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History of 650B

Friday, May 23, 2008

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The 650B wheel size has been drawing a lot of attention over the past year. Many see it as the compromise between 29" and 26" wheels, and also a way to get bigger wheels to longer travel bikes. The long travel market is not a great fit for the 29er market, but with the 650B wheel size, frame and component manufacturers can stay closer to the 26 inch wheel specs to get increased travel.

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Klein: Back from the Dead

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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Klein: Back from the Dead

What most folks didn’t hear during all this buzz was the word Klein. That’s right Klein is coming back to the states. Just when Trek was pushing out the last old stock of Klein from their warehouses they decide the flip the switch back to on “On.”

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Article Submissions

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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That's right...we are now taking article submissions.

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Elka Suspension Mountain Bike Shock

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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Elka Suspension Mountain Bike Shock

Elka’s new mountain bike line-up has been specifically designed and engineered for downhill, free-ride and all-mountain riding, aiming to provide a balanced combination of plushness, pedaling performance and comfort for each application. To achieve this, all Elka shocks will feature custom-tuned damping based on each bike’s design and intended use.

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