Tag: Volt
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Insider Rides: Switching Back
Click or not: Insider Rides: Switching BackInsider Rides looks at the bikes that we ride, the bikes that industry insiders ride, that racers ride, and everyday folk ride. With the recent proliferation of the new breed of ‘all-mountain’ hardtails, Nathan Timoko from local importer Adrenaline MTB runs the rule over his Stanton Switchback. Steel Hardtail frames are something we have always wanted to… …
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How To Get Your Ass Into Gear: WTB Volt
Click or not: How To Get Your Ass Into Gear: WTB VoltIf there is something that is sure to ruin a relationship, it’s pain or discomfort every time you jump aboard your beloved. And so it was with me recently, when even an hour on the trails started to result in an unpleasant feeling in my nether regions. As I have gotten older, my riding position… …
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Insider Rides: The Rolling Test Bed Turner Burner
Click or not: Insider Rides: The Rolling Test Bed Turner BurnerThree years is like a millennium in the mountain biking world. Heck, even a year can see changes that will make you think that new bike you just purchased is now a relic, consigned to TradeMe where you’ll struggle to get back half of what you paid for it. But is it really the case?… …
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Sit On It: WTB Saddle Fit System
Click or not: Sit On It: WTB Saddle Fit SystemBuying a saddle is one of the most difficult and stress-filled exercises, not just for the purchaser but the salesperson who has to offer advice on the most personal of all cycling equipment choices. Finding just the right shape, size and amount of padding comes down to more than just pushing your thumb into it… …