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DF April 2009 Hot Products

Lead Story

RAWROD: 2009

What’s weird about gusty wind in the desert is that you can see when you’re about to get a blast, because you can see the wall of sand approaching. It usually gives you just enough time to duck your head so it doesn’t hit you full in the face.

 

As if that’s going to change anything.

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Gear

Ergon GE1 Grips»

Ergon’s GE1 offers enduro and downhill riders the advantages of an ergonomically designed grip which minimises the effects of the pounding that your hands and forearms take in these disciplines. Featuring an updated slimmer alu clamp, the grip’s sculpted shape better distributes the load away from the nerves entering your hand. It may not look revolutionary, but the effect is noticeable. {More»}

out there

Trail Running Guide»

Want to check out trail running but don’t know what you need to get started? Are you an experienced trail runner looking to lengthen your stride with more long-distance challenges or want to update your kit? Well, whether you just learned that cotton shirts aren't your best friend or just want a change of scenery for your next run, this guide will help you find what gear works best in what conditions. Not matching your gear with where you run is like wearing a tux to a swim meet—you may look good, but trying to compete in a bow tie and cummerbund just leaves you all wet. {More»}

the vault

2008 White Rim Time Trial»

Somehow I found myself committed to ride the White Rim in one day on two consecutive days. This could possibly be one of the few things better than riding the White Rim in one day or it could end up being something much worse.. {More»}

industry

Steel is Real»

What has changed in the last 20 years is the inclusion of other worthwhile framebuilding materials. As widely discussed, and beyond the scope of this article, each frame material (or combination thereof) has a it’s own positive and negative attributes. Make a brave stand for your preferred frame material(s) on one of the more popular online cycling forums and you’ll see what I mean. {More»}

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