bike-for-4500-test-ride-review/">Giant Trance X</a> trail bikes feature updated geometry, a three-position Maestro 3 flip chip and adjustable headset, and additional frame mounts. Carbon models get in-frame storage and the Trance X can be set up with matched 29er or mixed wheels. The Giant Trance X Advanced SX ups the rear suspension travel from 140mm to 145mm.</p>
2604.  
2605.  
2606.  
2607. <ul>
2608. <li>Price: From $3,700 for the aluminum build to $8,000 for the top carbon build</li>
2609.  
2610.  
2611.  
2612. <li>Buy from Giant dealers</li>
2613. </ul>
2614. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/all-the-mtbs-that-launched-this-week-from-digit-to-yeti/">All the MTBs that Launched this Week, from Digit to Yeti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2621. </item>
2622. <item>
2623. <title>A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</title>
2624. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/</link>
2625. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/#respond</comments>
2627. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
2628. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
2629. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
2630. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
2631. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
2632. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664466</guid>
2633.  
2634. <description><![CDATA[<p>New Race Face handlebars come in three widths for optimized compliance plus the all new Marzocchi Super Z long-travel fork, redesigned Ride Concepts Livewire and 8K Insta360 camera.</p>
2635. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/">A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
2636. ]]></description>
2637. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2638. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
2639.  
2640.  
2641.  
2642. <p>A lot of our favorite gear is seeing major updates this year, a sign that pandemic-related supply chains are perhaps finally returning to normal. All photos provided by the respective brands unless otherwise noted.</p>
2643.  
2644.  
2645.  
2646. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png" alt="Fox Transfer dropper post" class="wp-image-664422" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fox-transfer-1-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
2647.  
2648.  
2649.  
2650. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-transfer-update">Fox Transfer update</h2>
2651.  
2652.  
2653.  
2654. <p>The Fox Transfer just got a slew of updates, starting with a new 240mm travel version that matches the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/oneup-240mm-travel-dropper-post-review/">previous longest drop post from OneUp</a>. Fox says they&#8217;ve improved the air and oil seals and upgraded the bushings to reduce the need for maintenance and to reduce friction. The new Fox Transfer also sees a refined seat clamp and the travel is adjustable in 5mm increments to fit more bikes and more riders. </p>
2655.  
2656.  
2657.  
2658. <ul>
2659. <li>Price: $339 for Performance Elite, $449 Factory Series</li>
2660.  
2661.  
2662.  
2663. <li>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/k0dREN">Jenson USA</a></li>
2664. </ul>
2665.  
2666.  
2667.  
2668. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6794" height="4532" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg" alt="Race Face Era mountain bike handlebar" class="wp-image-664427" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2.jpg 6794w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A8287-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 6794px) 100vw, 6794px" /></a></figure>
2669.  
2670.  
2671.  
2672. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-handlebars-now-offered-in-three-widths">Race Face handlebars now offered in three widths</h2>
2673.  
2674.  
2675.  
2676. <p>Attention riders: Race Face wants you to know that cutting down your bars reduces compliance significantly. For example, trimming a set of bars from 800mm to 760mm <em>increases</em> the bar&#8217;s stiffness by 24%, according to the brand.</p>
2677.  
2678.  
2679.  
2680. <p>So, the latest Race Face Era carbon bars and Turbine aluminum alloy bars are offered in three different widths (760, 780, and 800mm) and three rise options from 10mm to 40mm. The new bars also feature a narrower clamping area to achieve the desired vertical compliance but which could limit options for mounting a light or GPS unit.</p>
2681.  
2682.  
2683.  
2684. <ul>
2685. <li>Price: $169.99 Era, $89.99 Turbine  </li>
2686.  
2687.  
2688.  
2689. <li><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=132&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10270&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=800224">Buy from evo</a></li>
2690. </ul>
2691.  
2692.  
2693.  
2694. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664439" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/race_face_Era_chainring-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2695.  
2696.  
2697.  
2698. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-era-chainring-mates-aluminum-carbon-and-steel">Race Face Era chainring mates aluminum, carbon, and steel</h2>
2699.  
2700.  
2701.  
2702. <p>When it comes to chainrings, all-aluminum construction weighs about half of all-steel, but wears out five times as quickly. The new Race Face Era chainring is designed to be both lightweight and long-lasting thanks to steel teeth bonded (ie glued?) to a carbon spider. On the inside of the spider, an aluminum crank interface ring is bonded using a similar process. All told the Race Face Era is said to weigh about 83g for the 32T size, 2g lighter than the brand&#8217;s equivalent direct mount aluminum alloy chainring.</p>
2703.  
2704.  
2705.  
2706. <ul>
2707. <li>Price: $149.99</li>
2708.  
2709.  
2710.  
2711. <li>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/andKVM">Jenson USA</a></li>
2712. </ul>
2713.  
2714.  
2715.  
2716. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SOLiX-M-Lifestyle-Sedona-pc-%40aaroningrao-20.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SOLiX-M-Lifestyle-Sedona-pc-%40aaroningrao-20-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664497"/></a></figure>
2717.  
2718.  
2719.  
2720. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-industry-nine-brings-new-solix-hubs-to-mtb-wheelsets">Industry Nine brings new Solix hubs to MTB wheelsets</h2>
2721.  
2722.  
2723.  
2724. <p>The new Industry Nine Solix M hubs bring 605 points of contact to XC and trail wheels for 0.59° of engagement. The hubs are designed for 24-spoke wheels, and Industry Nine is launching both carbon and aluminum alloy wheelsets featuring the Solix M hubs. Singletracks hopes to test the SOLiX M TR285 alloy wheelset which is said to weigh just 1,535g.</p>
2725.  
2726.  
2727.  
2728. <ul>
2729. <li>Price: $695/pair for the hubs; carbon wheelsets from $2,395, alloy from $1,405.</li>
2730.  
2731.  
2732.  
2733. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=5898e885-a45b-4c50-9738-466696b7b448&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Findustrynine.com%2Fwheels%2Fmountain-xc">from Industry Nine</a></li>
2734. </ul>
2735.  
2736.  
2737.  
2738. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2739. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="936" height="1170" data-id="664433" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-936x1170.jpg" alt="Marzocchi Super Z long travel mountain bike fork" class="wp-image-664433" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-936x1170.jpg 936w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-600x750.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A-768x960.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super-Z-4x5-pulse-post-A.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px" /></a></figure>
2740.  
2741.  
2742.  
2743. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="800" data-id="664434" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664434" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3.jpg 1600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-750x375.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-768x384.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Super_Z_feature_block_3-600x300.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></a></figure>
2744. </figure>
2745.  
2746.  
2747.  
2748. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-new-marzocchi-super-z-long-travel-fork">All new Marzocchi Super Z long-travel fork</h2>
2749.  
2750.  
2751.  
2752. <p>The Marzocchi Super Z is &#8220;designed to have all the strength and support of a double crown fork with the convenience and versatility of a single crown package.&#8221; The Super Z boasts 38mm stanchions, up to 190mm of travel, pressure relief bleeder valves, a Grip X damper, and mounts for 200-230mm rotors at a claimed weight of 2,180g.</p>
2753.  
2754.  
2755.  
2756. <ul>
2757. <li>Price: $999</li>
2758.  
2759.  
2760.  
2761. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=fc035b3f-ac9b-4c71-aaac-eb456860650e&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fpages%2Fsearch-results-page%3Fq%3Dmarzocchi%2520super%2520z">from Worldwide Cyclery</a></li>
2762. </ul>
2763.  
2764.  
2765.  
2766. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664452" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insta360-X4-Mountain-Bike-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2767.  
2768.  
2769.  
2770. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-insta360-x4-camera-goes-8k">Insta360 X4 camera goes 8K</h2>
2771.  
2772.  
2773.  
2774. <p>The new Insta360 X4 is the brand&#8217;s most powerful camera yet with the ability to capture 360° video at 8K resolution and 30fps. A new processor means the Insta360 X4 can also record 4K@100fps and its improved voice and gesture controls promise to be more responsive and easier to use.</p>
2775.  
2776.  
2777.  
2778. <ul>
2779. <li>Price: $499.99</li>
2780.  
2781.  
2782.  
2783. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/4aCFuxq">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://store.insta360.com/product/x4?insrc=INRRF7S">Insta360</a> </li>
2784. </ul>
2785.  
2786.  
2787.  
2788. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="5472" height="3648" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664454" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305.jpg 5472w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3SO_0305-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /></a></figure>
2789.  
2790.  
2791.  
2792. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hutchinson-python-race-cross-country-tire-weighs-just-600g">Hutchinson Python Race cross-country tire weighs just 600g</h2>
2793.  
2794.  
2795.  
2796. <p>The Hutchinson Python tire won the first ever Olympic gold medal in mountain biking back in 1996, piloted by Italian rider Paola Pezzo. This week Hutchinson is releasing two new versions of the Python: the Python Race (above) and the Python 3. The race tire weighs just 600g while the Python 3 is designed to be a bit more durable as an everyday rider, weighing between 780 and 810g.</p>
2797.  
2798.  
2799.  
2800. <ul>
2801. <li>Price: £59.99/€69.99</li>
2802.  
2803.  
2804.  
2805. <li>Buy from Hutchinson retailers</li>
2806. </ul>
2807.  
2808.  
2809.  
2810. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-1170x780.png" alt="Ride Concepts Live Wire mountain bike shoe" class="wp-image-664457" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ride-concepts-live-wire-2024.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2811.  
2812.  
2813.  
2814. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ride-concepts-livewire-updated">Ride Concepts Livewire updated</h2>
2815.  
2816.  
2817.  
2818. <p>The Ride Concepts brand launched in 2018 <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/first-look-ride-concepts-livewire-flat-pedal-mountain-bike-shoe/">with the Livewire</a> and after six years (and a new owner), the brand has updated one of its most popular shoes. The latest Ride Concepts Livewire has been completely revamped with a lower profile look, synthetic uppers, a more durable outsole, and HighGrip rubber soles. The new Livewire is also available in kid sizes for the first time.</p>
2819.  
2820.  
2821.  
2822. <ul>
2823. <li>Price: $110 adult, $90 youth, $70 kids</li>
2824.  
2825.  
2826.  
2827. <li>Buy from Ride Concepts retailers</li>
2828. </ul>
2829.  
2830.  
2831.  
2832. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664460" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC05511-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2833.  
2834.  
2835.  
2836. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stinner-x-made-photo-stick">Stinner x MADE photo stick</h2>
2837.  
2838.  
2839.  
2840. <p>The Stinner x MADE photo stick is surely appealing to those of us in mountain bike media who are constantly photographing our bikes. For everyone else? Unclear. The made-in-USA stand is collapsable and constructed from steel with a titanium version is coming soon.</p>
2841.  
2842.  
2843.  
2844. <ul>
2845. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
2846.  
2847.  
2848.  
2849. <li>Buy from stinnerframeworks.com</li>
2850. </ul>
2851.  
2852.  
2853.  
2854. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1220" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp" alt="Crankbrothers Candy Lace MTB shoe" class="wp-image-664461" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x.webp 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-750x447.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-1170x697.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-768x458.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-1536x915.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Candy_Blue_withpedal_13100_54487_3024x-600x357.webp 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a></figure>
2855.  
2856.  
2857.  
2858. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-candy-lace-shoes">Crankbrothers Candy Lace shoes</h2>
2859.  
2860.  
2861.  
2862. <p>The Crankbrothers Candy Lace <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-mountain-bike-shoes/">mountain bike shoes</a> are designed to pair well with the brand&#8217;s Candy <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/clipped-in-for-the-win-9-clipless-pedals-scraped-up-and-reviewed/">clipless pedals</a>, though they work with pedals from other brands too. A stiff, fiber-reinforced sole and synthetic upper with a relaxed fit promises comfort on long rides.</p>
2863.  
2864.  
2865.  
2866. <ul>
2867. <li>Price: $159.95</li>
2868.  
2869.  
2870.  
2871. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=264a22c3-3f6f-4393-bb47-52178da1aad6&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fcandy-lace-navy-light-blue%3Fvariant%3D40409454477408%23grouped-product-input">from Crankbrothers</a></li>
2872. </ul>
2873. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-600g-mtb-tire-a-carbon-chainring-and-240mm-fox-transfer-droppers/">A 600g MTB Tire, a Carbon Chainring, and 240mm Fox Transfer Droppers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2881. <item>
2882. <title>The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</title>
2883. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/</link>
2884. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/#respond</comments>
2886. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
2887. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
2888. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
2889. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
2890. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
2891. <category><![CDATA[rockshox psylo]]></category>
2892. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664296</guid>
2893.  
2894. <description><![CDATA[<p>The RockShox Psylo suspension fork is designed to be a more affordable option for trail bikes and eMTBs and features the new Isolator RC damper.</p>
2895. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/">The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
2896. ]]></description>
2897. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2898. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork in action" class="wp-image-664474" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8557_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos provided by RockShox.</figcaption></figure>
2899.  
2900.  
2901.  
2902. <p>The RockShox Psylo suspension fork is back with new and updated tech and a compelling price tag. Offered in 27.5&#8243; and 29&#8243; versions and with travel amounts ranging from 130-160mm, the Psylo is targeting <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/">trail bikes</a> and eMTBs too.</p>
2903.  
2904.  
2905.  
2906. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
2907.  
2908.  
2909.  
2910. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rockshox-psylo-key-specs">RockShox Psylo key specs</h2>
2911.  
2912.  
2913.  
2914. <ul>
2915. <li>130-160mm travel, available in 10mm increments</li>
2916.  
2917.  
2918.  
2919. <li>Weight: 2320g (160mm travel, 44mm offset)</li>
2920.  
2921.  
2922.  
2923. <li>27.5&#8243; and 29&#8243; versions available</li>
2924.  
2925.  
2926.  
2927. <li>Isolator RC damper and Debonair air spring</li>
2928.  
2929.  
2930.  
2931. <li>Fender included</li>
2932.  
2933.  
2934.  
2935. <li>Price: $539</li>
2936.  
2937.  
2938.  
2939. <li>Buy from RockShox retailers</li>
2940. </ul>
2941.  
2942.  
2943.  
2944. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
2945.  
2946.  
2947.  
2948. <p>With the (re)launch of the Psylo, RockShox has a new damper, the Isolator RC. The three-position damper includes externally adjustable rebound which is a nice feature to have at this price point. RockShox says the Isolator RC &#8220;utilizes a shim-based, spring-backed Internal Floating Piston (IFP) damper to give riders a consistent and predictable feel throughout its entire travel.&#8221; The brand continues:</p>
2949.  
2950.  
2951.  
2952. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
2953. <p>The Isolator damper’s IFP design keeps air and oil from mixing, resulting in unparalleled responsiveness on impact and enhanced consistency throughout the range of travel. The all-new Rebound Piston manages oil flow on both the compression and rebound stroke, using shim stacks on the underside of the piston to control the oil flow rate in both directions. The Rebound Piston uses a dual- flow rebound circuit that features a responsive easy-flow path for traction in the tech and a hard-flow path that engages when you’re deep in travel for more control. All of this means the front wheel can track through any feature the trail may throw at it while providing predictability and reducing harshness. And… taking another cue from Charger 3, the trick up its sleeve is just how quiet it is.</p>
2954. </blockquote>
2955.  
2956.  
2957.  
2958. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
2959. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="664472" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664472" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A7736_H-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
2960.  
2961.  
2962.  
2963. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="664471" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664471" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A8859_H-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
2964. </figure>
2965.  
2966.  
2967.  
2968. <p>Like the Lyrik and Pike trail forks, the RockShox Psylo utilizes 35mm diameter stanchions. The Psylo comes with a short fender and attaches uses built-in mounts. RockShox notes the fork also features premium bushings and includes the updated Debonair Air spring.</p>
2969.  
2970.  
2971.  
2972. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork damper" class="wp-image-664470" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9468_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2973.  
2974.  
2975.  
2976. <p>There are three versions of the RockShox Psylo, though only the Gold RC version will be available aftermarket. (We expect to see the Psylo Silver RC and R forks on lower to mid-range builds from various bike brands soon.) Weighing 2,320g, the Psylo isn&#8217;t lightweight by any means but should offer a decent level of performance for the price.</p>
2977.  
2978.  
2979.  
2980. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1170x780.jpg" alt="RockShox Psylo mountain bike fork fender" class="wp-image-664473" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R_MY25Psylo_Vermont_231007_BC_3C5A9720_H-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
2981.  
2982.  
2983.  
2984. <p>In addition to the Psylo, RockShox has also updated their Rudy gravel fork and Domain enduro fork.</p>
2985. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-rockshox-psylo-fork-is-a-more-affordable-lyrik-alternative/">The RockShox Psylo Fork is a More Affordable Lyrik Alternative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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2994. <title>72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</title>
2995. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/</link>
2996. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/#respond</comments>
2998. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
2999. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
3000. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
3001. <category><![CDATA[e-bike access]]></category>
3002. <category><![CDATA[nevada city california]]></category>
3003. <category><![CDATA[new trail]]></category>
3004. <category><![CDATA[pines to mines]]></category>
3005. <category><![CDATA[Tahoe national forest]]></category>
3006. <category><![CDATA[truckee california]]></category>
3007. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664219</guid>
3008.  
3009. <description><![CDATA[<p>A new trail segment will link the towns of Truckee and Nevada City and is set to allow e-bike access along the entire route.</p>
3010. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/">72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3012. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3013. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1977" height="1306" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg" alt="Mountain bikers traversing a singletrack trail in Tahoe National Forest" class="wp-image-664383" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm.jpg 1977w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-750x495.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-1170x773.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-768x507.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Donner-Lake-RIm-600x396.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1977px) 100vw, 1977px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barker.</figcaption></figure>
3014.  
3015.  
3016.  
3017. <p>The relationship between e-bikes and the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/best-mountain-bike-trails-attractions-tahoe-national-forest/">Tahoe National Forest</a> (TNF) can best be described as “on again, off again.” Singletracks first reported on the allowance of eMTBs on non-motorized TNF trails in the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/class-1-emtbs-access-more-trails-after-tahoe-natl-forest-clarifies-rules/">summer of 2019</a>. E-bike access was granted on 32 trails in five different trail networks.</p>
3018.  
3019.  
3020.  
3021. <p>While the TNF officially gave the “okay” for this new group of trail users to access trails, they made it very clear that they were not changing any policies.&nbsp;</p>
3022.  
3023.  
3024.  
3025. <p>However, this allowance was short-lived. Only a few months later, several equestrian groups <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/equestrians-sue-tahoe-natl-forest-over-class-1-emtb-access-on-non-motorized-trails/">filed lawsuits</a> against the TNF, claiming allowing e-bikes disregarded the agency&#8217;s own policies.&nbsp;</p>
3026.  
3027.  
3028.  
3029. <p>By April 2020, the pressure from these equestrian groups was likely successful, and e-bikes were again <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/e-mtbs-are-not-allowed-on-non-motorized-trails-in-tahoe-natl-forest-again/">banned from non-motorized trails</a>. One year later, the TNF announced that 35 miles of existing non-motorized trails had been<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/after-a-rescission-e-bikes-are-once-again-allowed-on-35-miles-of-tahoe-natl-forest-trails/"> opened for e-bike use</a>. This time, they checked all the appropriate boxes.</p>
3030.  
3031.  
3032.  
3033. <p>In a 2021 email, Truckee District Ranger Jonathan Cook-Fisher told Singletracks, “The two objections we received were withdrawn and this decision went through the formal environmental analysis process and is considered final.”</p>
3034.  
3035.  
3036.  
3037. <p>As we watched the eMTB drama unfold in the TNF, we’ve also seen an uptick in the acceptance of e-bike usage. More stories continue to come out about places like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/a-new-emtb-plan-in-jackson-wyoming-could-require-a-sticker-permit-for-class-1-e-bike-access/">Jackson, Wyoming</a>, that are opening access to class-1 eMTBs on certain trails.&nbsp;</p>
3038.  
3039.  
3040.  
3041. <p>You can add the TNF, once again, to the list of USFS districts that are opening access to e-bikes. The new Pines to Mines trail, which has been proposed and approved, will allow class-1 eMTBs on the non-motorized, multi-use trails.</p>
3042.  
3043.  
3044.  
3045. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="891" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1170x891.jpg" alt="Pines to Mines trail map, Tahoe National Forest" class="wp-image-664387" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1170x891.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-750x571.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-768x585.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-1536x1169.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-2048x1559.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pines_to_mines_map-1-600x457.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3046.  
3047.  
3048.  
3049. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pines-to-mines">Pines to Mines</h2>
3050.  
3051.  
3052.  
3053. <p>Pines to Mines will stretch 72 miles east to west in California, from Nevada City to Truckee. The plan is to incorporate around 50 miles of current trail and build around 22 miles to connect the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pioneer-trail-nevada-city/">Pioneer Trail</a> in the west to the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/donner-lake-rim-trail/">Donner Lake Rim Trail</a> in the east.&nbsp;</p>
3054.  
3055.  
3056.  
3057. <p>And all 72 miles will be class-1 e-bike friendly.</p>
3058.  
3059.  
3060.  
3061. <p>“[About ten years ago], a former Nevada County supervisor named Richard Anderson convened trail groups on both sides of Nevada County,” Allison Pedley, the Executive Director of the <a href="https://truckeetrails.org/">Truckee Trails Foundation</a>, told us. Pedley has been with the organization for 11 of its 21 years.</p>
3062.  
3063.  
3064.  
3065. <p>Pedley explained that Anderson hoped to see a greater connection between Truckee and Nevada City communities. “Even though we&#8217;re in the same county and very similar—small towns, recreation focus—we just aren&#8217;t connected in any sort of way,” Pedley said. “So [Anderson] wondered what it would take to get this long-distance trail that connects us in our enjoyment of outdoor recreation.”</p>
3066.  
3067.  
3068.  
3069. <p>The idea of a long-distance trail appealed to Pedley on both a personal and professional level. As a mountain biker, she enjoys longer rides. From a Truckee Trails Foundation standpoint, the longest trail they’d built was only seven miles long. Partnering with other organizations to connect these two outdoor communities through a long-distance mountain biking trail seemed like an exciting challenge.</p>
3070.  
3071.  
3072.  
3073. <p>As Pedley explained, it was challenging, especially in the planning phase. First, there was the reality of connecting existing trails—seven in total, three on the Truckee side and four coming from Nevada City. Then, there was the struggle of staying on USFS land.</p>
3074.  
3075.  
3076.  
3077. <p>“We have the checkerboard [land] where the Forest Service has every other parcel,” Pedley explained. “So we had to weave through and stay on Forest Service land.”&nbsp;</p>
3078.  
3079.  
3080.  
3081. <p>Truckee Trails Foundation and the other trail advocacy groups also dealt with the struggles of the standard environmental assessments and the area&#8217;s remoteness. As they jumped through these hoops and began to lay the foundation for the Pines to Mines trails, the initial proposal did not include e-bikes.</p>
3082.  
3083.  
3084.  
3085. <p>“When we initially started this process, we did not include e-bikes only because the trails on both ends didn&#8217;t allow e-bikes,” Pedley said. The concern was that the USFS would not allow them, and obviously, there had been previous tension around eMTB usage in the Tahoe area. Plus, as Pedley explained, adding e-bikes to the proposal meant a higher level of analysis.&nbsp;</p>
3086.  
3087.  
3088.  
3089. <p>However, as they continued to move forward with the Pines to Mines planning, Forest Supervisor Eli Ilano asked them why they didn’t include the option of e-bikes in the proposal. According to Pedley, Ilano felt that e-bikes were already an existing user group on the trails and should officially be included in the proposal.&nbsp;</p>
3090.  
3091.  
3092.  
3093. <p>After everything was said and done, the proposal entered the public commenting period with three options. Option one was for no change. The trail designation wouldn’t change, and no new trails would be built. Option two was to build the Pines to Mines trail, and for all 72 miles, both existing and new trails, to be redesignated as allowing “wheeled motorized vehicle use,” but identify the specific trails as “Trails Open to Class-1 E-Bikes Only.” The third option was to build the Pines to Mines trail but leave it designated as non-motorized.</p>
3094.  
3095.  
3096.  
3097. <p>Ultimately, the USFS found building the Pines to Mines trail and allowing class-1 eMTBs access posed no significant land impact. Work can begin on the project, and existing trails have been redesignated to allow class-1 e-bikes. And Pedley explained that this isn’t a “trial period.”</p>
3098.  
3099.  
3100.  
3101. <p>“They have the green light, but if you look at the decision, it talks about monitoring and enforcement, and if they get a significant amount of conflict, they will probably consider switching it,” Pedley said. “But I don&#8217;t anticipate that.”</p>
3102.  
3103.  
3104.  
3105. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3106. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="649" data-id="664385" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1170x649.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664385" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1170x649.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-750x416.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-768x426.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground-600x333.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Hole-in-the-Ground.jpg 1966w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3107.  
3108.  
3109.  
3110. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="664384" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664384" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG-600x401.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JB-Castle-Peak-BG.jpg 1986w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3111. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Jeff Barker.</figcaption></figure>
3112.  
3113.  
3114.  
3115. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tahoe-national-forest">Tahoe National Forest</h2>
3116.  
3117.  
3118.  
3119. <p>Sophia Hamann, TNF&#8217;s Deputy Public Affairs Officer, confirmed that class-1 eMTBs will be allowed on the Pines to Mines trails. It isn’t a test or analysis period but a redesignation of the trail access.&nbsp;</p>
3120.  
3121.  
3122.  
3123. <p>With a history of e-bike access on trails in the Tahoe area, we wondered if this newest user group addition concerns the public.&nbsp;</p>
3124.  
3125.  
3126.  
3127. <p>“With any multiple-use trail, there is going to be a concern for conflict,” Hamann told us. “[Some things] we can do to mitigate that is to straighten out the trail to provide for better line of sight, and adhere to width and height standards for multiple uses like equestrian and mountain bikes.” Along with building and maintaining trails in such a way that it accommodates many user groups, Hamann also emphasized etiquette education through signage.</p>
3128.  
3129.  
3130.  
3131. <p>Many public comments addressed trail conflicts and were concerned that more would arise with the addition of e-bikes. Speed continues to be a significant concern, not only in terms of safety but also how e-bikes will affect the land and vegetation. We asked how these major concerns are addressed in the analysis done in the Pines to Mines proposal and how that analysis differs because it includes e-bikes.</p>
3132.  
3133.  
3134.  
3135. <p>“Mountain bikes and pedestrians were all previously allowed on the trails,” Hamann said. “With e-bikes being classified as an additional use, we did have to analyze the effects that e-bikes would have on multiple-use trails and how they would affect other users.”</p>
3136.  
3137.  
3138.  
3139. <p>Hamann then directed us to the <a href="https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/158230298085">e-bike analysis</a> in the public documents. The e-bike findings were interesting, with some common themes popping up more and more. First was the perception of speed, and the analysis mentions the similarities between regular <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/">mountain bikes</a> and e-bikes regarding speed. </p>
3140.  
3141.  
3142.  
3143. <p>The analysis also pointed out that much of the conflict around speed and safety has more to do with a lack of knowledge of eMTBs than actual conflict. In some instances, other trail users were sharing the trail with eMTBs without knowing it.</p>
3144.  
3145.  
3146.  
3147. <p>Soil and vegetation damage from e-bikes also seem to be fairly nominal and in no way drastically greater than that from a regular mountain bike. The ability to go off-trail is a noted concern; however, the analysis mentions that many e-bike users tend to be older, less experienced riders who are less likely to go off-trail.</p>
3148.  
3149.  
3150.  
3151. <p>The e-bike analysis also acknowledges that these studies are relatively new. While they try to rely on data and experiences from previous analyses, the data can be few and far between, especially when it comes to how eMTBs will specifically affect Tahoe trails.</p>
3152.  
3153.  
3154.  
3155. <p>As e-bikes become more popular, more are being ridden on non-motorized trails. Some have expressed that the USFS should enforce e-bike laws by ticketing individuals rather than trying to accommodate this user group. While Hamann assured us that they do have officers on the trails enforcing regulations, the USFS also has to balance that with its mission.</p>
3156.  
3157.  
3158.  
3159. <p>“Our National Forest plan is to consider emerging technologies and the changing ways that people recreate on Forest Service lands,” Hamann explained. “We want to provide more recreation opportunities, allowing users who may not be able to ride traditional mountain bikes. It has the potential to include all ages and will attract more diverse users to public land in a way that is both ecologically and socially responsible.”</p>
3160.  
3161.  
3162.  
3163. <p>Hamann and Pedley confirmed that funds will be needed to complete the Pines to Mines trail. Trail work and preparation will start this summer once the area is out from under several feet of snow.&nbsp;<br>Stay current and consider helping with the <a href="https://pinestomines.com/">Pines to Mines project here</a>.</p>
3164. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/72-mile-tahoe-national-forest-pines-to-mines-trail-will-be-open-to-e-bikes/">72-mile Tahoe National Forest Pines to Mines Trail Will be Open to e-Bikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3173. <title>Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</title>
3174. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/</link>
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3177. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3178. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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3182.  
3183. <description><![CDATA[<p>Arkansas has mountain bike trails to challenge even the most experienced riders. These are the spots to visit.</p>
3184. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/">Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3187. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662144" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier13-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3188.  
3189.  
3190.  
3191. <p>By now you&#8217;ve probably heard that <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/3-days-in-bentonville-mountain-biking-the-best-trails/">Bentonville, Arkansas</a> is home to quality mountain bike trails, with something for everyone from beginners to expert riders. But Bentonville is just one dog-eared corner of the Arkansas MTB trail story. Whether it&#8217;s a chance to experience high quality gravity trails or to become a faster rider, mountain bikers from all over the US are discovering there&#8217;s a lot more to Arkansas than flow trails, and it&#8217;s accessible all year &#8217;round.</p>
3192.  
3193.  
3194.  
3195. <p>&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot to offer in terms of fun and diverse trail aspects, but typically you got to go a little bit outside of Bentonville to find the more gnarly stuff,&#8221; says professional gravity racer Jake Ingram. After living in Colorado and Utah, Ingram now resides and trains in Arkansas while also working in the bike industry as a dealer sales rep.&nbsp;</p>
3196.  
3197.  
3198.  
3199. <p>To learn about <a href="https://www.arkansas.com/natural-state/mountain-biking?utm_source=Singletracks&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=APTFY24_SpringOutdoor&amp;utm_content=MountainBiking">everything Arkansas has to offer</a> more adventurous mountain bikers, we spoke to some of the professional athletes, aspiring Olympians, trail builders and race organizers who choose to ride in The Natural State.</p>
3200.  
3201.  
3202.  
3203. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
3204. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662163" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier19-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3205. </div>
3206.  
3207.  
3208.  
3209. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-big-mountain-descents-and-shuttle-routes">Big mountain descents and shuttle routes</h2>
3210.  
3211.  
3212.  
3213. <p>Ponca Downhill Trail in the <a href="https://www.buffaloriver.com/">Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC)</a> and Mount Nebo State Park are among Ingram&#8217;s favorite downhill-oriented trails in Northwest Arkansas. Both are located within an hour or two of increasingly populated city centers like Fayetteville and offer experienced riders a place to test their skills on long-travel bikes. They&#8217;re also places where ambitious shredders can quickly progress.</p>
3214.  
3215.  
3216.  
3217. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3218. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662164" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662164" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier13-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3219.  
3220.  
3221.  
3222. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662159" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662159" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier1-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3223.  
3224.  
3225.  
3226. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662157" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662157" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier15-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3227. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3228.  
3229.  
3230.  
3231. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ponca-downhill-trail-boc">Ponca Downhill Trail (BOC)</h3>
3232.  
3233.  
3234.  
3235. <p>Ponca Downhill Trail is located in northwestern Arkansas, about an hour and a half from Bentonville, with raw, natural downhill runs that will challenge even the most skilled riders. As part of the Buffalo Outdoor Center (BOC), Ponca offers shuttle service on their 6-mile trail system to allow riders to get multiple runs in a day for $20-$40. Of course riders are also free to pedal to the top too. The trails finish at the Buffalo Outdoor Center where you can meet the shuttle, grab a bite to eat and recharge before your next run.</p>
3236.  
3237.  
3238.  
3239. <p>Riding <em>White Lightning</em> to <em>Skullcracker</em>, one of the more direct descents from the top and pro-rider Ingram&#8217;s favorite, drops 1,300ft in about four miles. There are a few pucker moments along the way including steep rock slabs and loose, off-camber tracks with tight switchbacks. The trail offers significant jumping opportunities in the form of road gaps and fun kickers to boot. Each jump section has an alternative go-around for less daring riders.&nbsp;</p>
3240.  
3241.  
3242.  
3243. <p>Rock formations aplenty and tall trees surrounding, Ponca delivers on a very visual and physically stimulating experience.&nbsp; Mossy rocks and vibrant leaves during the spring make for a scenic environment to point your bike downhill.&nbsp;</p>
3244.  
3245.  
3246.  
3247. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3248. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" data-id="662152" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662152" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier2-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3249.  
3250.  
3251.  
3252. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" data-id="662155" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1170x658.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662155" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ponca_mike_cartier20-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3253. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3254.  
3255.  
3256.  
3257. <p>While Ponca is more gravity-based, there still remains the occasional uphill burst that&#8217;ll keep the blood flowing. The variety of terrain is one reason why Ingram sees this location as a suitable enduro training ground and test of skill. Downhill bike control and strength is required, but so is a good engine/leg pairing. Riding a single trail system that offers both in one continuous run is a fair test to apply to enduro racing. Add in the 40-mile+, <a href="https://www.arkansas.com/pettigrew/outdoor-recreation/upper-buffalo-trail">IMBA Epic Upper Buffalo River Bike Trail network</a>, and you&#8217;ve got a great location for getting in pre-season base miles too.</p>
3258.  
3259.  
3260.  
3261. <p>Running adjacent to the Buffalo National River, Ponca offers other recreational activities for those with active lifestyles to enjoy such as canoeing, rafting, hiking, etc.&nbsp; The staff and shuttle drivers are warm, welcoming and helpful to ensure your visit to Ponca is pleasant and memorable.&nbsp;</p>
3262.  
3263.  
3264.  
3265. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662142" style="width:1170px;height:auto" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier12-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3266.  
3267.  
3268.  
3269. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mount-nebo-state-park">Mount Nebo State Park</h3>
3270.  
3271.  
3272.  
3273. <p>Mount Nebo State Park is located south of Ponca and is about an hour and a half away from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nebo is part of the <a href="https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails">Monument Trails collection</a> and is currently a stop on the Big Mountain Enduro series, hosting big names and top brands while shining a spotlight on some of the most incredible riding in Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>
3274.  
3275.  
3276.  
3277. <p>Nebo has a number of trails to choose from, offering 1,000ft+ of descending. Whether you&#8217;re putting in the time to train to become a better racer or are simply a recreational rider, Nebo has a balance to suit most without feeling crowded.&nbsp;</p>
3278.  
3279.  
3280.  
3281. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3282. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662136" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662136" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier9-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3283.  
3284.  
3285.  
3286. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662141" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662141" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier10-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3287.  
3288.  
3289.  
3290. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" data-id="662140" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662140" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nebo_mike_cartier-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3291. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3292.  
3293.  
3294.  
3295. <p>Our route had us climbing from the bottom to the top, racking up a total of 2,300ft of descending with everything from steep and loose to chunky rock gardens. While Nebo also offers some variety like Ponca, the 25 miles of trails are a tad more manicured and defined. Still, there are a lot of the steep and off-camber tracks where brake control and body position are key.&nbsp;</p>
3296.  
3297.  
3298.  
3299. <p>Due to Mount Nebo’s size, the trail network feels extremely physical and at times, trying. For the relative distance from Little Rock (1.5 hours) and Bentonville (2.5 hours), Nebo is worth the trip for fantastic views and even more rewarding riding.&nbsp;</p>
3300.  
3301.  
3302.  
3303. <p>“Ponca, Nebo and Eureka Springs are definitely worth owning longer travel enduro bikes,” says Ingram.</p>
3304.  
3305.  
3306.  
3307. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3308. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662203" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662203" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greetings-from-eureka-springs.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3309.  
3310.  
3311.  
3312. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662190" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eureka_springs-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3313. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3314.  
3315.  
3316.  
3317. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eureka-springs">Eureka Springs</h3>
3318.  
3319.  
3320.  
3321. <p>Under the watchful eye of the Christ of the Ozarks, the city of Eureka Springs lies tucked away in one of the many wrinkled valleys of the Ozark Mountains. Once a health and wellness hotspot thanks to its abundance of natural springs, this quirky, colorful town reminds visitors of a small European mountain village with its buildings neatly embedded into the hillsides. Despite being a small city of only 2,100 residents, Eureka Springs has a lot to offer riders looking for next-level challenges.&nbsp;</p>
3322.  
3323.  
3324.  
3325. <p>The first time Lucas Lewter visited the area, “it was like a little ray of sunshine came into my soul,” he said with a laugh. Lewter has been racing enduro since 2018 and decided to settle down near Eureka Springs where he&#8217;s a mountain bike guide for Slaughter Trail Guides.</p>
3326.  
3327.  
3328.  
3329. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
3330. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662241" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-lucas-16_9-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The &#8220;infamous gap&#8221; on DH 2. Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3331. </div>
3332.  
3333.  
3334.  
