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2018 Kona Process 153 CR/DL 27.5
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Tested: 2018 Kona Process 153 CR/DL 27.5
c120 1 Kona Process 153 CR DL 275
Overall Review
The original Process 153 was highly regarded at the time of its release. The bike's progressive geometry, lively suspension, and unflappable reliability quickly built a following and also seemed to influence how other brands approached the geometry and sizing of their own products. The original Process 153 seemed to stand the test of time against carbon constructed, feature-laden super bikes, but nothing is perfect and many Process fans were speculating what changes could make such a good bike
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hurricanejoel
1/5/2018 12:11am
WTB Convict Tires
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WTB Convict Review and Comparison
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The Good
Great on trail performance / Easy tubeless setup / Harder compounds available in beefier casing (looking at you Maxxis and Schwalbe)
The Bad
Sub-par puncture resistance on "light" casing / Light casing heavier than competitors
Overall Review
This tire stands up with the best on trail and is one of the easiest tires to set up tubeless I have worked with. However, DO NOT buy the "light" casing option if you consider yourself an aggressive rider or frequent terrain with sharp exposed rocks. Frankly, it's sub-par. It's not "light" with a claimed weight of 100 grams more than an equivalent EXO tire from Maxxis, and significantly more prone to punctures. I can usually get away with running a light casing tire in the front and a heavy
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7willmorris
12/28/2017 12:48am
2018 Yeti SB5 TURQ LR Bike
Blown Away!
c120 2018 Yeti SB5 TURQ LR black
The Good
Everything is good about this bike. Bars, good. Frame, good. Drivetrain, good. Tires, good. Fork & Shock, fantastic.
The Bad
The price and the likely fact that this bike is beyond most mountain biker's capabilities.
Overall Review
The fact that the bike is well beyond my capabilities didn't stop me from getting it and it certainly hasn't stopped me for enjoying it!! I came off of a Yeti SB4.5 with an upgraded wheel set. NOBL tr33 hoops with i9 Torch hubs. I was in love with that bike from the first pedal stroke. I felt like there couldn't be a better feeling bike out there.... until i demoed the SB5 Lunch Ride. From the first pedal stroke on the Lunch Ride i felt the same way about it as i did the 4.5 when i first rode it
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2018 Yeti SB5 TURQ LR Bike
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Mr Tonka
12/27/2017 2:24pm
WTB High Tail Saddles
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c120 WTB High Tail Carbon
The Good
Very firm and light
The Bad
Very firm, sharp corners hit thighs
Overall Review
I'll start off by saying that I loved this saddle. Everyone that got on my bike would complain right off the bat how rigid the saddle was, but for me, it was perfect. I definitely do remember thinking it was uncomfortable for the first few rides but quickly got accustomed to it. If you are looking for a low profile saddle for long miles, you may be served better by something with a little more give, like the Silverado. Most of my riding tops out at about 20 miles, this saddle was perfect for
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anospa
12/27/2017 11:26am
WTB Vigilante Tires
Leaking sidewalls
c120 Vigilante 2.5
The Good
Fast rolling, good rear tyre tread pattern.
The Bad
Sealant leaking through sidewalls.
Overall Review
I fitted a brand new vigilante recently and set it up tubeless, any time I pumped it up beyond 25psi the sealant started pouring through the porus sidewalls. Very disappointed.
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WTB Vigilante Tires
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Davefw
12/27/2017 6:49am
WTB Trail Boss Tires
Great All-Rounder
c120 WTB Trail Boss 2.4
The Good
The WTB Trail Boss 29 2.4 is probably my favorite tire to date
The Bad
Difficult to break down the bead if used with a WTB TCS rim profile
Overall Review
If your 29er will fit a larger than normal tire, then the Trail Boss should be at the top of your list. After being in search of a great all-rounder for many years, I feel like the trail Boss is the one. The TCS Light/Fast version has proven to be tough enough in the side walls, yet offer a resilient ride through a wide pressure range. It has an acceptable rolling resistance yet not loose traction on the climbs before my ability. The cornering is very predictable and bites when you need or work
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Willis24
12/27/2017 5:35am
2018 Canyon Torque CF 9.0 Pro
Vital Review
First Ride: 2018 Canyon Torque, G5 Components & Sender AL
c120 Torque CF 9 Pro
Overall Review
Many young whipper snappers won’t remember the days where you either had a bike that could climb or a bike that could descend. Those of us who can remember truly appreciate how much technology and design have improved, in addition to the blurred line between the either/or of yesteryear. Canyon is blurring the line even further with the introduction of their updated Torque. This long-travel machine is said to be capable of a weekend of shuttles, all-day epics, and the odd enduro race thrown in
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2018 Canyon Torque CF 9.0 Pro
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hurricanejoel
12/18/2017 9:05pm
Stan's NoTubes Arch MK3 Wheelset
Mega light and pretty cheap
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The Good
For the rim width, you can't get lighter.
Even carbon rims will struggle to better the weight.
Nice bit of flex is noticeably less fatiguing on long, rough descents.
Still available in 32 spoke when so many wheels are going 28 or less - which is simply not enough for alloy rims
The Bad
Hard riding without the use of a tyre insert and they won't last long. They really are as light as is possible to make an alloy rim of this width.
Even with tyre inserts, I'm still pretty worried they will taco one day
Overall Review
I've owned quite a few high end carbon wheels before, including Enve and other carbon jobbers, that are so light they make your bike feel extra whizzy and quick to accelerate. Well these wheels are AS light as even carbon ones and they give 90% of that fizzy whizzy feeling simply because of their low rotating weight. Where they differ to carbon is in feedback. They aren't anywhere near as stiff as carbon (kind of obviously) and that's as good as it is bad. The brutal stiffness of carbon wheels
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Stan's NoTubes Arch MK3 Wheelset
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Tristan_Mayor
12/17/2017 12:59am
FSA Afterburner WideR Wheelset
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Tested: FSA Afterburner WideR Wheelset
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Overall Review
The wheelset market is forever getting more and more competitive, especially around the $500-$600 mark. Quality wheels with strong rims and good hubs can be found complete or built at this price point, so anything less than very good will inevitably fail to make much of an impression here. Read on to find out how FSA's new Afterburner WideR hoops held up to our testing. Strengths Straightpull hubs give purposeful look Covers most current axle spacing standards Comes with tubeless rimstrip (not
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FSA Afterburner WideR Wheelset
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Zoomlinski
12/13/2017 7:12am
Manitou Mattoc Pro Fork
Featured Member Review
High Performance, High Value
c120 Manitou Mattoc Fork Red
The Good
Surprisingly stiff chassis.
Great feeling air spring.
Low weight.
User serviceable and tuneable.
The Bad
Tooled through axle.
Reverse arch may present issues with mud and hose routing.
Proprietary tools.
Overall Review
The Mattoc easily stands up to its competition in the form of the Rockshox Pike and Fox 34 in a more tuneable and cheaper package. As a lighter rider (65Kg) I have long felt that the market leading forks from the big brands are overdamped. Those forks have to please a wide range of riders and I found myself just outside of the range of externally adjustable damping. Though, even if you’ve never found a problem with the damping range of your fork, the user tuneable damping (and air spring) of the
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Manitou Mattoc Pro Fork
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ThomDawson
12/13/2017 1:34am