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Titanium Frames, Soft Tail Mountain Bikes, Mixed Wheels, Bikepacking, and Gravel: The Moots Interview [Podcast #277]

By Jeff Barber   February 15, 2021

Moots is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so we look back at some of the brand’s unique bike designs and product decisions over the years, starting with the YBB soft tail mountain bike released in the 1980s.

Shimano XT Brakes: Same Great Stopping Power, With a Different Feel [Review]

By Jeff Barber   February 13, 2021

The latest Shimano 4-piston XT brake set, officially designated BR-M8120, boasts a few notable tweaks and improvements as I’ve discovered over the past several months of testing.

The First Law of Bike Design [Cartoon]

By Jeff Barber   February 12, 2021

So THAT’S why we can’t have cheap, nice things.

SL-K Carbon Cranks from Full Speed Ahead Simply and Silently Slash the Weight [Review]

By Brian Gerow   February 11, 2021

The FSA SL-K cranks, chainring, and BB have been middle-of-nowhere silent no matter how long I stand and climb after slopping through the mud.

The Alloy Pyga Hyrax All-Mountain Bike In for Test

By Jeff Barber   February 10, 2021

Named for a wily critter, the Pyga Hyrax is a 140 travel bike with a 150mm fork, designed to be as fast and as sure-footed as its namesake across challenging lines.

Mondraker MIND Suspension Telemetry System Simplifies all the Settings, adds Anti-Theft Tracking

By Brian Gerow   February 9, 2021

Wireless sensors track the fork and frame to help riders optimize suspension settings. There’s also an anti-theft system built in.

Crankbrothers Synthesis I9 Alloy Wheelset Pairs Uniquely-Tuned Front and Rear Wheels [Review]

By Brian Gerow   February 9, 2021

The Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels feature different front and wheel specs to optimize ride feel and performance on the trail.

Strap an Extra Bottle on With the AUX Cage from Granite Designs

By Brian Gerow   February 9, 2021

Need more bag-free hydration options, but don’t have the frame mounts for it? The Granite Design AUX bottle cage could be a good option.

Fezzari’s New Solitude XC Hardtail is Made to Play

By Matt Miller   February 8, 2021

The Fezzari Solitude is a new carbon hardtail mountain bike that’s engineered to ride the line between playful and racy.

Are Mountain Bike Marketing Categories Like Trail and Enduro Helpful, or Mostly Arbitrary?

By Jeff Barber   February 7, 2021

Over time brands and consumers alike have latched onto designations like trail and enduro as a way to convey a bike’s intentions. But shorthand descriptors leave important details unstated, and in some cases, can lead buyers astray.

Syncros Tofino Saddle Fits Well With an Upright Gravity-Riding Position [Review]

By Brian Gerow   February 6, 2021

The main docking platform of the 135mm-wide Syncros Tofino saddle is flatter than most, with a bit of raised tail to dig your sit bones into on the way uphill.

A Shift in Practice on the Belt-Driven, Derailleur-less Zerode Taniwha

By Matt Miller   February 5, 2021

Experiencing the pros and cons of an internal drivetrain on the latest Zerode Taniwha build featuring Pinion and Gates components.

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