3335. <p>Slaughter Trail Guides founder Dustin Slaughter started racing enduro in 2014 and today he operates the Southern Enduro Tour and the <a href="https://www.arkansasenduroseries.com/">Arkansas Enduro Series</a>, with races slated for Eureka Springs and <a href="https://www.hotsprings.org/">Hot Springs</a> this year. He says race promotion is a way to share great trails, just like guiding. &#8220;We&#8217;re giving a similar experience, but a lot more people at a time,&#8221; he said. By designing challenging race courses with clear signage, the goal is to enable racers to try something hard and ride a new trail system without the distraction of navigating unfamiliar territory.&nbsp;</p>
3336.  
3337.  
3338.  
3339. <p>Singletracks got in some early-season riding with Slaughter and Lewter at two popular Eureka Springs locations, Lake Leatherwood and the Passion Play trails.</p>
3340.  
3341.  
3342.  
3343. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3344. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662246" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662246" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3345.  
3346.  
3347.  
3348. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662247" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662247" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-jumps-carol-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3349.  
3350.  
3351.  
3352. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662181" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662181" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3353. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">From top left: DH 1, DH 1, and DH 2 trails. Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3354.  
3355.  
3356.  
3357. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lake-leatherwood">Lake Leatherwood</h4>
3358.  
3359.  
3360.  
3361. <p>The Lake Leatherwood Gravity Project is a downhill haven for the air-time enthusiast in all of us. Consisting of seven distinct gravity-fed lines coming off of two hubs, this trail system has a combination of man-made and natural features. Arkansas has a reputation for being rocky and ledgy, and Leatherwood makes great use of both of these assets. Rocking a bit of a bike park vibe, the more challenging features at Leatherwood will command your full attention.&nbsp;</p>
3362.  
3363.  
3364.  
3365. <p>Leatherwood is known for having gnarly features, with man-made senders and happy little accidents that have come together to create some unique obstacles for riders. The lily-pad on/off feature is a prime example of creative trail building that showcases all that Arkansas has to offer.&nbsp;</p>
3366.  
3367.  
3368.  
3369. <p>At the top of the mountain riders will find the shuttle drop off point right next to the Topo Motel. From there, riders can choose one of the trail hubs to start their adventure. Self shuttling is an option, but if you lack an extra vehicle or want to enjoy every lap without having to trade off with your friends, consider hiring a shuttle service such as <a href="https://www.slaughtertrailguides.com/">Slaughter Trail Guides</a> or <a href="https://thegravityfeed.com/">The Gravity Feed</a>.</p>
3370.  
3371.  
3372.  
3373. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3374. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662180" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662180" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-2-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
3375.  
3376.  
3377.  
3378. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662233" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662233" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-drop-vert-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
3379. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin (left), Leah Barber (right)</figcaption></figure>
3380.  
3381.  
3382.  
3383. <p>From the south hub you’ll find the first three downhill trails. Don’t trust the trail numbers as a scale or an order of difficulty, and pay close attention to trail descriptions. We rode the south hub with Slaughter and Lewter who were happy to show us the highlight reel.&nbsp;</p>
3384.  
3385.  
3386.  
3387. <p><em>DH 2</em> is the trail that started it all. With some good twists and turns right off the top, <em>DH 2</em> lures you into some flow before sprinkling in some fun kickers and tabletops. Carry your speed over the loose, gravelly singletrack and get ready for the techy little ledges right before the infamous gap. With a ridearound on the right, bikers can warm up to the idea of carrying enough speed for this feature.&nbsp;</p>
3388.  
3389.  
3390.  
3391. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662236" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/leatherwood-hub-colorado-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A group of riders from Colorado prepare for a descent. Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3392.  
3393.  
3394.  
3395. <p>&#8220;Our friends that come out from Colorado to ride here with me in Eureka… Obviously, Arkansas is not, you know, the big elevation mountain riding that Colorado has,&#8221; says Slaughter. &#8220;But what they have said they really like about riding here is all the features. We have all the jumps and drops that have been built. They don&#8217;t really have that on their local trails.&#8221;</p>
3396.  
3397.  
3398.  
3399. <p>Fortunately for riders living in the snow zones, Arkansas trails are open for riding year round, and there’s plenty to explore.</p>
3400.  
3401.  
3402.  
3403. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662230" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/passionplay-map-carol-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3404.  
3405.  
3406.  
3407. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-passion-play">Passion Play</h4>
3408.  
3409.  
3410.  
3411. <p>The Great Passion Play is unlike any other mountain bike venue in the world, offering a popular live outdoor performance of the story of Jesus’ life and a Holy Land tour in addition to trails.&nbsp; The 667-acre site contains a 20+ mile mountain bike trail network, with trails from the easy and mellow <em>Genesis</em> trail to advanced jump lines like <em>Atonement</em>.</p>
3412.  
3413.  
3414.  
3415. <p>Surprisingly, there are more black diamond (and double black diamond) trails here than intermediate trails.&nbsp;Many of the gnarly, enduro-esque advanced trails were built with the help of Jagged Axe Trail Design, and Passion Play hosts enduro races here regularly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
3416.  
3417.  
3418.  
3419. <p>Through guiding and building rowdy scratch lines and memorable race courses, Slaughter aims to carry on the tradition of enduro racing at venues like the Great Passion Play by getting people out in the woods for epic days of riding, shredding down hill.</p>
3420.  
3421.  
3422.  
3423. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3424. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-2-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
3425.  
3426.  
3427.  
3428. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1707" height="2560" data-id="662193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-4-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" /></a></figure>
3429.  
3430.  
3431.  
3432. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662185" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662185" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lucas Lewter left, Dustin Slaughter right.</figcaption></figure>
3433. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3434.  
3435.  
3436.  
3437. <p>&#8220;For a while I saw myself moving to somewhere like Colorado, or out west,&#8221; Slaughter told us. &#8220;But once I started my business with guiding and shuttling and saw the opportunity here, it would have been really hard to pack up and move away. So I&#8217;ve kind of always gravitated toward riding in Eureka.&#8221;</p>
3438.  
3439.  
3440.  
3441. <p>Within the Great Passion Play trail network,<em> Deliverance</em> offers riders a chance to open up and fly, starting with some small kickers and fast berms. On this double black diamond trail you’ll find some medium-sized drops, a couple tricky tech sections, and a fun and challenging rock skinny that leads into a chunky rock garden. Toward the bottom you’ll find a steep and ledgy descent that drops you into a blind corner and through a feature known as “Heaven’s Gate.” Make sure you choose a good line because there’s a loose right hander just after the exit!&nbsp;</p>
3442.  
3443.  
3444.  
3445. <div style="width:100vw;position:relative;left:50%;right:50%;margin-left:-50vw;margin-right:-50vw" class="wp-block-cgb-block-st-format-full">
3446. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3447. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662195" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passon_play-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3448.  
3449.  
3450.  
3451. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662249" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/passion-play-atonement-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3452. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Heaven&#8217;s Gate (left), Atonement (right). Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3453. </div>
3454.  
3455.  
3456.  
3457. <p>If you’re looking for that bike park feel with a touch of Arkansas tech, drop into <em>Atonement</em>. There are plenty of opportunities to get air time on a good mix of rock kickers and table tops found on this black diamond trail. Work your way down and drop off some classic Arkansas ledges, or pick your way down the stair steppy B-lines. With some chunky tech to keep things spicy, riders will need to be well rounded with their bike handling skills on and off the ground.</p>
3458.  
3459.  
3460.  
3461. <p>Fast, loose and steep, <em>Gn’Armageddon</em> invites speed while providing questionable off-camber traction. As a double black diamond trail, riders should be careful to follow the singletrack and not the skid marks sliding off the gravelly trail. With more rocky chutes, gap jumps, and beautiful limestone ledges to send it, there is plenty of ‘gnar’ to be found.</p>
3462.  
3463.  
3464.  
3465. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662175" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3466.  
3467.  
3468.  
3469. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-olympic-hopefuls">Mountain bike trails to challenge Olympic hopefuls</h2>
3470.  
3471.  
3472.  
3473. <p>For elite athletes at the top of their game looking for glory on the world stage, the land of Oz offers the perfect classroom to refine their craft. And that’s exactly why, in 2022, USA Cycling chose to move their mountain bike program to Northwest Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>
3474.  
3475.  
3476.  
3477. <p>Alec Pasqualina, director of the mountain bike program for USA Cycling, thinks of Bentonville as a natural fit for the program. Previously based in Colorado Springs, CO, the temptation of the trail access alone was enough to draw their attention from the fully decked-out Olympic Training Center. </p>
3478.  
3479.  
3480.  
3481. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3482. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662177" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662177" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3483.  
3484.  
3485.  
3486. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662174" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662174" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3487. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3488.  
3489.  
3490.  
3491. <p>“We really like these trails because they&#8217;re so interconnected. They&#8217;re so accessible for so many people. But they&#8217;re also technical enough, progressively built enough that we can be challenged.” Pasqualina explains. “It is such a competitive advantage for us and our athletes compared to other countries to have something like this.</p>
3492.  
3493.  
3494.  
3495. <p>&#8220;For us as mountain bikers, when we saw what was here in Bentonville, it made leaving [Colorado Springs] palatable, because there was so much more here in terms of the trail access.”</p>
3496.  
3497.  
3498.  
3499. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662172" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3500.  
3501.  
3502.  
3503. <p>Anneke Beerten, a former BMX and four cross World Champion originally from the Netherlands, made the move to Bentonville in early 2022. Coming from Orange County, CA, she was looking for a change of scenery and better access to riding. Now retired from racing on the world stage, Anneke now spends her time coaching clients and teaching clinics through her mountain bike coaching company <a href="https://www.crankitupmtb.com/">Crank It Up</a> in the Bentonville area.&nbsp;</p>
3504.  
3505.  
3506.  
3507. <p>With two years of exploring Arkansas trails under her belt, Beerten has found ways to cater to riders of all levels. Skills progression is all about building confidence in the rider, and for Beerten, the task is made simple by having access to so many options to session. For riders seeking out more advanced technical skills sessions, she often uses trails such as <em>Shotgun</em> in <a href="https://www.oztrails.com/trail-locations/slaughter-pen/">Slaughter Pen</a> to challenge her clients. For the Team USA U23 men, the loose, off-camber corners proved to be an interesting test of skill.</p>
3508.  
3509.  
3510.  
3511. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3512. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662171" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662171" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3513.  
3514.  
3515.  
3516. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662173" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662173" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3517.  
3518.  
3519.  
3520. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="662176" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662176" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usa_cycling_arkansas-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
3521. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Carolyn Baldwin</figcaption></figure>
3522.  
3523.  
3524.  
3525. <p>Todd Wells, former Olympian, pro racer, and now U23 coach, says it’s not just about trail access. Another appeal is simply the abundance of challenges available to every skill level. World Cup race courses have become noticeably more technical in recent years, almost getting to the point of feeling like enduro-light. With challenging man-made features, sizable jumps, drops, and even gaps, it’s critically important for athletes to get comfortable with these types of features.</p>
3526.  
3527.  
3528.  
3529. <p>The beauty of training in Bentonville is that riders have the opportunity to work their way up from the introductory level all the way to World Cup-style trail features alongside veteran riders and coaches. The U23 Women saw firsthand the benefit of training in the bicycle playground of their dreams.</p>
3530.  
3531.  
3532.  
3533. <p>Bear Team National rider Makena Kellerman, in town for USA Cycling training camp, appreciated the improvements that can be made with access to the right tools. “I&#8217;ve never had a whole area where you could practice drops and do jumps and have different lines. So it&#8217;s really cool to see the progression you can make out there [in] a small spot.” Her race day commitment to air time is sometimes met with hesitation, but after a skills session with Anneke, she found herself seeking out more jumps and drops to session. “Now I actually enjoy it, instead of just being forced to do it and scared. I can do this, and it looks like fun!”</p>
3534.  
3535.  
3536.  
3537. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662184" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/leatherwood-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
3538.  
3539.  
3540.  
3541. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-off-season">No off-season</h2>
3542.  
3543.  
3544.  
3545. <p>Mountain bikers living in colder climates are finding that Arkansas offers nearly endless gravity riding year round, making it a popular shoulder-season and even winter riding destination. The Arkansas outdoor scene is full of southern hospitality that&#8217;s infectious. Communities are tight-knit, yet welcoming, attracting a rapidly growing number of new cyclists and giving experienced riders a place to call home.&nbsp;</p>
3546.  
3547.  
3548.  
3549. <p>The variety of trails, lush vegetation, reasonable cost of living and incredibly strong communities are some attractive qualities that bring in new visitors by the truckload on a frequent basis. Several bike brands have already planted roots or are adding operations in Northwest Arkansas.</p>
3550.  
3551.  
3552.  
3553. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662127" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-750x422.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ingram_acres_mike_cartier5-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mike Cartier</figcaption></figure>
3554.  
3555.  
3556.  
3557. <p>While Ingram for one is still pursuing racing on a professional level, he&#8217;s also diving into the cycling industry as a dealer sales representative, and he recently purchased 3.5 acres of undeveloped land to build a home and start a new chapter of his life. He even hopes to construct some trails on his property.</p>
3558.  
3559.  
3560.  
3561. <p>&#8220;I think Arkansas is a great place to live as a pro enduro athlete, because we do have a lot of variety and terrain. And that’s something that is a big benefit to living here.&#8221; Of course he&#8217;ll continue to travel around the country to race and ride for fun too. But he&#8217;ll be coming home to Arkansas. </p>
3562.  
3563.  
3564.  
3565. <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1Caxhb_wWn8SdrnhhwQ7xIF3WphTAHvY&#038;ehbc=2E312F" width="100%" style='max-width: 1170px;' height="480"></iframe>
3566. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/">Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3567. ]]></content:encoded>
3569. <wfw:commentRss>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/arkansas-has-mountain-bike-trails-to-challenge-even-the-pros/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
3570. <slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
3573. </item>
3574. <item>
3575. <title>Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</title>
3576. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/</link>
3577. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/#comments</comments>
3579. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3580. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
3581. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3582. <category><![CDATA[cane creek invert]]></category>
3583. <category><![CDATA[new product]]></category>
3584. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
3585. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664295</guid>
3586.  
3587. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Cane Creek Invert is an upside down gravel suspension fork that's lightweight and simple to operate.</p>
3588. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/">Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3589. ]]></description>
3590. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3591. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg" alt="Cane Creek Invert gravel suspension fork" class="wp-image-664335" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_6932-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by Cane Creek.</figcaption></figure>
3592.  
3593.  
3594.  
3595. <p>The new Cane Creek Invert is a lightweight suspension fork designed for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/gravel-bikes/">gravel bikes</a>, and the North Carolina based brand has made some interesting performance and aesthetic design choices.</p>
3596.  
3597.  
3598.  
3599. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
3600.  
3601.  
3602.  
3603. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cane-creek-invert-fork-key-specs">Cane Creek Invert fork key specs</h2>
3604.  
3605.  
3606.  
3607. <ul>
3608. <li>Weight: 990g for the SL version, 1113g for the CS version</li>
3609.  
3610.  
3611.  
3612. <li>Suspension travel: 30mm for the SL version, 40mm for the CS version</li>
3613.  
3614.  
3615.  
3616. <li>Tire clearance: 700x50c</li>
3617.  
3618.  
3619.  
3620. <li>Price: $1,099 (SL) and $1,199 (CS)</li>
3621.  
3622.  
3623.  
3624. <li>Available summer 2024, preorder at <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18465&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.performancebike.com%2Fsearch%3Fs%3Dcane%2Bcreek%2Binvert">Performance Bike</a></li>
3625. </ul>
3626.  
3627.  
3628.  
3629. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
3630.  
3631.  
3632.  
3633. <p>Starting with the biggest design choice of them all, the Cane Creek Invert is an inverted fork; that is, the stanchions are located at the bottom of the fork, closest to the axle. There are some solid reasons for going inverted &#8212; the design reduces unsprung weight, keeps the oil flowing while allowing lets less crud inside, and provides more tire clearance at the top of the fork. However it should be noted that brands like Rock Shox that have experimented with lightweight inverted forks are no longer offering them.</p>
3634.  
3635.  
3636.  
3637. <p>The Invert gravel suspension fork utilizes an air spring and will be offered in two different versions. The Invert SL is the lighter version, weighing 990g and offering 30mm of travel. The Invert CS is a bit heavier at 1113g but adds a climb switch and an extra 10mm of travel for 40mm of squish. The climb switch on the Invert CS is in fact a <em>button</em> that&#8217;s said to click like a pen.</p>
3638.  
3639.  
3640.  
3641. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
3642. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664334" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664334" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inver.Studio.-7-of-19-Edited.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3643.  
3644.  
3645.  
3646. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664333" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664333" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Invert.Studio.-11-of-19-Edited.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3647. </figure>
3648.  
3649.  
3650.  
3651. <p>Both versions of the Cane Creek Invert utilize a carbon steerer and crown. A press release from the brand suggests that they considered aesthetics in addition to weight and performance to ensure the Invert is a gravel-looking fork.</p>
3652.  
3653.  
3654.  
3655. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-it-compares-to-the-competition">How it compares to the competition</h3>
3656.  
3657.  
3658.  
3659. <p>Fox and Rock Shox offer gravel suspension forks, though both are heavier than the Cane Creek Invert. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fox-32-factory-tc-fork-makes-gravel-bikes-more-capable-and-comfy/">Fox 32 TC</a> weighs about 1214g, though the fork offers a bit more travel with 40mm and 50mm versions available. The Rock Shox Rudy also weighs north of 1200g and is offered in similar travel amounts to the Invert, 30mm and 40mm. Like the Cane Creek fork, both the Fox and Rock Shox gravel forks boast clearance for 700x50c tires.</p>
3660.  
3661.  
3662.  
3663. <p>Look for the Cane Creek Invert fork to be available this summer.</p>
3664. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/cane-creek-inverted-gravel-suspension-fork-weighs-just-990g/">Cane Creek Inverted Gravel Suspension Fork Weighs Just 990g</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3668. <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
3671. </item>
3672. <item>
3673. <title>How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</title>
3674. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/</link>
3675. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/#comments</comments>
3677. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3678. <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
3679. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3680. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
3681. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664248</guid>
3682.  
3683. <description><![CDATA[<p>New and updated mountain bikes: need to know info or couldn't care less?</p>
3684. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/">How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3685. ]]></description>
3686. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3687. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-660162" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/revel_rascal_v2-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3688.  
3689.  
3690.  
3691. <p>Spring is MTB announcement season, and with the Sea Otter Classic happening in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/california/">California</a> next week, we&#8217;re cresting the wave of annual press releases and product launches. Countless <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-reviews/">mountain bike</a> brands are vying for your attention which can be exciting &#8212; or annoying &#8212; depending on how you look at it.</p>
3692.  
3693.  
3694. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-9eecdee8-f684-43bd-aae2-14b46c55e6ad wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-664250"><form id="wpforms-form-664250" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="664250" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="3d2a569c6185ab3787fead2b52f5e203" data-token-time="1714097192"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-664250-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-664250-field_1">How closely do you follow new/updated MTB releases? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-664250-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Obsessive: I want to know about all of them, even minor ones like color changes." required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_1">Obsessive: I want to know about all of them, even minor ones like color changes.</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Very: I want to know about bike updates from most/all brands" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_2">Very: I want to know about bike updates from most/all brands</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Selective: I only care about the bigger brands and/or a few favorites" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_3">Selective: I only care about the bigger brands and/or a few favorites</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Passive: I read about new bikes if I come across the news but don&#039;t seek it out. No FOMO." required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_4">Passive: I read about new bikes if I come across the news but don&#8217;t seek it out. No FOMO.</label></li><li class="choice-5 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-664250-field_1_5" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="DGAF: I couldn&#039;t care less about new/updated mountain bikes" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-664250-field_1_5">DGAF: I couldn&#8217;t care less about new/updated mountain bikes</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="664250"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-664250" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
3695.  
3696.  
3697. <p>Tell us which MTB launch/update details you find most interesting &#8212; or not interesting &#8212; in the comments below.</p>
3698. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/">How Closely do you Follow New MTB Releases?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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3701. <wfw:commentRss>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-closely-do-you-follow-new-mtb-releases/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
3702. <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
3705. </item>
3706. <item>
3707. <title>Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</title>
3708. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/</link>
3709. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/#comments</comments>
3711. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
3712. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
3713. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
3714. <category><![CDATA[Opinel No. 18 folding saw]]></category>
3715. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
3716. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664317</guid>
3717.  
3718. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw looks good, feels good, and makes quick work of downed trees and branches on the trail.</p>
3719. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/">Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
3720. ]]></description>
3721. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
3722. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664314" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3723.  
3724.  
3725.  
3726. <p>In 2017 Singletracks gave away custom Opinel knives to Brutal Loop participants, and the swag was a hit. So when I recently learned that Opinel also makes folding saws I had to give one a try. The Opinel No. 18 folding saw is a quality piece of trail maintenance equipment that&#8217;s a joy to carry, and a joy to use.</p>
3727.  
3728.  
3729.  
3730. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
3731.  
3732.  
3733.  
3734. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opinel-no-18-folding-saw-key-specs">Opinel No. 18 folding saw key specs</h3>
3735.  
3736.  
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3738.  
3739.  
3740.  
3741. <ul>
3742. <li>About 9.5&#8243; long folded, about 16&#8243; long unfolded</li>
3743.  
3744.  
3745.  
3746. <li>Blade: 8&#8243; long, XC 90 carbon steel</li>
3747.  
3748.  
3749.  
3750. <li>Wooden handle</li>
3751.  
3752.  
3753.  
3754. <li>Weight: 185.1g</li>
3755.  
3756.  
3757.  
3758. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
3759.  
3760.  
3761.  
3762. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TOtLEY">Amazon</a></li>
3763. </ul>
3764.  
3765.  
3766.  
3767. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
3768.  
3769.  
3770.  
3771. <p>I threw the Opinel No. 18 saw into my <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-hip-pack-throwdown/">hip pack</a> before a regular Tuesday night ride just in case, and almost immediately put it into action. A freshly downed tree, about five inches in diameter, was blocking the trail at the bottom of a steep drop, and needed to be cut out of the way.</p>
3772.  
3773.  
3774.  
3775. <p>&#8220;You guys go ahead and take a lap, I&#8217;ll work on this tree,&#8221; I called out. I figured it would take me at least a few minutes to make the cuts and move everything out of the way. I whipped out the saw, locked the blade in place, and after just three &#8212; maybe four &#8212; pulls of the saw, the cut was done. This sucker is sharp!</p>
3776.  
3777.  
3778.  
3779. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664311" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3780.  
3781.  
3782.  
3783. <p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw cuts through dry wood almost as easily as green branches thanks to the sharp, serrated blade. The 8-inch-long blade isn&#8217;t overly bendy or flexy when cutting like some cheaper folding saws I&#8217;ve used. And it&#8217;s thin enough that you don&#8217;t have to waste a lot of energy making a ton of sawdust. As you can see in the photo below the cutting edge is straight without any sort of curve to it.</p>
3784.  
3785.  
3786.  
3787. <p>The wooden handle feels good in the hand for a solid grip and has a simple safety locking mechanism that ensures the blade doesn&#8217;t fold in on you while in use. </p>
3788.  
3789.  
3790.  
3791. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664310" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3792.  
3793.  
3794.  
3795. <p>Opinel uses XC 90 carbon steel which is said to withstand prying and bending better than some other blade materials. Over time the carbon steel will patina, and if not cared for properly, it&#8217;ll rust. Rubbing a drop or two of cooking oil on the blade every now and then should help the blade resist damage. I&#8217;ve used a little chain lube on mine and that seems to work just as well as cooking oil. Replacement blades (about $20) are available once the teeth get dull or wear out.</p>
3796.  
3797.  
3798. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your Opinel No. 18 folding saw review</h3>
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3898.  
3899.  
3900.  
3901. <p>There&#8217;s a pre-drilled hole in the handle for hanging the saw on your tool board or tying a loop of leather cord. I&#8217;ve gotten a lot of use out of the saw this spring, though my one complaint is that I&#8217;ve nearly lost it half a dozen times because the wood handle blends into the woods whenever I set it down. The thing is, I already own a few folding saws with orange plastic handles that are much harder to lose. But the Opinel No. 18 folding saw is the one I actually want to use.</p>
3902.  
3903.  
3904.  
3905. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664315" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
3906.  
3907.  
3908.  
3909. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-opinel-no-18-folding-saw">Pros and cons of Opinel No. 18 folding saw</h2>
3910.  
3911.  
3912.  
3913. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
3914.  
3915.  
3916.  
3917. <ul>
3918. <li>Sharp, fast cutting blade with good stiffness</li>
3919.  
3920.  
3921.  
3922. <li>Folds to fit in a medium-size hip pack</li>
3923.  
3924.  
3925.  
3926. <li>Comfortable handle and classic look</li>
3927. </ul>
3928.  
3929.  
3930.  
3931. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
3932.  
3933.  
3934.  
3935. <ul>
3936. <li>Easy to lose; the wooden <s>blade</s> handle blends into nature</li>
3937. </ul>
3938.  
3939.  
3940.  
3941. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
3942.  
3943.  
3944.  
3945. <p>The Opinel No. 18 folding saw is a classic and quality trail tool that I&#8217;ll keep for years. It&#8217;s an investment compared to cheaper options but is almost certainly more satisfying to use.</p>
3946.  
3947.  
3948.  
3949. <ul>
3950. <li>Price: $59.99</li>
3951.  
3952.  
3953.  
3954. <li>Buy from <a href="https://amzn.to/3TOtLEY">Amazon</a></li>
3955. </ul>
3956.  
3957.  
3958.  
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3960. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664313" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664313" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3961.  
3962.  
3963.  
3964. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664316" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664316" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/opinel_folding_saw-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
3965. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Opinel No. 18 folding saw top and the No. 8 pocket knife. Singletracks gave away these customized Opinel knives to Brutal Loop participants in 2017, and this one is still very sharp after years of use. </figcaption></figure>
3966.  
3967.  
3968.  
3969. <p>The Opinel No. 12 folding saw is similar to the No. 18 but with a shorter, 4.75&#8243; blade. </p>
3970. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/opinel-folding-saw-is-a-speedy-trail-worker-review/">Opinel Folding Saw is a Speedy Trail Worker [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4004.  
4005. <p>Even if there isn&#8217;t a skills clinic coming to your town, consider joining one close to great trails in a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-top-10-best-mountain-bike-destinations-in-the-usa/">MTB destination</a> like <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/utah/?city=Park%20City">Park City, Utah</a> or Gunnison, Colorado. It&#8217;s a great way to have some fun and learn something new too.</p>
4006.  
4007.  
4008.  
4009. <p>And if you haven&#8217;t seen them yet, <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=2974a4c3-658a-427a-acc8-ca8e3e0fe66a&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fridelikeaninja.com%2Fmountain-bike-ramps-kickers%2F">Ninja MTB sells mountain bike ramps online</a> and shipped right to your door. These flat pack ramps range from mild to wild and today is the last day they&#8217;re 20% off with code MOBILE20.</p>
4010. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/60-off-ninja-mtb-skills-clinics-with-exclusive-code/">60% off Ninja MTB Skills Clinics with Exclusive Code</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4019. <title>The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</title>
4020. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/</link>
4021. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/#comments</comments>
4023. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
4024. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
4025. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
4026. <category><![CDATA[bike park]]></category>
4027. <category><![CDATA[Jason Murphy]]></category>
4028. <category><![CDATA[rattlesnake bike park]]></category>
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4030.  
4031. <description><![CDATA[<p>A mountain bike park is being built in South Carolina that promises trails and features for everyone from new riders to pros. </p>
4032. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/">The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4033. ]]></description>
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4036. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="723" height="750" data-id="663829" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n-723x750.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663829" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n-723x750.jpg 723w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n-768x796.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n-600x622.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429190542_1080766293252555_4823556643379753155_n.jpg 1062w" sizes="(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px" /></a></figure>
4037.  
4038.  
4039.  
4040. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="736" height="750" data-id="663831" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-736x750.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663831" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-736x750.jpg 736w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-768x782.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n-600x611.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428596009_361304103532224_5279213325133691107_n.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px" /></a></figure>
4041. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">All photos and video courtesy Rattlesnake Bike Park.</figcaption></figure>
4042.  
4043.  
4044.  
4045. <p>Bike parks continue to pop up in the southeast portion of the United States. Unlike the chair lift-access bike parks we see all over the western portion of the nation, these parks offer shuttles, pedal-up, or both. In 2020, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ride-kanuga-makes-bike-park-riding-accessible-year-round/">Ride Kanuga</a> opened just outside of Hendersonville, North Carolina, then in 2022 <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/jarrods-place-gives-mountain-bikers-a-taste-of-whistler-in-georgia/">Jarrod&#8217;s Place</a> popped up in northwest Georgia and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/ridebhm-brings-downhill-bike-park-riding-to-alabama/">Ride BHM</a> debuted in Alabama.</p>
4046.  
4047.  
4048.  
4049. <p>Many of these parks have the unique distinction of being operational year-round and took inspiration from Windrock Bike Park, which Sean Leader, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/from-shuttle-vehicles-to-dh-bikes-southern-gravity-is-usa-made/">a recent guest on the Singletracks Podcast</a>, founded. Leader now has a company, Southern Gravity, that builds bike park shuttle vehicles and trailers.</p>
4050.  
4051.  
4052.  
4053. <p>2024 will see a new shuttle-access bike park, this time in South Carolina, located between Charlotte and Columbia. And, coincidentally, Leader will be involved in a way. “Southern Gravity will be making our shuttle vehicles,” Jason Murphy, a development partner of Rattlesnake Bike Park, told us.</p>
4054.  
4055.  
4056.  
4057. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park plans to be operational by the fall of this year. We contacted Murphy to learn the story behind Rattlesnake and how the bike park hopes to provide a different style of mountain biking to the area.</p>
4058.  
4059.  
4060.  
4061. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4062. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1120" data-id="663828" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663828" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-723x750.jpg 723w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-768x796.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/429170072_1773280819858621_1071070093437924752_n-600x622.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
4063.  
4064.  
4065.  
4066. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1120" data-id="663830" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663830" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-723x750.jpg 723w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-768x796.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/428582509_819943396813862_839728482315148150_n-600x622.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
4067. </figure>
4068.  
4069.  
4070.  
4071. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-getting-started">Getting started</h2>
4072.  
4073.  
4074.  
4075. <p>Many things have changed since Murphy started riding mountain bikes during his college days in the late 80s. While he loved the sport, mountain biking represented a pastime for Murphy, not something he fully dove into. That was until Murphy moved to North Carolina and went to check out the trails at the <a href="https://center.whitewater.org/activity/mountain-biking-trail-running-hiking/">Whitewater Center</a>.</p>
4076.  
4077.  
4078.  
4079. <p>“I hadn’t had a new bike since 1995,” Murphy told us. “So I went out, picked up a new bike, started riding, and really enjoyed it.” However, the trails at the Whitewater Center were primarily cross-country focused.&nbsp;</p>
4080.  
4081.  
4082.  
4083. <p>In fact, Murphy found that many of the trails in the area surrounding Charlotte leaned toward XC. And while he was settling in nicely and rediscovering a love for mountain biking on his local pedal-friendly trails, he was also hearing about bike parks popping up. Unlike the trails at the Whitewater Center, which one could argue has many “bike park” qualities, these bike parks were downhill-focused.</p>
4084.  
4085.  
4086.  
4087. <p>“The company I work with does some outdoor recreation stuff,” Murphy said. I started reading about a couple of the shuttle-service bike parks—Howler, Jarrod’s Place, and Rock Creek—all fantastic places.”</p>
4088.  
4089.  
4090.  
4091. <p>Reading turned to riding and Murphy fell in love with the gravity-oriented side of mountain biking. These experiences planted the seeds, and Murphy wondered why there wasn’t something like this in the Charlotte area.&nbsp;</p>
4092.  
4093.  
4094.  
4095. <p>As he continued to consider a shuttle-access bike park in his area, Murphy began to consider the “where” aspect. Fortunately, there was land not too far from Charlotte that he felt had the potential. So, he pitched the idea to business partners, and in 2022, Rattlesnake Bike Park officially purchased some acreage.</p>
4096.  
4097.  
4098.  
4099. <p>“We had found land and were thinking of what we could use it for in the outdoor recreation space. I had visited a few of these [bike parks] and had the time of my life, and thought, ‘we could do this,’” Murphy said.&nbsp;</p>
4100.  
4101.  
4102.  
4103. <p>Shortly after the purchase, Murphy began looking for trail builders and found Peter Mills and his company, Elevated Trail Design. If the name “Elevated Trail Design” sounds familiar, it is because it is, as they have worked on many projects throughout North Carolina and other states. Perhaps most noticeable was their work at Berm Park, the brainchild of mountain bike YouTuber Seth Alvo.</p>
4104.  
4105.  
4106.  
4107. <p>“We linked up with [Mills] and his crew at Elevated Trail Design,” Murphy explained. “I can’t say enough good things about them. Once we got them on board, it just crystalized real fast.” Elevated Trail Design is building all of the trails at Rattlesnake Bike Park, working with the land&#8217;s natural features to provide a good mix of hand- and machine-built trails.&nbsp;</p>
4108.  
4109.  
4110.  
4111. <p>Trails won’t be the only thing at Rattlesnake Bike Park, as the park will offer other amenities. Murphy described the park as “upside down.” Unlike other bike parks, the amenities and different offerings won’t be the first thing you encounter after the parking lot. Instead, they will be at the top.</p>
4112.  
4113.  
4114.  
4115. <p>“We’ve got a spectacular view from the top, being that it is one of the highest points in the county,” Murphy told us. There is a 25-mile view from the top.” Rattlesnake plans to have a permanent food truck at the top of its land, along with beer, wine, and seltzer service. There are plans for a bike shop with an observation deck on top, providing a place to have lunch or grab a between-laps beer. If the deck is crowded, firepits and additional seating will also be available—ground level, of course.</p>
4116.  
4117.  
4118.  
4119. <p>Halfway up the mountain will be several camping sites, both for tents and small RVs or vans. Many campsites will have trails running nearby. For now, Murphy has 20 tent spots and 10 RV spots planned. However, plans are subject to change, and there could be more or fewer spots depending on the need.&nbsp;</p>
4120.  
4121.  
4122.  
4123. <p>The amenities at the top of Rattlesnake Bike Park aren’t only open to mountain bikers. “We’re going to have a non-rider van. So if mom and dad bring the kids and the kids want to ride, but the parents just want to hang out, they can get a non-rider pass,” Murphy explained.&nbsp;</p>
4124.  
4125.  
4126.  
4127. <p>If all goes according to plan, Rattlesnake Bike Park hopes to open within the last two weeks of October 2024. This opening date applies to not only the trails but also the food cart, campsites, and all other amenities Rattlesnake will offer. Murphy has his fingers crossed that the weather, equipment, and building plans all cooperate.&nbsp;</p>
4128.  
4129.  
4130.  
4131. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4132. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="898" data-id="663839" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663839" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914.jpg 720w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914-601x750.jpg 601w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0914-600x748.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>
4133.  
4134.  
4135.  
4136. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="720" height="898" data-id="663841" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663841" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915.jpg 720w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915-601x750.jpg 601w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0915-600x748.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></a></figure>
4137. </figure>
4138.  
4139.  
4140.  
4141. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-trails-at-rattlesnake-bike-park">The trails at Rattlesnake bike park</h2>
4142.  
4143.  
4144.  
4145. <p>Mountain biking is alive and well in places like Charlotte and Columbia. However, there is an absence of downhill-specific trails. Yes, you can find some decent descending when you get into the mountains, but shuttle-access bike parks are few and far between. Rattlesnake Bike Park brings park access within an hour&#8217;s drive of the metropolitan areas.</p>
4146.  
4147.  
4148.  
4149. <p>From the beginning, Murphy and the Rattlesnake team have wanted to create trails encouraging appropriate progression, working with Elevate Trail Design for an entire year before ever breaking ground.&nbsp;</p>
4150.  
4151.  
4152.  
4153. <p>“We’ve got enough variety that somebody on their first day on a mountain bike, to somebody who is training for professional races is going to have [a trail] they really enjoy out here,” Murphy said.</p>
4154.  
4155.  
4156.  
4157. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park won’t have inconsistent, drastic leaps from trail to trail as far as progression goes, but appropriate steps up. “If you are a solid, intermediate rider, you should be able to challenge yourself with the easiest black diamond we have without fearing for your life,” Murphy explained.</p>
4158.  
4159.  
4160.  
4161. <p>Fourteen trails will be running on opening day, with ten more already planned on the 275 acres Rattlesnake Bike Park owns. The trails will vary in difficulty and cater to different riding styles, with machine-built flow and hand-built tech. About half of Rattlesnake’s acreage will be in use, with plenty more room for future trails.</p>
4162.  
4163.  
4164.  
4165. <p>Depending on where they plan to funnel the trails for the shuttle pick-up, Murphy anticipates a bit more than 350 feet of descending. They are anticipating a bottom-to-top shuttle time of around four minutes. With the longest trail being about three-quarters of a mile, shuttle waits should be minimal, if at all.</p>
4166.  
4167.  
4168.  
4169. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bringing-life-back-to-a-community">Bringing life back to a community</h2>
4170.  
4171.  
4172.  
4173. <p>Interstate 77 connects Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. Rattlesnake Bike Park is about a mile off the interstate in Fairfield County, a rural area between the two major cities.&nbsp;</p>
4174.  
4175.  
4176.  
4177. <p>“Fairfield County used to have thriving mill towns,” Murphy told us. “As with a lot of places in the country, those mills went out of business or relocated. It caused real economic strain on the area.”</p>
4178.  
