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  1. Wheels and Tires
    Hi I'm looking for some advise on which tires to buy. I just got back in to MTB last year after being out for 20 years, so a lot has changed. I don't think I ever thought of my tires back in the day and now the choices seem overwhelming. Me: 45 years old, 220 pounds, just got back into MTB last...
  2. Rigid/Hardtail Bikes
    Just excited to share the bike with you guys. very happy with it but there will be a lot of changes to it in the future that will make it a more effecient, lighter, and more capable bike. Bike weighed with pedals, Garmin mount and bottle cages. Full suspension coming soon
  3. Hardtail Bike
    Selling my 2015 Santa Cruz CC Carbon 27.5” Highball. Size is medium and color is Black. Price is marked and OBO. Original Owner and the bike is in excellent shape, well cared for with 1500 or less Strava miles. This was a second bike for me so I didnt ride it as much as I would expect. This is...
    $2,400 USD
  4. Shocks and Suspension
    Hi there, I'm finding that in order to properly close my rear shock via remote lockout I need to pre-twist the shock's valve about 15-20 degrees and THEN tighten the M4 screw onto the lockout cable. If I don't do this, and just tighten the M4 screw to the cable while the shock is resting fully...
  5. Wheels and Tires
    Good day everyone! Are there still any good 26 inch tires intended for cross country in this day and age? I still enjoy using my old hardtail and now that the tires are slowly giving up, I'm finding some good replacement. Aside from the Maxxis Ikon and Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Racing Ray, are there...
  6. Beginner's Corner
    Hi, First time here. My son is a freshmen and signed up for the mountain biking team at his high school (5' 8" 160lbs). I am looking for a bike that would be good for a beginner that he can grow into as he takes up the sport. And if he decides it is not for him then I guess I will take up...
  7. Yeti
    Hi, I have a SB130 LR with Assegais, inserts in each end. It’s a beast. I’m thinking of getting an XC bike also, road riding scares me. The SB130 is impressively light, 3kg lighter than my Enduro. Anyone have any experience with something similar to just getting a light carbon wheelset with...
  8. Santa Cruz
    Hi, I recently got a v3 bronson (Carbon - R version), and climbing on it is exhausting. My old bike is a 7 year old giant trance 29er - see link below. On the old bike I was passing everyone on the climb. On the bronson I'm getting passed by everyone. Might there be something wrong with the...
  9. Beginner's Corner
    I'm planning on taking part in some adventure races this summer, based on a few articles I have read I should be looking for a 29" wheel, XC bike, with main focus on the fork, frame and wheels. Based on my budget (c. £1.5k), and limited stock in many stores, I've narrowed my choice down to 4...
  10. Shocks and Suspension
    Hi everyone I've recently purchased mtb carrera vengeance and would like to replace the current Suntour XCM, 100mm forks as they don't seem to be the greatest what's would be the ideal 100mm fork Rockshox or Fox ? Also could I fit a 120mm on a 27.5" wheel and is it worth it? Is it gonna make any...
  11. News & Reviews
    This is your guide to mountain, road and gravel treads from Vittoria Tires. The Best Vittoria Tires Vittoria is one of the world's leading manufacturers of bicycle tires. The company itself produces more than 7 million tires and 900,000 high-performance tubular and cotton tires per year! As of...
  12. General Discussion
    The Ehline is a deeply knobbed tire that rolls great on hardpacked trails. A very versatile tread, which sharp lugs and progressive design bites on a variety of trail and gravel conditions. Available in both a light/supple or sturdy/durable that both have their place on the trails. Teravail is...
  13. Video, Photography, and POV Cameras
    BC Bike Race began as a vision from two passionate mountain bikers who wanted to share British Columbia's mountain biking culture with the world. What they created is a stage race that journeys through old growth forests and along coastal waterways. It is an event that's been referred to as "the...
  14. General Discussion
    Race on Saturday, shred on Sunday: That's the mantra of the new Ibis DV9. After hitting a proverbial home run with its Ripmo enduro slayer early this year, Ibis has unveiled its new DV9 carbon hardtail. The Ibis DV9 is a split-personality rig that's billed as being equally comfortable racing...
  15. 29er Bikes
    Already the best XC racer of all time, Nino Schurter will look to add to that legacy this weekend. Nino Schurter is an Olympic champion, 6-time World Champion, and 6-time World Cup champion. In addition, he has 30 World Cup wins to his name. But the Swiss star prefers to look forward not back...
  16. 29er Bikes
    What is it Among the French tire maker's most versatile offerings, the Hutchinson Toro has tall evenly spaced knobs designed to deliver neutral handling. Center knobs are slightly shorter for better mud clearing, while side knobs get a little more height for enhanced cornering grip. Check out...
  17. 29er Bikes
    What is it The Vittoria Mezcal is a fast, dry conditions pure bred XC race tire that has a low profile, densely spaced knob configuration with a defined center ridge tread for low rolling resistance, plus multiple braking and climbing edges and capable side knobs. The sidewall is measurably...
  18. 29er Bikes
    Here's one of the fastest XC race bikes in the world in retro colors. With its 60 birthday this year, Scott is having a little retro fun. At the recent World Cup cross-country race in Val di Sole, Italy, the Swiss bike maker presented reigning Olympic XC champion Nino Schurter with a throwback...
  19. General Discussion
    Mathieu van der Poel has already been tearing up the World Cup circuit on the new Canyon Lux. Efficiency will always be the highest value currency in XC racing. The lighter your setup, the faster you'll climb. But what goes up must come down. Whether tackling technical World Cup singletrack or...
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