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Easton EA 90 SL Wheels: Checkpoint

So far the wheels have felt snappy and solid. From coast to drive, these wheels show a rapid engagement, so if that is important to you, that is good. I have noticed a bit more ‘pop’ forward over the wheels I typically run, a set of FSA MTB wheels from a few years ago.

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Tioga Binary Tires: Getting Rolling

Tioga Binary Tires: Getting Rolling- by Guitar Ted [adrotate group=”4″] There was a brand famous in the early days of mountain biking named Tioga. You…

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Posted in Components Forks Reviews

Fyxation Sparta QR: Checkpoint

Fyxation Sparta QR: Checkpoint- by Guitar Ted The Fyxation Sparta QR fork review went into hiatus over the Winter, but now it has many miles…

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WTB Venture 650B X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint Mid-West

WTB Venture 650B X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint Mid-West- by Guitar Ted [adrotate group=”4″] The WTB Venture tires have finally gotten a few rides worth of…

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Posted in Gravel Bikes Reviews

State Bicycle Co. Warhawk: Getting Rolling

State Bicycle Co. Warhawk: Getting Rolling- by Guitar Ted The world of bicycling has a lot of niche categories. Obviously “gravel bikes” are one of…

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Posted in Gravel Bikes Reviews

Noble Bikes GX5 Gravel Bike: Getting Rolling

Noble Bikes GX5 Gravel Bike: Getting Rolling- by Guitar Ted [adrotate group=”4″] Gravel cycling has been hot of late and so there has been a…

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Easton EA 90 SL Wheels: Getting Rolling

Easton EA 90 SL Wheels: Getting Rolling- by Grannygear [adrotate group=”4″] I was sitting astride my bike, surrounded by riders all milling about, some on…

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WTB Venture 650B X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint SoCal

WTB Venture 650B X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint SoCal- by Grannygear Editor’s Note- In our “Getting Rolling” post on these tires, Guitar Ted had hoped that…

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Posted in Apparel Jerseys Quick Review Reviews

Endura MT 500 Long Sleeve Jersey: Quick Review

My experience with Endura technical clothing has been mostly from the MTR line of gear which is a bit race focused or at least fast performance, if you will. The windproof front jerseys and snug shells have been well used and enjoyed over time, holding a permanent place in my closet.

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Floyd’s, Silca Ypsilon, Milkit: Three Quick Reviews

Floyd’s, Silca Ypsilon, Milkit: Three Quick Reviews – by Grannygear Editor’s Note; From time to time we have done the “Quick Review” , detailing a…

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