4179.  
4180.  
4181. <p>Rattlesnake Bike Park has the potential to help the surrounding communities. Murphy feels that coming to the area could boost hotels, gas stations, local stores, and restaurants. It may be a different industry than the area is used to, but it would be an economic boost nonetheless.&nbsp;</p>
4182.  
4183.  
4184.  
4185. <p>“It’s a beautiful part of the country, and there are great people there,” Murphy said. “Everybody has been super welcoming and friendly and excited about this project.”&nbsp;</p>
4186.  
4187.  
4188.  
4189. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-design.mp4"></video></figure>
4190.  
4191.  
4192.  
4193. <p>Keep an eye out for updates on Rattlesnake Bike Park as the summer winds down and the fall approaches. We will do our best to inform readers about official dates, rates, and schedules.<br>For now, you can follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rattlesnakebikepark/">Rattlesnake Bike Park&#8217;s Instagram account</a> to see the progression.</p>
4194. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-palmetto-state-is-getting-a-bike-park-with-shuttle-service/">The Palmetto State is Getting a Bike Park with Shuttle Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4204. <title>Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</title>
4205. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/</link>
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4208. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Barber]]></dc:creator>
4209. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
4210. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
4211. <category><![CDATA[happy valley pennsylvania]]></category>
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4214.  
4215. <description><![CDATA[<p>Mountain bikers will find stunning scenery and a vibrant cycling community in Happy Valley, PA, home to Rothrock State Forest, an IMBA Epic.</p>
4216. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4219. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg" alt="Mountain biking in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania" class="wp-image-663660" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos provided by Happy Valley Adventure Bureau</figcaption></figure>
4220.  
4221.  
4222.  
4223. <p>Welcome to Happy Valley, the &#8220;Centre of Adventure&#8221; in the beautiful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Here, amidst stunning natural scenery and a vibrant community spirit, you&#8217;ll find a haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Whether you&#8217;re an avid mountain biker or just looking for a thrilling new adventure, Happy Valley has something special in store for you.</p>
4224.  
4225.  
4226.  
4227. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mountain-biking-happy-valley">Mountain biking Happy Valley</h2>
4228.  
4229.  
4230.  
4231. <p>If you&#8217;re seeking an adrenaline rush, you&#8217;ll find some of Pennsylvania&#8217;s most beautiful, challenging, and downright fun mountain biking trails right here in Happy Valley. State College, nestled amidst picturesque mountains, has earned its reputation as the Mountain Bike Capital of Pennsylvania for good reason. With accolades <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/five2ride-5-of-the-best-mtb-trails-in-pennsylvania/">from the likes of Singletracks</a>, it&#8217;s no wonder cyclists from far and wide flock to explore the wonders of our trails.</p>
4232.  
4233.  
4234.  
4235. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663655" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4236.  
4237.  
4238.  
4239. <p>Rothrock State Forest has become a second and dear home to many in Happy Valley, specifically Shingletown Gap, Tussey Mountain,&nbsp;and Galbraith Gap. Find speed and fun in the trails that weave through this 97,000-acre slice of public land. There are 290 miles of trail open to mountain bikes (including Class 1 e-bikes). The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has <a href="https://www.trails.dcnr.pa.gov/maptrails/index.html?biking=true">maps and resources for bikers online</a>. Riders can also find an interactive map on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/pennsylvania/?city=State+College">Singletracks</a> and <a href="https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8012180/rothrock-state-forest">MTB Project</a>.&nbsp;From the iconic Tussey Mountain Ridge to the thrilling Cooper&#8217;s Gap trail, every Rothrock ride promises adventure and unforgettable views.</p>
4240.  
4241.  
4242.  
4243. <p>Rothrock State Forest includes the Rothrock Trailmix, classified as an IMBA Epic adventure. This is a challenging 36-mile loop loaded with a fantastic variety of ridge-top views, technical riding sections, flow sections and solid climbs that total over 4,000 total feet. Another top destination is the Cooper’s Gap area, which also boasts an epic-style 30-mile loop with slightly less rugged terrain than the Trailmix.&nbsp;</p>
4244.  
4245.  
4246.  
4247. <p>But Happy Valley isn&#8217;t just for seasoned pros. Our community is dedicated to welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels. Whether you&#8217;re honing your skills at Hamer Bike Park, rolling laps at Philipsburg Pump Track &#8212; located adjacent to the Slabtown Skate and Bike Park in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania &#8212; or embarking on a family-friendly journey along Hobie&#8217;s Trail, there&#8217;s something for everyone here.</p>
4248.  
4249.  
4250.  
4251. <p>As you traverse our trails, you&#8217;ll discover the true magic of Happy Valley—a place where exercise, nature, and camaraderie converge to uplift both body and spirit. Recognized as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, State College offers a network of trails and bike lanes that make exploring our valley a breeze.</p>
4252.  
4253.  
4254.  
4255. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663656" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
4256.  
4257.  
4258.  
4259. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gravel-and-beyond">Gravel and beyond</h2>
4260.  
4261.  
4262.  
4263. <p>Cycling isn&#8217;t just a pastime here—it&#8217;s a way of life. Enthusiastically embraced by locals and visitors alike, Happy Valley boasts a world-class cycling scene that caters to every rider&#8217;s preferences. From exhilarating mountain trails to smooth road rides and everything in between, there&#8217;s no shortage of terrain to explore on two wheels.</p>
4264.  
4265.  
4266.  
4267. <p>Happy Valley&#8217;s vibrant cycling community is alive with opportunities to connect and grow. From women&#8217;s cycling teams like Happy Valley Women&#8217;s Cycling to youth programs like the Centre County Crows, there are numerous ways to get involved and make lasting memories.</p>
4268.  
4269.  
4270.  
4271. <p>Looking to connect with fellow riders in #HappyValleyPA? You&#8217;re in luck! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there&#8217;s a vibrant community waiting to welcome you with open arms.</p>
4272.  
4273.  
4274.  
4275. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663659" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4276.  
4277.  
4278.  
4279. <p>Happy Valley Women&#8217;s Cycling (HVWC) is leading the charge in breaking down barriers for female riders. Since 2018, they&#8217;ve been creating a supportive environment where women can push their limits and discover the joy of cycling. From recreational beginner rides to skills camps and coaching, HVWC is committed to advancing women&#8217;s biking and racing in Centre County. Plus, their <a href="https://rothrock.hvwcycling.com/">Seasons of Rothrock Race Series</a> offers thrilling events that cater to all levels of riders.</p>
4280.  
4281.  
4282.  
4283. <p>If you&#8217;re passionate about mountain biking and environmental stewardship, the Nittany Mountain Biking Association (NMBA) is the perfect group for you. For over 20 years, NMBA volunteers have been maintaining trails in the area, ensuring that riders have access to top-notch riding experiences. With weekly rides and trail work days, NMBA provides ample opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.</p>
4284.  
4285.  
4286.  
4287. <p>For young riders looking to hone their skills and have fun on the trails, the Centre County Crows offers a safe and educational environment for riders in grades 6-12. Led by experienced coaches, this youth mountain biking team is perfect for those eager to explore the world of mountain biking.</p>
4288.  
4289.  
4290.  
4291. <p>If you&#8217;re seeking a more social riding experience, look no further than the Rothrock Regulators. This diverse group of riders, with skills ranging from beginner to advanced, gathers regularly for fun and camaraderie on the trails. Whether it&#8217;s a scheduled Wednesday ride or a spontaneous pick-up ride, you&#8217;re sure to find your place among the Rothrock Regulators.</p>
4292.  
4293.  
4294.  
4295. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663652" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
4296.  
4297.  
4298.  
4299. <p>Last but not least, the Bald Eagle Mountain Biking Association (BEMBA) is dedicated to creating and preserving great trail experiences in Bald Eagle State Forest. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, BEMBA is shaping a bicycle-friendly environment that promotes fun, fitness, and transportation for all riders.</p>
4300.  
4301.  
4302.  
4303. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663657" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/happy_valley_mtb-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
4304.  
4305.  
4306.  
4307. <p>So, whether you&#8217;re seeking the thrill of a challenging singletrack or the simple joy of a leisurely ride through our countryside, Happy Valley invites you to experience the best of Pennsylvania&#8217;s outdoor wonders. With festivals, outdoor events, and delicious local fare awaiting your discovery, there&#8217;s never been a better time to embark on your next great adventure in <a href="https://happyvalley.com/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania</a>. Whether you&#8217;re an experienced rider or just starting, there&#8217;s something here for everyone. So grab your bike, explore our trails, and discover the magic of #<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/happyvalleypa/">HappyValleyPA</a>!</p>
4308. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/happy-valley-pennsylvania-is-the-centre-of-adventure-for-mountain-bikers/">Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the &#8216;Centre of Adventure&#8217; for Mountain Bikers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4317. <title>New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</title>
4318. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/</link>
4319. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/#comments</comments>
4321. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4322. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
4323. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4324. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
4325. <category><![CDATA[Wolf Tooth Ripsaw]]></category>
4326. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663914</guid>
4327.  
4328. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw is a lightweight aluminum flat pedal optimized for mid-foot placement.</p>
4329. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/">New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4331. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4332. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg" alt="Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedal" class="wp-image-663909" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
4333.  
4334.  
4335.  
4336. <p>As someone who is deathly afraid of having my shin shredded by a flat pedal, the name Ripsaw is a little intimidating. A new aluminum pedal, the Wolf Tooth Ripsaw has more surface area and a flatter profile than the brand&#8217;s other flat pedal offering. I got a chance to try a pair just ahead of the launch, and I found them to be a great option for trail riders.</p>
4337.  
4338.  
4339.  
4340. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4341.  
4342.  
4343.  
4344. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-key-specs">Wolf Tooth Ripsaw key specs</h3>
4345.  
4346.  
4347. <div style='font-size: 12px; padding-left: 40px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 15px auto;'><i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i>  &nbsp; reader rating (1 votes)</div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"Wolf Tooth Ripsaw","description":"","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":1,"bestRating":5}}</script>
4348.  
4349.  
4350.  
4351. <ul>
4352. <li>Size: 118x102mm</li>
4353.  
4354.  
4355.  
4356. <li>12 pins per side</li>
4357.  
4358.  
4359.  
4360. <li>Weight: 381.5g (pair)</li>
4361.  
4362.  
4363.  
4364. <li>Three colors at launch: ultraviolet purple (tested), raw silver, and black</li>
4365.  
4366.  
4367.  
4368. <li>Machined and assembled in the USA</li>
4369.  
4370.  
4371.  
4372. <li>Price: $199.95</li>
4373.  
4374.  
4375.  
4376. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18985&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Fripsaw-aluminum-pedals">Wolf Tooth Components</a></li>
4377. </ul>
4378.  
4379.  
4380.  
4381. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4382.  
4383.  
4384.  
4385. <p>The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw features a stainless steel axle and spins on three sealed cartridge bearings. The aluminum pedal is machined by Wolf Tooth in Minnesota and assembled in house. Replacement parts are available for purchase and the pedal boasts a five-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Yes, the bearings will wear out eventually. No, it probably won&#8217;t be difficult to replace the necessary parts yourself. Wolf Tooth also includes several extra pins in case any break due to rock strike or get worn down.</p>
4386.  
4387.  
4388.  
4389. <p>With a slightly concave shape, Wolf Tooth says the Ripsaw is optimized for mid-foot placement. Personally I shift my foot placement throughout the ride, with my foot more forward on the pedal when climbing and closer to mid foot when descending. I found the Ripsaw is comfortable in either position and doesn&#8217;t require a specific foot placement for riding.</p>
4390.  
4391.  
4392.  
4393. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg" alt="Wolf Tooth Ripsaw pedal profile" class="wp-image-663907" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
4394.  
4395.  
4396.  
4397. <p>Zooming into the pins, Wolf Tooth uses a style of pin that eschews exposed threads on the ends. The result is a more finished look, and also slightly less sharp and jagged edges on the pins. These have proven to be more shin (and calf) friendly, though perhaps a smidge less grippy around the edges.</p>
4398.  
4399.  
4400.  
4401. <p>I also suspect the number of pins &#8212; twelve per side, to be exact &#8212; has an influence on grip, and my theory is that beyond a certain minimum, more pins means less grip. Imagine laying on a bed of nails; because your body weight is spread across hundreds of spikes, (in theory) none of them will pierce the skin. But if you were to lay on a single nail &#8212; ouch!  Now picture pins digging into the rubber sole of a shoe.</p>
4402.  
4403.  
4404.  
4405. <p>Among my favorite <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/">flat pedals</a>, all have either nine or ten pins, so I wanted to see if I could get a little more grip out of the Ripsaw pedals by removing a couple pins. I somewhat arbitrarily decided to remove the middle pins on the leading and trailing edges of the left pedal and see if I could tell a difference during a ride. </p>
4406.  
4407.  
4408.  
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4411.  
4412.  
4413.  
4414. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="929" height="1170" data-id="663906" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-929x1170.jpeg" alt="A pair of Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedals on a scale showing a weight of 381.5g" class="wp-image-663906" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-929x1170.jpeg 929w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-595x750.jpeg 595w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-768x967.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1219x1536.jpeg 1219w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1626x2048.jpeg 1626w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-600x756.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpeg 2032w" sizes="(max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px" /></a></figure>
4415. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photo left: The pedal with two missing pins. Photo right: The weight with all 12 pins.</figcaption></figure>
4416.  
4417.  
4418.  
4419. <p>Because this wasn&#8217;t a blind test I can&#8217;t say for sure if my theory influenced the results. However, I can definitely say that the pedal with just ten pins didn&#8217;t feel <em>less</em> grippy. To me it felt about the same, or slightly grippier, than the pedal with 12 pins. Based on this test I&#8217;ll probably remove a couple pins from the right pedal to match the left. If anything, at least it&#8217;ll save 6 grams of weight, ha! In all seriousness, that would put the pedals within a gram of the next lightest aluminum flat pedal Singletracks has tested (sorry Race Face), and in the top three overall.</p>
4420.  
4421.  
4422. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your Wolf Tooth Ripsaw review</h3>
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4522.  
4523.  
4524.  
4525. <p>Based on the trails that I ride I&#8217;m picky about flat pedal platform size, or rather, platform <em>width</em>. Compared to Wolf Tooth&#8217;s other pedal, the Waveform, the Ripsaw is longer while going narrower. Overall the Ripsaw has more surface area which promises a more comfortable and easier ride, yet it&#8217;s not so wide that every pedal stroke catches the side of the hill on off-camber trails. </p>
4526.  
4527.  
4528.  
4529. <p>Out of the box the Wolf Tooth Ripsaw pedals spin smoothly with minimal resistance. They&#8217;re quiet too with little noticeable flex.</p>
4530.  
4531.  
4532.  
4533. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg" alt="Pedals in various stages of machining and assembly" class="wp-image-663910" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolf-Tooth_Ripsaw-Aluminum-Pedals_8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Wolf Tooth</figcaption></figure>
4534.  
4535.  
4536.  
4537. <p>I like the machined look and texture of the Ripsaw pedals and the ultraviolet purple finish absolutely pops. The overall sleek look is a step up from chunkier pedals in my opinion.  </p>
4538.  
4539.  
4540.  
4541. <p>Finally, the 381.5g weight for the pair is quite impressive for an aluminum pedal. Among <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/">the flat pedals we&#8217;ve tested</a>, only the Crankbrothers Stamp 11, Crankbrothers Stamp 7 (small), and Race Face Atlas aluminum pedals weigh less.</p>
4542.  
4543.  
4544.  
4545. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663908" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wolf_tooth_ripsaw_pedal-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
4546.  
4547.  
4548.  
4549. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-wolf-tooth-ripsaw">Pros and cons of Wolf Tooth Ripsaw</h2>
4550.  
4551.  
4552.  
4553. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
4554.  
4555.  
4556.  
4557. <ul>
4558. <li>Large platform that&#8217;s not overly wide</li>
4559.  
4560.  
4561.  
4562. <li>5-year warranty and <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=1f8f513b-b98b-4cf0-abf5-e477c8747e9c&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dreplacement%2Bparts">replacement parts are available for purchase</a> </li>
4563.  
4564.  
4565.  
4566. <li>Lightweight and sleek</li>
4567.  
4568.  
4569.  
4570. <li>Made in the USA</li>
4571. </ul>
4572.  
4573.  
4574.  
4575. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
4576.  
4577.  
4578.  
4579. <ul>
4580. <li>12 pins per side feels like two too many</li>
4581. </ul>
4582.  
4583.  
4584.  
4585. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
4586.  
4587.  
4588.  
4589. <p>The new Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedal is a strong second act for the USA-made brand and it&#8217;s a pedal that promises to deliver comfortable performance for many seasons to come.</p>
4590.  
4591.  
4592.  
4593. <ul>
4594. <li>Price: $199.95</li>
4595.  
4596.  
4597.  
4598. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=18985&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Fripsaw-aluminum-pedals">Wolf Tooth Components</a></li>
4599. </ul>
4600. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-wolf-tooth-ripsaw-flat-pedal-review/">New Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Flat Pedal [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4608. <item>
4609. <title>Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</title>
4610. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/</link>
4611. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/#comments</comments>
4613. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam James]]></dc:creator>
4614. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
4615. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4616. <category><![CDATA[first look]]></category>
4617. <category><![CDATA[rocky mountain altitude]]></category>
4618. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661601</guid>
4619.  
4620. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Rocky Mountain Altitude gets a ground-up redesign, including an entirely new suspension linkage, major geometry changes and some clever frame features.</p>
4621. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/">Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
4622. ]]></description>
4623. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4624. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1333" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R from the drive side" class="wp-image-664004" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-40-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a></figure>
4625.  
4626.  
4627.  
4628. <p>We last saw an update on the Altitude, Rocky Mountain&#8217;s flagship enduro race bike, back in 2021. <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-2024-rocky-mountain-instinct-review/">The Instinct</a> and Altitude have always been closely related, the latest iteration sharing most of the same frame and using a different shock stroke and mounting point to change the geometry. This time around, the two bikes couldn&#8217;t be more different. While the new Instinct, launched last month, shares a pretty similar silhouette to the old bike, the same cannot be said for the Altitude, marking a radical departure from the classic hanging link design we&#8217;ve come to know and love.</p>
4629.  
4630.  
4631.  
4632. <p>If the instinct is the classic Jack-of-all-trades trail bike, the new Altitude is a hard charging bruiser of a bike, ready for big climbs into steep descents, and happy to ride bike park and shuttle laps. Rocky Mountain is clearly looking to carve the Altitude its own niche, and it looks to have worked.</p>
4633.  
4634.  
4635.  
4636. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4637.  
4638.  
4639.  
4640. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2024-rocky-mountain-altitude-key-specs">2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude Key Specs</h2>
4641.  
4642.  
4643.  
4644. <ul>
4645. <li>170/160mm travel</li>
4646.  
4647.  
4648.  
4649. <li>Low Centre Counter Rotating (LC2R) suspension layout</li>
4650.  
4651.  
4652.  
4653. <li>Geometry highlights: 63.5º HTA, 77.5º STA</li>
4654.  
4655.  
4656.  
4657. <li>Wheel size: 29/MX compatible</li>
4658.  
4659.  
4660.  
4661. <li>Frame features: Ride-4 flip chip and reach-adjust headset cups, in-frame storage</li>
4662.  
4663.  
4664.  
4665. <li>Alloy and carbon frame options</li>
4666.  
4667.  
4668.  
4669. <li>Sizes S to XL</li>
4670.  
4671.  
4672.  
4673. <li>Price (USD): Alloy builds from $3,999 and carbon builds from $6,199. Carbon frameset priced at $4,099.</li>
4674.  
4675.  
4676.  
4677. <li>Buy <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZNvnN">from JensonUSA</a></li>
4678. </ul>
4679.  
4680.  
4681.  
4682. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
4683.  
4684.  
4685.  
4686. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R frame from the drive side" class="wp-image-664007" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-38.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4687.  
4688.  
4689.  
4690. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-suspension">Suspension</h2>
4691.  
4692.  
4693.  
4694. <p>Let&#8217;s start by talking about the most striking difference to the new Altitude &#8211; the suspension. The frame is visually very different to the old bike, and that&#8217;s mostly down to the fact that instead of Rocky Mountain&#8217;s signature hanging link suspension platform, it now uses LC2R. In this case, LC2R is something of a misnomer, since their previous usage of the acronym described a single-pivot layout, used on previous generations of the Slayer, and the Flatline. LC2R now describes a virtual pivot arrangement, very similar to Santa Cruz&#8217;s VPP, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/dw-link-patent-protection-is-ending-heres-what-might-happen-next/">the patent on which expired</a> in 2015.</p>
4695.  
4696.  
4697.  
4698. <p>Counter-rotating virtual pivot designs have a pretty extensive track record. Short links make for a stiff frame that can tolerate abuse, and usually means hardware and shocks last a while. In this case, the low placement in the frame also makes for a low center of gravity, which should have a positive impact on handling.</p>
4699.  
4700.  
4701.  
4702. <p>Rocky Mountain claims this iteration of LC2R gives good small bump compliance, with a low leverage ratio at the start of the stroke, moving into a linear curve for a predictable and supple mid-stroke, with a ramp up at the end for bottom out support, with 36% total progression. Virtual pivot designs tend to pedal pretty well, and Rocky Mountain says the Altitude has been designed for low pedal kickback and efficient pedaling. Size-specific suspension tunes ensure that riders should get a similar ride quality across the size range.</p>
4703.  
4704.  
4705.  
4706. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="894" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-1170x894.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663992" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-1170x894.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-750x573.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-768x587.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate-600x458.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MY24-Altitude-Suspension-Rate.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4707.  
4708.  
4709.  
4710. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frame-features">Frame Features</h2>
4711.  
4712.  
4713.  
4714. <p>The new Altitude is jam-packed with features. There&#8217;s a choice of two standard colors for most builds, Matte Black, and the two-tone seen here, plus a bonus black/purple in the top spec Carbon 99 build only. Frames are available in sizes S through XL and in carbon or aluminum, and both come with several standard features, including a reach adjust headset, RIDE-4 geometry adjust, and MX/29 flip chip at the lower link. The bike ships in the neutral headset position, and comes with separate cups that can be installed for a 5mm longer or shorter reach. The RIDE-4 flip chip at the front shock mount adjusts head angle, among other things, from 63º to 63.8º and changes the leverage rate.</p>
4715.  
4716.  
4717.  
4718. <p>The LC2R suspension platform keeps things relatively simple, with short stiff links, and minimal hardware. The pivots use one large bolt per bearing that are easily accessible, with the lower main pivot bolt being concentric around the BB. This requires a special tool to remove which is supplied with the bike and simply uses an 8mm hex tool. The BB itself is a BSA threaded affair, keeping things simple. ISCG 05 mounts, post-mount brakes, a standard eyelet 230x60mm metric shock and UDH keep things sensible.</p>
4719.  
4720.  
4721.  
4722. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4723. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664010" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude headset cups" class="wp-image-664010" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-25.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4724.  
4725.  
4726.  
4727. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664008" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude shock protector" class="wp-image-664008" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-26.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4728.  
4729.  
4730.  
4731. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664009" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R linkage from the non-drive side" class="wp-image-664009" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-30.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4732. </figure>
4733.  
4734.  
4735.  
4736. <p>Carbon frames get Rocky&#8217;s voluminous Penalty Box 2.0 in-frame storage compartment, one of the better ones I&#8217;ve seen, with a machined aluminum latch mechanism, a light and easy to use action, and hidden AirTag holder. It comes with tidy fabric pouches for storing a spare tube, tools etc. There is an additional mount under the top tube for a tool pouch, leaving little excuse for leaving spares at home. The carbon frame also has fully-guided internal cable routing, with easy to fit plastic covers at the head tube. Moto brake users rejoice &#8212; the rear brake hose can be routed to either the left or right of the head tube via a split accessed through the Penalty Box compartment.</p>
4737.  
4738.  
4739.  
4740. <p>The attractive two-tone sparkle paint job is protected on the downtube by a sizable rubber protector, with an additional piece provided as shuttle armor if needed. At the back, the rear triangle is fully protected inside the chainstays and seatstays with rubber armoring that should hopefully make for a quiet ride without detracting from the aesthetics of the frame. Protecting the rear shock and bearings, there are two plastic spray guards to keep crud from the rear tire away from the expensive bits.</p>
4741.  
4742.  
4743.  
4744. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4745. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664014" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude frame storage mounts" class="wp-image-664014" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-08.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4746.  
4747.  
4748.  
4749. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664013" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude RIDE-4 chip" class="wp-image-664013" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-14.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4750.  
4751.  
4752.  
4753. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664015" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude AirTag holder on Penalty Box 2.0 storage door" class="wp-image-664015" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-23.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4754.  
4755.  
4756.  
4757. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664016" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude Penalty Box 2.0" class="wp-image-664016" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-24.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4758. </figure>
4759.  
4760.  
4761.  
4762. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2024-rocky-mountain-altitude-geometry">2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude geometry</h2>
4763.  
4764.  
4765.  
4766. <p>The new Altitude&#8217;s Geometry has an almost bewildering array of options, though most riders will likely find their preferred settings and stick to them, it&#8217;s no bad thing having them there. In the interest of fairness, I&#8217;ll compare apples to apples. The bike on test here is a size large 29&#8243; bike, set up in the neutral position. The new Altitude drops a massive 1.5º off the head angle from the old bike to 63.5º in neutral, dropping a further 0.5º in slack mode. The seat tube angle comes in a 77.5º &#8211; 1.5º steeper than the old bike, and the reach stays the same at 480mm, with the ability to go +/- 5mm with the spare headset cups.</p>
4767.  
4768.  
4769.  
4770. <p>The Altitude comes with size-specific chainstays, with three different sizes total, from 427mm in size S, for 27.5&#8243; wheels only, to 440mm in M, and 450mm in size L &#8211; 2mm longer than the previous bike. The BB actually raises a little from 27mm to 31mm, presumably to help keep things nimble as everything else gets longer and slacker.</p>
4771.  
4772.  
4773.  
4774. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="719" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1170x719.png" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude geometry chart" class="wp-image-664006" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1170x719.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-750x461.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-768x472.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-1536x944.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-2048x1259.png 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-07-at-12.41.14-PM-600x369.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4775.  
4776.  
4777.  
4778. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spec">Spec</h2>
4779.  
4780.  
4781.  
4782. <p>The new Altitude comes in eight different spec levels, plus a frame-only option. Starting at the Alloy 30 build, each bike gets either a Rockshox Zeb or Fox 38 with various damper levels, a Fox Float X, X2 or Super Deluxe air shock, with an option for DHX2 coil shock on certain models. Every bike comes with a 12-speed drivetrain from Shimano and four-piston brakes, plus the A70 and every carbon bike comes fitted with <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/review-cushcores-newest-pro-and-xc-inserts-protect-with-pleasure-but-arent-without-pain/">CushCore XC</a> <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/?gear=tire-inserts">tire inserts</a> front and rear.</p>
4783.  
4784.  
4785.  
4786. <p>Rocky Mountain acknowledges that not everybody wants carbon, and while the A30 model combines the price-point of aluminum with a lower-specced build kit, the A70 coil build uses a top notch Fox Factory/Shimano XT build. At the other end of the spectrum, the $11,999USD Carbon 99 SRAM build features the Rockshox Flight Attendant suspension package, an X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain and Race Face Era carbon wheels.</p>
4787.  
4788.  
4789.  
4790. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4791. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664017" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude LC2R shock" class="wp-image-664017" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-04.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4792.  
4793.  
4794.  
4795. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664020" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude with Shimano XT Drivetrain" class="wp-image-664020" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-05.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4796.  
4797.  
4798.  
4799. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664018" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude XT brakes" class="wp-image-664018" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-19.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4800.  
4801.  
4802.  
4803. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664019" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude Assegai and CushCore front tire" class="wp-image-664019" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-34.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4804. </figure>
4805.  
4806.  
4807.  
4808. <p>The bike I have in for test is the C70 Shimano build in the Across The Universe/Sweet Leaf paint scheme, size large. The build spec includes a Rockshox Zeb Select+ fork, and Super Deluxe Ultimate air shock. A Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain takes care of shifting duties, and XT 4-piston brakes take care of stopping with the classic Shimano on/off feel. The dropper post is a Race Face Turbine, and the wheels are Race Face AR 30 rims on a DT Swiss 370 rear hub and in-house front hub, wrapped with CushCore XC front and rear, a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-minion-dhr-ii-tire-review/">Maxxis Minion DHR II</a> Double Down out back and a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-assegai-gravity-tire-review/">Maxxis Assegai</a> EXO+ up front. Finally, the cockpit features a Race Face Turbine bar on a stubby in-house stem and ODI Elite Pro grips with a WTB saddle. Overall this is a sensible spec for a bike that&#8217;s built to take abuse. It&#8217;s not often we see different tire casings front and rear, and this is the first bike I&#8217;ve seen with CushCore installed from the factory.</p>
4809.  
4810.  
4811.  
4812. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-onto-the-trails">Onto the trails!</h2>
4813.  
4814.  
4815.  
4816. <p>The Altitude checks a lot of boxes for a mid travel <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/mountain-bikes/enduro/">enduro bike</a> &#8211; modern aggressive geometry, innovative frame features that on the surface appear solid and require few proprietary parts, and a solid spec choice across the board that should suit a wide range of riders. Not only this but smart spec choices compliment the aggressive riding the bike is intended for, without sacrificing functionality and reliability to get the weight down to something that looks good on paper, as many brands are guilty of.</p>
4817.  
4818.  
4819.  
4820. <p>So far I haven&#8217;t had a chance to hit dirt on this bike yet but I&#8217;m excited to get some rides under my belt and see if it can put its money where its mouth is. Stay tuned for the full review with ride impressions.</p>
4821.  
4822.  
4823.  
4824. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1170x780.jpg" alt="Rocky Mountain Altitude head tube and cockpit" class="wp-image-664021" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Altitude-export-42.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4825. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/rocky-mountain-altitude-review/">Rocky Mountain Altitude Gets new Linkage, Adjustable Reach and In-Frame Storage [First Look]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4834. <title>Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</title>
4835. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/</link>
4836. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/#respond</comments>
4838. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
4839. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
4840. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
4841. <category><![CDATA[gear watch]]></category>
4842. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
4843. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=662083</guid>
4844.  
4845. <description><![CDATA[<p>New mountain bikes and gear including a new Liv bike, Intend inverted fork, Norco eMTBs, and Specialized shoes.</p>
4846. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/">Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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4848. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
4849. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg" alt="2024 Giant Intrigue X" class="wp-image-664161" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Action-2_Liv-Intrigue-X-Advanced2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a></figure>
4850.  
4851.  
4852.  
4853. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
4854.  
4855.  
4856.  
4857. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-liv-intrigue-x">New Liv Intrigue X</h2>
4858.  
4859.  
4860.  
4861. <p>The new Liv Intrigue X aluminum and Intrigue X Advanced carbon all-mountain bikes gain the brand&#8217;s Maestro 3 flip chip previously available on the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-liv-intrigue-lt-is-the-highly-capable-and-versatile-enduro-bike-that-women-deserve-review/">Intrigue LT</a>. The flip chip adjusts the bike&#8217;s head and seat tube angles along with the bottom bracket height. Both the aluminum and carbon frames feature in-frame storage. All frame sizes can run mixed wheels while only sizes medium and large are designed for matched 29in wheels.</p>
4862.  
4863.  
4864.  
4865. <ul>
4866. <li>Price: Aluminum Intrigue X builds from $3,200; carbon Intrigue X Advanced builds from $4,500.</li>
4867.  
4868.  
4869.  
4870. <li>Buy from Giant bicycle dealers</li>
4871. </ul>
4872.  
4873.  
4874.  
4875. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664183" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/northwave_hammer.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4876.  
4877.  
4878.  
4879. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-northwave-hammer-plus-xc-and-gravel-shoe">Northwave Hammer Plus XC and gravel shoe</h2>
4880.  
4881.  
4882.  
4883. <p>The Northwave Hammer Plus cross-country slash gravel bike shoe looks like it&#8217;s chomping at the bit to dig into loose terrain. Not coincidentally the outsole is branded Jaws Evo and it&#8217;s said to offer a good compromise between stiff pedal efficiency and comfort.</p>
4884.  
4885.  
4886.  
4887. <ul>
4888. <li>Price: €149.99</li>
4889.  
4890.  
4891.  
4892. <li>Buy from Northwave retailers</li>
4893. </ul>
4894.  
4895.  
4896.  
4897. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="761" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1170x761.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664186" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1170x761.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-750x488.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-768x499.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2-600x390.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cp2.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blackline left, Original right.</figcaption></figure>
4898.  
4899.  
4900.  
4901. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-intend-introduces-new-air-spring-and-blackline-with-stanchion-protectors">Intend introduces new air spring and Blackline with stanchion protectors</h2>
4902.  
4903.  
4904.  
4905. <p>Intend is known for their high-end, inverted <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/components/mountain-bike-forks/">mountain bike forks</a> and this month they updated and expanded the line. The new Travelizer air spring delivers adjustable travel up to 30mm in 1mm increments and also reduces friction for improved performance. Buyers who want some protection around the stanchions can upgrade to the Blackline versions of the Hero (140-170mm), Edge (150-180mm), and Flash (160-190mm), though Intend notes this adds extra weight to the system.</p>
4906.  
4907.  
4908.  
4909. <ul>
4910. <li>Price: From €1,849</li>
4911.  
4912.  
4913.  
4914. <li>Buy from intend-bc.com</li>
4915. </ul>
4916.  
4917.  
4918.  
4919. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4920. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="670" height="535" data-id="664190" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664190" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3.jpg 670w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img3-600x479.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></figure>
4921.  
4922.  
4923.  
4924. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="670" height="535" data-id="664189" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664189" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2.jpg 670w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/m1-evo_img2-600x479.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /></a></figure>
4925. </figure>
4926.  
4927.  
4928.  
4929. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sena-m1evo-helmet">Sena M1Evo helmet</h2>
4930.  
4931.  
4932.  
4933. <p>Earlier this year Matt <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/aleck-punks-headphones-review-the-smart-way-to-ride-and-listen/">reviewed the Aleck Punks over-ear headphones</a> that feature a walkie-talkie like intercom feature that lets you communicate with friends while riding. The Sena M1Evo helmet offers similar functionality thanks to mesh network technology built into a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a> that also includes an LED tail light. Sena says the M1Evo offers a communication range of up to 0.6mi (about 900m).</p>
4934.  
4935.  
4936.  
4937. <ul>
4938. <li>Price: $199</li>
4939.  
4940.  
4941.  
4942. <li>Buy from sena.com</li>
4943. </ul>
4944.  
4945.  
4946.  
4947. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
4948. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664193" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664193" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4949.  
4950.  
4951.  
4952. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664192" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664192" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_range2.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4953.  
4954.  
4955.  
4956. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="664194" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664194" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/norco_sight2.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4957. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Range right, Sight left. Photos courtesy Norco.</figcaption></figure>
4958.  
4959.  
4960.  
4961. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-updated-norco-range-and-sight-vlt">Updated Norco Range and Sight VLT</h2>
4962.  
4963.  
4964.  
4965. <p>Norco just launched two new eMTBs this week, the Range and Sight VLT. The Norco Range VLT is a big bike with 180/170mm of travel front and rear, a large 750Wh battery, and an 85Nm Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The Norco Sight VLT features the same battery and motor specs but in a shorter travel, 150/140mm package.</p>
4966.  
4967.  
4968.  
4969. <ul>
4970. <li>Price: $8,999 to $13,999</li>
4971.  
4972.  
4973.  
4974. <li>Buy from Norco dealers </li>
4975. </ul>
4976.  
4977.  
4978.  
4979. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="779" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1170x779.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664195" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1170x779.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chumba_stoke_wheels.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
4980.  
4981.  
4982.  
4983. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stoke-wheels-from-chumba">Stoke wheels from Chumba</h2>
4984.  
4985.  
4986.  
4987. <p>The Chumba brand is known for their no-nonsense mountain and gravel bikes that are well suited to long-distance <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bikepacking-routes-equipment-reviews-and-guides-to-getting-started/">bikepacking</a>. Their new company, Stoke Wheels, sells custom wheels configured online and built according to the buyer&#8217;s spec. Need just a front wheel with a dynamo hub and want to save weight with carbon rims? No problem!</p>
4988.  
4989.  
4990.  
4991. <ul>
4992. <li>Price: Varies</li>
4993.  
4994.  
4995.  
4996. <li>Buy from stokecustomwheels.com</li>
4997. </ul>
4998.  
4999.  
5000.  
5001. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1170x658.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-664196" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1170x658.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-750x422.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-768x432.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/61524-3042_SHOE_24_RECON_30_Black_HERO-600x337.webp 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5002.  
5003.  
5004.  
5005. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-recon-shoes-updated">Specialized Recon shoes updated</h2>
5006.  
5007.  
5008.  
5009. <p>Specialized says the latest Recon gravel slash <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-mountain-bike-shoes/">mountain bike shoes</a> improve power by seven watts plus they claim the shoe is stiff on the pedals and flexible while hiking that bike. Choose from three Specialized Recon levels and price points.</p>
5010.  
5011.  
5012.  
5013. <ul>
5014. <li>Price: $120-250</li>
5015.  
5016.  
5017.  
5018. <li>Buy <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fshoes%3Fproductfamily%3DRecon">from Specialized</a>  </li>
5019. </ul>
5020.  
