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Upgrades: Cascade Components Turbo Levo Alloy Long Shock Kit Review

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Cascade Components is best known for designing and manufacturing aftermarket links that improve leverage ratios for aggressive riding. Their aftermarket links are designed to improve bottom-out resistance as well as small bump sensitivity; many of their models also increase the rear suspension travel. Looking for a solution to the harsh bottom outs I’ve been experiencing […]

Review: SDG Components Bel-Air V3 Max Saddle

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After spending the summer on the SDG Components Bel-Air V3 Max saddle, it’s time to admit I have a few favorite perch. It’s not terribly surprising, as I’ve professed a fondness for the Bel-Air series of saddles for years. Essentially, the V3 Max is an iteration of the Bel-Air platform that has been optimized to […]

Made Bike Show: Monē Bikes & Velo Orange

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The Made Bike Show took place this weekend and though the handmade bikes were the stars of the show, I came to it hoping to discover new accessories for the handmade (and small batch production) bikes I already own. Two products from Mone Bikes and Velo Orange stood out as must-see accessories. Monē Bikes Light […]

Review: Spank Industries Split Stem

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If you’re looking to dial in the cock pit of your bike, the Spank Split stem is a nice option with a wide range of lengths and sizes. For those looking to accessorize their ride, they’re also available in a range of colors. I recently became aware of the limited edition gold model; overcome by […]

Review: PNW Loam Dropper and Loam Lever

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The PNW Loam Dropper is a no-nonsense dropper post that does the things you need it to do. Drop after drop, it is easily serviced and doesn’t cost a ton of money at the register or when it needs service. Coming in at $209 (the handlebar lever is sold separately) the Loam Dropper is a […]

Next-generation MTB Drivetrains — is direct mount the future of the rear derailleur?

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At a recent MTB gathering, a group of us were circled around the new SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS transmission groupset, and as you could imagine, it dominated the discussion. The new T-type drivetrain is making waves due to its stout-looking hangerless, direct mount interface. The latest in MTB innovation, the rear SRAM derailleur (there […]

Review: SDG Components Comp Pedals

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SDG Components is best known for the line of saddles and dropper posts, but their lineup also includes grips. Last year they added a platform pedal to the collection – the Comp Pedal. Made from a composite material for the body, and a cromoly spindle, the profile has a classic flat BMX style shape as […]

Review: PNW Components Loam Dropper Post Lever (v2)

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The PNW Components dropper post lever, AKA the Loam Lever, is one of the best-feeling dropper levers we’ve had the pleasure to use to actuate an adjustable height seat post. The Loam Lever Gen 2 is an updated version of the design and receives an additional mounting position to the lever body and increased spacing […]

Review: Enduro Bearings Maxhit Stainless steel bottom bracket

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Enduro Bearings is a company founded to improve upon the shortcomings of bicycle bearing technology, and this design philosophy is exemplified in the MAXhit Bottom Bracket. Created to provide elevated performance and longevity from your stock bottom bracket, the MAXhit Enduro Bearings Bottom bracket is machined from 440C stainless steel. Stronger than the stock aluminum […]

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