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OneUp has built up a well-deserved reputation as makers of a quality dropper post over the years, and we’ve had excellent results with every iteration of it so far. They released the all-new version three a couple of months ago, so of course we had to put it to the test. Keep reading to find out how we’ve been getting along with it. Strengths Weaknesses Compact dimensions, adjustable travel Light weight Lighter actuation now, easier to modulate Reliable, easy to service Fast return speed Price

OneUp Components V3 Dropper Seatpost

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iceman2058

1 day ago

EXT Storia Lok V4 Rear Shock

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Italian suspension specialist EXT has been on a roll recently, introducing new products and updating existing models regularly. The Storia (enduro) and Arma (DH) coil shocks have now been given a complete overhaul, with plenty of new features added and further construction improvements implemented. We’ve had the Storia V4 on a test bike for a few weeks now, keep reading to learn all about the changes and find out what we think of it on the trail. EXT Storia V4 Highlights PSR (Position Sensitive

EXT Storia Lok V4 Rear Shock

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iceman2058

6/21/2024 1:29am

DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic Wheelset

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Always looking for innovative ways to make better products, DT Swiss has developed new, patented techniques and tools for manufacturing carbon rims. Instead of building up the carbon layers from the inside and out, DT Swiss now uses a singular mold to directly construct each 1200 series rim from the outside in, which they say improves the consistency of the layup and minimizes any imperfections. The new 1200 range of wheels features different layups and builds to suit different riding scenarios

DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic Wheelset

4

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iceman2058

6/20/2024 6:52am

2024 Norco Fluid VLT C1 130 E-Bike

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Light-weight e-bikes are here to stay, and with all the offerings from nearly every major brand, it's safe to say, like it or not, that the future of mountain bike riding for a majority of the population will involve a battery and a motor. If that's something you despise, move along. If you're down to embrace the power of electricity in a trail-riding application, then Norco's 2024 Fluid VLT lineup should pique your interest. Norco Fluid VLT Highlights Full carbon frame or carbon front triangle

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2024 Norco Fluid VLT C1 130 E-Bike

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sspomer

6/11/2024 6:34pm

7iDP Project.21 Holographic Ltd Ed Open Face Helmet

The Good

Quality and Fit!

The Bad

Not much at all.

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Great review! I can't wait! I have several gloves, the M1 trail lid, knee/shin pads, and elbow pads for my daughter and me. All are so great I went ahead and orderd the LE Project 23 lid and it fits like a glove right out of the box, its SUPER light and looks INCREDIBLE! So, as soon as the new LE Project 21 trail lid went on sale yesterday I scooped mine up! I'll test it out in Bentonville next week, but I expect to be 100% satisfied with it as I am with everything else they put out. Hoping we

7iDP Project.21 Holographic Ltd Ed Open Face Helmet

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TrojanNationCO

6/6/2024 1:17pm

7iDP Project.21 Holographic Ltd Ed Open Face Helmet

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Protection is serious business, and 7iDP has always been serious about it. We’ve had great results with many of their products over the years, from kneepads to helmets, so we are excited to see them release a new high-end half shell now. The Project.21 was designed with increasingly technical and demanding riding in mind, and it comes loaded with both comfort and safety features. Keep reading to learn more! 7iDP Project.21 Highlights (Holographic Ltd Ed Series 1) ERT™ System Conehead™ Technology

7iDP Project.21 Holographic Ltd Ed Open Face Helmet

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iceman2058

6/5/2024 10:34pm

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Shimano Bike

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In March, Rocky Mountain pulled back the veil on their latest Instinct trail bike. After a few years of sharing frames with its more capable big brother, the Altitude, the Instinct regained its independence with a dedicated and revised chassis. Complete with internal storage, a grip of geometry adjustments, and a proven suspension layout, Rocky aimed to give riders the do-it-all trail bike that could adapt to any terrain or rider preference. We spent the past four months finding out what's on

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2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Shimano Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

6/5/2024 7:00am

DEITY SUPERVILLAIN Flat Pedal

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Deity’s TMAC pedal has been around for quite a few years by now, and in that time it has become widely recognized as one of the leading options on the market. Case in point, it currently occupies the 3 rd spot in our long-standing flat pedal face off, trailing the DMR Vault and Hope’s new F22 by mere fractions of a point in our ranking system. Building on the legacy of such a successful product is always a daunting task, but that didn’t deter Deity from looking for ways to make it even better

DEITY SUPERVILLAIN Flat Pedal

6

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iceman2058

6/4/2024 7:51am

Nukeproof Horizon V2 Wheels

The Good

- The Nukeproofs rolled fast, at least compared to my previous Race Face Turbine R wheelset with the Vault hubs.
- Not as heavy as you might suspect. The front wheel weighed in at 912 grams at the bike shop. Couldn't weigh the rear as the shop had installed the cassette before I thought about weighing it.
- Laterally stiff, vertically compliant. Yeah, you've heard that before. My hands tell me that the front is a bit softer than the Crankbrothers Enduro wheel, even though the Horizons have 32 spokes as opposed to 28.
- Fast and solid engagement. It feels just as fast as the Vault hubs without any of the skipping that I experienced with the Turbine R wheelset.
- Durable. No need for truing after four years. I can't say that about the i9 Enduro wheels. Finish is durable, too!
- Price, especially with their bundle with inserts.

The Bad

The valve cap is supposed to double as a valve core remover. It worked fine until it got stuck in the valve core. I went back to using a dedicated valve core remover.

Overall Review

I liked it so much that I bought another set for another bike from Chain Reaction before it went out of business. Unless someone somewhere comes up with a better, stronger, or lighter wheelset, I will continue to have the Nukeproofs on two of my bikes.