5021.  
5022.  
5023. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664203" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/akta_mtb.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5024.  
5025.  
5026.  
5027. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mtb-apparel-brand-akta-launches-second-collection">MTB apparel brand akta launches second collection</h2>
5028.  
5029.  
5030.  
5031. <p>akta MTB says their new Trail Collection is designed &#8220;to be a highly versatile kit with a focus on fit, function and durability.&#8221; The line includes gloves, jerseys, pants and shorts.</p>
5032.  
5033.  
5034.  
5035. <ul>
5036. <li>Price: From $34</li>
5037.  
5038.  
5039.  
5040. <li>Buy from aktamtb.com</li>
5041. </ul>
5042. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/wheels-thatll-have-you-stoked-plus-new-norco-emtbs-gear-watch/">Wheels That&#8217;ll Have you Stoked plus New Norco eMTBs [Gear Watch]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5043. ]]></content:encoded>
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5046. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
5049. </item>
5050. <item>
5051. <title>New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</title>
5052. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/</link>
5053. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/#respond</comments>
5055. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5056. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
5057. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
5058. <category><![CDATA[damper]]></category>
5059. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
5060. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=664163</guid>
5061.  
5062. <description><![CDATA[<p>Fox has updated their fork dampers with new Grip X2, Grip X, and Grip SL offerings.</p>
5063. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/">New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5064. ]]></description>
5065. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5066. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1800" height="1200" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-664165" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2.jpg 1800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/388A8939-1800x1200-22d32c86-d30c-4549-8753-07c56d9f60a2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">All photos and videos provided by Fox.</figcaption></figure>
5067.  
5068.  
5069.  
5070. <p>Fox just launched a new family of Grip dampers for their line of suspension forks with improvements across the line from gravity to XC. </p>
5071.  
5072.  
5073.  
5074. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls poster="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-11.51.44%E2%80%AFAM.png" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gripx2_shim.mov"></video></figure>
5075.  
5076.  
5077.  
5078. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-x2">Fox GRIP X2</h2>
5079.  
5080.  
5081.  
5082. <p>The Grip X2 damper is designed for Fox 34 (OEM only), 36, 38, and 40 forks and is the most adjustable of the three new/updated dampers being released today. Grip X2 is said to be more tunable than the Grip 2 thanks to a bigger base valve diameter and the use of 23 valves, up from seven previously. The updated damper is also said to allow for faster response time thanks to improved pressure balancing. Unlike the other two new Grip dampers below, the X2 adds about 20g of weight compared to the equivalent Grip 2 damper.</p>
5083.  
5084.  
5085.  
5086. <p>The Fox Grip X2 damper features hi and low speed compression and high and low speed rebound adjustments. Compared to the Grip 2 damper, Fox says there should be less &#8220;cross-talk&#8221; between the settings. Available in Fox Factory and some Performance Elite models.</p>
5087.  
5088.  
5089.  
5090. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gripx.mov"></video></figure>
5091.  
5092.  
5093.  
5094. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-x">Fox GRIP X</h2>
5095.  
5096.  
5097.  
5098. <p>The new Grip X damper offers slightly less adjustment than the Grip X2, offering high and low speed compression settings but just one rebound setting. The upshot is it&#8217;s 120g lighter than the X2. Look for the Grip X damper on Fox 34, 36, and 38 (OEM only) forks. Available in select Fox Factory and Performance Elite models.</p>
5099.  
5100.  
5101.  
5102. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-grip-sl">Fox GRIP SL</h2>
5103.  
5104.  
5105.  
5106. <p>For even more weight savings, Fox has the Grip SL damper. The three-position lockout is remote compatible and the damper is said to be 60g lighter than the Fit 4. Grip SL dampers will be available on 32 Taper Cast and 32 and 34 Step Cast forks.</p>
5107.  
5108.  
5109.  
5110. <p>Pricing and availability is not available as of press time but we&#8217;ll update once we receive that information. </p>
5111. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-fox-grip-dampers-promise-lighter-weights-more-adjustability/">New Fox GRIP Dampers Promise Lighter Weights, More Adjustability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5115. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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5119.  
5120. </item>
5121. <item>
5122. <title>So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</title>
5123. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/</link>
5124. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/#respond</comments>
5126. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5127. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
5128. <category><![CDATA[Progression]]></category>
5129. <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
5130. <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category>
5131. <category><![CDATA[sara bresnick]]></category>
5132. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661423</guid>
5133.  
5134. <description><![CDATA[<p>Former pro mountain bike racer and cycling coach Sara Bresnick shares tips for busy folks who want to ride faster.</p>
5135. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/">So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5136. ]]></description>
5137. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5138. <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="588" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-750x588.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663547" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-750x588.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-768x603.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2-600x471.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bresnick2.jpg 1091w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure>
5139.  
5140.  
5141.  
5142. <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6omMi0QAIuLFT28L8pSWEG?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
5143.  
5144.  
5145.  
5146. <p>Sara Bresnick is a former professional mountain biker, cycling coach and founder of Pedal Power Training Solutions which offers customized training plans plus advice on nutrition, race strategy, and technique.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
5147.  
5148.  
5149.  
5150. <ul>
5151. <li>What are some fitness goals your clients have beyond racing? For example, does it make sense for a rider to work with a coach before a big weeklong mountain bike trip?&nbsp;</li>
5152.  
5153.  
5154.  
5155. <li>Do older athletes need more time to recover between intense workouts?</li>
5156.  
5157.  
5158.  
5159. <li>What happens if you miss a day, or two, in a training schedule? How quickly do fitness gains disappear?</li>
5160.  
5161.  
5162.  
5163. <li>How does an &#8220;off season&#8221; work for bike athletes? Should you still be biking some, or is it possible to do other activities instead?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
5164.  
5165.  
5166.  
5167. <li>Let&#8217;s say I wanted to ride the Tour Divide in 2025, and my goal was to finish the ride in 45 days. Given a good level of base fitness, what&#8217;s a realistic timeframe for training? In general, what would a training plan involve?</li>
5168.  
5169.  
5170.  
5171. <li>What&#8217;s the biggest challenge most people face when it comes to improving their fitness?</li>
5172.  
5173.  
5174.  
5175. <li>As a trainer, what can you learn from a client&#8217;s workout data?&nbsp;</li>
5176.  
5177.  
5178.  
5179. <li>How much of your job as a trainer is emotional support versus purely technical?</li>
5180.  
5181.  
5182.  
5183. <li>What&#8217;s one easy step everyone can take to start improving their fitness today?</li>
5184. </ul>
5185.  
5186.  
5187.  
5188. <p>Learn more and connect with Sara at <a href="https://pedalpowercoaching.com/">pedalpowercoaching.com</a>.</p>
5189.  
5190.  
5191.  
5192. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
5193.  
5194.  
5195.  
5196. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Support this Podcast</h3>
5197.  
5198.  
5199.  
5200. <ul><li><strong>Review the Singletracks podcast</strong> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/singletracks-mountain-bike/id1046094700">Apple Podcasts</a> for the chance to win a free hat. Or drop your feedback in the comments below!</li><li><a href="https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support"><strong>Make a donation</strong></a> to help sustain future episodes.</li><li>Become a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/support/"><strong>Singletracks Pro Supporter</strong></a>.</li></ul>
5201.  
5202.  
5203.  
5204. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
5205.  
5206.  
5207.  
5208. <p></p>
5209.  
5210.  
5211.  
5212. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Never Miss an Episode</h3>
5213.  
5214.  
5215.  
5216. <ul><li>Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0VxNMzrUoUs7wz3FsyI83p">Spotify</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletracks-mountain-bike-news/id1046094700?uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2luZ2xldHJhY2tzLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv">Google Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/singletracks-mtb-news">Stitcher</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1046094700">Overcast</a></li><li>Get the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/podcast/">RSS Feed</a></li><li>View all <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/podcast/">Podcast Episodes</a></li></ul>
5217. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/so-you-dont-have-time-for-mtb-training-welcome-to-the-club/">So, You Don&#8217;t Have Time for MTB Training. Welcome to the Club</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5218. ]]></content:encoded>
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5221. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
5224. </item>
5225. <item>
5226. <title>The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</title>
5227. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/</link>
5228. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/#respond</comments>
5230. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
5231. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
5232. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
5233. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
5234. <category><![CDATA[SDG Tellis]]></category>
5235. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663821</guid>
5236.  
5237. <description><![CDATA[<p>The latest SDG Tellis dropper post delivers up to 230mm of travel and is priced at just $199.</p>
5238. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/">The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
5239. ]]></description>
5240. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
5241. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post" class="wp-image-663811" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
5242.  
5243.  
5244.  
5245. <p>In a 2019 product review, Gerow proclaimed, the &#8220;<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-sdg-tellis-mountain-bike-dropper-post-simply-works-well-review/">SDG Tellis dropper post works flawlessly</a>.&#8221; Last year the brand quietly released a new version of the SDG Tellis to OEM partners including Santa Cruz, Pivot and YT, and today it&#8217;s finally available to the public. I&#8217;ve been testing the v2 post on my trail bike since last summer, and there&#8217;s a lot to like about the updates. </p>
5246.  
5247.  
5248.  
5249. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
5250.  
5251.  
5252.  
5253. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sdg-tellis-v2-key-specs">SDG Tellis v2 key specs</h3>
5254.  
5255.  
5256. <div style='font-size: 12px; padding-left: 40px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 15px auto;'><i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i>  &nbsp; reader rating (1 votes)</div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"SDG Tellis","description":"","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":1,"bestRating":5}}</script>
5257.  
5258.  
5259.  
5260. <ul>
5261. <li>Diameters: 30.9, 31.6, and 34.9mm</li>
5262.  
5263.  
5264.  
5265. <li>Post travel: 55mm to 230mm, with 5mm, 10mm, and 20mm travel adjust shims included (30.9x200mm version tested)</li>
5266.  
5267.  
5268.  
5269. <li>Weight: 605g (post with clamp hardware)</li>
5270.  
5271.  
5272.  
5273. <li>Price: $199.99 (remote lever sold separately)</li>
5274.  
5275.  
5276.  
5277. <li>Buy from SDG retailers</li>
5278. </ul>
5279.  
5280.  
5281.  
5282. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
5283.  
5284.  
5285.  
5286. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-35 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5287. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="781" data-id="663815" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1170x781.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663815" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-9-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5288.  
5289.  
5290.  
5291. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663813" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post I-Beam cradle" class="wp-image-663813" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-8-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5292.  
5293.  
5294.  
5295. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663812" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post saddle clamp" class="wp-image-663812" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5296. </figure>
5297.  
5298.  
5299.  
5300. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-new-with-the-sdg-tellis-v2-dropper-post">What&#8217;s new with the SDG Tellis v2 dropper post</h2>
5301.  
5302.  
5303.  
5304. <p>Staring from the top, the SDG Tellis gets an updated saddle clamp. I doubt I&#8217;m alone in my disdain for pretty much every saddle clamp on the market; not only are most of them awkward to install, they&#8217;re also difficult to adjust. This time around SDG moved the bolts to the sides of the post, and canted them at an angle for easy tool access.</p>
5305.  
5306.  
5307.  
5308. <p>I also like the &#8220;I-Beam cradle design&#8221; that allows you to install a portion of the clamp to the saddle rails, and then attach everything to the post. This means no more fumbling with a handful of bolts and clamp pieces with your head turned upside down while trying to Tetris everything together. The design also makes fore/aft and angle adjustments easier. The only downside I&#8217;ve found is that you need to torque the saddle bolts a lot to prevent the saddle angle from shifting during the ride. SDG says to torque the bolts at 12Nm but with that amount I can still force the saddle nose down using only my hands. I needed much more than 12Nm to get the angle to stay put. </p>
5309.  
5310.  
5311.  
5312. <p>SDG has also reduced the heights of the head and the actuator to give riders the maximum amount of drop for a given frame clearance.  I tested the 200mm travel version on my XL Canyon Neuron and found that I also could have fit the 230mm version with millimeters to spare.  Included travel adjustment shims in 20, 10, and 5mm sizes allow you to reduce the dropper post travel to fit your frame, though there&#8217;s no way to <em>add</em> travel beyond the amount listed on the post. My suggestion is to err on the side of a post that might be a little too long and adjust down as necessary using the included shims (though you should also definitely confirm with the SDG website for the best fit).</p>
5313.  
5314.  
5315.  
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5318.  
5319.  
5320.  
5321. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1060" height="1170" data-id="663888" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1060x1170.jpg" alt="The Wintek cartridge inside the SDG Tellis dropper post" class="wp-image-663888" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1060x1170.jpg 1060w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-680x750.jpg 680w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-768x847.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1392x1536.jpg 1392w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-1856x2048.jpg 1856w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-2-600x662.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /></a></figure>
5322. </figure>
5323.  
5324.  
5325.  
5326. <p>The SDG Tellis v2 dropper post is said to be more robust this time around too, with a stronger 26mm stanchion and an improved keyway system that features copper shims. I easily blew past the recommended 60-hour service recommendation for my sample yet I found the keyways remained sharp and completely in tact. This is confirmed by the fact that the post has not developed any perceptible side-to-side play.</p>
5327.  
5328.  
5329.  
5330. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg" alt="Descending with the SDG Tellis dropper post in the down position" class="wp-image-663894" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
5331.  
5332.  
5333.  
5334. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maintenance-and-performance">Maintenance and performance</h2>
5335.  
5336.  
5337.  
5338. <p>The Wintek cartridge inside the SDG Tellis dropper post is sealed with a reliable, but slow, return speed. The sealed cartridge, along with name-brand bushings and main seal, promises less need &#8212; and opportunity, depending on how you look at it &#8212; for maintenance. While the sealed cartridge means you won&#8217;t ever have to top off the post with air pressure, it also means you can&#8217;t adjust the pressure in the cartridge to increase the return speed. </p>
5339.  
5340.  
5341. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your SDG Tellis review</h3>
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5441.  
5442.  
5443.  
5444. <p>The post is easy to disassemble at home, and doesn&#8217;t even require removing the saddle or taking the post out of your frame. The slow return speed hasn&#8217;t bothered me on the trail, though if it did I might try using a lighter-weight grease to speed things up a bit. </p>
5445.  
5446.  
5447.  
5448. <p>I&#8217;ve probably put almost a thousand miles on the SDG Tellis v2 dropper post and I haven&#8217;t had a single issue, which I can&#8217;t say for some of the other <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/">dropper posts</a> that I tested on other bikes during the same time period. The biggest issue I run into with a lot of posts is twitchy and sensitive actuators; move the post inside your frame just a smidge, and the remote stops working and you&#8217;re forced to push and pull on the cable and housing until you get everything just so. Or worse, just resting a finger on the remote results in a surprise drop. The SDG Tellis v2 does seem to take a bit more lever force to actuate the post, but in my experience that&#8217;s been a plus.</p>
5449.  
5450.  
5451.  
5452. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-37 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
5453. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663817" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post in the down position" class="wp-image-663817" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5454.  
5455.  
5456.  
5457. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="663816" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1170x780.jpg" alt="SDG Tellis dropper post at full extension, 200mm" class="wp-image-663816" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sdg_tellis_dropper_post-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
5458. </figure>
5459.  
5460.  
5461.  
5462. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-sdg-tellis-v2-dropper-post">Pros and cons of SDG Tellis v2 dropper post</h2>
5463.  
5464.  
5465.  
5466. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
5467.  
5468.  
5469.  
5470. <ul>
5471. <li>Lots of diameter and travel options, including some truly long-travel ones</li>
5472.  
5473.  
5474.  
5475. <li>Robust design and construction</li>
5476.  
5477.  
5478.  
5479. <li>Easy to maintain</li>
5480.  
5481.  
5482.  
5483. <li>Reliable performance</li>
5484.  
5485.  
5486.  
5487. <li>Convenient saddle rail attachment and adjustment</li>
5488. </ul>
5489.  
5490.  
5491.  
5492. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
5493.  
5494.  
5495.  
5496. <ul>
5497. <li>Return speed is on the slow side</li>
5498.  
5499.  
5500.  
5501. <li>Saddle clamp bolts need a lot of torque to prevent slippage</li>
5502. </ul>
5503.  
5504.  
5505.  
5506. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
5507.  
5508.  
5509.  
5510. <p>The SDG Tellis v2 dropper post performs reliably, even flawlessly, just like the original. And now it offers riders even more travel thanks to an improved design.</p>
5511.  
5512.  
5513.  
5514. <p><em>Addendum 4/11/24: SDG says the production model (not tested) is rated for up to 17Nm of torque on the saddle bolts thanks to a hardware swap. Also, the cartridges on the 200mm and 230mm posts have been updated and are said to deliver 12-15% faster return speeds.</em></p>
5515. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-updated-sdg-tellis-dropper-post-after-nearly-1000-miles-of-mtb-review/">The Updated SDG Tellis v2 Dropper Post After Nearly 1,000 miles of MTB  [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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5540.  
5541.  
5542.  
5543. <p>If you&#8217;re like us, your mountain bike is starting to feel like it&#8217;s gained some weight over the years. Sure, it happens slowly &#8212; a burlier tire here, a longer <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/best-dropper-posts/">dropper post</a> there &#8212; but over time it all adds up. But you can save serious weight with many of the products below without giving up much in the way of performance.  We say keep those 4-piston brakes, full suspension frames and flat pedals, just ditch the extra grams!</p>
5544.  
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5547. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/eKZ9OO"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-750x500.png" alt="OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post" class="wp-image-664042" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oneup-v3.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
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5550. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oneup-components-v3-dropper-post">OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post</h3>
5551.  
5552.  
5553.  
5554. <p><strong>$269.99</strong>  </p>
5555.  
5556.  
5557.  
5558. <p>The third generation OneUp dropper post is lighter than ever and is offered in travel lengths up to 240mm so you don&#8217;t have to compromise. </p>
5559.  
5560.  
5561.  
5562. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/eKZ9OO">Jenson USA</a> </p>
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5577. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/JzNdxv"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-750x500.png" alt="Santa Cruz Blur 4 C 29 S XC Bike" class="wp-image-664047" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/santa-cruz-blur.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5578.  
5579.  
5580. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-cruz-blur-4-c-29-s-xc-bike">Santa Cruz Blur 4 C 29 S XC Bike</h3>
5581.  
5582.  
5583.  
5584. <p><strong>$5,599.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$5,099.00 sale</span> </p>
5585.  
5586.  
5587.  
5588. <p>This Santa Cruz Blur build weighs WELL under 30lb (about four pounds under!) yet it still promises to absolutely shred the trails with a Rock Shox SID SL Select+ fork. 2.4&#8243; Maxxis Aspen tires and even a Fox Transfer dropper post. </p>
5589.  
5590.  
5591.  
5592. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/JzNdxv">Jenson USA</a> </p>
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5600. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fmallet-trail%3Fvariant%3D39488141623392"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-750x500.jpg" alt="Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedal" class="wp-image-641400" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/crank_brothers_mallet_trail_pedal-1-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5601.  
5602.  
5603. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-mallet-trail-pedal">Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedal</h3>
5604.  
5605.  
5606.  
5607. <p><strong>$179.99</strong>  </p>
5608.  
5609.  
5610.  
5611. <p>Cranbrothers pedals aren&#8217;t for everyone, but the brand is known for making some of the lightest clipless and flat pedals on the market. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/new-crankbrothers-mallet-trail-pedals-flat-pedal-feel-for-clipless-riding-review/">Mallet Trail pedals</a> feature a medium-size platform for comfort and control yet still tip the scale under 350g for the pair. </p>
5612.  
5613.  
5614.  
5615. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fproducts%2Fmallet-trail%3Fvariant%3D39488141623392">Crankbrothers</a> </p>
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5623. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=887352"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-750x500.png" alt="Hope XCR Pro X2 Hydraulic Disc Brake and Lever Set" class="wp-image-664039" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hope-xcr.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5624.  
5625.  
5626. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hope-xcr-pro-x2-hydraulic-disc-brake-and-lever-set">Hope XCR Pro X2 Hydraulic Disc Brake and Lever Set</h3>
5627.  
5628.  
5629.  
5630. <p><strong>$316.00</strong>  </p>
5631.  
5632.  
5633.  
5634. <p>With carbon levers and titanium hardware, the Hope XCR Pro X2 brakes save almost 100g per wheel compared to Shimano XT 2-piston brakes. </p>
5635.  
5636.  
5637.  
5638. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=887352">REI.com</a> </p>
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5653. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/xkG6Bd"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-750x500.png" alt="ENVE MOG Frameset" class="wp-image-664038" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/enve-mog.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5654.  
5655.  
5656. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enve-mog-frameset">ENVE MOG Frameset</h3>
5657.  
5658.  
5659.  
5660. <p><strong>$4,450.00</strong>  </p>
5661.  
5662.  
5663.  
5664. <p>You know a bike frame is lightweight when it&#8217;s weighed in grams. In this case, the ENVE MOG gravel bike frame weighs just 950g and includes internal frame routing, in-frame storage, accessory mounts, and two sets of bottle mounts.  </p>
5665.  
5666.  
5667.  
5668. <p>Buy from <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/xkG6Bd">Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
5669.  
5670.  
5671.  
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5676. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=TI222A0129%202.2_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMaxxis-Ardent-Race-29-Tire-Black-700-X-23C&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-750x500.png" alt="Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.2" class="wp-image-664041" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxxis-ardent.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5677.  
5678.  
5679. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-ardent-race-29x2-2">Maxxis Ardent Race 29&#215;2.2</h3>
5680.  
5681.  
5682.  
5683. <p><strong>$93.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$84.00 sale</span> </p>
5684.  
5685.  
5686.  
5687. <p>The Maxxis Arden Race tires deliver excellent traction and cut two thirds of a pound of weight PER TIRE compared to the Minions. This 3C version offers premium construction and is a popular choice for technical XC courses and trail riding alike. </p>
5688.  
5689.  
5690.  
5691. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=TI222A0129%202.2_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FMaxxis-Ardent-Race-29-Tire-Black-700-X-23C&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
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5699. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6ZPJT?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-750x500.png" alt="KMC X12 12-Speed Chain" class="wp-image-664040" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kmc-x12.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5700.  
5701.  
5702. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kmc-x12-12-speed-chain">KMC X12 12-Speed Chain</h3>
5703.  
5704.  
5705.  
5706. <p><strong>$70.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.99 sale (gold/black)</span> </p>
5707.  
5708.  
5709.  
5710. <p>Not only does the KMC X12 chain save a few grams off the GX chain you&#8217;re running, it also LOOKS fast, which we all know is almost as important. </p>
5711.  
5712.  
5713.  
5714. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6ZPJT?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> </p>
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5729. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fepic"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-750x500.png" alt="Specialized Epic" class="wp-image-664048" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/specialized-epic.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5730.  
5731.  
5732. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-epic">Specialized Epic</h3>
5733.  
5734.  
5735.  
5736. <p><strong>$0.00</strong>  </p>
5737.  
5738.  
5739.  
5740. <p>The new <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-latest-specialized-epic-and-epic-evo-get-lighter-and-meaner/">Specialized Epic</a> is one of the lightest stock, full-suspension bikes you can buy; the $14,500 S-Works version has a claimed weight of just 22lb, 9.2oz (size medium) and even includes a dropper post! No matter which Epic build you choose you&#8217;ll get one of the lightest bikes for the price. Or, craft your own lightweight Epic build starting with <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/XYe9zo">this Evo FACT 11m carbon frame</a>.</p>
5741.  
5742.  
5743.  
5744. <p>Buy from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fepic">Specialized</a> </p>
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5752. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Froval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b%2Fp%2F218344%3Fcolor%3D353102-218344%26searchText%3D30123-7101"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="501" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-750x501.jpg" alt="Roval Traverse SL II 350 6B Wheels" class="wp-image-658612" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/roval_traverse_sl_mtb_wheel-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5753.  
5754.  
5755. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-roval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b-wheels">Roval Traverse SL II 350 6B Wheels</h3>
5756.  
5757.  
5758.  
5759. <p><strong>$1,500.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$1,124.98 sale</span> </p>
5760.  
5761.  
5762.  
5763. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/roval-traverse-sl-ii-stand-up-to-alloy-level-abuse-review/">Roval SL II carbon wheels</a> are the brand’s lightest trail wheelset to date and our test set weighed signficantly lighter than the claimed 1670g weight. The front and rear rims utilize different carbon layups to give the rear extra strength and to deliver a tuned ride feel. </p>
5764.  
5765.  
5766.  
5767. <p>Buy from <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Froval-traverse-sl-ii-350-6b%2Fp%2F218344%3Fcolor%3D353102-218344%26searchText%3D30123-7101">Specialized</a> </p>
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5773.  
5774. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5775. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886285"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-750x500.png" alt="Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 Bike" class="wp-image-664046" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salsa-warbird.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5776.  
5777.  
5778. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-salsa-warbird-c-4-5-grx-12-820-bike">Salsa Warbird C 4.5 GRX 12 820 Bike</h3>
5779.  
5780.  
5781.  
5782. <p><strong>$4,499.00</strong>  </p>
5783.  
5784.  
5785.  
5786. <p>The Salsa Warbird is a popular choice for gravel riding, and this carbon version is sure to feel feather-light on the days you&#8217;re not riding MTB. The 2X drivetrain and clearance for tires up to 700x45c make this a truly versatile bike for riding pretty much anywhere, anytime. </p>
5787.  
5788.  
5789.  
5790. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886285">REI.com</a> </p>
5791.  
5792.  
5793.  
5794. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5795.  
5796.  
5797.  
5798.  
5799.  
5800.  
5801. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
5802.  
5803.  
5804. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5805. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=26829&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.huntbikewheels.com%2Fproducts%2Fhunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-750x500.jpg" alt="Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Wheelset" class="wp-image-581701" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hunt-X-Wide-Gravel-Wheels-0522.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5806.  
5807.  
5808. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset">Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Wheelset</h3>
5809.  
5810.  
5811.  
5812. <p><strong>$999.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$749.25 sale</span> </p>
5813.  
5814.  
5815.  
5816. <p>Save 25% off these <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/hunt-x-wide-carbon-gravel-wheels-embrace-abuse-and-speed-at-a-great-price/">Hunt 25 carbon gravel wheels</a> with a 25mm internal width hookless rims. </p>
5817.  
5818.  
5819.  
5820. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=26829&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.huntbikewheels.com%2Fproducts%2Fhunt-35-carbon-gravel-wheelset-1">Hunt Wheels</a> </p>
5821.  
5822.  
5823.  
5824. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5825.  
5826.  
5827. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5828. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/bao1EM"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-750x500.png" alt="Pivot Mach 4 SL Pro X0 T-Type Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike" class="wp-image-664043" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pivot-mach-4-sl.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5829.  
5830.  
5831. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pivot-mach-4-sl-pro-x0-t-type-carbon-wheel-mountain-bike">Pivot Mach 4 SL Pro X0 T-Type Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike</h3>
5832.  
5833.  
5834.  
5835. <p><strong>$9,699.00</strong>  </p>
5836.  
5837.  
5838.  
5839. <p>Pivot is known for some seriously lightweight MTB builds, and this <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/pivots-new-mach-4sl-a-lighter-and-more-capable-xc-bike/">Mach 4 SL</a> is no exception. The FS carbon frame weighs just 3lb 10oz (size small, no shock) and the Pro X0 build features a SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain, Fox 34 Stepcast fork, carbon bars and wheels, and a Fox Factory dropper post for a race-ready rig right out of the box. </p>
5840.  
5841.  
5842.  
5843. <p>Buy from <a href="https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/bao1EM">Competitive Cyclist</a> </p>
5844.  
5845.  
5846.  
5847. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5848.  
5849.  
5850. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5851. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=14751&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-level-ultimate-stealth-disc-brake-and-lever-front-post-mount-4-piston-carbon-lever-titanium-hardware%3Fvariant%3D43502124662906"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-750x500.png" alt="SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Brakes" class="wp-image-664049" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sram-level-ultimate.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5852.  
5853.  
5854. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sram-level-ultimate-stealth-4-piston-brakes">SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Brakes</h3>
5855.  
5856.  
5857.  
5858. <p><strong>$300.00</strong>  </p>
5859.  
5860.  
5861.  
5862. <p>The SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth brakes add about 50g to the weight of the Hope brakes above, but they also add more pistons for even more stopping power. Lightweight and powerful? Yes, please! </p>
5863.  
5864.  
5865.  
5866. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=14751&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldwidecyclery.com%2Fproducts%2Fsram-level-ultimate-stealth-disc-brake-and-lever-front-post-mount-4-piston-carbon-lever-titanium-hardware%3Fvariant%3D43502124662906">Worldwide Cyclery</a> </p>
5867.  
5868.  
5869.  
5870. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5871.  
5872.  
5873.  
5874.  
5875.  
5876.  
5877. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
5878.  
5879.  
5880. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5881. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-750x500.png" alt="" class="wp-image-664045" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/protaper-carbon.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5882.  
5883.  
5884. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-protaper-35mm-carbon-handlebar">ProTaper 35mm Carbon Handlebar</h3>
5885.  
5886.  
5887.  
5888. <p><strong>$174.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$148.94 sale</span> </p>
5889.  
5890.  
5891.  
5892. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to save weight and don&#8217;t have carbon bars, this is a simple upgrade that&#8217;ll save you more than 100g compared to a similar aluminum bar.  </p>
5893.  
5894.  
5895.  
5896. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/LXNdjL">Jenson USA</a> </p>
5897.  
5898.  
5899.  
5900. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5901.  
5902.  
5903. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5904. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=152474"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-750x500.png" alt="Specialized S-Works Power Saddle" class="wp-image-664044" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/power-saddle.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5905.  
5906.  
5907. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-specialized-s-works-power-saddle">Specialized S-Works Power Saddle</h3>
5908.  
5909.  
5910.  
5911. <p><strong>$324.99</strong>  </p>
5912.  
5913.  
5914.  
5915. <p>Among <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-saddles-for-all/">the mountain bike saddles Singletracks recommends</a>, the Specialized Power Saddle is one of the lightest. The S-Works version takes things to another level, dropping another 50g+ thanks to its carbon shell and rails. </p>
5916.  
5917.  
5918.  
5919. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=6653&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=18465&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=152474">Performance Bike</a> </p>
5920.  
5921.  
5922.  
5923. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5924.  
5925.  
5926. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5927. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fcollections%2Fstamp%2Fproducts%2Fstamp-11-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-750x500.jpg" alt="Crankbrothers Stamp 11 Large" class="wp-image-617911" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC0168-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5928.  
5929.  
5930. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crankbrothers-stamp-11-large">Crankbrothers Stamp 11 Large</h3>
5931.  
5932.  
5933.  
5934. <p><strong>$299.99</strong>  </p>
5935.  
5936.  
5937.  
5938. <p>For those who desire lightweight flat pedals, these are the flats you are looking for. The top-of-the-line<a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/flat-mountain-bike-pedal-throw-down/"> Crankbrothers Stamp 11 pedals</a> utilize a titanium spindle and a thin, forged aluminum platform that adds up to just 325g for the pair. </p>
5939.  
5940.  
5941.  
5942. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=21093&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crankbrothers.com%2Fcollections%2Fstamp%2Fproducts%2Fstamp-11-large">Crankbrothers</a> </p>
5943.  
5944.  
5945.  
5946. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5947.  
5948.  
5949.  
5950.  
5951.  
5952.  
5953. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
5954.  
5955.  
5956. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5957. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/dazJNq"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-750x500.png" alt="Bike Yoke Divine SL Dropper Post" class="wp-image-664037" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-yoke-divine-sl.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5958.  
5959.  
5960. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bike-yoke-divine-sl-dropper-post">Bike Yoke Divine SL Dropper Post</h3>
5961.  
5962.  
5963.  
5964. <p><strong>$320.00</strong>  </p>
5965.  
5966.  
5967.  
5968. <p>The Bike Yoke Divine is a lightweight, short-travel dropper post that&#8217;s cuttable to save even more grams.  </p>
5969.  
5970.  
5971.  
5972. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/dazJNq">Jenson USA</a> </p>
5973.  
5974.  
5975.  
5976. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
5977.  
5978.  
5979. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
5980. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/AWNMba"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-750x500.png" alt="Yeti ARC Turq C3 GX AXS Factory Mountain Bike" class="wp-image-664050" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yeti-arc.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
5981.  
5982.  
5983. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeti-arc-turq-c3-gx-axs-factory-mountain-bike">Yeti ARC Turq C3 GX AXS Factory Mountain Bike</h3>
5984.  
5985.  
5986.  
5987. <p><strong>$6,100.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$4,900.00 sale</span> </p>
5988.  
5989.  
5990.  
5991. <p>If you&#8217;re looking to go as lightweight as possible, you can&#8217;t beat a hardtail. The Yeti ARC Turq features the brand&#8217;s premium carbon construction to save weight but doesn&#8217;t skimp on tough components like Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro wheels and a 130mm Fox 34 fork. </p>
5992.  
5993.  
5994.  
5995. <p>Buy from <a href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/AWNMba">Backcountry</a> </p>
5996.  
5997.  
5998.  
5999. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
6000.  
6001.  
6002.  
6003. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>Want to find the best price on your next mountain bike?  Try our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/">comparison shopping tool</a> and don&#8217;t miss our <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-deals/"><strong>Weekly MTB Deals</strong></a> for the biggest savings on mountain bikes, gear and more.</em></p>
6004. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/lightweight-mountain-bike-picks-that-are-actually-a-good-buy/">Lightweight Mountain Bike Picks That Are Actually a Good Buy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6013. <title>North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</title>
6014. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/</link>
6015. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/#comments</comments>
6017. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam James]]></dc:creator>
6018. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
6019. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
6020. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=662003</guid>
6021.  
6022. <description><![CDATA[<p>Legacy trail Cambodia on Vancouver's North Shore finally becomes a sanctioned trail this spring. This is the decade-long story of how that came to be.</p>
6023. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/">North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6026. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1333" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662243" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">There are more sculpted berms on Cambodia now, and I&#8217;m not mad. Photo: Daniel Shaw</figcaption></figure>
6027.  
6028.  
6029.  
6030. <p><em>Cambodia</em>, on Vancouver&#8217;s North Shore, is a legacy trail nestled on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour. On the outside edges of the trail network, most people won&#8217;t find Cambodia unless they are looking for it. Not the type of trail that usually springs to mind when talking about &#8216;legacy North Shore&#8217; trails, Cambodia features almost zero woodwork, and is mostly dirt and rock slabs. It&#8217;s a testament to the diverse and challenging terrain we have here; that it&#8217;s endured for more than twenty years speaks volumes about its importance.</p>
6031.  
6032.  
6033.  
6034. <p>Cambodia will be sanctioned and open to ride as part of the North Shore&#8217;s legal trail network, maintained and advocated for by the <a href="https://nsmba.ca/">NSMBA</a>, later this spring. More than a decade in the works, this is huge news, and a win for the local mountain bike community, but it&#8217;s not without its intricacies. I wanted to dig deeper into what this means for the trail itself, and the wider trail network, so I spoke with Deanne Cote, Executive Director of the NSMBA to drill down on some details.</p>
6035.  
6036.  
6037.  
6038. <p>We can&#8217;t ignore the fact that sanctioning trails is a polarizing move. Involving governmental bodies in trail building introduces a lot of red tape, and means adhering to strict trail building codes, for better or for worse. There are a few reasons for this, but risk management and sustainability play the primary roles. Risk management is the reason why many illegal trails get shut down &#8212; land managers want to avoid litigation, and this was one of the main reasons that elevated woodwork trails <em>Jerry Rig</em> and <em>Pink Starfish</em> on a neighboring mountain, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/riding-vancouvers-legendary-north-shore-what-its-really-like/">Mt Fromme</a>, got dismantled.</p>
6039.  
6040.  
6041.  
6042. <p>While Cambodia being sanctioned has only been public news for the last year or so, this project began around 2013/14. Cambodia falls within an area of land that is part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, land owned and managed by Metro Vancouver which includes other sanctioned trails including <em>Ned&#8217;s Atomic Dustbin</em>, <em>CBC</em>, and <em>Cabin Trail</em>, all of which have seen complete rebuilds recently.</p>
6043.  
6044.  
6045.  
6046. <p>Cote tells me that &#8220;Some of the initial conversations we were having with Metro Vancouver, they were going to shut down Cambodia, and Lola, and they weren&#8217;t going to shut down CBC, but there were conversations around CBC and Ned&#8217;s and what was happening with them. We had staff who were advocating that we don&#8217;t want to see Cambodia shut down, and that it&#8217;s a key trail in the network. We were adamant that we don&#8217;t want to lose this trail.&#8221;</p>
6047.  
6048.  
6049.  
6050. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg" alt="Optional rock roll on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662071" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">There&#8217;s still gnar here &#8211; optional gnarly lines shoot off the main line everywhere. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
6051.  
6052.  
6053.  
6054. <p>What&#8217;s clear is that the land managers and the processes involved typically move quite slowly. In a report produced by Sartori for Metro Vancouver around 2017, they recommended decommissioning Cambodia, as well as other trails, based on usage data that they had gathered. The NSMBA countered this, stating that the data Sartori had gathered was not accurate due to poorly placed trail counters. Long story short, it was agreed that Cambodia would be sanctioned, and Ned&#8217;s and CBC would receive major improvements. </p>
6055.  
6056.  
6057.  
