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Mullets Rule: The (re)Emergence of the Mixed Wheelsize Mountain Bike

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Mixed wheel bikes, AKA Mullets are blowing up right now. In the last few weeks alone, Transition, Evil, and Santa Cruz have released updated models specifically designed for mixed wheel use. They join models from Specialized, Guerilla Gravity, Pivot, and Alchemy that were recently launched with factory-approved aftermarket kits that add mixed wheel compatibility to […]

Review: Showers Pass Apex Shorts

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Now that we’re back in shorts season, my go-to short has been the Apex DWR 12″ ShortS from Showers Pass. Nailing practically everything on my feature-wish list, the Apex short utilizes a comfortable nylon-spandex blend that is conducive to movement as well as durability. Most importantly for me though, it nails the fit and has […]

Review: Cascade Components Transition Link

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It’s become more and more common to see Cascade Components linkages mounted on Transition bikes at our local trailhead, for good reason. Several of the Bermstyle crew have been running them — on the Transition V1 Sentinel and V3 Patrol — and after several months of shredding trail, we’re in agreement that for aggressive riders, […]

Bivo One Stainless Steel Cycling Water Bottle

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A new company called Bivo has claimed to resolve the issue with stainless steel water bottles for cycling — the flow of water. The new Bivo One water bottle is touted to have achieved an “unmatched flow rate without the need to squeeze” for a next-level drinking experience. As cyclists, we have stacks of water […]

First Rides: 2021 Stumpjumper EVO Comp

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When it came to finding a new long-term test bike, the 2021 Stumpjumper EVO has consistently been at the top of a shortlist. While it’s not the first to incorporate this level of adjustability, the EVO with its wide range of geometry options paired with the progressive numbers represents the next wave of what we’ll […]

Pirelli SmarTUBE Inner Tubes

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Pirelli has released a new compact inner tube made of TPU, a thermoplastic polyurethane. The SmarTUBE is designed to reduce the weight of a typical tube, of up to 70% compared to latex tube. Extremely compact, the rolled-up tube is about half the size of a typical tube. With a claimed weight of 100 grams […]

Review: Active Wear Laundry Detergent

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Much of our favorite riding apparel and activewear is made from polyester, a fabric known for developing odor over time.. or even a single-use. If not addressed, these odors can be difficult to remove. Active Detergent developed their formula to break down the bacterial that causes odor, and best of all does it in with […]

Review: Backcountry Slickrock Pant & Hero Dirt Hoodie

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A technical riding pant at a competitive price, the Backcountry Slickrock Pant is nice addition to riding pant options available. Featuring a well-considered design and constructed of quality materials, it’s suitable for cool weather riding, and pairs well with the matching Hero Dirt Hoodie. (also from Backcountry) The Hero Dirt Hoodie is great, but I […]

Review: Lizard Skins Carbon Leather Frame Protector

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Most carbon fiber bikes include some sort of frame protection from the factory these days. While some of the stock frame guards are good, most don’t provide anywhere near the coverage needed to protect your carbon frame investment. Quite a few aftermarket options have sprung up to fill this niche with a lot of available […]

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