Articles by Matt Pacocha
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29er / Bikes and TechRevisiting the Rancor: 26 v. 29
We ran our first comparative 26er-Vs.-29er test story way back in ‘09. Many new readers likely missed it
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Bikes and Tech / NewsTested: Fox F100RLC Fork
Fox knocked it out of the park with its 2010 F100 FIT RLC. The only question we have is how Fox will possibly improve upon the fork in
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Bikes and TechMichelin, WTB Reworking Their Rubber
Tires are the least expensive component upgrades available for your bike, but one that can make a huge plus in performance.
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Bikes and TechAlma Matters: Be Just Like Julien
Julien Absalon has won just about everything there is in the cross-country discipline and he’s done it all on a 26-inch-wheeled Orbea
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Bikes and TechInterbike Tech: Kona Finds the Magic Link
Kona wanted what all full-suspension bike manufacturers want in a trailbike, a platform that does everything well. But the solution isn’t
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Bikes and Tech / NewsDown and Dirty: Interbike’s Outdoor Demo
Without further ado, here’s some nuts and bolts — and the fun stuff — from day-one of Interbike's Outdoor Demo in Bootleg Canyon
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29er / Bikes and TechThe Next Big Hit: 29er Full Suspension
The Superfly 100 - a 29er full-suspension rig - incorporates all of the highest technologies found within the Gary Fisher and Trek family.
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29er / NewsFrom Matt’s Mind: Not Really A Final Word on 29ers
There is the right tool for every job, and on some race courses that ‘right tool’ may be a 29er, or a full-suspension bike or maybe
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29er / Bikes and Tech26 Vs. 29: Three Sweet 29ers
29er frames, wheel and tire technology has evolved significantly over the last few years and are key in allowing top racers win big races
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Bikes and Tech26 Vs. 29: Test Tools
Using equipment readily available on the market — Garmin's 705 GPS unit and a PowerTap Disc hub — testers are able to compare what it