6058. <p>We&#8217;re now at the tail end of the process; the work on CBC and Ned&#8217;s was estimated to cost over $100,000 each, so the work was contracted out to local trail builders <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamwizards/">Dream Wizards</a>, and was completed one and two years ago respectively. Cambodia is now close to being sanctioned, and thanks to the largely natural construction of the trail, it needed less work than the other two, and was able to be brought up to code mostly by two of the NSMBA&#8217;s staff trail builders and with volunteer work. &#8220;We did walkthroughs with IMBA Canada, Lees, and Metro Vancouver. Their main concern was protecting tree roots, because it&#8217;s a fairly mature forest in that zone, so it wasn&#8217;t anything really scary.&#8221; </p>
6059.  
6060.  
6061.  
6062. <p>Of course, when bringing a trail up to sanctioned standards, features are often removed or &#8216;dumbed down,&#8217; for risk management reasons. When talking about the rebuild Cote said &#8220;Their other main prescription was that the main ride line needed to be single-black diamond level, according to Metro Vancouver&#8217;s trail standards. Because of their risk management, they were okay with the double-black features, but they didn&#8217;t want them to be the main line. [Keeping the features] is a huge deal, because we really wanted to preserve that aspect of the trail.&#8221;</p>
6063.  
6064.  
6065.  
6066. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2000" height="1500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg" alt="Trail sign on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662072" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5.jpg 2000w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-5-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Making the main line a single-black while retaining the double-black features was the aim. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
6067.  
6068.  
6069.  
6070. <p>Having ridden Cambodia recently, I think the trail builders have done a great job of preserving the overall character of the trail. The double-black rock slab features still exist, and the ride-arounds and linking portions of trail work better, making for an overall more progressive experience with more flow. Cambodia is still a difficult trail however, and while some sections are smoother than they used to be, they&#8217;ll likely wear down to the rock below given time. </p>
6071.  
6072.  
6073.  
6074. <p>No doubt some of the quality of the rebuild can be attributed to NSMBA&#8217;s staff trail builders assigned to Cambodia, Daniel Shaw and Henry Fitzgerald. As elite-level riders, they were able to build the trail in a way that keeps it interesting for advanced riders. &#8220;We had full trust that they were going to maintain the flavor of the trail while they were doing the work&#8221; Cote told me.</p>
6075.  
6076.  
6077.  
6078. <p>One feature did have to be substantially altered however. &#8220;Metro Vancouver were okay with any natural double-black features, but any man-made features could not exceed a single-black diamond rating.&#8221; This resulted in one wooden gap jump toward the bottom of the trail being rebuilt into a tabletop/roller type feature. NSMBA pushed back hard on this feature, but eventually had to concede to Metro Vancouver&#8217;s trail standards. The final piece of the puzzle is the installation of a metal bridge to bypass a log ride over a deep ravine to access the trail, which was scheduled for March 2024 and delayed by snow. My understanding is that the log will remain in place for those who still want to ride it.</p>
6079.  
6080.  
6081.  
6082. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1170x878.jpg" alt="wooden jump on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662073" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-7.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This jump was the only real casualty of the rebuild process. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
6083.  
6084.  
6085.  
6086. <p>Speaking with Cote, I get the feeling that the entire process is extremely human. Staff turnover both at Metro Vancouver and the NSMBA means that there are inevitable delays as new staff become acquainted with the project and have to build relationships afresh between organizations. Over the years, NSMBA and Metro Vancouver, as well as other land managers, have built stronger relationships, enabling more trust. That in turn makes these processes faster and easier. </p>
6087.  
6088.  
6089.  
6090. <p>Cambodia is the final trail to be revived as part of this project, and while there aren&#8217;t any others that are on the immediate horizon, the NSMBA&#8217;s staunch advocacy for the local <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trails</a>, and their commitment to building strong and long-lasting relationships with the land managers goes a long way toward ensuring the longevity of our trails, and making these processes smoother for all parties. This gives us a strong foundation to build on, and will make it much easier to sanction or build new trails in the future. </p>
6091.  
6092.  
6093.  
6094. <p>While to some, adding Cambodia to the sanctioned trail network may be sacrilege, the fast-growing population of the North Shore and Lower Mainland as a whole means that the landscape is vastly different to when this trail was first built twenty-something years ago. These factors necessitated a formal trail plan for Seymour, something that the area never had previously, and despite losing a feature here or there, safeguards our trails from being torn down at a moment&#8217;s notice. </p>
6095.  
6096.  
6097.  
6098. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1170x878.jpg" alt="Rock roll on Cambodia, on the North Shore's Mount Seymour" class="wp-image-662074" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8-600x450.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cambodia-8.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cambodia still has rock rolls aplenty. Photo: Scott Campbell</figcaption></figure>
6099.  
6100.  
6101.  
6102. <p>Another example of the advocacy work the NSMBA has done recently is with land manager British Pacific Properties, on the westernmost North Shore mountain, Cypress. Known for its gnarly, DH-oriented trails, at one point it looked as though BPP might shut down all the trails on the mountain, since many end near a planned housing development. Thanks to NSMBA advocacy efforts however, we now have a great working relationship with BPP, three sanctioned trails on the mountain, and the promise of $500,000 toward trail building and maintenance upon completion of the planned construction.</p>
6103.  
6104.  
6105.  
6106. <p>There are no perfect solutions however, and illegal trails will always exist, some relatively sustainable, some less-so. But the more we can advocate for ourselves responsibly and work with land managers to find solutions, the better we will have things and the safer our trails will be from being torn down. I&#8217;m hugely grateful for all the work the NSMBA puts in for us behind the scenes; the truth is, it&#8217;s a lot more than most of us will ever know. If the options are to lose an important trail entirely, or concede to a sustainable rebuild, I know which option I&#8217;ll take. </p>
6107. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/cambodia-on-vancouvers-north-shore-grandfathered-into-sanctioned-trail-network/">North Shore Trail Cambodia Grandfathered Into Sanctioned Trail Network</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6116. <title>Which Major MTB Upgrade Offers the Best Payback?</title>
6117. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/which-mtb-upgrade-offers-the-best-payback/</link>
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6120. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
6121. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
6122. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
6123. <category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
6124. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
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6127.  
6128. <description><![CDATA[<p>Some mountain bike upgrades are more worthwhile than others.</p>
6129. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/which-mtb-upgrade-offers-the-best-payback/">Which Major MTB Upgrade Offers the Best Payback?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6132. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-646617" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SRAM-ET-Cassette1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo.</figcaption></figure>
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6135.  
6136. <p>Mountain bike parts aren&#8217;t cheap, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they aren&#8217;t worth the price. Sometimes it pays more to spend more, depending on the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/components/">component</a>. We want to know which category you think provides the most value.  </p>
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6138.  
6139. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-38c1696f-7226-4fb3-9828-1820c61d5868 wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-662854"><form id="wpforms-form-662854" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="662854" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="7b4e0581423393f07d5e81e216a89785" data-token-time="1714097193"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-662854-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-662854-field_1">Which major MTB upgrade offers the best value? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-662854-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Drivetrain" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_1">Drivetrain</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Wheels" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_2">Wheels</label></li><li class="choice-4 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_4" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Brakes" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_4">Brakes</label></li><li class="choice-6 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_6" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Suspension" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_6">Suspension</label></li><li class="choice-7 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_7" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Frame" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_7">Frame</label></li><li class="choice-8 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662854-field_1_8" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Something else I&#039;ll post in the comments" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662854-field_1_8">Something else I&#8217;ll post in the comments</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="662854"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-662854" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
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6142. <p>Bonus for the comments: Which of the categories on the list generally has the <em>worst</em> payback? </p>
6143. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/which-mtb-upgrade-offers-the-best-payback/">Which Major MTB Upgrade Offers the Best Payback?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6152. <title>Smith Payroll Half-Shell Helmet is Made for Enduro, E-Bikes [Review]</title>
6153. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/smith-payroll-half-shell-helmet-is-made-for-enduro-e-bikes-review/</link>
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6156. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Miller]]></dc:creator>
6157. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
6158. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
6159. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
6160. <category><![CDATA[smith payroll]]></category>
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6162.  
6163. <description><![CDATA[<p>The new Smith Payroll mountain bike helmet is e-bike certified, open-faced, and ready for enduro rides and races too. </p>
6164. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/smith-payroll-half-shell-helmet-is-made-for-enduro-e-bikes-review/">Smith Payroll Half-Shell Helmet is Made for Enduro, E-Bikes [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
6165. ]]></description>
6166. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6167. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-scaled.jpg" alt="Smith Payroll helmet" class="wp-image-662347" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3202-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
6168.  
6169.  
6170.  
6171. <p>For those who are into winter sports, cycling, and even beyond, Smith doesn&#8217;t need an introduction. They offer some of the best helmets and eyewear on the market and are some of the most commonly used. </p>
6172.  
6173.  
6174.  
6175. <p>While their biking lineup covers essentially everything from road and gravel with the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/keep-your-head-cool-in-the-smith-trace-helmet/">Trace</a>, to downhill with the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/smiths-first-full-face-mtb-helmet-the-mainline-is-a-winner-review/">Mainline</a>, and just about every kind of trail helmet in between, there was one area of opportunity they were missing: an enduro, or e-bike rated half-shell. </p>
6176.  
6177.  
6178.  
6179. <p>For riders who want a heavier-duty, open-face helmet with the Smith brand name, consider yourself covered now with the Payroll MIPS.</p>
6180.  
6181.  
6182.  
6183. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662348" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3186-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
6184.  
6185.  
6186.  
6187. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6188.  
6189.  
6190.  
6191. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-about-the-smith-payroll-mips-helmet">About the Smith Payroll MIPS helmet</h2>
6192.  
6193.  
6194.  
6195. <ul>
6196. <li>Price: $200</li>
6197.  
6198.  
6199.  
6200. <li>Buy <a href="https://smithoptics.pxf.io/4P73AM">from Smith</a></li>
6201. </ul>
6202.  
6203.  
6204.  
6205. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6206.  
6207.  
6208.  
6209. <p>Smith says the Payroll is made for enduro, trail and eMTB use, and is &#8220;E-bike certified,&#8221; meaning the helmet is tested at higher speeds than traditional bike helmets. </p>
6210.  
6211.  
6212.  
6213. <p>Like a lot of Smith helmets, the Payroll has a combination of Koroyd, for its impact absorption properties, and MIPS, to reduce the effects of rotational impacts on concussions. Smith says the helmet&#8217;s &#8220;integrated skeletal structure creates a roll cage for added strength and impact protection.&#8221; </p>
6214.  
6215.  
6216.  
6217. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662350" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3199-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6218.  
6219.  
6220.  
6221. <p>The skeletal structure appears to be a good old fashioned helmet frame made from an EPS foam and the Payroll uses a MIPS Evolve Core system, which doesn&#8217;t look terribly different from the standard yellow slip liner. The system takes up most of the space on the inside of the helmet. </p>
6222.  
6223.  
6224.  
6225. <p>The Payroll has a total of 19 openings/channels/vents for airflow, a 3-position visor and an antimicrobial liner to reduce the chance of stinky pads. </p>
6226.  
6227.  
6228.  
6229. <p>The Smith Payroll comes in six different colors and sizes S, M, L, and XL and sells for $200. </p>
6230.  
6231.  
6232.  
6233. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662349" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3192-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6234.  
6235.  
6236.  
6237. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-trail">On the trail</h2>
6238.  
6239.  
6240.  
6241. <p>I had the chance to test the Smith Payroll with some of the fine folks from Smith around the time of its release on a trip to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/arizona/?city=Sedona">Sedona</a>. Accordingly, I received the Payroll in the Matte Sedona and Pacific colorway. </p>
6242.  
6243.  
6244.  
6245. <p>The Payroll is noticeably beefier than <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/smith-forefront-2-helmet-review/">the Forefront 2</a>, the helmet with the next highest amount of protection in a half-shell form. I hesitate to say that the helmet is bulkier though. Some enduro half-shell helmets look big even before you don them, but the Payroll keeps a low profile while it extends more coverage around the back of your noggin&#8217;, temples, and crown. </p>
6246.  
6247.  
6248.  
6249. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662351" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3196-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This is some leftover Sedona red dirt, on the Matte Sedona color. It&#8217;s a pretty good match.</figcaption></figure>
6250.  
6251.  
6252.  
6253. <p>It sits comfortably on my brow ridge and leaves just the right amount of space between the glasses I&#8217;ve used and the helmet. This may be just a chance matter of fit, but the helmet straps are some of the better fitting I&#8217;ve had in some time too, and almost perfectly surround my ears. The buckle snaps together closer toward the corner of my neck too rather than near my chin. I&#8217;ve worn the Payroll for several hours in a day without any part of it getting uncomfortable. </p>
6254.  
6255.  
6256.  
6257. <p>I usually don&#8217;t take advantage of eyewear &#8220;docks&#8221; on helmets if they happen to include them, but the Payroll&#8217;s are easy to use without taking the helmet off. </p>
6258.  
6259.  
6260.  
6261. <p>As is to be expected with a beefier helmet though, the airflow is not as great as lighter options and it will get a little warmer than your average trail-rated <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">mountain bike helmet</a>. </p>
6262.  
6263.  
6264.  
6265. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662352" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3185-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6266.  
6267.  
6268.  
6269. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-the-smith-payroll-mips-helmet">Pros and cons of the Smith Payroll MIPS helmet</h2>
6270.  
6271.  
6272.  
6273. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros </h3>
6274.  
6275.  
6276.  
6277. <ul>
6278. <li>Recognizably Smith good looks and colorways</li>
6279.  
6280.  
6281.  
6282. <li>Good fit, comfortable </li>
6283.  
6284.  
6285.  
6286. <li>Eyewear channels are easy to find/use</li>
6287.  
6288.  
6289.  
6290. <li>Not the cheapest helmet, but still a good price</li>
6291. </ul>
6292.  
6293.  
6294.  
6295. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h3>
6296.  
6297.  
6298.  
6299. <ul>
6300. <li>Can run warm</li>
6301. </ul>
6302.  
6303.  
6304.  
6305. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
6306.  
6307.  
6308.  
6309. <p>The Payroll looks, feels and fits like a Smith helmet while filling the gap between trail and downhill. </p>
6310.  
6311.  
6312.  
6313. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662353" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Smith_Payroll-3189-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6314. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/smith-payroll-half-shell-helmet-is-made-for-enduro-e-bikes-review/">Smith Payroll Half-Shell Helmet is Made for Enduro, E-Bikes [Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6322. <item>
6323. <title>Ari Nebo Peak eMTB [Test Ride Review]</title>
6324. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/ari-nebo-peak-emtb-test-ride-review/</link>
6325. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/ari-nebo-peak-emtb-test-ride-review/#respond</comments>
6327. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Wild]]></dc:creator>
6328. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
6329. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
6330. <category><![CDATA[Ari Nebo Peak]]></category>
6331. <category><![CDATA[emtb]]></category>
6332. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
6333. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661871</guid>
6334.  
6335. <description><![CDATA[<p>The new Ari Nebo Peak electric mountain bike is lightweight enough to feel playful at the park and on the trail.</p>
6336. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/ari-nebo-peak-emtb-test-ride-review/">Ari Nebo Peak eMTB [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
6337. ]]></description>
6338. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6339. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661879" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-9.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos: Evan &amp; Melanny&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/outofthisvan/">@outofthisvan</a></figcaption></figure>
6340.  
6341.  
6342.  
6343. <p><em>Full disclosure: this was a two-hour test ride, with no time to fine-tune or adjust set-up in any meaningful way. First impressions only.&nbsp;</em></p>
6344.  
6345.  
6346.  
6347. <p>I ride far fewer e-bikes than regular bikes, and <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/arizona/?city=Sedona">Sedona</a> has few trails you can legally ride them on. So this review of the Ari Nebo Peak really is a ‘first-impressions’ review. We messed around on the jump lines for about half an hour to test for general shredability and speed of lapping, and then took the bike out onto the jeep trails to ride over as many rocks and ruts as possible.&nbsp;</p>
6348.  
6349.  
6350.  
6351. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6352.  
6353.  
6354.  
6355. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ari-nebo-peak-key-specs">Ari Nebo Peak key specs</h3>
6356.  
6357.  
6358.  
6359.  
6360.  
6361.  
6362. <ul>
6363. <li>Rider Profile: 6’’1” and 220lb with gear. Size X-Large tested</li>
6364.  
6365.  
6366.  
6367. <li>Suspension travel: 150/140mm front/rear with flip chip in short position (default)</li>
6368.  
6369.  
6370.  
6371. <li>Frame highlights: Full carbon with a dual-position control on the chainstay</li>
6372.  
6373.  
6374.  
6375. <li>Geometry highlights: HTA: 65°, Reach: 505mm (XL), STA: 77.5°(effective), Chainstay: 434.6mm, Wheelbase:1,278.1mm (XL)</li>
6376.  
6377.  
6378.  
6379. <li>Price: $7,999 for the build as tested</li>
6380.  
6381.  
6382.  
6383. <li>Buy from <a href="https://aribikes.com/products/nebo-peak?afmc=1t&amp;utm_campaign=1t&amp;utm_source=leaddyno&amp;utm_medium=affiliate">aribikes.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
6384. </ul>
6385.  
6386.  
6387.  
6388. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6389.  
6390.  
6391.  
6392. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-38 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6393. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="661877" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661877" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-8-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
6394.  
6395.  
6396.  
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6398.  
6399.  
6400.  
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6402. </figure>
6403.  
6404.  
6405.  
6406. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-day-they-ll-all-be-like-this">One day they’ll all be like this</h2>
6407.  
6408.  
6409.  
6410. <p>As the boundary between heavy-duty trail bikes and lower-weight e-bikes gets ever narrower, you’re going to see more and more bikes like the Ari Nebo Peak. It&#8217;s a ‘lightweight’ e-bike, squarely aimed at the rider who wants one single bike that can give them as much trail action as possible, but with enough maneuverability and playfulness to get into some trouble on the fun stuff too.&nbsp;</p>
6411.  
6412.  
6413.  
6414. <p>It’s not ‘full powered.  The Fazua system on this bike has a 430Wh battery, which some people are calling ‘mid-assist,’ roughly half the 700Wh on something like a Specialized Turbo Levo. The idea is that what you lose in power and battery life, you hopefully gain in agility and playfulness. There&#8217;s no bulging lump at the drivetrain here either, because the whole motor’s elegantly hidden in the oversized downtube. Other frame highlights include guided cable routing that has separate channels to keep cables away from the electronics, adjustable geometry in the chainstays to alter length and headtube angle, and what they claim is their lowest standover height and lightest e-bike frame ever. </p>
6415.  
6416.  
6417.  
6418. <p>It certainly looks good to me; the neat clean lines make for a distinctive profile and it turned some heads at the festival.</p>
6419.  
6420.  
6421.  
6422. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661878" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-15-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a></figure>
6423.  
6424.  
6425.  
6426. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-it-light">Take it light</h2>
6427.  
6428.  
6429.  
6430. <p>The weight is immediately impressive. The Nebo feels light enough that you could complete your ride with a dead battery and still have a good time, rather than the&nbsp; death march home that running out of juice usually spells for a bigger e-bike. It also transfers power much faster. There was none of that ‘cycling through molasses’ drag as it powered into the pedal stroke, unlike some other bigger e-bikes I’ve ridden. The Nebo felt nimble and agile on squeaky, awkward technical climbs, gobbling up sharp rock ledges and slabs, daring me to take the lumpiest lines. The Nebo also got me out of trouble in moments of unexpected traction loss or poor body position.&nbsp;</p>
6431.  
6432.  
6433. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your Ari Nebo Peak review</h3>
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6533.  
6534.  
6535.  
6536. <p>The Fazua system’s fun to use, too.There&#8217;s a thumb-operated ring control on the left hand side, a little like a motorcycle throttle, that you push upward to change modes. It felt intuitive and quick, plus it has a (their words)- ‘ludicrous’ mode, that gives you a 10s burst of above-turbo power if you hold the control up for three seconds. It&#8217;s kinda like a power-up in MarioKart, but without any turtle shells or lightning strikes. You’ ve also got XO Eagle AXS shifting too, for even more whirring and lights, with Rockshox Lyrik/Super Deluxe Ultimate suspension front and rear. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-maven-brakes-are-their-most-powerful-ever/">SRAM Maven</a> <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-brakes-buyers-guide/">brakes</a> were entirely new to me, but gave me no doubts at all on the trail given the heft of the bike. </p>
6537.  
6538.  
6539.  
6540. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-39 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
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6542.  
6543.  
6544.  
6545. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="661874" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661874" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ARI-SMBF-14-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
6546. </figure>
6547.  
6548.  
6549.  
6550. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flyboy">Flyboy</h2>
6551.  
6552.  
6553.  
6554. <p>Overall, my brief encounter with this bike put a huge smile on my face. I love the looks, it let me play around with confidence immediately and it made riding up tough uphill rock gardens feel like cheating &#8211; but with someone fun. That lightweight design also made it pretty capable in the air, without the need for huge extra effort to tweak and tuck that a heavier bike requires. It’s still very obviously a chunky bike, and hasn’t created some magical hybrid of electrical power and featherweight handling, but If what you desire most in life is to get in as many laps on the jump trails and DH tracks as you possibly can, with climbs that you look forward to, then you could do a lot worse. I love the looks, it let me play around with confidence immediately, and I managed some respectable jumps within minutes.&nbsp;</p>
6555.  
6556.  
6557.  
6558. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-ari-nebo-peak">Pros and cons of Ari Nebo Peak</h2>
6559.  
6560.  
6561.  
6562. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
6563.  
6564.  
6565.  
6566. <ul>
6567. <li>Light enough to be ridden with abandon</li>
6568.  
6569.  
6570.  
6571. <li>Fun, intuitive controls</li>
6572.  
6573.  
6574.  
6575. <li>Direct sales model makes the price competitive</li>
6576. </ul>
6577.  
6578.  
6579.  
6580. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
6581.  
6582.  
6583.  
6584. <ul>
6585. <li>Limited colorways</li>
6586.  
6587.  
6588.  
6589. <li>The throttle’s too close to the dropper lever</li>
6590.  
6591.  
6592.  
6593. <li>Frame adjustability feels a little redundant</li>
6594. </ul>
6595.  
6596.  
6597.  
6598. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
6599.  
6600.  
6601.  
6602. <p>This bike put a huge smile on my face.&nbsp;</p>
6603. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/ari-nebo-peak-emtb-test-ride-review/">Ari Nebo Peak eMTB [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6612. <title>The Best MTB Trails for the Eclipse, From Vermont to Texas [2024]</title>
6613. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-best-mtb-trails-for-the-eclipse-from-vermont-to-texas-2024/</link>
6614. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-best-mtb-trails-for-the-eclipse-from-vermont-to-texas-2024/#comments</comments>
6616. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
6617. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
6618. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
6619. <category><![CDATA[eclipse]]></category>
6620. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=663852</guid>
6621.  
6622. <description><![CDATA[<p>We've scoped out some of the best mountain bike trails located within the path of the 2024 total solar eclipse, including a few bike parks and IMBA Epics.</p>
6623. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-best-mtb-trails-for-the-eclipse-from-vermont-to-texas-2024/">The Best MTB Trails for the Eclipse, From Vermont to Texas [2024]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
6624. ]]></description>
6625. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6626. <p>Depending where you&#8217;re mountain biking, you may want to bring a light with you on Monday. That&#8217;s because a total solar eclipse is coming to parts of the US, with the band of totality sweeping across some of our favorite trail systems. Mountain biking during a total solar eclipse promises to be a rare and memorable experience since the next one won&#8217;t happen in the US until 2044.</p>
6627.  
6628.  
6629.  
6630. <p>We consulted <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/">an interactive map from NASA</a> to find some of the best trails to experience the eclipse on April 8. Are you planning an eclipse ride or did we miss a spot? Tell us where you&#8217;re riding in the comments below. </p>
6631.  
6632.  
6633.  
6634. <p>All times and durations listed are approximations; be sure to double check the timing for your area so you don&#8217;t miss the big moment! Also note that early spring conditions may mean trail closures in some of these locations, particularly the farther you travel north; obey any and all trail closures posted online or at the trailhead. </p>
6635.  
6636.  
6637.  
6638. <p><strong>Remember, it&#8217;s not safe to look directly at the sun </strong>so please follow the recommendations from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for <a href="https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/safe-solar-eclipse-viewing-infographic">safe solar eclipse viewing</a>.   </p>
6639.  
6640.  
6641.  
6642. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1099" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881-1170x1099.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-655284" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881-1170x1099.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881-750x705.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881-768x721.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881-600x564.jpeg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4881.jpeg 1255w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Station Mountain Bike Park, file photo <em>courtesy of Rhett Jones</em></figcaption></figure>
6643.  
6644.  
6645.  
6646. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spider-mountain-station-mountain-and-reville-peak-texas">Spider Mountain, Station Mountain, and Reville Peak, Texas</h2>
6647.  
6648.  
6649.  
6650. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-37p-edt">2:37p EDT</h3>
6651.  
6652.  
6653.  
6654. <p>Mountain bikers will have a few great spots to choose from in Texas, and with plenty of wide open spaces and generally clear skies, this zone seems like the surest best on Monday. The center of the eclipse should pass almost directly over <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/texas/?city=Marble+Falls">this trio of popular trail networks</a>, giving riders about four minutes to experience complete darkness in the middle of the day.</p>
6655.  
6656.  
6657.  
6658. <p>The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/goodwater-trail/">Goodwater Loop</a>, an IMBA Epic, is also located within the range of totality, and offers 26 miles of singletrack for your riding and viewing pleasure.</p>
6659.  
6660.  
6661.  
6662. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663855" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ouachita_trail-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Along the LOViT trail in Arkansas. Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
6663.  
6664.  
6665.  
6666. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-imba-epics-and-more-in-arkansas">IMBA Epics and more in Arkansas</h2>
6667.  
6668.  
6669.  
6670. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-52p-edt">2:52p EDT</h3>
6671.  
6672.  
6673.  
6674. <p>The total solar eclipse will pass across a wide swath of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/arkansas">Arkansas</a>, though the totality won&#8217;t be visible from Bentonville and the far northwest corner of the state. Instead, riders should head to the town of <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/region/arkansas/?city=Hot%20Springs">Hot Springs</a> to ride the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lovit-trail/">Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT)</a>, an IMBA Epic ride with sweeping views like the one shown above. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/northwoods-trail-system/">Northwoods trail system</a> in Hot Springs could be another good trail choice &#8212; just be sure to time it so you&#8217;re in an open area for the eclipse.</p>
6675.  
6676.  
6677.  
6678. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/syllamo-trails/">Syllamo</a> is a lesser-traveled IMBA Epic located northeast of Little Rock that also lies in the path of totality. This trail is densely forested so while you may not find an unobstructed view of the skies here, you will almost certainly experience darkness for three to four minutes.</p>
6679.  
6680.  
6681.  
6682. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/mount-nebo-state-park/">Mount Nebo</a> is another popular Arkansas riding spot that&#8217;s part of the State Park system Monument Trails. The trails here are steep and challenging so don&#8217;t forget to turn on your light before you drop into the descent! </p>
6683.  
6684.  
6685.  
6686. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bcsp3-0.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="774" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bcsp3-0.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-66253" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bcsp3-0.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bcsp3-0-620x399.jpg 620w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: zephxiii</figcaption></figure>
6687.  
6688.  
6689.  
6690. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brown-county-indiana">Brown County, Indiana</h2>
6691.  
6692.  
6693.  
6694. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-07p-edt">3:07p EDT</h3>
6695.  
6696.  
6697.  
6698. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/brown-county-park/">Brown County Park</a> is one of the most celebrated <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trail systems</a> in the midwest with more than 30 miles of quality singletrack to explore. There&#8217;s a good bit of tree cover here which isn&#8217;t ideal for eclipse watching, but fortunately it&#8217;s still early enough in the season that many trees won&#8217;t be fully leafed out yet. Current trail conditions can be found on the <a href="https://www.browncountymtb.org/">Brown County trails website</a>.</p>
6699.  
6700.  
6701.  
6702. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_3442-orig-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1920" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_3442-orig-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-435518"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: mongwolf</figcaption></figure>
6703.  
6704.  
6705.  
6706. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mohican-state-park-ohio">Mohican State Park, Ohio</h2>
6707.  
6708.  
6709.  
6710. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-12p">3:12p</h3>
6711.  
6712.  
6713.  
6714. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/mohican/">Mohican State Park</a> in Ohio is an IMBA Epic with 23 miles of singletrack. Riders will get to experience about three minutes of the totality at the park, which is located near the town of Loudonville. This is another spot that features a lot of tree cover and questionable trail conditions at the time of the eclipse.</p>
6715.  
6716.  
6717.  
6718. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Football-019-0-orig.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="900" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Football-019-0-orig.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-380592"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: jneuff</figcaption></figure>
6719.  
6720.  
6721.  
6722. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ellicottville-loop-new-york">Ellicottville Loop, New York</h2>
6723.  
6724.  
6725.  
6726. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-20p">3:20p</h3>
6727.  
6728.  
6729.  
6730. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/ellicottville-epic/">The Ellicottville Loop</a> in western New York state promises spots for viewing the open sky along its 30-mile length. Riders will only get about two minutes in the totality, but that&#8217;s plenty of time to take some epic photos of the ride. With snow in the forecast over the next couple of days, trail conditions could be iffy on April 8.</p>
6731.  
6732.  
6733.  
6734. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HeavensBench-orig.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2016" height="1512" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HeavensBench-orig.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-402467"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Heaven&#8217;s &#8220;Bench&#8221;. Photo: Singletracks member rmp01.</figcaption></figure>
6735.  
6736.  
6737.  
6738. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kingdom-trails-vermont">Kingdom Trails, Vermont</h2>
6739.  
6740.  
6741.  
6742. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-28p">3:28p</h3>
6743.  
6744.  
6745.  
6746. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/kingdom-trails/">Kingdom Trails in Vermont</a> is another great eclipse viewing location. The trails are currently closed for the season but Kingdom Trails Association offers this option (from Instagram):</p>
6747.  
6748.  
6749.  
6750. <p>&#8220;Although the KT network is closed at that time of the year while we navigate Vemont’s 5th and messiest &#8220;Mud&#8221; Season, on that day we are opening Bill Magill, a trail on the property that KT owns on Darling Ridge, for people to access on foot for viewing the eclipse.&#8221; <a href="https://www.kingdomtrails.org/solar-eclipse-2024">More info can be found here</a>.</p>
6751.  
6752.  
6753.  
6754. <p>Alternatively, I&#8217;d suggest grabbing your gravel bike and sticking to lesser-traveled roads in the area.</p>
6755.  
6756.  
6757.  
6758. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
6759.  
6760.  
6761.  
6762. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-1170x780.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-663857" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse_shadows-1-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shadows on the pavement during a partial solar eclipse in 2017. Photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
6763.  
6764.  
6765.  
6766. <p>Even if you aren&#8217;t able to ride in an area that will experience the eclipse totality, April 8 still promises to be a unique time to ride. Atlanta riders will see 75-80% coverage while mountain bikers in Denver will see 60-65% coverage.</p>
6767.  
6768.  
6769.  
6770. <p><strong>Remember, it&#8217;s not safe to look directly at the sun no matter where you are</strong>, but even in areas with lesser coverage you&#8217;ll still see signs of the eclipse. Please follow the recommendations from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for <a href="https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/safe-solar-eclipse-viewing-infographic">safe solar eclipse viewing</a>.   </p>
6771. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-best-mtb-trails-for-the-eclipse-from-vermont-to-texas-2024/">The Best MTB Trails for the Eclipse, From Vermont to Texas [2024]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6780. <title>Off-road Bike Trailers, More Laterally Compliant Wheels, and a new Shimano Groupset</title>
6781. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/off-road-bike-trailers-more-laterally-compliant-wheels-and-a-new-shimano-groupset/</link>
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6785. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
6786. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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6788. <category><![CDATA[news]]></category>
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6790.  
6791. <description><![CDATA[<p>The latest mountain bike gear including a NEMBA coffee collab, serious off-road bike trailers come to the US and Canada, a cheap Shimano drivetrain, and a 3/4 shell helmet.</p>
6792. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/off-road-bike-trailers-more-laterally-compliant-wheels-and-a-new-shimano-groupset/">Off-road Bike Trailers, More Laterally Compliant Wheels, and a new Shimano Groupset</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6794. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6795. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-40 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6796. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663769" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-scaled.jpg" alt="Tout Terrain Mule bike trailer" class="wp-image-663769" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07970-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
6797.  
6798.  
6799.  
6800. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" data-id="663768" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-scaled.jpg" alt="Tour Terrain Singletrailer II Sport kid carrier" class="wp-image-663768" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tout-Terrain_Singletrailer_II-Sport-24_3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
6801. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
6802.  
6803.  
6804.  
6805. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
6806.  
6807.  
6808.  
6809. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tout-terrain-brings-mtb-trailers-for-hauling-gear-and-kids-to-the-us-and-canada">Tout Terrain brings MTB trailers for hauling gear and kids to the US and Canada</h2>
6810.  
6811.  
6812.  
6813. <p>The Tout Terrain Mule (now available for pre-order in the US and Canada) is a single-wheel trailer with a shock built in for riding rough terrain. The open cargo area could be used to haul trail building tools deep into the backcountry or enough camping gear for a multi-week trek. </p>
6814.  
6815.  
6816.  
6817. <p>The Singletrailer II Sport is a kid carrier, also with built-in suspension, rolling on a single, 24&#8243; <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/gear/components/mountain-bike-wheels/">mountain bike wheel</a>. This is the same trailer seen in the Danny MacAskill video, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-videos/watch-danny-macaskills-newest-film-danny-daycare/">Danny Daycare</a>.</p>
6818.  
6819.  
6820.  
6821. <ul>
6822. <li>Price: $825 (Mule) and $1,700 (Singletrailer II Sport)</li>
6823.  
6824.  
6825.  
6826. <li>Buy from tout-terrain.bike</li>
6827. </ul>
6828.  
6829.  
6830.  
6831. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-1170x780.jpg" alt="Race Face Era carbon mountain bike wheel" class="wp-image-663775" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B6A2655-3000x2001-63a33d55-830a-4f16-a59e-1c37c303665d-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo.</figcaption></figure>
6832.  
6833.  
6834.  
6835. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-race-face-era-carbon-wheels-go-for-lateral-compliance">Race Face Era carbon wheels go for lateral compliance</h2>
6836.  
6837.  
6838.  
6839. <p>Race Face claims to have cracked the code for improved ride feel: more laterally <em>compliant</em> carbon rims. The new Race Face Era wheels are designed for enduro-level abuse and offer more lateral (side-to-side) compliance than most competing wheelsets while keeping the weight to 1750g for the set. Era wheels feature a Vault hub with 3° of engagement and come with a lifetime warranty that&#8217;s said to cover crashes too. 27.5&#8243; and 29&#8243; sizes available.</p>
6840.  
6841.  
6842.  
6843. <ul>
6844. <li>Price: $1,599</li>
6845.  
6846.  
6847.  
6848. <li>Buy from Race Face dealers.</li>
6849. </ul>
6850.  
6851.  
6852.  
6853. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa.png" alt="A mountain bike with the Shimano ESSA group" class="wp-image-663778" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa.png 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shimano-essa-600x400.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo.</figcaption></figure>
6854.  
6855.  
6856.  
6857. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shimano-expands-improves-low-end-offerings">Shimano expands, improves low-end offerings</h2>
6858.  
6859.  
6860.  
6861. <p>Shimano announced a slew of new and updated products targeting the lower end of the bicycle market this week. The new Shimano ESSA 8-speed group brings features like a wider gear range and improved chain retention to the casual MTB/fitness/city bike segment. Eight-speed cassettes utilize the Hyperglide design with a 11-45T gearing range while single chainring cranks are available in 32T or 40T.</p>
6862.  
6863.  
6864.  
6865. <p>Along with the ESSA release Shimano has updated the CUES 9/10/11-speed shifters and brake levers to better fit riders with smaller hands. The brand has also improved their 11/10/9/8-speed hubs and freehubs. </p>
6866.  
6867.  
6868.  
6869. <ul>
6870. <li>Pricing: ~$160 for a complete Shimano ESSA drivetrain</li>
6871.  
6872.  
6873.  
6874. <li>Buy from Shimano retailers </li>
6875. </ul>
6876.  
6877.  
6878.  
6879. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-41 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6880. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="1170" data-id="663781" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-1170x1170.png" alt="" class="wp-image-663781" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-1170x1170.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-750x750.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-768x768.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release-600x600.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-Release.png 1890w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
6881.  
6882.  
6883.  
6884. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" data-id="663780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663780" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack.jpg 1080w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-750x750.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-768x768.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Singletrack-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></a></figure>
6885. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
6886.  
6887.  
6888.  
6889. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nemba-x-atomic-singletrack-coffee">NEMBA x Atomic Singletrack coffee</h2>
6890.  
6891.  
6892.  
6893. <p><a href="https://www.nemba.org/">NEMBA</a> and Atomic Coffee Roasters have teamed up to deliver a limited-edition Singletrack coffee blend. Atomic, founded by professional cyclists, says the blend &#8220;is a classic medium roast profile that is sweet and toasty with a round body. Our team tasted notes of brown butter, caramelized sugar, and walnut.&#8221; Two dollars from each purchase will go directly to NEMBA, supporting mountain biking in New England.</p>
6894.  
6895.  
6896.  
6897. <ul>
6898. <li>Price: $18 for a 12oz bag</li>
6899.  
6900.  
6901.  
