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ASS Does Downieville: Calling it a Season
Jon Palmer breaks out the skis as winter is fast approaching (click to enlarge). Although there’s more than a foot of snow up on Packer Saddle where the shuttle drop-off point is, Yuba Expeditions...
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NEMBA asks IMBA to clarify position on electric bikes
Riders climb “The Spine” on Wasatch Crest Trail above Park City, UT (click to enlarge). Photo by James Adamson – dropmedia.tv Philip Keyes is one of the most respected names in mountain bike advocacy....
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Ibis launches Trans-Fat fat bike
The new Trans-Fat features the same front triangle as the Tranny 29 (click to enlarge). Ibis Cycles is increasing their carbon footprint with the latest in a lineage of cleverly named bikes – the...
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The Angry Singlespeeder’s take on the Wilderness issue
This land is our land… or is it? (click to enlarge) Photo by James Adamson – Dropmedia.tv There’s been a lot of heated discussion and emotions these past few months regarding federal Wilderness and...
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Pivot LES Fat fat bike review
The LES Fat weighs 27.5 pounds with 26×4” tires (click to enlarge). Editor’s Note: This article is part of the Mtbr Ultimate Guide to winter mountain biking, fat bikes, gear, apparel, lights and...
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Interview with new STC board member John Bliss
The former IMBA board chairman accepted an invitation to serve on the board of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. The topic of bikes in Wilderness had a significant development on January 22, when...
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Ibis Mojo 3 first ride review
The new Mojo 3 brings 2.8” plus tire capability to this popular trail bike (click to enlarge). Perhaps the latest in a seemingly never-ending procession of mountain bike innovations to make bikes more...
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Letter to every IMBA member from The Angry Singlespeeder
Bull Run Trail, Moab (click to enlarge). Photo by James Adamson – dropmedia.tv Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial musings from contributor Kurt Gensheimer. In no way do...
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Bontrager Line Plus TLR 29 wheels review
Bontrager Line Plus TLR 29 is a worthy upgrade for your 29+ bike (click to enlarge). Lowdown: Bontrager Line Plus TLR 29 Wheels The plus-size bike segment is quickly gaining popularity thanks to its...
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Maxxis releases new plus-size tires
The Minion DHR and DHF, now in plus size for both 27.5 and 29 (click to enlarge). Recognizing the exploding popularity of plus-size bikes, Maxxis today showed off some of its newest rubber, including...
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Wren Sports delivers advanced fat bike suspension
The inverted design puts the stanchions on the bottom, reducing the lower mass of the fork to make it more responsive to the trail (click to enlarge). Don’t tell the guys at Wren Sports that fat bikes...
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Stan’s NoTubes redesigns Arch, Crest and Flow alloys wheels
Claimed to be wider, lighter, and stronger than their predecessors, all three new rims feature a lower profile design for better durability (click to enlarge). Stan’s NoTubes pioneered the concept of...
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Praxis Works introduces carbon wheels and cranks
The Praxis Lyft carbon crankset is also new for 2016, featuring hollow carbon construction (click to enlarge). Praxis Works came to life six years ago, manufacturing high quality after-market...
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Alchemy Arktos trail bike first ride review
The Alchemy Arktos is a 150mm, 27.5” carbon fiber trail bike handmade in the U.S.A. (click to enlarge) Eight years ago Alchemy Bicycle Co. was born, a brand from the Mile High City focused on high-end,...
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Spot Rollik 557 first ride review
The 150mm Rollik carbon fiber trail bike is designed to be a quiver killer (click to enlarge). For those who’ve been riding a singlespeed for a while, Spot Brand needs no introduction, as they’ve been...
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ASS Does Downieville: Back for another summer
A gorgeous sunrise riding in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes (click to enlarge). Photo by James Adamson – Dropmedia.tv After a winter that consisted of much more skiing, my mind kept going back to one...
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ASS Does Downieville: Will MTB Mecca exist in 20 years?
As of 2010, the population is even less – about 282 (click to enlarge). This past weekend was the busiest Downieville has been this season, with nearly every shuttle packed to capacity on both Saturday...
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ASS Does Downieville: Earning good karma points
Hanging out in front of the Downieville Market after another downhill run. Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial musings from contributing editor Kurt Gensheimer. In no...
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The Angry Singlespeeder: Strava versus eBikes
A yeti was spotted riding a MORB at Sea Otter. No word on whether he got the KoM. Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial musings from contributor Kurt Gensheimer. In no way...
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The Angry Singlespeeder: The balance between old and new
An original Paul derailleur can still fetch north of $1000 on eBay. Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial musings from contributing editor Kurt Gensheimer. In no way do...
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