6902. <li>Buy from atomicroastery.com</li>
6903. </ul>
6904.  
6905.  
6906.  
6907. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-42 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
6908. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" data-id="663771" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15.jpg" alt="Bluegrass Jetro mountain bike helmet" class="wp-image-663771" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15.jpg 800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-15-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure>
6909.  
6910.  
6911.  
6912. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="533" data-id="663770" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-663770" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16.jpg 800w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-16-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure>
6913. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos.</figcaption></figure>
6914.  
6915.  
6916.  
6917. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bluegrass-jetro-3-4-shell-helmet">Bluegrass Jetro 3/4 shell helmet</h2>
6918.  
6919.  
6920.  
6921. <p>The new Bluegrass Jetro is a 3/4 shell helmet; basically a full face helmet without a mouth guard. The <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/how-to-choose-the-best-mountain-bike-helmet/">helmet</a> features MIPS-C2 tech plus a full EPS shell and breakaway visor, earning it a five-star Virginia Tech helmet rating. Twenty one vents promise good ventilation and the Jetro uses a Fidlock chin strap buckle for ease of use.</p>
6922.  
6923.  
6924.  
6925. <ul>
6926. <li>Price: $270</li>
6927.  
6928.  
6929.  
6930. <li>Buy from met-helmets.com </li>
6931. </ul>
6932. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/off-road-bike-trailers-more-laterally-compliant-wheels-and-a-new-shimano-groupset/">Off-road Bike Trailers, More Laterally Compliant Wheels, and a new Shimano Groupset</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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6936. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
6939. </item>
6940. <item>
6941. <title>How Velosolutions and Claudio Caluori are Making Their Mark on the MTB World</title>
6942. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-velosolutions-and-claudio-caluori-are-making-their-mark-on-the-mtb-world/</link>
6943. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-velosolutions-and-claudio-caluori-are-making-their-mark-on-the-mtb-world/#respond</comments>
6945. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
6946. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
6947. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
6948. <category><![CDATA[claudio caluori]]></category>
6949. <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category>
6950. <category><![CDATA[pump track]]></category>
6951. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
6952. <category><![CDATA[velosolutions]]></category>
6953. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=651789</guid>
6954.  
6955. <description><![CDATA[<p>With bike park projects around the world, Claudio Calouri and his company Velosolutions are delivering the stoke, from pro race courses to neighborhood pump tracks.</p>
6956. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-velosolutions-and-claudio-caluori-are-making-their-mark-on-the-mtb-world/">How Velosolutions and Claudio Caluori are Making Their Mark on the MTB World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
6957. ]]></description>
6958. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
6959. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1708" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-scaled.jpg" alt="Claudio Calouri, Velosolutions" class="wp-image-663177" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pump4peace-9240-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo: Sebastian Doerk</figcaption></figure>
6960.  
6961.  
6962.  
6963. <iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/379MmZtdJtxHf4ZhMwQ73W?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="152" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>
6964.  
6965.  
6966.  
6967. <p>Claudio Caluori is a seven-time Swiss National Champion and founder of Velosolutions, &#8220;a global network of professionals with profound knowledge in cycling, action sports, tourism and urban development.&#8221; He&#8217;s also a popular YouTube personality, delivering entertaining course previews and ride-alongs with top athletes.</p>
6968.  
6969.  
6970.  
6971. <p>In addition to building pump tracks around the world, Velosolutions recently helped with construction of the XC race course for the 2024 Paris Olympics and is working on an ultra accurate timing app for pump track competition. </p>
6972.  
6973.  
6974.  
6975. <ul>
6976. <li>How did you get into downhill mountain bike racing?</li>
6977.  
6978.  
6979.  
6980. <li>How are you able to talk while riding fast in your Red Bull course preview and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&amp;list=PLm4mCklWQq3EMJxFqcdCw5a9HPD9k5T0j">Bla Bla Run videos</a>? Does talking mess you up sometimes?</li>
6981.  
6982.  
6983.  
6984. <li>How is designing and building a race trail different from building a trail for the public?</li>
6985.  
6986.  
6987.  
6988. <li>What&#8217;s so great about <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-progression/how-to-ride-a-pump-track/">pump tracks</a>? Why do adult riders tend to avoid them? </li>
6989.  
6990.  
6991.  
6992. <li>Tell us about Pump Tracks for Peace.</li>
6993.  
6994.  
6995.  
6996. <li>Some riders seem to be against asphalt tracks. What&#8217;s your take?</li>
6997.  
6998.  
6999.  
7000. <li>Is trail building and funding easier in some parts of the world than in others?</li>
7001.  
7002.  
7003.  
7004. <li>Which Velosolutions projects are you most proud of?</li>
7005.  
7006.  
7007.  
7008. <li>Tell us about Velosolutions Farm. What&#8217;s the vision?</li>
7009.  
7010.  
7011.  
7012. <li>What are some projects Velosolutions is working on right now?</li>
7013. </ul>
7014.  
7015.  
7016.  
7017. <p>Get more information about Velosolutions at <a href="https://velosolutions.com/">velosolutions.com</a>.</p>
7018.  
7019.  
7020.  
7021. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
7022.  
7023.  
7024.  
7025. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Support this Podcast</h3>
7026.  
7027.  
7028.  
7029. <ul><li><strong>Review the Singletracks podcast</strong> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/singletracks-mountain-bike/id1046094700">Apple Podcasts</a> for the chance to win a free hat. Or drop your feedback in the comments below!</li><li><a href="https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support"><strong>Make a donation</strong></a> to help sustain future episodes.</li><li>Become a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/support/"><strong>Singletracks Pro Supporter</strong></a>.</li></ul>
7030.  
7031.  
7032.  
7033. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
7034.  
7035.  
7036.  
7037. <p></p>
7038.  
7039.  
7040.  
7041. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Never Miss an Episode</h3>
7042.  
7043.  
7044.  
7045. <ul><li>Listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0VxNMzrUoUs7wz3FsyI83p">Spotify</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletracks-mountain-bike-news/id1046094700?uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2luZ2xldHJhY2tzLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv">Google Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/singletracks-mtb-news">Stitcher</a></li><li>Listen on <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1046094700">Overcast</a></li><li>Get the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/podcast/">RSS Feed</a></li><li>View all <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/podcast/">Podcast Episodes</a></li></ul>
7046. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/how-velosolutions-and-claudio-caluori-are-making-their-mark-on-the-mtb-world/">How Velosolutions and Claudio Caluori are Making Their Mark on the MTB World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7050. <slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
7053. </item>
7054. <item>
7055. <title>Privateer 141 Gen 2 [Test Ride Review]</title>
7056. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/privateer-141-gen-2-test-ride-review/</link>
7057. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/privateer-141-gen-2-test-ride-review/#comments</comments>
7059. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Wild]]></dc:creator>
7060. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
7061. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
7062. <category><![CDATA[privateer 141]]></category>
7063. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
7064. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661957</guid>
7065.  
7066. <description><![CDATA[<p>The second generation Privateer 141 all-mountain bike has 150/141mm of suspension travel front/rear with a seat stay flip chip for mixing wheels.</p>
7067. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/privateer-141-gen-2-test-ride-review/">Privateer 141 Gen 2 [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
7068. ]]></description>
7069. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
7070. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661962" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-1-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photos: Evan &amp; Melanny&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/outofthisvan/">@outofthisvan</a></figcaption></figure>
7071.  
7072.  
7073.  
7074. <p><em>Full disclosure: this was a two-hour test ride, with no time to fine-tune or adjust set-up in any meaningful way. First impressions only.&nbsp;</em></p>
7075.  
7076.  
7077.  
7078. <p>The latest short-ish travel bike from British-based Privateer is the updated version of their original 141 bike, and there’s some significant changes to the new version. Firstly, the Privateer 141 frame design is brand new &#8212; the formerly straight top tube now angles down sharply a couple of inches away from the stem, with a distinct brace between the top tube and seatpost. Also the downtube angle is steeper, with a sharper angle up as it reaches toward the bottom bracket which is slightly reminiscent of the older Mondraker Foxy frames from 2018. Privateer claims this changes the geometry to make&nbsp; riders feel more ‘confident,’ which I take to mean more planted on the bike, more stable and in a better body position overall than the previous 141. Plus you can switch a new flip-chip in the chainstays to lengthen them if you want a slightly more stable ride.&nbsp;</p>
7079.  
7080.  
7081.  
7082. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-43 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7083. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" data-id="661976" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661976" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a></figure>
7084.  
7085.  
7086.  
7087. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="661961" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661961" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-11-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
7088. </figure>
7089.  
7090.  
7091.  
7092. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7093.  
7094.  
7095.  
7096. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-privateer-141-key-specs">Privateer 141 key specs</h2>
7097.  
7098.  
7099.  
7100.  
7101.  
7102.  
7103. <ul>
7104. <li>Rider Profile: 6’’1” and 220lb with gear. Size P3 with SRAM GX tested in short wheelbase</li>
7105.  
7106.  
7107.  
7108. <li>Suspension travel: 150/141mm front/rear</li>
7109.  
7110.  
7111.  
7112. <li>Frame highlights: Aluminium, with a flip chip in the seat stays to switch to a mixed-wheel setup</li>
7113.  
7114.  
7115.  
7116. <li>Geometry highlights: HTA: 64.5°, Reach: 465mm, STA: 78.5°(effective), Chainstay: 440mm, Wheelbase:1237</li>
7117.  
7118.  
7119.  
7120. <li>Price: $5,389 for the build as tested. Frameset $2,389</li>
7121.  
7122.  
7123.  
7124. <li>Buy direct from us.privateerbikes.com  </li>
7125. </ul>
7126.  
7127.  
7128.  
7129. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
7130.  
7131.  
7132.  
7133. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-new-tech">All-new tech</h2>
7134.  
7135.  
7136.  
7137. <p>There have been a lot of component changes to this second version of the bike too. Hunt’s proprietary Trail wheels have been replaced with Hunt Enduro Wides and the Schwalbe tires switched to a Maxxis Assegai EXO+ 2.5 at the front with a very burly Maxxis DHR II Doubledown at the rear. The suspension has moved from Rockshox to Fox, with a 36 Performance Elite fork and a custom-tuned Float X Elite in the back. The rarely-seen Hayes Dominion 4-pot brakes are new too.&nbsp;</p>
7138.  
7139.  
7140.  
7141. <p>The Privateer 141 has a chainstay protector that looks like a chainsaw blade and the notoriously crummy downtube protector’s been replaced with something more substantial.  And there’s a nice touch for riders who put up with wet, muddy conditions: the <s>custom</s> oversized pivot bearings on this bike are specifically designed to keep as much crud out as possible.  </p>
7142.  
7143.  
7144.  
7145. <p>Overall, this is now a bigger, burlier, better-specced bike than its predecessor.&nbsp;</p>
7146.  
7147.  
7148.  
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7151.  
7152.  
7153.  
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7155.  
7156.  
7157.  
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7159. </figure>
7160.  
7161.  
7162.  
7163. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-weighty-issues">Weighty issues</h2>
7164.  
7165.  
7166.  
7167. <p>The very first thing you’ll notice about the Privateer 141 is the weight. The substantial aluminium tubing size plus welds that look as chunky as any I’ve ever seen, combined with heavy-duty tires and beefy suspension, adds up to a pretty hefty 38 lb total weight without pedals.&nbsp;</p>
7168.  
7169.  
7170.  
7171. <p>I’m not necessarily against heavier bikes, and this is a deliberate choice by Privateer, but if you’re used to a similar size/travel carbon bike, it’s going to be a bit of a shock. This 141 build is only a few pounds shy of some of the lighter e-bike models on the market right now.&nbsp;</p>
7172.  
7173.  
7174. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your Privateer 141 review</h3>
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7274.  
7275.  
7276.  
7277. <p>There’s a simple reason for all that heft. Privateer’s heritage is straight-up Enduro racing, and they want you to ride like a racer does, as fast and as hard as possible down unpredictable terrain.&nbsp; If the climbs take a little longer as a result, so be it. But if you’re looking for a bike that climbs like a salmon leaping up a river, this definitely isn’t it.&nbsp;</p>
7278.  
7279.  
7280.  
7281. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661969" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Privateer-SMBF-19-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /></a></figure>
7282.  
7283.  
7284.  
7285. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ain-t-necessarily-slow">Ain’t necessarily slow</h2>
7286.  
7287.  
7288.  
7289. <p>Weight on the scale and weight on the trail aren’t the same thing though. I’ve tried bikes that were light on paper but felt like riding through sand in real life, and ‘heavy’ bikes that didn’t feel that way in motion, and the 141’s that good kind of heavy. It doesn’t labor or strain in the climbs, isn’t hard to move around or shift body position on, and I stopped thinking about its weight almost immediately. The Privateer 141 is well-balanced, with a comfortable climbing position, and the (relatively) short reach keeps the front end feeling stable, but ready to pop up when you need to. It’s steady, rather than eager, but that’s how a lot of riders climb anyway.&nbsp;</p>
7290.  
7291.  
7292.  
7293. <p>What this bike is really meant to do is feel <em>very exciting indeed </em>to ride downhill. This is where the 141’s steroidal build really comes into its own.&nbsp; On the sharp, pointy chunk of Brewer, one of the faster DH trails in Sedona, this bike made me feel like The Thing from Fantastic Four, charging through whatever got in my way, flinging obstacles aside like confetti and generally making a big angry mess in all directions. The Maxxis Assegai handled that weight through the&nbsp; turns really well, urging me to take corners sharper and faster every time, and the Dominion brakes’ stopping power is formidable. Brewer spits you right out onto a road at the bottom, and I was a little carried away by that point, but the brakes brought me up sharp. I’m no Enduro racer, but I certainly felt like one for a few glorious minutes, and that’s the closest most of us are going to get.</p>
7294.  
7295.  
7296.  
7297. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-privateer-141">Pros and cons of Privateer 141</h2>
7298.  
7299.  
7300.  
7301. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
7302.  
7303.  
7304.  
7305. <ul>
7306. <li>Competitive pricing</li>
7307.  
7308.  
7309.  
7310. <li>Extremely durable build quality</li>
7311.  
7312.  
7313.  
7314. <li>Excellent wheelset</li>
7315. </ul>
7316.  
7317.  
7318.  
7319. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
7320.  
7321.  
7322.  
7323. <ul>
7324. <li>Heavy</li>
7325.  
7326.  
7327.  
7328. <li>Conservative colorways</li>
7329.  
7330.  
7331.  
7332. <li>External cable routing</li>
7333. </ul>
7334.  
7335.  
7336.  
7337. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
7338.  
7339.  
7340.  
7341. <p>This is a British bulldog of a bike, unapologetically designed to do one thing really well, and there’s not a lot of bikes you could compare it to.&nbsp; It’s not for everyone, but I liked it a lot.</p>
7342. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/privateer-141-gen-2-test-ride-review/">Privateer 141 Gen 2 [Test Ride Review]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7351. <title>We&#8217;re Not Fooling, These MTB Deals are Under $50</title>
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7360.  
7361. <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it's the least expensive items that we get the most use out of. Like the Swiftwick socks we've been wearing for six years that are still going strong. </p>
7362. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/were-not-fooling-these-mtb-deals-are-under-50/">We&#8217;re Not Fooling, These MTB Deals are Under $50</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7366.  
7367.  
7368.  
7369. <p>Sometimes it&#8217;s the least expensive items that we get the most use out of. Like the Swiftwick socks we&#8217;ve been wearing for six years that are still going strong. And the Muc-Off spray bottle we keep refilling.  </p>
7370.  
7371.  
7372.  
7373. <p>Of course it&#8217;s not just about the miles but also the smiles you&#8217;ll get out of a fresh <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-maxxis-minion-dhf-tire-is-still-the-one-to-beat/">Maxxis Minon DHF</a> or a feather-weight <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-best-hydration-backpacks-for-mountain-biking-weve-tested/">Camelbak Rogue Light hydration pack</a>. This week we&#8217;ve got a mix of the practical and the fantastical, all priced under fifty bones. </p>
7374.  
7375.  
7376.  
7377. <p>Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/create/">sign up for our email list</a> and get deals like these delivered to your inbox!</p>
7378.  
7379.  
7380.  
7381.  
7382.  
7383.  
7384. <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
7385.  
7386.  
7387. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7388. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=HY001196%20IBIZA%20BLUE%2FBLACK_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FCamelbak-Rogue-Light-70oz-9&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-750x500.png" alt="Camelbak Rogue Light 70 oz" class="wp-image-663680" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/camelbak.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7389.  
7390.  
7391. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camelbak-rogue-light-70-oz">Camelbak Rogue Light 70 oz</h3>
7392.  
7393.  
7394.  
7395. <p><strong>$85.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$39.99 sale</span> </p>
7396.  
7397.  
7398.  
7399. <p>The Rogue comes with a 2L bladder and this Light version minimizes the weight while still offering enough storage for the ride essentials. </p>
7400.  
7401.  
7402.  
7403. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=HY001196%20IBIZA%20BLUE%2FBLACK_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FCamelbak-Rogue-Light-70oz-9&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
7404.  
7405.  
7406.  
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7408.  
7409.  
7410. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7411. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/ZQArvW"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-750x500.png" alt="Muc-Off Bottle For Life Bundle" class="wp-image-663684" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mucoff.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7412.  
7413.  
7414. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muc-off-bottle-for-life-bundle">Muc-Off Bottle For Life Bundle</h3>
7415.  
7416.  
7417.  
7418. <p><strong>$34.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$24.49 sale</span> </p>
7419.  
7420.  
7421.  
7422. <p>Muc-off makes some of the best bike cleaning products we&#8217;ve tried. The Bottle for Life bundle comes with a re-usable bottle and two packets of concentrated cleaner. </p>
7423.  
7424.  
7425.  
7426. <p>Buy from <a href="https://mucoff.sjv.io/ZQArvW">Muc-Off</a> </p>
7427.  
7428.  
7429.  
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7431.  
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7435.  
7436.  
7437. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-park-tool-carbon-cutting-saw-blade">Park Tool Carbon Cutting Saw Blade</h3>
7438.  
7439.  
7440.  
7441. <p><strong>$15.95</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$8.95 sale</span> </p>
7442.  
7443.  
7444.  
7445. <p>Why risk damaging your carbon handlebars but cutting them with a regular hacksaw blade? Pick up a proper carbon blade while it&#8217;s on sale so you&#8217;ll be prepared for the next time. </p>
7446.  
7447.  
7448.  
7449. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00426GT1W?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> </p>
7450.  
7451.  
7452.  
7453. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7454.  
7455.  
7456.  
7457.  
7458.  
7459.  
7460. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
7461.  
7462.  
7463. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7464. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=20053&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearlizumi.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-summit-shell-shorts-19112206%3Fvariant%3D41449369829547"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-750x500.png" alt="Pearl Izumi Men's Summit Shell Shorts" class="wp-image-663686" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-mens.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7465.  
7466.  
7467. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pearl-izumi-men-s-summit-shell-shorts">Pearl Izumi Men&#8217;s Summit Shell Shorts</h3>
7468.  
7469.  
7470.  
7471. <p><strong>$105.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$36.75 sale</span> </p>
7472.  
7473.  
7474.  
7475. <p>Woot &#8211; hundred dollar shorts for under $40! The lightweight, vented Summit Shell shorts are quick drying with a 12.5&#8243; inseam and feature two zippered frontside pockets. </p>
7476.  
7477.  
7478.  
7479. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=20053&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearlizumi.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-summit-shell-shorts-19112206%3Fvariant%3D41449369829547">Pearl Izumi</a> </p>
7480.  
7481.  
7482.  
7483. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7484.  
7485.  
7486. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7487. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=20053&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearlizumi.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-summit-shell-shorts-19212104%3Fvariant%3D42471290175659"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-750x500.png" alt="Pearl Izumi Women's Summit Shell Shorts" class="wp-image-663687" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pi-summit-womens.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7488.  
7489.  
7490. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pearl-izumi-women-s-summit-shell-shorts">Pearl Izumi Women&#8217;s Summit Shell Shorts</h3>
7491.  
7492.  
7493.  
7494. <p><strong>$105.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.25 sale</span> </p>
7495.  
7496.  
7497.  
7498. <p>The women&#8217;s Summit Shell shorts offer some seriously fun prints, colors, and patterns like the &#8220;Lime Zinger Grow&#8221; version shown here. </p>
7499.  
7500.  
7501.  
7502. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=20053&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pearlizumi.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-summit-shell-shorts-19212104%3Fvariant%3D42471290175659">Pearl Izumi</a> </p>
7503.  
7504.  
7505.  
7506. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7507.  
7508.  
7509. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7510. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsale%2Fmaxxis-up-to-60-off%2Fmaxxis-minion-dhf-29-x-2-3-tire-folding-3c-exo-60tpi-tubeless-ready-black-white"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-750x500.png" alt=" Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.3" class="wp-image-663683" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/minion-dhf.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7511.  
7512.  
7513. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maxxis-minion-dhf-29-x-2-3"> Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.3</h3>
7514.  
7515.  
7516.  
7517. <p><strong>$84.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$39.95 sale</span> </p>
7518.  
7519.  
7520.  
7521. <p>One of our favorite front tires of all time, the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-maxxis-minion-dhf-tire-is-still-the-one-to-beat/">Maxxis Minion DHF</a> delivers predictable control in the corners and is a great choice for your trail bike.</p>
7522.  
7523.  
7524.  
7525. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=16341&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fplanetcyclery.com%2Fsale%2Fmaxxis-up-to-60-off%2Fmaxxis-minion-dhf-29-x-2-3-tire-folding-3c-exo-60tpi-tubeless-ready-black-white">Planet Cyclery</a> </p>
7526.  
7527.  
7528.  
7529. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7530.  
7531.  
7532.  
7533.  
7534.  
7535.  
7536. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
7537.  
7538.  
7539. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7540. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886623"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-750x500.png" alt="Smartwool Men's Active Ultralite T-Shirt" class="wp-image-663689" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/smartwool-shirt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7541.  
7542.  
7543. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-smartwool-men-s-active-ultralite-t-shirt">Smartwool Men&#8217;s Active Ultralite T-Shirt</h3>
7544.  
7545.  
7546.  
7547. <p><strong>$50.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$37.73 sale</span> </p>
7548.  
7549.  
7550.  
7551. <p>Wool-blend, t-shirt style jerseys are our go-to for trail rides, and Smartwool is known for their high-quality merino goods.  </p>
7552.  
7553.  
7554.  
7555. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=886623">REI.com</a> </p>
7556.  
7557.  
7558.  
7559. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7560.  
7561.  
7562. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7563. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=19469&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnwcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Frange-composite-pedal%3Fvariant%3D40010478026829"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-750x500.png" alt="PNW Components Range Composite Pedals" class="wp-image-663685" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pedals.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7564.  
7565.  
7566. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pnw-components-range-composite-pedals">PNW Components Range Composite Pedals</h3>
7567.  
7568.  
7569.  
7570. <p><strong>$49.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$44.10 sale</span> </p>
7571.  
7572.  
7573.  
7574. <p>These nylon flat pedals are lighter than most of the pricier, aluminum ones plus they&#8217;re available in five bright colors (plus black and gray). </p>
7575.  
7576.  
7577.  
7578. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=app&amp;ti=1019&amp;mi=19469&amp;pw=9603&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnwcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fpedals%2Fproducts%2Frange-composite-pedal%3Fvariant%3D40010478026829">PNW Components</a> </p>
7579.  
7580.  
7581.  
7582. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7583.  
7584.  
7585. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7586. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=EY177A00%20GREEN_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FTifosi-Swank-Cycling-Sunglasses-Bottle-Green&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-750x500.png" alt="Tifosi Swank Cycling Sunglasses " class="wp-image-663691" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tifosi-swank.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7587.  
7588.  
7589. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tifosi-swank-cycling-sunglasses">Tifosi Swank Cycling Sunglasses </h3>
7590.  
7591.  
7592.  
7593. <p><strong>$25.00</strong> | <span style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$18.75- $22.46 sale</span> </p>
7594.  
7595.  
7596.  
7597. <p>The Tifosi Swank is one of the brand&#8217;s more popular styles and at this sale price you don&#8217;t have to stress about bringing them along on the trail. (Pro-tip: several <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/4PNJO9">other Tifosi styles are 25% off </a>at Jenson USA as well.)</p>
7598.  
7599.  
7600.  
7601. <p>Buy from <a href="https://jenson.sjv.io/c/1806752/1055465/13009?prodsku=EY177A00%20GREEN_USA_FREE&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jensonusa.com%2FTifosi-Swank-Cycling-Sunglasses-Bottle-Green&amp;intsrc=APIG_8073">Jenson USA</a> </p>
7602.  
7603.  
7604.  
7605. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7606.  
7607.  
7608.  
7609.  
7610.  
7611.  
7612. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
7613.  
7614.  
7615. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7616. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=882460"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-750x500.png" alt="Wild Rye Women's Salida Bike Jersey" class="wp-image-663692" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-rye-shirt.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7617.  
7618.  
7619. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wild-rye-women-s-salida-bike-jersey">Wild Rye Women&#8217;s Salida Bike Jersey</h3>
7620.  
7621.  
7622.  
7623. <p><strong>$75.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$47.73 sale</span> </p>
7624.  
7625.  
7626.  
7627. <p>Ladies, grab one of these quick-drying, relaxed-fit merino blend jerseys while they&#8217;re on sale for under fifty bucks. </p>
7628.  
7629.  
7630.  
7631. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=115&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=10248&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=882460">REI.com</a> </p>
7632.  
7633.  
7634.  
7635. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7636.  
7637.  
7638. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7639. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087WBDFNS?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-750x500.png" alt="Lezyne Tool Insert Kit - Large" class="wp-image-663682" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lezyne.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7640.  
7641.  
7642. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lezyne-tool-insert-kit-large">Lezyne Tool Insert Kit &#8211; Large</h3>
7643.  
7644.  
7645.  
7646. <p><strong>$49.99</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$29.99 sale</span> </p>
7647.  
7648.  
7649.  
7650. <p>You don&#8217;t need in-frame storage when there are plenty of other spots to stash tools and supplies. This tool from Lezyne packs an 11-function multitool into one side of your handlebars! </p>
7651.  
7652.  
7653.  
7654. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087WBDFNS?tag=stracks-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1">Amazon</a> </p>
7655.  
7656.  
7657.  
7658. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7659.  
7660.  
7661. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7662. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://dukecannon.sjv.io/dazLBW"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-750x500.png" alt="Duke Cannon Scent Seeker Bundle" class="wp-image-663693" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/duke-cannon-thick.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7663.  
7664.  
7665. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-duke-cannon-scent-seeker-bundle">Duke Cannon Scent Seeker Bundle</h3>
7666.  
7667.  
7668.  
7669. <p><strong>$36.00</strong> | <span style="color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$29.00 sale</span> </p>
7670.  
7671.  
7672.  
7673. <p>Give these unique, outdoorsy scents a try with the Duke Cannon Scent Seeker body wash bundle. (No loofa required; just use a washcloth, guys.) </p>
7674.  
7675.  
7676.  
7677. <p>Buy from <a href="https://dukecannon.sjv.io/dazLBW">Duke Cannon</a> </p>
7678.  
7679.  
7680.  
7681. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/>
7682.  
7683.  
7684. <div class="wp-block-image is-resized">
7685. <figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=3821&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=13814&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=527"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="500" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-750x500.png" alt="Swiftwick ASPIRE Five 3-Pack" class="wp-image-663690" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-750x500.png 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-1170x780.png 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-375x250.png 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-768x512.png 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick-600x400.png 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/swiftwick.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></figure></div>
7686.  
7687.  
7688. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swiftwick-aspire-five-3-pack">Swiftwick ASPIRE Five 3-Pack</h3>
7689.  
7690.  
7691.  
7692. <p><strong>$56.97</strong> |   <span style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a30000" class="has-inline-color">$48.42 sale</span> </p>
7693.  
7694.  
7695.  
7696. <p>We&#8217;re still wearing US-made Swiftwick socks that we picked up six years ago and they&#8217;ve stayed tight and hole-free all this time. If you ride every other day, this 3-pack will have you covered; everyday riders should pick up two packs while they&#8217;re on sale! </p>
7697.  
7698.  
7699.  
7700. <p>Buy from <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&amp;ti=3821&amp;pw=9603&amp;mi=13814&amp;pt=3&amp;pri=527">Swiftwick</a> </p>
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7718. <title>Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country&#8217;s Ski Tourism?</title>
7719. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/can-mountain-biking-in-japan-reach-the-heights-of-the-countrys-ski-tourism/</link>
7720. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/can-mountain-biking-in-japan-reach-the-heights-of-the-countrys-ski-tourism/#comments</comments>
7722. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Miller]]></dc:creator>
7723. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
7724. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
7725. <category><![CDATA[allegra]]></category>
7726. <category><![CDATA[Marc Wyckmans]]></category>
7727. <category><![CDATA[trail building]]></category>
7728. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661255</guid>
7729.  
7730. <description><![CDATA[<p>Westerners flock to Japan every winter for epic skiing and snowboarding. Can a push for more mountain bike trails bring tourists too?</p>
7731. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/can-mountain-biking-in-japan-reach-the-heights-of-the-countrys-ski-tourism/">Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country&#8217;s Ski Tourism?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7734. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662218" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DJI_0546-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Community ride on new trails, courtesy Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association</figcaption></figure>
7735.  
7736.  
7737.  
7738. <p>This isn&#8217;t a truly universal statement, but it is common that in most places around the globe known for great skiing in the winter, there is a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-trails/">mountain bike trail</a> counterpart in the summer. Think of Whistler, the Rocky Mountains, Tahoe, the French, Swiss and Italian Alps, and so many other places. </p>
7739.  
7740.  
7741.  
7742. <p>And then there is Japan, the off-the-beaten path ski destination where Westerners flock. Winter trips usually mean airy, hip-deep powder through sparse trees, and buckets of ramen noodles for aprés. But, maybe to much surprise, six months later in the summer, the opportunities for <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/13-days-exploring-japans-mountain-bike-trails-and-cuisine/">mountain biking in the Japan</a> pale in comparison to the handfuls of ski resorts and powder access on both the mainland and the northern island of Hokkaido.</p>
7743.  
7744.  
7745.  
7746. <p>That&#8217;s something that <a href="https://hello-allegra.com/">Allegra</a>, a Swiss company that specializes in mountain bike trail development, consulting, and tourism all over the world is trying to change. Allegra has been involved in trail building projects all over the world and started their Japan chapter last year after growing interest and demand. </p>
7747.  
7748.  
7749.  
7750. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662220" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6014-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Allegra Trail Crew, Fukuoka</figcaption></figure>
7751.  
7752.  
7753.  
7754. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-build-a-mountain-bike-culture-in-japan">How to build a mountain bike culture in Japan</h2>
7755.  
7756.  
7757.  
7758. <p>It might seem strange that mountain biking has been mostly dormant in Japan since the largest bicycle components manufacturer was started there and the country hosted three downhill World Cups in 1998, 2000 and 2001. But the reality is that most people use bikes as a means of transportation and not for recreation. </p>
7759.  
7760.  
7761.  
7762. <p>&#8220;And certainly, road is a lot more accessible, especially in Tokyo,&#8221; said Marc Wyckmans, Allegra&#8217;s business development manager for Japan. &#8220;So there&#8217;s a population of road cyclists. But then when it comes to actual mountain biking as a sports recreation activity, the lack of facilities, the lack of trails, the lack of infrastructure really hinders the visibility or the access to that sport. So that&#8217;s kind of where we have to start, if we&#8217;re gonna try and improve mountain biking culture, it&#8217;s creating easy access to well-designed trails.&#8221;</p>
7763.  
7764.  
7765.  
7766. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="971" height="647" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662989" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210.jpg 971w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-104210-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Local rider enjoying the thrill, courtesy Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association</figcaption></figure>
7767.  
7768.  
7769.  
7770. <p>Allegra has been busy so far; building flowy singletrack with the help of <a href="https://www.communitytraildesign.com/">Community Trail Design</a> in Fukuoka on the southern Kyushu Island, in the major Tokyo suburb of Yokohama, and in the winter powder destination of Niseko, on the northern island of Hokkaido to name a few. </p>
7771.  
7772.  
7773.  
7774. <p>Demand for these trails has come from within Japan, Wyckmans says, from mountain bikers who are limited in trail opportunities, from bike manufacturers who want to sell more bikes in the country and from private businesses or investors. Most mountain bike access in Japan has been limited to ski resorts with a few trails open in the summer, and riders are strapped for public trail systems. </p>
7775.  
7776.  
7777.  
7778. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662223" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tokyo-170-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Allegra Trail Crew, Fukuoka</figcaption></figure>
7779.  
7780.  
7781.  
7782. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-trails-have-to-be-legal">The trails have to be legal</h2>
7783.  
7784.  
7785.  
7786. <p>Wyckmans says that aside from creating publicly accessible mountain bike trails and skills parks, they&#8217;ve got to raise awareness about the trails that are available. Though some outsiders might assume that everything in the country is tidy and lawful, there are illegal trails just like nearly everywhere else. And like everywhere else, people try to keep them secretive. </p>
7787.  
7788.  
7789.  
7790. <p>Wyckmans has been in the situation with local riders many times where they agree to show him a great trail, as long as he doesn&#8217;t share the ride to Strava or tell anyone else. </p>
7791.  
7792.  
7793.  
7794. <p>&#8220;Because it&#8217;s such a sort of &#8216;protect my little trail that only I can ride,&#8217; because as more people ride it, then I&#8217;m gonna have to deal with control, gonna have to deal with making this an official trail. We&#8217;re not there yet. So all that knowledge is kept very, very secret and it&#8217;s still very much a sort of boys club in that sense. None of these trails, none of these places that you can ride are put up on the internet for people to know about.&#8221;</p>
7795.  
7796.  
7797.  
7798. <p>Everything that Allegra has its hands on will eventually be visible online somewhere. </p>
7799.  
7800.  
7801.  
7802. <p>Many of the trails that have grown popular with mountain bikers tend to be old hiking trails that have lost popularity, but when there <em>are</em> hikers, there is conflict sooner or later and then a vocal opposition group. </p>
7803.  
7804.  
7805.  
7806. <p>Wyckmans has found hits and misses in working with land managers around the country to gain mountain bike access. There are common public areas and open spaces which tend to be easier to build trails, but unfortunately land managers in charge of forestry plots have been unreceptive, as their relationships with mountain bikers have been limited so far. </p>
7807.  
7808.  
7809.  
7810. <p>Old forestry areas that have become public land however, do work in a sense, and Wyckmans says the application process is simpler. With old logging roads in place, there&#8217;s already a foundation for infrastructure. These old roads can be converted to trails, however that doesn&#8217;t make for the most sustainable or enjoyable singletrack out there. </p>
7811.  
7812.  
7813.  
7814. <p>Much like certain areas in the United States, working with private land owners who have less red tape has moved more quickly. </p>
7815.  
7816.  
7817.  
7818. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662219" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5978-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New trail centre ready for opening in 2024, Hokkaido</figcaption></figure>
7819.  
7820.  
7821.  
7822. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trails-also-need-to-look-fun">Trails also need to look fun</h2>
7823.  
7824.  
7825.  
7826. <p>The benefit of working with a group like Allegra is that the operators have witnessed the evolution of mountain bike trails globally, from the hardcore, old hiking trails that became the early stomping grounds for riders to the new age, fun-for-everyone flow trails that are essentially commonplace in almost every new trail network. One of these trails happens to be more appealing to new riders. </p>
7827.  
7828.  
7829.  
7830. <p>&#8220;So that&#8217;s what the majority of the trails that we are building are like, because that&#8217;s what needs to be here because there&#8217;s none of that,&#8221; said Wyckmans. &#8220;Everything else is sort of unofficial trails. And that&#8217;s where most of the riding&#8217;s done in Japan: old hiking trails, old forestry roads that have somehow been converted into some sort of trail. It&#8217;s not the same experience as a well designed flow trail. So you [build] one of those. And it&#8217;s amazing, people are like, wow, what&#8217;s this? This is just like what I see on TV. But now I can experience it in my own country. It&#8217;s fantastic.&#8221;</p>
7831.  
7832.  
7833.  
7834. <p>Flow trails also help alter an old perception of the sport that some may have: that it is high-risk and dangerous, when in reality, riding can be enjoyable and safe. </p>
7835.  
7836.  
7837.  
7838. <p>When more people start riding, Allegra will need to ensure there is a continuum or progression of trail difficulty so riders don&#8217;t become bored. </p>
7839.  
7840.  
7841.  
7842. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662990" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NisekoTwinPeaks-230903s-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Progression begins here, courtesy Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association</figcaption></figure>
7843.  
7844.  
7845.  
7846. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture-and-etiquette">Culture and etiquette</h2>
7847.  
7848.  
7849.  
7850. <p>Wyckmans recalled a story where a newly built mountain bike trail directly collided with Japanese cultures and customs. Allegra was working on a new trail project and the singletrack began at a shrine. Typically at the entrances to shrines in Japan there are torii gates: the red, squared arches most of us have seen. Since shrines are considered sacred, the gate marks the transition into the godly realm and there are customs when visitors pass through the gates, into the shrine. </p>
7851.  
7852.  
7853.  
7854. <p>Some residents and visitors might not have taken issue with the intersection of the beginning of the trail and the torii gate, but some did and there were formal complaints. Eventually came a rule, where mountain bikers had to dismount, walk through the park, and then get on their bike again. </p>
7855.  
7856.  
7857.  
7858. <p>&#8220;So that&#8217;s a really interesting situation to have,&#8221; he said. &#8220;That&#8217;s a unique problem and what is the difference of why, walking my bike is OK, but riding my bike is not OK? Why did the trail have to be put in that position? Anyway, these are the kinds of considerations that need to go into the early stages. The worst way to go about it is to just start riding up and down the shrine and then it becomes an issue. People are angry about it. There&#8217;s outrage. You&#8217;ll never make progress in a positive sense coming from that starting point.&#8221;</p>
7859.  
7860.  
7861.  
7862. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-45 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
7863. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="662221" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662221" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6047-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
7864.  
7865.  
7866.  
7867. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="936" height="1170" data-id="662222" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-936x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662222" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-936x1170.jpg 936w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-600x750.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-768x960.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tokyo-166-scaled.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px" /></a></figure>
7868. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Allegra Trail Crew</figcaption></figure>
7869.  
7870.  
7871.  
7872. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-delivering-a-great-trail-product">Delivering a great trail product</h2>
7873.  
7874.  
7875.  
7876. <p>A few months ago, my wife and I traveled 6,000 miles from Colorado to Japan with some friends during &#8220;Japanuary,&#8221; the few week period between late January and mid-February. So did at least four other friends and their friends in the same weeks, all in search of the endless &#8220;Japow&#8221; powder brought on by cold temperatures and storms coming in from Siberia. </p>
7877.  
7878.  
7879.  
7880. <p>To our surprise and discredit to the media representation of endless powder, we instead had several bluebird days of snowboarding on sometimes icy, packed powder. We met other Coloradans and folks from the States and Canada who had also made the journey only to get skunked. Of course, when we returned home, we had an excellent powder day in the Rockies and watched social media posts of the storms Japan had received since. </p>
7881.  
7882.  
7883.  
7884. <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s like going on a beach vacation and getting rained on,&#8221; our friend quipped. The snowboarding may have been sub-par, but the trip was well-worth the expense and 13 hours of flying each way.</p>
7885.  
7886.  
7887.  
7888. <p>I asked Wyckmans if he thought eventually mountain bike trails in Japan could hold the same power and beckon hordes of Westerners to visit the mountains in the summer. It&#8217;s a hot topic for Allegra, he said. </p>
7889.  
7890.  
7891.  
7892. <p>&#8220;How do these facilities and infrastructure benefit the community not just domestically, but drawing an international market? And tourism is both domestic and international if you want to make a successful destination. You need to have foreigners coming in and enjoying your facilities. Now, what that&#8217;s going to look like in Asia in the short term is gonna be other nearby Asian countries coming to enjoy sports.&#8221;</p>
7893.  
7894.  
7895.  
7896. <p>That means it might be more people traveling from Hong Kong, Taiwan, or South Korea to experience modern mountain biking in Japan since those countries are much closer than North America or Australia. </p>
7897.  
7898.  
7899.  
7900. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662226" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Trip-3004-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto, Japan. Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
7901.  
7902.  
7903.  
7904. <p>&#8220;That&#8217;s what international tourism for Japan mountain biking is going to look like in the short term, I would say. And then you can sort of branch out.&#8221;</p>
7905.  
7906.  
7907.  
7908. <p>Mostly what made our vacation excellent despite the lack of powder was going out for ramen and saké after a day on the mountain, visiting a castle, or temple on an off-day and exploring restaurants and temples all around Tokyo. It was impossible to be sour about bad snow. </p>
7909.  
7910.  
7911.  
7912. <p>Wyckmans says that&#8217;s a point of conversation in trail building. How can they weave in some culture with the trail experience? Maybe the trail finishes at an inn or onsen or there is delicious cuisine close by. </p>
7913.  
7914.  
7915.  
7916. <p>They&#8217;ll also look to the image of skiing in Japan and see how to replicate it for a different sport, but he cautions it&#8217;s not a copy/paste formula. After all, the feeling of carving a line in fresh white powder versus carving picturesque, loamy berms are two very different things. When it&#8217;s time, they&#8217;ll need to build great trails. </p>
7917.  
7918.  
7919.  
7920. <p>&#8220;So if we can make fantastic trails, then that&#8217;s what the appeal for those international tourists is gonna be,&#8221; said Wyckmans. &#8220;So it&#8217;s really a similar approach to what domestic tourism would look like, is having a really great product that&#8217;s gonna appeal to those guys. And then again, working with the tourism board here to promote Japan as a viable <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-best-mountain-bike-destinations/">mountain bike destination</a>. The same approach that we took for the ski marketing and the ski side of things. It&#8217;s a pattern that&#8217;s well established. And I think that if you apply the same methodology to it, it&#8217;s going to be successful in Japan as well.&#8221;</p>
7921. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/can-mountain-biking-in-japan-reach-the-heights-of-the-countrys-ski-tourism/">Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country&#8217;s Ski Tourism?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7928. </item>
7929. <item>
7930. <title>Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes?</title>
7931. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/do-you-have-carbon-rims-on-any-of-your-mountain-bikes/</link>
7932. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/do-you-have-carbon-rims-on-any-of-your-mountain-bikes/#comments</comments>
7934. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
7935. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
7936. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
7937. <category><![CDATA[carbon]]></category>
7938. <category><![CDATA[survey]]></category>
7939. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=659811</guid>
7940.  
7941. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are advantages to carbon mountain bike wheels but not everyone owns a set.</p>
7942. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/do-you-have-carbon-rims-on-any-of-your-mountain-bikes/">Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
7943. ]]></description>
7944. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
7945. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-652288" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENVE-AM_30-2225-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a></figure>
7946.  
7947.  
7948.  
7949. <p><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/carbon-mtb-wheel-upgrades-under-1500/">Carbon mountain bike wheels</a> have come a long way over the years, and they&#8217;re becoming a more common choice. Still, only the most high end builds feature carbon wheels today, leaving most riders to consider upgrading at a later date. </p>
7950.  
7951.  
7952. <div class="wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-03fcbbab-d159-485d-b82a-86628e005044 wpforms-inline" id="wpforms-662830"><form id="wpforms-form-662830" class="wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form" data-formid="662830" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/feed/" data-token="d34ff41574c11217f5ee60d589f53c07" data-token-time="1714097194"><noscript class="wpforms-error-noscript">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.</noscript><div class="wpforms-field-container"><div id="wpforms-662830-field_1-container" class="wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio" data-field-id="1"><label class="wpforms-field-label" for="wpforms-662830-field_1">Do you own a set of carbon mountain bike wheels? <span class="wpforms-required-label">*</span></label><ul id="wpforms-662830-field_1" class="wpforms-field-required"><li class="choice-1 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662830-field_1_1" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="Yes" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662830-field_1_1">Yes</label></li><li class="choice-2 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662830-field_1_2" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="No but I want some" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662830-field_1_2">No but I want some</label></li><li class="choice-3 depth-1"><input type="radio" id="wpforms-662830-field_1_3" name="wpforms[fields][1]" value="No and I don&#039;t need them" required ><label class="wpforms-field-label-inline" for="wpforms-662830-field_1_3">No and I don&#8217;t need them</label></li></ul></div></div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class="wpforms-submit-container" ><input type="hidden" name="wpforms[id]" value="662830"><input type="hidden" name="page_title" value=""><input type="hidden" name="page_url" value="https://www.singletracks.com/feed/"><button type="submit" name="wpforms[submit]" id="wpforms-submit-662830" class="wpforms-submit" data-alt-text="Sending..." data-submit-text="Submit" aria-live="assertive" value="wpforms-submit">Submit</button><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.singletracks.com/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/assets/images/submit-spin.svg" class="wpforms-submit-spinner" style="display: none;" width="26" height="26" alt="Loading"></div></form></div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->
7953.  
7954.  
7955. <p>If you said no, and that you don&#8217;t need carbon wheels, tell us why in the comments below.</p>
7956. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/do-you-have-carbon-rims-on-any-of-your-mountain-bikes/">Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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7960. <slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
7963. </item>
7964. <item>
7965. <title>Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Bike Shoe Review</title>
7966. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-mtb-shoe-review/</link>
7967. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-mtb-shoe-review/#comments</comments>
7969. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Miller]]></dc:creator>
7970. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
7971. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
7972. <category><![CDATA[fizik vento ferox]]></category>
7973. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
7974. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=660117</guid>
7975.  
7976. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon bike shoe has a BOA Li2 lace system, plus a velcro Powerstrap for ultimate fit and security. </p>
7977. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-mtb-shoe-review/">Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Bike Shoe Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
7978. ]]></description>
7979. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
7980. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-1170x780.jpg" alt="Fizik Vento Ferox carbon MTB shoe" class="wp-image-661917" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3171-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
7981.  
7982.  
7983.  
7984. <p>When it comes down to it, there are really no appreciable differences between cross-country MTB, gravel, or cyclocross shoes. They all need to accomplish the same tasks: be lighter than most other bike shoes, be stiff, have some spikes and lugs on the sole, and be relatively comfortable. </p>
7985.  
7986.  
7987.  
7988. <p>That&#8217;s why I appreciate that the brand claims the new Ferox Carbon PNS X Fizik shoe is not just a one-trick pony, and that it&#8217;s for XC, CX, and GRV. </p>
7989.  
7990.  
7991.  
7992. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661919" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3174-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
7993.  
7994.  
7995.  
7996. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-about-the-fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-bike-shoe">About the Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon bike shoe</h2>
7997.  
7998.  
7999.  
8000. <ul>
8001. <li>Price: $299 ($330 PNS collab edition tested)</li>
8002.  
8003.  
8004.  
8005. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=b5770911-39dc-46ac-ba0f-b49dbb30c5c7&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Ffi-zik-vento-ferox-carbon-mountain-bike-shoe-mens">from Backcountry</a></li>
8006. </ul>
8007.  
8008.  
8009.  
8010. <p>The Vento Ferox has a dual closure system: a BOA Li2 dial toward the toes and a Velcro &#8220;Powerstrap&#8221; toward the top of the foot. Fizik says the strap gives the foot security, especially while pedaling at a high cadence in off-road situations. </p>
8011.  
8012.  
8013.  
8014. <p>The sole is balanced for both speed and power transfer with its 10/10 stiffness rating and carbon plate. Then there are meaty studs and lugs for grip in loose dirt when you happen to come off of the bike. </p>
8015.  
8016.  
8017.  
8018. <p>And to keep in line with the rugged, off-road nature of the shoe, the Vento Ferox upper is made from a polyurethane-laminated fabric, layered over a translucent mesh. This, Fizik says, keeps the shoe breathable and tear-resistant. </p>
8019.  
8020.  
8021.  
8022. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661922" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3176-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
8023.  
8024.  
8025.  
8026. <p>The shoe comes in four standard colors; black, lilac, mud/grape, and red/aquamarine, with sizing from 36-48 and many half-sizes in between. </p>
8027.  
8028.  
8029.  
8030. <p>The retail price for the standard Vento Ferox Carbon is $299. </p>
8031.  
8032.  
8033.  
8034. <p>Then, there is this Ferox Carbon PNS X Fizik edition (PNS stands for apparel brand Pas Normal Studios, of course) and retails for an additional $30 if you would like for your shoes to match your kit. </p>
8035.  
8036.  
8037.  
8038. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-bike">On the bike</h2>
8039.  
8040.  
8041.  
8042. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1937" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661915" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-750x567.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-1170x885.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-768x581.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-1536x1162.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-2048x1550.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7444-600x454.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8043.  
8044.  
8045.  
8046. <p>The Vento Ferox Carbons strike a nice aesthetic, and personally I&#8217;d opt for the non-special edition, because I am not familiar with Pas Normal Studios, and the PNS acronym is just not something I love on footwear. I&#8217;m sure in Denmark, folks probably don&#8217;t think twice about it, but some things don&#8217;t translate cross-culturally. Moving on. </p>
8047.  
8048.  
8049.  
8050. <p>I went with my standard size of 41 (or 8-8.5ish) and the fit is about spot on. There is a little room in the toes and a slight lift in the heels, but it is mostly unnoticeable on the move. </p>
8051.  
8052.  
8053.  
8054. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661920" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3180-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8055.  
8056.  
8057.  
8058. <p>The BOA Li2s is a trusted lace system and is one of the nicer dials you can have on a bike shoe, with the ability to ratchet backwards and release tension if necessary. The &#8220;Powerstrap&#8221; makes for a nice fit too, though it&#8217;s hard to say if I can feel any difference it makes at a higher cadence compared to a shoe with two BOA dials. But the strap does add to the shoe&#8217;s unique look. That said, it may not be for everyone who just wants a dual BOA system. </p>
8059.  
8060.  
8061.  
8062. <p>The maximum stiffness of the Vento Ferox is great for putting the power down and the shoes have remained comfy with no pinching, discomfort or compromise as they hold their position between foot and pedal. </p>
8063.  
8064.  
8065.  
8066. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661921" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3179-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Grippy silicone dots on the heel. Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8067.  
8068.  
8069.  
8070. <p>The upper fabric feels tough and it seems likely I won&#8217;t see any durability issues for some time. As Fizik promises too, they bring an exceptional amount of ventilation into the shoe too, but they probably won&#8217;t offer too much protection from the elements. </p>
8071.  
8072.  
8073.  
8074. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-the-fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-bike-shoe">Pros and cons of the Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon bike shoe</h2>
8075.  
8076.  
8077.  
8078. <p><strong>Pros: </strong></p>
8079.  
8080.  
8081.  
8082. <ul>
8083. <li>Good looks</li>
8084.  
8085.  
8086.  
8087. <li>Good fit</li>
8088.  
8089.  
8090.  
8091. <li>Stable, secure and comfortable</li>
8092. </ul>
8093.  
8094.  
8095.  
8096. <p><strong>Cons: </strong></p>
8097.  
8098.  
8099.  
8100. <ul>
8101. <li>Some might not prefer the Powerstrap</li>
8102.  
8103.  
8104.  
8105. <li>Pricey, though in line with competitors</li>
8106. </ul>
8107.  
8108.  
8109.  
8110. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661918" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fizik-Vento-Ferox-3173-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Hannah Morvay</figcaption></figure>
8111.  
8112.  
8113.  
8114. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
8115.  
8116.  
8117.  
8118. <p>The Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon shoe delivers a comfortable and secure, but powerful option for cross-country MTB and gravel riding. </p>
8119. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fizik-vento-ferox-carbon-mtb-shoe-review/">Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Bike Shoe Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8128. <title>Marin Rift Zone XR Review</title>
8129. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/marin-rift-zone-xr-review/</link>
8130. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/marin-rift-zone-xr-review/#comments</comments>
8132. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
8133. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
8134. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
8135. <category><![CDATA[bike review]]></category>
8136. <category><![CDATA[marin rift zone]]></category>
8137. <category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
8138. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661437</guid>
8139.  
8140. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Marin Rift Zone XR is an aluminum trail bike with a quality build that includes a SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain.</p>
8141. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/marin-rift-zone-xr-review/">Marin Rift Zone XR Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
8142. ]]></description>
8143. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
8144. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661421" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-23-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8145.  
8146.  
8147.  
8148. <p>I&#8217;ve held onto the <a href="https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2024-rift-zone-29-xr-axs#specifications">Marin Rift Zone XR AXS</a> for far longer than I should have. I don&#8217;t recall the exact date the bike showed up but I do recall riding the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/851278572353991/851278619020653/">Comet Vomet group ride</a> on it at the tail end of 2023. Anything before that is sorta hazy. The thing is, while I love riding it, the Marin Rift Zone hasn&#8217;t been easy to pin down. Is it more flash than function? A killer parts spec at a value price? After several months of riding it pretty much everywhere, I can confidently say it&#8217;s a solid trail bike that offers a unique mix of attributes that riders won&#8217;t find from other brands.</p>
8149.  
8150.  
8151.  
8152. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
8153.  
8154.  
8155.  
8156. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marin-rift-zone-key-specs">Marin Rift Zone key specs</h2>
8157.  
8158.  
8159. <div style='font-size: 12px; padding-left: 40px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 15px auto;'><i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o fa-sharp" style="font-size:24px; color: #066"></i>  &nbsp; reader rating (1 votes)</div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Product","name":"Marin Rift Zone","description":"","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":1,"bestRating":5}}</script>
8160.  
8161.  
8162.  
8163. <ul>
8164. <li>150/130mm suspension travel front/rear</li>
8165.  
8166.  
8167.  
8168. <li>Geometry highlights: 65.5° HTA, 77° effective STA, 515mm reach (size XL, tested)</li>
8169.  
8170.  
8171.  
8172. <li>Build highlights: <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/sram-gx-eagle-transmission-review/">SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain</a>, SRAM Code Bronze 4-piston brakes, RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork</li>
8173.  
8174.  
8175.  
8176. <li>Weight: 15.7kg (34.6lb) size XL as tested</li>
8177.  
8178.  
8179.  
8180. <li>Price: $4,899</li>
8181.  
8182.  
8183.  
8184. <li>Buy from <a href="https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2024-rift-zone-29-xr-axs#specifications">Marin.com</a>. Select Rift Zone builds are also <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=33a96c45-e1ba-48ba-8258-f6d85aa68cfa&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.com%2Fshop%3Ftext%3Drift%2Bzone">available online from evo</a>.</li>
8185. </ul>
8186.  
8187.  
8188.  
8189. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>
8190.  
8191.  
8192.  
8193. <p>The Marin Rift Zone XR AXS starts with a 6061 aluminum alloy frame featuring double- and triple-butted, shaped tubing. With a 2.36:1 leverage ratio, the Rift Zone is single pivot with a rocker link, a setup the brand calls MultiTrac. Like a lot of systems, MultiTrac is designed to deliver &#8220;small bump sensitivity and the feeling of a long travel system on large drops and rocks.&#8221;</p>
8194.  
8195.  
8196.  
8197. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-46 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
8198. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="661416" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661416" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-05-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
8199.  
8200.  
8201.  
8202. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" data-id="661400" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661400" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-19-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8203.  
8204.  
8205.  
8206. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" data-id="661405" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661405" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-15-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8207. </figure>
8208.  
8209.  
8210.  
8211. <p>The frame sports internal cable and brake hose routing through the front triangle of the bike. It makes for a clean look up top while simplifying the routing on the back end, and that seems to be a pretty good compromise.</p>
8212.  
8213.  
8214.  
8215. <p>Rift Zone XR alloy models (the XR stands for extra rad) are UDH-compatible and include an updated and robust chainstay protector.  There&#8217;s a set of mounts inside the front triangle for a water bottle and the frame uses metric shock sizing with a threaded 73mm bottom bracket. </p>
8216.  
8217.  
8218.  
8219. <p>Our test bike features a glossy finish and two-tone fade paint job that turns a lot of heads. The real metal head badge is a nice touch along with the generally subtle yellow text and graphics. Altogether this XL bike weighs 15.7kg (about 34.6lb) without pedals.  </p>
8220.  
8221.  
8222.  
8223. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661417" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-04-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8224.  
8225.  
8226.  
8227. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marin-rift-zone-geometry">Marin Rift Zone geometry</h3>
8228.  
8229.  
8230.  
8231. <p>The Rift Zone aluminum models were just updated last year so it&#8217;s no surprise that the geometry is looking pretty fresh without going too extreme. The 65.5° head tube angle is just a smidge slacker than <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/trail-bikes-in-2023-we-havent-seen-the-end-of-longer-lower-slacker-mtb-geometry-yet/">the average 2023 trail bike</a> and the reach is longer too. The 77° effective seat tube angle is steeper than the average while the 430mm chainstays are significantly shorter than much of the competition. On paper those short chainstays suggest a more playful trail bike.</p>
8232.  
8233.  
8234.  
8235. <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th></th><th>S</th><th>M</th><th>L</th><th>XL</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>S</td><td>M</td><td>L</td><td>XL</td></tr><tr><td>Stack</td><td>623.6</td><td>628.2</td><td>637.3</td><td>641.8</td></tr><tr><td>Reach</td><td>435</td><td>460</td><td>485</td><td>515</td></tr><tr><td>Head tube angle</td><td>65.5°</td><td>65.5°</td><td>65.5°</td><td>65.5°</td></tr><tr><td>Head tube length</td><td>110</td><td>115</td><td>125</td><td>130</td></tr><tr><td>Seat tube angle</td><td>77°</td><td>77°</td><td>77°</td><td>77°</td></tr><tr><td>Seat tube length</td><td>390</td><td>400</td><td>425</td><td>430</td></tr><tr><td>Top tube (effective)</td><td>579</td><td>605</td><td>632.1</td><td>663.2</td></tr><tr><td>BB height</td><td>343</td><td>343</td><td>343</td><td>343</td></tr><tr><td>BB drop</td><td>35</td><td>35</td><td>35</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td>Chainstay length</td><td>430</td><td>430</td><td>430</td><td>430</td></tr><tr><td>Wheelbase</td><td>1170</td><td>1205.1</td><td>1234.4</td><td>1266.3</td></tr><tr><td>Stand over height</td><td>690.2</td><td>691.2</td><td>701.7</td><td>700.5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
8236.  
8237.  
8238.  
8239. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-47 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
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8241.  
8242.  
8243.  
8244. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="661403" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661403" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-17-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
8245. </figure>
8246.  
8247.  
8248.  
8249. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marin-rift-zone-29-xr-axs-build">Marin Rift Zone 29&#8243; XR AXS build</h2>
8250.  
8251.  
8252.  
8253. <p>Marin says the Rift Zone 29&#8243; XR AXS is the brand&#8217;s &#8220;highest-spec, highest-tech Rift Zone alloy model ever.&#8221; Leading the way is the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain, and Marin has specced 170mm arms on the crankset. Most buyers will agree it&#8217;s a nice change from 175mm-long cranks that have pretty much been the standard for a very long time. Pair that with a relatively high, 343mm bottom bracket height and riders are sure to find pedal strikes fewer and farther between. </p>
8254.  
8255.  
8256.  
8257. <p>Then there&#8217;s the newest SRAM Code Bronze 4-piston brakes. I actually got more comments about the <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mountain-bike-brakes-buyers-guide/">brakes</a> on this bike than the drivetrain. It&#8217;s funny how such a seemingly simple tweak to the hose position on the lever gets riders excited. And it&#8217;s exciting indeed, especially if you plan to run a bar bag or just like the look of a neat cockpit.</p>
8258.  
8259.  
8260.  
8261. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-48 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
8262. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" data-id="661402" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661402" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-20-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8263.  
8264.  
8265.  
8266. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" data-id="661409" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661409" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-14-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8267.  
8268.  
8269.  
8270. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" data-id="661401" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661401" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-18-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a></figure>
8271. </figure>
8272.  
8273.  
8274.  
8275. <p>Buyers also get a RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork up front, a Super Deluxe Select+ shock, and 29&#215;2.5&#8243; <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/maxxis-assegai-gravity-tire-review/">Maxxis Assegai tires</a> front and rear. The Marin-branded, aluminum alloy rims are 29mm wide and the TranzX dropper post drops up to 200mm on the size XL builds. The 780mm-wide bars and 35mm diameter stem, along with the grips and saddle, are all Marin house brand. </p>
8276.  
8277.  
8278.  
8279. <p>Marin also makes a carbon Rift Zone trail bike, and those builds are priced similarly to the alloy XR bike I tested. Buyers in this price range get to decide if they&#8217;d rather invest in the frame, or the component selection. My own bias is to save money on the frame and go for quality parts. Then again, upgrading parts over time is always an option; upgrading to a lighter frame would mean buying a new bike.</p>
8280.  
8281.  
8282.  
8283. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-49 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
8284. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="661435" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661435" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3-600x899.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-3.jpg 1601w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
8285.  
8286.  
8287.  
8288. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="661434" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661434" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2-600x899.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lakeshore_bike_park-2.jpg 1601w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
8289. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
8290.  
8291.  
8292.  
8293. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-on-the-trail">On the trail</h2>
8294.  
8295.  
8296.  
8297. <p>I rode the Marin Rift Zone XR pretty much everywhere and every way you can imagine. It&#8217;s a trail bike after all, and not some kind of delicate flower. I loaded it up with handlebar and frame bags for some rides, <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/aeroe-spider-rear-rack-lets-you-bikepack-with-full-suspension-review/">attached a rear rack</a> for others, and then took everything off again for riding at <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lakeshore-bike-park/">the local bike park</a>. </p>
8298.  
8299.  
8300.  
8301. <p class="has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background"><strong>Reviewer profile</strong> <em>height</em>: 190cm (6’3″) <em>weight</em>: 72.5kg (160lb) <em>testing zone</em>: Southeast, USA</p>
8302.  
8303.  
8304.  
8305. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-descending">Descending</h3>
8306.  
8307.  
8308.  
8309. <p>At some point during one of my <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/4-reasons-why-you-should-be-a-fan-of-flow-trails/">flow trail</a> rides I blew the O-ring off the shock. That&#8217;s certainly not unusual, but the thing is that I never felt a thing. The leverage curve for MultiTrac suspension on the Rift Zone 29 shows a distinct leveling off toward the end of the stroke that I found really does reduce the effects of bottoming out. The Rift Zone feels composed upon landing three-foot jumps and hucks-to-flat, that is aside from the one time I landed directly on a large rock.</p>
8310.  
8311.  
8312. <div class="wp-block-image">
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8314.  
8315.  
8316. <p>I enjoy descending technical trails even more than riding jump trails, and here the Rift Zone is a solid performer as well. I was able to dial in the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ exactly where I wanted it, with the rear wheel sticking to whatever line I chose. I suspect the Assegai tires play a big role in the Rift Zone&#8217;s ability to track the ground courtesy of the quality Maxxis rubber that absorbs noisy trail chatter. With 150mm of suspension travel up front it&#8217;s easy to smash rocks and roots without losing too much control.</p>
8317.  
8318.  
8319.  
8320. <p>In the corners, the Rift Zone XR gets the job done thanks to the tire spec and also the shortish chainstays and long travel <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/get-that-seat-outta-here-a-dropper-post-buyers-guide/">dropper post</a>. The high bottom bracket and shorter cranks are welcome here as well, though that&#8217;s mitigated to some degree by the large platform <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/marin-oso-flat-pedals-large-platform-for-a-medium-price-review/">Marin flat pedals</a> I was testing which dragged the ground at the most extreme angles. </p>
8321.  
8322.  
8323.  
8324. <p>As I mentioned in the geometry section above, the short chainstays suggest a playful ride, and while they do play a role, I&#8217;d argue the part spec and overall weight play just as much of a role, if not more. With all of that in mind, I wouldn&#8217;t describe the Rift Zone XR as a playful bike. The bike is heavy so it takes a little extra effort to pop off roots, and while that didn&#8217;t stop me from doing so, I probably chose to pop off fewer roots than I would have if the bike was lighter. Here again the tires color the ride feel, excelling at keeping the bike glued to the trail as opposed to urging it to float just above the dirt. </p>
8325.  
8326.  
8327. <div style='padding: 15px; background: #f1f1f1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto;'><h3 style='margin: 0; padding: 0 0 5px 0;'>Share your Marin Rift Zone review</h3>
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8427.  
8428.  
8429.  
8430. <p>Overall the Rift Zone descends more like an enduro bike than say a dirt jumper or freeride bike, or any bike that&#8217;s been optimized for riding-style points. It wasn&#8217;t until I started drafting this review that I realized how similar the Rift Zone feels to my own full suspension alloy bike, a custom-specced Canyon Neuron. I&#8217;ll be the first to admit that my bike isn&#8217;t the most nimble, or playful, but it is more than capable (and definitely fun!) for 90% of the riding I want to do. And because both bikes are alloy I have no problem using them to absolutely plow the trails.</p>
8431.  
8432.  
8433.  
8434. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1601" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661419" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2.jpg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/marin_rift_zone-1-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Leah Barber</figcaption></figure>
8435.  
8436.  
8437.  
8438. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pedaling-and-climbing-on-the-marin-rift-zone-xr">Pedaling and climbing on the Marin Rift Zone XR</h3>
8439.  
8440.  
8441.  
8442. <p>The Marin Rift Zone XR is well supported for pedaling with nice small bump compliance that delivers good traction without sapping power. Pedaling out of the saddle does start to feel bouncy, but no more than most of the other <a href="Photo: Leah Barber">trail bikes</a> I&#8217;ve tested lately. However the knobby tires and overall weight felt draggy whenever I had to traverse long, flat sections.</p>
8443.  
8444.  
8445.  
8446. <p>When it&#8217;s truly time to climb, the Rift Zone XR punches above (or should I say below?) its weight. The steep effective seat tube angle puts the rider in a comfortable position for delivering power to the rear wheel and the front tracks straight and true, even on the steepest pitches. The GX Eagle Transmission derailleur adds an assist in the climbs too with its ability to shift under load. Unlike a few bikes in this category, I didn&#8217;t totally dread the climbs on the Rift Zone.</p>
8447.  
8448.  
8449.  
8450. <p>Last year I had a hard time finding a good fit on the XL bikes I tested, and most left me hunched over the bars. The size XL Rift Zone proved to be comfortable overall and tempers a generous reach with a nice stack height. Looking at the geometry chart I might also be able to pull off a size large which I suspect would feel more playful, though slightly less efficient and comfortable on the climbs. </p>
8451.  
8452.  
8453.  
8454. <p>Circling back to the question of whether I&#8217;d rather own this Rift Zone XR or the similarly priced carbon version, I&#8217;m pretty much sold on the aluminum alloy XR. At least for now, the alloy Rift Zone delivers more rear suspension travel, the frame colors are way more fun, and the component choices are tough to beat. </p>
8455.  
8456.  
8457.  
8458. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons-of-marin-rift-zone">Pros and cons of Marin Rift Zone</h2>
8459.  
8460.  
8461.  
8462. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros">Pros</h4>
8463.  
8464.  
8465.  
8466. <ul>
8467. <li>Great parts spec for the money</li>
8468.  
8469.  
8470.  
8471. <li>Frame finish is hotness</li>
8472.  
8473.  
8474.  
8475. <li>Tough and dependable frame</li>
8476. </ul>
8477.  
8478.  
8479.  
8480. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cons">Cons</h4>
8481.  
8482.  
8483.  
8484. <ul>
8485. <li>Heavy</li>
8486.  
8487.  
8488.  
8489. <li>Not very playful</li>
8490. </ul>
8491.  
8492.  
8493.  
8494. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line">Bottom line</h2>
8495.  
8496.  
8497.  
8498. <p>Is the Rift Zone XR more flash than function? I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s both flashy <em>and</em> functional, though perhaps not quite as playful as the paint job might suggest. Does it deliver a killer parts spec at a value price? Absolutely.</p>
8499.  
8500.  
8501.  
8502. <p>The Marin Rift Zone 29&#8243; XR AXS trail bike looks great and comes with a nice parts spec that promises solid performance for everyday rides.</p>
8503. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/marin-rift-zone-xr-review/">Marin Rift Zone XR Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8511. <item>
8512. <title>Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor</title>
8513. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/community/farewell-to-the-one-and-only-matt-miller-singletracks-managing-editor/</link>
8514. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/community/farewell-to-the-one-and-only-matt-miller-singletracks-managing-editor/#comments</comments>
8516. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Barber]]></dc:creator>
8517. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
8518. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
8519. <category><![CDATA[farewell]]></category>
8520. <category><![CDATA[matt miller]]></category>
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8522.  
8523. <description><![CDATA[<p>After six years of writing and editing at Singletracks, Matt Miller is moving on. We take a look back at his contributions over the years and wish him well.</p>
8524. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/farewell-to-the-one-and-only-matt-miller-singletracks-managing-editor/">Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
8525. ]]></description>
8526. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
8527. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-632946" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-M-SL-RIDE-12-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Matt Jones</figcaption></figure>
8528.  
8529.  
8530.  
8531. <p>Singletracks Managing Editor Matt Miller joined Singletracks almost six years ago, and today is his last day. As an editor Matt brought a level of professionalism and quality reporting across a wide range of topics from trail advocacy to industry analysis and product reviews. He will surely be missed by our staff, freelance writers and regular readers.</p>
8532.  
8533.  
8534.  
8535. <p>Last week I chatted with Matt on the Singletracks podcast about some of his most memorable articles over the years. The following is an edited transcript from our conversation.</p>
8536.  
8537.  
8538.  
8539. <p><strong>You&#8217;ve written a ton for the site and over those years, like, I mean, literally hundreds of articles maybe 1000. I don&#8217;t know&#8230; I should have counted. </strong></p>
8540.  
8541.  
8542.  
8543. <p>It&#8217;s <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/author/mattmiller/">over a thousand maybe</a>. </p>
8544.  
8545.  
8546.  
8547. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1244" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-617118" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-750x365.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-1170x569.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-768x373.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-1536x746.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-2048x995.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-600x292.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bike_shop-150x73.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo courtesy of Chris Beratlis, My Buddy’s Bike Shop</figcaption></figure>
8548.  
8549.  
8550.  
8551. <p><strong>Oh my gosh, crazy. Obviously it&#8217;s impossible to go back and read every one of them but I do want to highlight some of the ones that really come to mind for me. One was <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/the-bike-boom-is-over-but-shops-are-learning-to-ride-a-new-wave/">an article about the end of the pandemic-induced bike boom</a>. You were one of the first to write about that. A lot of people thought that this crazy demand for bikes was going to keep going but you actually did a really great job interviewing people and coming away with a different conclusion.</strong></p>
8552.  
8553.  
8554.  
8555. <p>I remember talking to some bike shops at that time who had been thrown into the mix and were still expected to keep orders that they had placed during the height of the pandemic, and just seeing the interest in those orders basically evaporate. And so I feel like the bike shops were kind of the first ones to really see this bike boom falling out from under them. We all know now that the industry as a whole is not doing well and, and definitely fell into that trend. I remember that article being a big one and getting way more reads and interest beyond our general mountain bike audience.</p>
8556.  
8557.  
8558.  
8559. <p><strong>This wasn&#8217;t an accepted point of view at that time. You were courageous to say that maybe the good times won&#8217;t last.</strong></p>
8560.  
8561.  
8562.  
8563. <p>I don&#8217;t know if it was veiled optimism from a lot of the brands. Many thought they were going to keep this large percentage of people who picked up riding or mountain biking and cycling in their neighborhoods after the pandemic. But you know once baseball games and bars and everything like that open back up, hopefully some people are still out there riding.</p>
8564.  
8565.  
8566.  
8567. <p><strong>As a journalist you really try to be independent as much as possible and you have been really good at finding out for yourself like, is this true?</strong> </p>
8568.  
8569.  
8570.  
8571. <p>Journalism was a third or fourth career for me. I went to journalism school and felt really strongly about being independent doing it for your readers. That is still a very big guiding principle for a lot of my writing.</p>
8572.  
8573.  
8574.  
8575. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-03-at-7.57.08-AM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="587" height="465" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-03-at-7.57.08-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-592301"/></a></figure>
8576.  
8577.  
8578.  
8579. <p><strong>Yeah, that&#8217;s awesome. And you&#8217;ve definitely left your mark. Another one of your articles that&#8217;s not so serious but was extremely popular was a <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/uncategorized/toyota-isnt-doing-itself-any-favors-with-mountain-bikers-right-now/">commentary on a Toyota marketing campaign</a> that included an image of a mountain biker. How did you come across that?</strong></p>
8580.  
8581.  
8582.  
8583. <p>Originally Toyota had posted an image to its Instagram and they were just getting trashed by mountain bikers and mountain bike influencers in the comment section. Obviously this isn&#8217;t like hard hitting news, but being a small, independent mountain bike website gives us room to comment on it. And so yeah, I kind of turned it into a news article in the sense that Toyota tried to appeal to mountain bikers by having a photo of this guy or gal or whoever it was, clad in this dirt bike kit. They&#8217;re like towering over this bike that looks like a Walmart bike, to be honest.</p>
8584.  
8585.  
8586.  
8587. <p><strong>And it was all black like maybe they were trying to hide what kind of bike it was so that it wasn&#8217;t distracting.</strong></p>
8588.  
8589.  
8590.  
8591. <p>Yeah, they probably just took a can of spray paint to it. But the other fun thing is that I own a 4Runner. Many of my friends own 4Runners or Tacomas or Tundras. Toyota is a hugely popular brand with mountain bikers and so it was fun to poke fun at them from the perspective of mountain bikers not really needing to be in the ads. You&#8217;re doing a good enough job but your marketing department kind of botched it on this one.</p>
8592.  
8593.  
8594.  
8595. <p><strong>Did you ever hear from anybody at the brand or anything?</strong></p>
8596.  
8597.  
8598.  
8599. <p>No but they came out with follow-up ads were like &#8216;the gloves are off now&#8217; or like &#8216;the training wheels are off now&#8217; or something like that. And they posted a more authentic-looking mountain biker. They still had ankle socks. You&#8217;re almost there, but maybe I&#8217;m just picky about socks, I don&#8217;t know.</p>
8600.  
8601.  
8602.  
8603. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-581201" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trail-Agents-Hewlett-Gulch-0503.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8604.  
8605.  
8606.  
8607. <p><strong>That&#8217;s funny. Another <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/wildfire/">series of articles that you wrote looked at wildfires</a> and how that impacts mountain biking. The coverage wasn&#8217;t necessarily mountain-bike specific since obviously this affects a lot of things from recreation to people&#8217;s homes and it&#8217;s a huge topic and you did a great job researching it.</strong></p>
8608.  
8609.  
8610.  
8611. <p>There was a ton of research and if you live in the Western US or even in the East with all the smoke coming down from Canada, you&#8217;re dealing with some trail-related impact from wildfires, whether it&#8217;s too smoky to have an enjoyable ride or the forest that you&#8217;re trying to ride in is closed because there&#8217;s massive fire damage. Or it&#8217;s a year or two after the fire has come and gone and you get rainstorms and then erosion and all these things have a big impact on the trail. So learning about forest fires and forest conservation and forest health is still really fascinating to me because it is  an ecosystem but it&#8217;s also this little economy of all these parts that work together.</p>
8612.  
8613.  
8614.  
8615. <p><strong>I&#8217;m interested to know which other stories were your favorites to cover or were there certain topics that you enjoyed the most?</strong></p>
8616.  
8617.  
8618.  
8619. <p>Because I have &#8212; I don&#8217;t know if I would call it old school but &#8212; a rigid standard of journalism influence in my work, I do love trail access reporting. So I reported on the population boom in Colorado and how mountain biking has kind of evolved past some of the old ways of management. That was one of my favorites. </p>
8620.  
8621.  
8622.  
8623. <p>The reporting I did in <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/copper-harbor-trails-shut-down-liability/">Copper Harbor after some of the trail closures </a>out there was great. There are so many different stakeholders to talk to and you kind of look at this like here&#8217;s what&#8217;s going on. Why is the trail closed? Local governments are worried about being sued even though if you talk to lawyers, they weren&#8217;t necessarily at risk. And then the question is, is this going to have an effect on the economy, on tourism? I like digging into those stories and having pages and pages of research and trying to figure out how to weave it all together. </p>
8624.  
8625.  
8626.  
8627. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="800" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-590585" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105.jpg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Elk-Golden-Co-0105-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Elk in Golden, Colorado. Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8628.  
8629.  
8630.  
8631. <p>There&#8217;s a recent one on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/in-steamboat-springs-colorado-its-mountain-bike-trails-versus-hunting-groups/">hunting groups and their opposition to mountain bike trails in Steamboat Springs</a>, Colorado that I wrote in December. That one was interesting to tackle because I&#8217;m a new hunter and so seeing the values that hunting groups have and how that interferes with potential new mountain bike trails is a clash of ideals for public land which everybody is entitled to in some aspect. </p>
8632.  
8633.  
8634.  
8635. <p>But I think that my favorite thing honestly was just being at a publication where I can write about almost anything as long as it&#8217;s related to mountain biking. So there&#8217;s, there&#8217;s a number of essays that I wrote and honestly, like, I feel like I got the most valuable or the most heartfelt reader feedback where I get a lot of personal emails thanking me for something I wrote, which is always nice. </p>
8636.  
8637.  
8638.  
8639. <p>For other writers, if you&#8217;re willing to open yourself up and be vulnerable to an audience, the audience generally returns the favor. People appreciate that kind of writing and that&#8217;s what made me want to be a writer. </p>
8640.  
8641.  
8642.  
8643. <p>I&#8217;ve done <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mountain-bike-reviews/">so many bike reviews</a> that they feel fairly formulaic to turn out but every once in a while  you&#8217;ll just hit the nail on the head and a review will do really well. Or you review something a little oddball, like an internally geared bike. </p>
8644.  
8645.  
8646.  
8647. <p>I would just say having the ability to write a multitude of different types of articles &#8212; essays, opinions, reviews and reporting &#8212; and having the ability to connect with readers on every type of writing was my favorite. There are a lot of digital mountain bike publications out there that solely focus on gear and I think it would have gone crazy if I was in that position. </p>
8648.  
8649.  
8650.  
8651. <p><strong>Well you offer great advice for any writer in terms of being open and honest and vulnerable sometimes. Hopefully this is something that your replacement is reading and they&#8217;ll be able to pick up the torch and carry it on. What can you share with us about what you&#8217;re moving on to next?</strong></p>
8652.  
8653.  
8654.  
8655. <p>I accepted a technical writing job with the Federal Aviation Administration. It seems like a pretty big jump from what I&#8217;m doing right now and it definitely is. I would add that I&#8217;m a military veteran and if you are a vet, there are pathways to get into the federal government which is notoriously difficult to get into. So it&#8217;s a change of pace for me and my wife trying to start a family. It&#8217;ll be a really solid foundation for us to have. So I&#8217;m excited about it and I&#8217;m planning to continue freelancing as long as you guys will have me.</p>
8656.  
8657.  
8658.  
8659. <p><strong>Yeah, absolutely.</strong></p>
8660.  
8661.  
8662.  
8663. <p>As much as I love mountain biking, and as big of a part of my life as it is, it&#8217;ll be nice not to have it consume my life for now.</p>
8664.  
8665.  
8666.  
8667. <p><strong>We&#8217;ll certainly miss you, and your contributions will be felt here for a long time for sure. And we&#8217;re looking forward to having you come back every now and then to share your words with us.</strong></p>
8668.  
8669.  
8670.  
8671. <p>Yeah I appreciate it. It&#8217;s been a dream. Eight years ago I decided I&#8217;m gonna give this journalism thing a shot and at the time I was going through school a lot of my professors, hardcore newspaper journalists and magazine journalists, were watching the Denver Post fall apart and get acquired by private equity firms and just gutted. And that was happening at every major newspaper across the country. So it was a long shot for me to get any sort of full time journalism job out of school. And looking back I would have loved to get into some sort of newspaper job back then, but then things worked out with Singletracks. I guess it&#8217;s not surprising if you look at the way that Singletracks is managed as an independent publication, but it is great to see it doing well in when many publications are not. I think that speaks to independent journalism and smart management. I&#8217;m really fortunate to have put in six years in this dream job as a mountain bike journalist and editor. I&#8217;m super grateful for the experience.</p>
8672.  
8673.  
8674.  
8675. <p><em>Singletracks will continue to publish Matt&#8217;s final articles over the next couples of weeks. </em></p>
8676. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/community/farewell-to-the-one-and-only-matt-miller-singletracks-managing-editor/">Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8685. <title>Digging Into the Differences Between Trunnion and Standard MTB Shocks</title>
8686. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/digging-into-the-differences-between-trunnion-and-standard-mtb-shocks/</link>
8687. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/digging-into-the-differences-between-trunnion-and-standard-mtb-shocks/#respond</comments>
8689. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Reill]]></dc:creator>
8690. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
8691. <category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
8692. <category><![CDATA[mtb suspension]]></category>
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8694.  
8695. <description><![CDATA[<p>Why have trunnion-mounted mountain bike shocks become more common lately? Like a lot of components, it has to do with frame design. </p>
8696. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/digging-into-the-differences-between-trunnion-and-standard-mtb-shocks/">Digging Into the Differences Between Trunnion and Standard MTB Shocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8699. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-623236" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Marzocchi-Air-Shock-9653-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Trunnion mounted shocks still use a typical lower shock mount but the upper is integrated lower on the shock body.</figcaption></figure>
8700.  
8701.  
8702.  
8703. <p>A little over a year ago, my friend became coil-curious. We were on a ride, and he saw another mountain biker riding the same bike but with a coil shock. As we climbed back into his truck, he made up his mind—he would buy a coil shock.</p>
8704.  
8705.  
8706.  
8707. <p>He researched coil shocks for a few weeks, speaking of how plush coil-sprung suspension rides and its simplicity as if he were trying to convince me to make the switch. All reasons aside, we all know why he wanted a coil shock—they look cool.</p>
8708.  
8709.  
8710.  
8711. <p>So, after a handful of weeks, my buddy pulled the trigger on a coil shock he found on Facebook Marketplace. He carefully ensured this new shock would fit his bike, confirming the eye-to-eye measurement and stroke length. He purchased the shock, brought it home to install, and realized he had made a terrible mistake.&nbsp;</p>
8712.  
8713.  
8714.  
8715. <p>The coil shock he’d purchased was a trunnion mount. His bike frame was not.</p>
8716.  
8717.  
8718.  
8719. <p>My friend, who was somewhat new to mountain biking, was unaware of the two different shock mounting systems: standard and trunnion. Fortunately, he resold the coil shock, recouping his initial loss. Sadly, he has yet to experience the plushness of coil-sprung suspension.</p>
8720.  
8721.  
8722.  
8723. <p>Why are there two different styles of shock mounts in the first place, embarrassing my friend so? What is the difference between trunnion and standard shocks, and why have more brands been using the trunnion option?</p>
8724.  
8725.  
8726.  
8727. <p>Naturally, I scoured the depths of the internet, and reached out to some industry experts to find the answers to these very questions.</p>
8728.  
8729.  
8730.  
8731. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-important-factors-and-the-big-difference">Important factors and the big difference</h2>
8732.  
8733.  
8734.  
8735. <p>Regardless of whether a shock is standard or trunnion mount, both styles have some of the same essential factors. There are two crucial measurements on either: eye-to-eye and stroke length.</p>
8736.  
8737.  
8738.  
8739. <p>The eye-to-eye measurement is the overall length of your shock, measured from eyelet to eyelet. These eyelets are on either end of your shock and are where the shock, using mounting hardware, attaches to the frame.&nbsp;</p>
8740.  
8741.  
8742.  
8743. <p>Frames are designed to fit a specific overall length of shock. Using a shock with an eye-to-eye measurement that is too long won’t fit, and one that is too short will change your bike&#8217;s geometry and suspension characteristics and will likely damage it.&nbsp;</p>
8744.  
8745.  
8746.  
8747. <p>The other important measurement is the shock stroke. Shock stroke is how much your shock compresses—essentially, it is the measurement of the shock’s stanchion. To be clear, this isn’t the same as how much travel your shock has.</p>
8748.  
8749.  
8750.  
8751. <p>For clarity’s sake, let&#8217;s acknowledge that stroke and eye-to-eye length aren’t directly correlated and vary from bike to bike. Just because two bikes have the same rear travel number doesn’t mean they will have the same eye-to-eye measurement or stroke length for their shock.</p>
8752.  
8753.  
8754.  
8755. <p>A third factor, where my friend didn’t do his research, is the most significant difference in trunnion and standard shocks. A standard mount shock has eyelets on either end of the shock, while a trunnion mount shock mounts directly to the linkage through the shock body. This direct-mount happens at the top of the shock, with the opposite end of a trunnion shock having a traditional eyelet.</p>
8756.  
8757.  
8758.  
8759. <p>A trunnion shock also has less mounting hardware than a standard shock. Each standard mount shock has different mounting hardware for each eyelet, depending on the frame. A trunnion shock eliminates half of the hardware due to the body of the shock using the frame’s linkage bolt to mount to the linkage.&nbsp;</p>
8760.  
8761.  
8762.  
8763. <p>This also means that the linkage on a frame that uses a trunnion mount shock is much wider at the mounting point.</p>
8764.  
8765.  
8766.  
8767. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-291797" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CaneCreek-0376.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A standard mounted shock with its hardware on both eyelets. Photo: Matt Miller</figcaption></figure>
8768.  
8769.  
8770.  
8771. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-have-trunnion-shocks-become-more-prevalent-on-mountain-bike-frames">Why have trunnion shocks become more prevalent on mountain bike frames?</h2>
8772.  
8773.  
8774.  
8775. <p>There are a lot of needs when it comes to mountain bike frame design. We want long-travel bikes that can hold a water bottle. That means putting a larger shock and a bottle cage in an already crammed front triangle.</p>
8776.  
8777.  
8778.  
8779. <p>But not all trunnion shocks are on the longer travel side. Steve Matthews of <a href="https://vorsprungsuspension.com/">Vorsprung Suspension</a> in Whistler, B.C., said that while he doesn’t have exact figures, he sees trunnion shocks on long, mid, and short-travel bikes.&nbsp;</p>
8780.  
8781.  
8782.  
8783. <p>The trunnion mount&#8217;s advantage is fitting longer shocks into tighter areas. However, Matthews did mention a stipulation. “This is usually only relevant if the shock is vertically oriented in front of the seat tube and the bottom of the shock has to be a fair way up away from the bottom bracket,” Matthews said, using the example of fitting a shock with an e-bike motor.</p>
8784.  
8785.  
8786.  
8787. <p>Matthews also mentioned that trunnion shock mounting hardware tends to be much more standardized than “standard” eyelet shocks. “[Trunnion] is also a standardized size—54 mm wide and M10 bolts—rather than the literally 100 different ‘standard’ sizes of shock hardware.”</p>
8788.  
8789.  
8790.  
8791. <p>Trunnion-mount shocks not only make frame designers&#8217; jobs a bit easier but suspension manufacturers like them as well. Since the overall eye-to-eye length is incorporated into the shock body, suspension engineers have more room internally for all the features they’d like to include.&nbsp;</p>
8792.  
8793.  
8794.  
8795. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="801" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-579798" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21.jpeg 1200w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21-1170x781.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pyga_hyrax_trail_bike-21-600x401.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></figure>
8796.  
8797.  
8798.  
8799. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-downsides-to-trunnion-mount-shocks">Downsides to trunnion mount shocks</h2>
8800.  
8801.  
8802.  
8803. <p>While trunnion-mounted&nbsp; shocks give frame and suspension designers a little extra room to work, they can have issues. One such issue has to do with how the trunnion shock is mounted.</p>
8804.  
8805.  
8806.  
8807. <p>With the trunnion shock mounted through the shock body itself, the shock has far less flex. This can lead to added stress at the shock mounts and in the shock as well. “Excessive rigidity puts a lot of side load on the shock when the frame flexes,” Matthews explained. “In our experience, this leads to a lot of premature shock failures.&nbsp;</p>
8808.  
8809.  
8810.  
8811. <p>The frame, shock, or both could be damaged in extreme circumstances. In most cases, however, this will result in more stress on a trunnion shock, which could mean more frequent service intervals.</p>
8812. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/digging-into-the-differences-between-trunnion-and-standard-mtb-shocks/">Digging Into the Differences Between Trunnion and Standard MTB Shocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8821. <title>From Oil and Gas to Biking and Hiking: How Western Towns Are Changing Their Fortunes</title>
8822. <link>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/</link>
8823. <comments>https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/#respond</comments>
8825. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Heil]]></dc:creator>
8826. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
8827. <category><![CDATA[Trails]]></category>
8828. <category><![CDATA[ashley korenblat]]></category>
8829. <category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
8830. <category><![CDATA[tourism]]></category>
8831. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.singletracks.com/?p=661780</guid>
8832.  
8833. <description><![CDATA[<p>As resources like oil and gas run dry, many towns are capitalizing on their other natural resources.</p>
8834. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/">From Oil and Gas to Biking and Hiking: How Western Towns Are Changing Their Fortunes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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8837. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-661951" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oil_gas_moab-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Oliclimb/Shutterstock.com</figcaption></figure>
8838.  
8839.  
8840.  
8841. <p>For decades, small mountain and desert towns across the Western USA have been confronted with a harsh choice: adapt or die. Hundreds of towns have built their economies based on extracting raw materials and resources for the earth. Inevitably, the resources that these communities have been pulling from the ground are exhausted, or the price drops so far that the effort just isn&#8217;t worth it anymore.&nbsp;</p>
8842.  
8843.  
8844.  
8845. <p>So what do you do in this situation? You adapt&#8230; or you die.</p>
8846.  
8847.  
8848.  
8849. <p>Mining is one of the oldest resource-extraction economies in the Mountain West, with silver mining predominating in the Rocky Mountains. It&#8217;s fascinating to consider the wide swath of silver mining towns in Utah and Colorado and the different fortunes that befell these mountain towns. Consider three classic silver mining towns spanning the entire spectrum: St. Elmo, Silverton, and Park City. You&#8217;ve undoubtedly heard of Park City, but have you heard of Silverton or St. Elmo?</p>
8850.  
8851.  
8852.  
8853. <p>In its heyday, St. Elmo was home to over 2,000 residents high in the mountains of Colorado—a boomtown that sprang up around the silver mining industry. Today, it&#8217;s a beautiful ghost town that serves as a tourist attraction. St. Elmo is still home to old buildings in varying states of preservation, stupendous mountain views, one bed and breakfast, and a tourist gift shop&#8230; and not much else.</p>
8854.  
8855.  
8856.  
8857. <p>In contrast, Utah&#8217;s Park City was also founded around the same time (as were most mining towns across the Central Rockies) thanks to rich silver lodes in the region, but today Park City is anything but a ghost town. It&#8217;s now one of the wealthiest and most famous mountain towns in North America.</p>
8858.  
8859.  
8860.  
8861. <p>In between these two we have the town of Silverton. While Silverton is still home to ~650 full-time residents, it has struggled to make a successful transition to a sustainable tourism economy. During the summertime, tourists visit downtown Silverton thanks to the popular train that runs from Durango. But those seasonal loads of tourists can only do so much to supply the town with both cash and community.&nbsp;</p>
8862.  
8863.  
8864.  
8865. <p>While many factors play into the rise and fall of mining towns, Park City is a classic example of the end-stage transition from resource extraction to recreation. Today, Park City&#8217;s economy is built upon some of the most famous ski resorts in the world, as well as one of the best-developed mountain bike trail systems on the planet.</p>
8866.  
8867.  
8868.  
8869. <p>One of the interesting things about Park City is that while it&#8217;s a relatively pretty area, there&#8217;s nothing geographically significant about the region. The ski resorts in nearby Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyons have much more radical terrain and dramatically better snowfall than Park City. The views from town are decent, but you can imagine the town inhabiting any one of a thousand random valleys spread throughout the Rockies. In contrast, both of the other towns mentioned here—St. Elmo and Silverton—boast radically more beautiful mountain views and taller peaks than Park City. But because of Park City&#8217;s pivot from resource extraction to recreation and tourism at <em>just</em> the right time, it&#8217;s now an outdoor recreation mecca, and the other two currently are not.</p>
8870.  
8871.  
8872.  
8873. <p>This pattern has repeated across the West for decades. First mining disappeared, and then logging was shut down through much of the Pacific Northwest toward the end of the 1900s. And finally, today we&#8217;re facing the decline of oil and gas.</p>
8874.  
8875.  
8876.  
8877. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-decline-of-oil-and-gas-extraction">The Decline of Oil and Gas Extraction</h2>
8878.  
8879.  
8880.  
8881. <p>Despite the global economy&#8217;s ongoing dependency on fossil fuels, the extraction of oil and natural gas on most public lands across the Western USA is declining. But as I learned while speaking with Ashley Korenblat, the Managing Director of Public Land Solutions, this isn&#8217;t due to a backlash from environmentalists. Rather, it&#8217;s simply due to the reserves in many areas running dry—just like the silver mines.</p>
8882.  
8883.  
8884.  
8885. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve been leasing public land for oil and gas drilling since 1920. So by definition, a lot of the land that&#8217;s available right now is kind of marginal,&#8221; said Korenblat.&nbsp;</p>
8886.  
8887.  
8888.  
8889. <p>Oil and gas leases last for decades, so many wells that were drilled decades ago are still pumping oil. But eventually, every well runs dry.&nbsp;</p>
8890.  
8891.  
8892.  
8893. <p>&#8220;The reality is, more and more investors don&#8217;t want to invest in oil, and some of these fields are getting played out. Like, oil will last 20 to 30 years,&#8221; said Korenblat. &#8220;When you drill for oil, you pay a royalty, and some of that royalty goes to the local community, to the county usually. Different states do it a little bit differently, but basically, oil and gas royalties fund local and state governments. If you&#8217;re looking down the road and each year that [the city] does their budget, who depends on some mineral royalties, you have to assume a lower price for oil and gas. That&#8217;s not pretty. A lot of communities are realizing that oil and gas is not going to be a very reliable source of funding going forward. That doesn&#8217;t mean that there won&#8217;t be some wells pumping along for the next 20 years in that community. It just means that it&#8217;s not going to grow,&#8221; Korenblat explained.</p>
8894.  
8895.  
8896.  
8897. <p>As communities are faced with these declining revenues, they&#8217;re forced to face the stark reality: they need to adapt, or their community might collapse. The elected officials are forced to examine what resources remain to build a new economy upon. If they&#8217;ve already been leasing public land for oil and gas drilling, that means that they <em>definitely</em> have public land available as a resource. And one major and sustainable source of industry and economic growth that has been proven over and over again across the Western USA is recreation and tourism.</p>
8898.  
8899.  
8900.  
8901. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2400" height="1600" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-661953" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1.jpeg 2400w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-750x500.jpeg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mining-1-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">File photo: Jeff Barber</figcaption></figure>
8902.  
8903.  
8904.  
8905. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-strength-of-recreation-economies">The Strength of Recreation Economies</h2>
8906.  
8907.  
8908.  
8909. <p>Moab, Utah, serves as the poster child of a strong recreation economy in a town that once served as a hub for oil and gas extraction. Even today, you can still spot plenty of oil wells pumping around the Moab area, but now the economy is unequivocally driven by recreation and tourism.</p>
8910.  
8911.  
8912.  
8913. <p>A<a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/01/18/state-offers-plan-help-towns-grow/">n article in The Salt Lake Tribune</a><em> says, </em>&#8220;Outdoor recreation went from adding $6.1 billion in value to Utah’s economy in 2022 to $8.1 billion last year (2023), according to the federal <a href="https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gdp-state">Bureau of Economic Analysis</a>.&#8221; That&#8217;s an astounding $2 billion increase year-over-year, driven in large part by hot spots such as Moab and Park City.&nbsp;</p>
8914.  
8915.  
8916.  
8917. <p>Zooming out even further, <a href="https://headwaterseconomics.org/economic-development/trends-performance/outdoor-recreation-economy-by-state/">Headwaters Economics calculated</a> that &#8220;in 2022, the outdoor recreation economy generated $1.1 trillion dollars in economic output&#8221; nationally, representing 2.2% of the nation&#8217;s GDP. &#8220;This is more than three times the size of air transportation, two-and-a-half times the size of oil and gas development, and nearly three-and-a-half times the size of motor vehicle manufacturing and performing arts,&#8221; they write.</p>
8918.  
8919.  
8920.  
8921. <p>While Utah&#8217;s recreation economy is one of the largest in the nation, similar numbers and statistics from booming outdoor destinations have been studied and replicated in dozens of communities. Towns across the nation have proven that pivoting from resource extraction to a recreation economy is not only possible, but it&#8217;s sustainable and even <em>more</em> lucrative than the resource extraction economy that preceded it.&nbsp;</p>
8922.  
8923.  
8924.  
8925. <p>Yes, the local economies in these towns <em>do</em> go through a transition phase. While a few of the somewhat high-paying jobs associated with oil fields might disappear, those jobs are replaced not just by tourism-related service industry jobs but also by high-paying full-time careers in other industries as well. &#8220;We&#8217;re seeing different types of companies and different types of professionals move to these smaller communities, and they hire people,&#8221; said Korenblat. If you consider healthcare alone, the change is astounding. &#8220;When I moved to Moab, there was one doctor,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I think now you could get knee surgery here.&#8221;</p>
8926.  
8927.  
8928.  
8929. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-power-of-mountain-biking-and-hiking-trails">The Power of Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails</h2>
8930.  
8931.  
8932.  
8933. <p>Public Land Solutions (PLS), the non-profit that Korenblat founded and runs, partners with local communities to do a deep analysis of the natural resources that they have available to identify what recreational opportunities those communities can market immediately and what they can go on to develop. While destinations like Park City have successfully transitioned thanks to sports like downhill skiing, building a ski resort is next to impossible these days due to permitting and the financial overhead. And while some towns might thrive on access to one of the nation&#8217;s most iconic rivers, not every town has a river running through it.&nbsp;</p>
8934.  
8935.  
8936.  
8937. <p>But what almost every town <em>can</em> do is build a high-quality network of mountain biking and hiking trails. &#8220;The amazing thing is, for mountain biking especially, you can&#8217;t look up at the Grand Teton while you&#8217;re riding singletrack,&#8221; said Korenblat. &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to look at the trail. So you don&#8217;t need the Grand Teton looming in the background. You don&#8217;t necessarily need some giant canyon. The amazing thing is that you can provide a quality trail experience in a lot of places that are not iconic.&#8221;</p>
8938.  
8939.  
8940.  
8941. <p>This point is absolutely critical, and it&#8217;s difficult to overstate it: with entertaining mountain biking trails, it&#8217;s very possible to build a high-quality trail system that will attract visitors from around the country with even moderately interesting terrain. Bentonville, Arkansas, is ground-zero for this model. The rolling forested hills of Northwest Arkansas are almost entirely unremarkable from a natural resources perspective. But with enough investment in mountain biking infrastructure, Bentonville has transformed itself into one of the best places to ride singletrack in the nation.</p>
8942.  
8943.  
8944.  
8945. <p>Now, building a mountain bike trail system from scratch is no mean feat, but compared to the cost of other infrastructure investments, it&#8217;s actually relatively affordable. A high-caliber, professionally-built singletrack mountain biking trail starts at about $7.50 per foot. That&#8217;s about $40,000 per mile, and for a 20-mile trail network, it would cost about $800,000 to build.&nbsp;</p>
8946.  
8947.  
8948.  
8949. <p>Sounds somewhat expensive, right?&nbsp;</p>
8950.  
8951.  
8952.  
8953. <p>Now consider another form of recreational path that many communities invest in: shared-use paved paths, sometimes called greenway trails. While costs for these paths range dramatically, most sources (<a href="https://www.in.gov/indot/files/INDOT_TrailsCostCalculator_Memo.pdf">1</a>, <a href="http://www.pedbikesafe.org/bikesafe/countermeasures_detail.cfm?CM_NUM=31">2</a>) cite the average cost per mile between $480,000 and $800,000. Rounding to the low end at $500,000 per mile, building a comparable 20-mile paved trail would cost at least $10 million to construct—and possibly much, much more. <a href="http://www.pedbikesafe.org/bikesafe/countermeasures_detail.cfm?CM_NUM=31">According to pedbikesafe.org</a>, the noted high cost for a single mile of paved shared-use trail was over $4.8 million dollars.</p>
8954.  
8955.  
8956.  
8957. <p>Singletrack doesn&#8217;t sound nearly so expensive anymore!</p>
8958.  
8959.  
8960.  
8961. <p>Of course, that&#8217;s not to say that paved paths are in any way &#8220;bad&#8221; or a bad investment. Korenblat notes that paved paths often lead to singletrack and form critical transportation conduits through urban areas. Rather, the point is that singletrack trails—even professionally built trails—are a reasonable economic investment that hundreds of communities can afford to make.</p>
8962.  
8963.  
8964.  
8965. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-during-the-transition-it-s-not-an-either-or-proposition">During the transition, it&#8217;s not an either/or proposition. </h2>
8966.  
8967.  
8968.  
8969. <p>As we talk about the switch from a resource extraction economy to a recreation-based economy, it sometimes sounds like a lightswitch that&#8217;s flipped, shutting off the oil wells and building the mountain bike trails. But the reality is very different. As mentioned above, some of the oil wells that have already been established will continue pumping for decades.</p>
8970.  
8971.  
8972.  
8973. <p>But that doesn&#8217;t mean that these communities can&#8217;t start building trails <em>right now</em>.&nbsp;</p>
8974.  
8975.  
8976.  
8977. <p>New Mexico is a perfect example of this. In fact, one of PLS&#8217;s biggest projects ever was a comprehensive recreation review for the entire state of New Mexico. While New Mexico&#8217;s work is still in its infancy compared to states like Utah and Colorado, the public lands and natural resources are unbelievable—it&#8217;s probably the most underrated state in the Union for recreation and access to public lands.</p>
8978.  
8979.  
8980.  
8981. <p>While New Mexico is playing catch-up statewide, forward-thinking communities have already been striking out on their own to change their fortunes. While the story of how each trail system came to be is unique and different, as you ride mountain bike trails in many communities in northern New Mexico, you&#8217;ll find yourself pedaling past humming oil wells, climbing up pipeline grades, and connecting trails on dirt roads filled with rumbling oil field trucks. Yes, the noise of the oil field detracts from the natural beauty of the landscape, but as I&#8217;ve pedaled along fantastic, swooping trails with gorgeous views in places like Aztec, Placitas, and Farmington, I found myself marveling that recreation and resource extraction can so seamlessly coexist.</p>
8982.  
8983.  
8984.  
8985. <p>It doesn&#8217;t have to be an either/or proposition while these communities transition. For now, it can be <strong>both</strong>.</p>
8986.  
8987.  
8988.  
8989. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-work-might-not-be-easy-but-it-s-definitely-worth-it">The work might not be easy, but it&#8217;s definitely worth it.</h2>
8990.  
8991.  
8992.  
8993. <p>There are inevitably hurdles and challenges to overcome with any project of this scale, especially if the entire community is slowly changing its economic focus. Other land users often take issue whenever the status quo changes. If your economy has been built on cattle grazing and oil wells for the past century, it&#8217;s no wonder that change is scary. But if the local government has already identified that they <em>need</em> to transition their community&#8217;s economy in order to survive, the doors that can be opened are incredible. &#8220;The power of local elected officials is often overlooked in the trail conversation,&#8221; said Korenblat. &#8220;When the mayor cares, that helps a lot. When your city council is paying attention to what your land manager is doing, that really helps.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>
8994.  
8995.  
8996.  
8997. <p>It all comes down to the brutal choice: adapt or die. And frankly, due to their unwillingness to change, many local governments choose the latter option. But for many forward-thinking towns across the Western USA, their fortunes are changing, and biking trails are their ticket to a sustainable future for their vibrant communities.</p>
8998. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/from-oil-and-gas-to-biking-and-hiking-how-western-towns-are-changing-their-fortunes/">From Oil and Gas to Biking and Hiking: How Western Towns Are Changing Their Fortunes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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9007. <title>A New High Pivot Mixed Wheel Bike plus More Accurate Ride Timing Data</title>
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9012. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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9017.  
9018. <description><![CDATA[<p>This week's mountain bike product news from BYB, Deviate Cycles, Fox Racing and Feedback Sports.</p>
9019. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-new-high-pivot-mixed-wheel-bike-plus-more-accurate-ride-timing-data/">A New High Pivot Mixed Wheel Bike plus More Accurate Ride Timing Data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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9022. <p class="has-background has-small-font-size" style="background-color:#f7f3e3"><em><a href="https://www.singletracks.com/tag/gear-watch/">Gear Watch Wednesday</a> is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you&#8217;d like us to check out? Email jeff@singletracks.com.</em></p>
9023.  
9024.  
9025.  
9026. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-50 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
9027. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="662107" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662107" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-Speed-sensor-External-trigger-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
9028.  
9029.  
9030.  
9031. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="662106" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662106" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-2-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
9032.  
9033.  
9034.  
9035. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="780" height="1170" data-id="662105" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-780x1170.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662105" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-780x1170.jpg 780w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-500x750.jpg 500w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-600x900.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BYB-Chrono-External-trigger-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /></a></figure>
9036. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photo</figcaption></figure>
9037.  
9038.  
9039.  
9040. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-byb-chrono-promises-highly-accurate-race-timing">BYB Chrono promises highly accurate race timing</h2>
9041.  
9042.  
9043.  
9044. <p>The new BYB Chrono is a multi-part lap timing system for race timing or training purposes. The system is made up of a GPS sensor combined with a wheel-based speed sensor and an external trigger that can be used individually or as a set for maximum accuracy. A companion app stitches all the data together. </p>
9045.  
9046.  
9047.  
9048. <ul>
9049. <li>Price: 299€ (Chrono) and 149€ (trigger) </li>
9050.  
9051.  
9052.  
9053. <li>Buy from bybtech.it</li>
9054. </ul>
9055.  
9056.  
9057.  
9058. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/%C2%A9MatteoChalle-FOX-FLAT-BOA-44-scaled.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/%C2%A9MatteoChalle-FOX-FLAT-BOA-44-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662110"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo</figcaption></figure>
9059.  
9060.  
9061.  
9062. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fox-union-flat-boa-mountain-bike-shoe">Fox Union flat BOA mountain bike shoe</h2>
9063.  
9064.  
9065.  
9066. <p>There&#8217;s a new version of the Fox Union mountain bike shoe that&#8217;s designed for flat pedals with two BOA dials for an extra secure fit. Fox Racing has been making moves in the MTB footwear market lately, officially completing its acquisition of Ride Concepts earlier this year.</p>
9067.  
9068.  
9069.  
9070. <ul>
9071. <li>Price: $225.95</li>
9072.  
9073.  
9074.  
9075. <li>Buy from foxracing.com</li>
9076. </ul>
9077.  
9078.  
9079.  
9080. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-51 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
9081. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662114" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662114" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-10-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9082.  
9083.  
9084.  
9085. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662115" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662115" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Claymore-Mullet-Red-on-Black-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9086. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Photos: James Vincent</figcaption></figure>
9087.  
9088.  
9089.  
9090. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-deviate-claymore-mx">Deviate Claymore MX</h2>
9091.  
9092.  
9093.  
9094. <p>The Deviate Claymore MX is the brand&#8217;s first mixed wheel bike, delivering 165mm of rear wheel travel with a high-pivot design. Rather than simply swap the linkage on the existing Claymore 29, Deviate went with an all-new rear triangle to optimize ride feel and performance.</p>
9095.  
9096.  
9097.  
9098. <ul>
9099. <li>Price: $3,200 (frame)</li>
9100.  
9101.  
9102.  
9103. <li>Reserve at deviatecycles.com</li>
9104. </ul>
9105.  
9106.  
9107.  
9108. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662255" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-11.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Provided photo</figcaption></figure>
9109.  
9110.  
9111.  
9112. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-feedback-sports-bike-tools">New Feedback Sports bike tools</h2>
9113.  
9114.  
9115.  
9116. <p>There&#8217;s a trio of new Feedback Sports tools, all in plier form. The adjustable wrench, mini diagonal cutters, and mini needle nose pliers aren&#8217;t necessarily bike specific but they do appear to be high quality tools.</p>
9117.  
9118.  
9119.  
9120. <ul>
9121. <li>Price: $30-55</li>
9122.  
9123.  
9124.  
9125. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=cff44890-ccaa-4f6c-9f44-fe4d02a9b2e5&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeedbacksports.com%2Fcollections%2Fbike-tools-and-tool-kits">from Feedback Sports</a></li>
9126. </ul>
9127.  
9128.  
9129.  
9130. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-52 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
9131. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662276" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662276" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-13-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9132.  
9133.  
9134.  
9135. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="780" data-id="662275" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-1170x780.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662275" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12-600x400.jpg 600w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-12.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9136. <figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Provided photos</figcaption></figure>
9137.  
9138.  
9139.  
9140. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolftooth-singlespeed-spacer-kit">Wolftooth singlespeed spacer kit</h2>
9141.  
9142.  
9143.  
9144. <p>The new alloy Wolftooth spacer kit with stainless steel lockring lets you run a single cog on your 10- or 11-speed HG freehub body. There are also new cog colors to choose from, including orange and gold (shown).</p>
9145.  
9146.  
9147.  
9148. <ul>
9149. <li>Price: $44.95 for the spacer kit plus lockring, $54.95 for a singlespeed cog</li>
9150.  
9151.  
9152.  
9153. <li>Buy <a href="https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=1f8f513b-b98b-4cf0-abf5-e477c8747e9c&amp;website_id=ffd7576c-69cb-4eab-bd7f-509633611075&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolftoothcomponents.com%2Fcollections%2Fsinglespeed">from Wolftooth</a>  </li>
9154. </ul>
9155.  
9156.  
9157.  
9158. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="658" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-1170x658.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-662273" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-1170x658.webp 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-750x422.webp 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-768x432.webp 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27223-2503_SDDL_SW-PHENOM-MIRROR-SADDLE-BLK-143_HERO-600x337.webp 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9159.  
9160.  
9161.  
9162. <p>Specialized recently released the S-Works Phenom with Mirror saddle with a concave shape, 3D-printed contruction and a carbon body. The Phenom saddle shape is long and flat and can be used for both on- and off-road riding.</p>
9163.  
9164.  
9165.  
9166. <ul>
9167. <li>Price: $450 (!)</li>
9168.  
9169.  
9170.  
9171. <li>Buy <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=xF5LztnyRHI&amp;mid=49187&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fs-works-phenom-with-mirror%2Fp%2F1000148879%3Fcolor%3D1000148881-1000148879">from Specialized</a></li>
9172. </ul>
9173.  
9174.  
9175.  
9176. <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
9177. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1170" height="878" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-1170x878.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-662235" srcset="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-750x563.jpg 750w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-768x576.jpg 768w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7471-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" /></a></figure>
9178.  
9179.  
9180.  
9181. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skratch-labs-everyday-drink-mix-makes-it-easy-to-hydrate">Skratch Labs Everyday Drink Mix makes it easy to hydrate</h2>
9182.  
9183.  
9184.  
9185. <p>Skratch Labs, known for their endurance hydration drink mixes has a new everyday formula to compete with the many options on the market now. Skratch says the mix meets two important hydration needs for athletes: The ability customize electrolyte intake or combine with other hydration mixes, and a need for an unsweetened hydration mix for those who don&#8217;t want the additional calories or sweeteners. Each serving has 400mg of sodium, 100mg of potassium, 50mg of calcium, 50mg of magnesium and 1-2g of carbs. </p>
9186.  
9187.  
9188.  
9189. <ul>
9190. <li>Price: $1.65-$27.95</li>
9191.  
9192.  
9193.  
9194. <li>Buy from Skratchlabs.com, Amazon and select retailers</li>
9195. </ul>
9196. </div></div>
9197. <p>The article <a href="https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/a-new-high-pivot-mixed-wheel-bike-plus-more-accurate-ride-timing-data/">A New High Pivot Mixed Wheel Bike plus More Accurate Ride Timing Data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.singletracks.com">Singletracks Mountain Bike News</a>.</p>
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