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This tool is dead simple, but handy every once in a while out on the trail. I will say that this may be one of my least used tools in my tool box, but it does have its place. 90% of the time I am using my t handled park tools in the shop, or my small multi tool when out on the trail. WHere this shines is the extra length of the bits and leverage it can provide out on the trail. I always have this in the bottom of my pack for those situations where my tiny multi tool just will not cut it

In terms of handlebars, preference plays a major role in what works well for each person. For me, the mid- rise, and mellow upsweep/ backsweep made for super comfortable bars, that just feel good when riding. I have ran these bars on the last three bikes I have owned, and they are just about the only part I have not replaced on my new bike. They have bold graphics that looks clean and nice, without being overkill, these definitely are not blingy or flashy, but they aren’t ugly either. I have

I have always been a fan of Troy Lee’s jerseys, although I will admit some of the designs are a little much for me. The sprint jersey however seemed to be a good balance of bright colors, without making you look like a clown, which was a bonus. My favorite part of the jersey has got to be the fit and feel. It has a slightly slimmer fit to it, so it does not look out of place on a trail ride, but also still works as a DH jersey. I do not wear any body armor on my chest or arms, but it does fit a

I am definitely a clipless guy in general, but I can see the merits of riding flat pedals from time to time. I recently became an IMBA certified instructor, and one of the requirements for taking the course was that you ride with flat pedals. I figured I would only really use them for the course, so I bought a pair of these pedals on sale. I gotta say though these pedals have converted me to some degree. Now when I go to the dirt jumps, am practicing a new skill, and often when I am leading a

If you have not ridden with lock on grips yet, you are really missing out, as much as I like to feel like I am riding a moto, twisting grips suck and lock ons fix that issue. Lizards skins has always been my go to choice for frame protection (downtube and chainstay) as I feel like they are pretty thick and durable, but until recently I had not tried their grips. Now that that is out of the way we can get to the grips. In terms of look and feel, they have the same lock on clamps as ODI (think

I’ll start off by saying I am not a hardcore DH rider that is smashing laps five days a week, so I did not feel like I needed a super high end goggle. I hit up the bike park when I can as well as a few local DH trails. I was looking for a stylish google to replace my scratched up Spy goggles, but one that would not break the bank. The Strata has the feel of a higher end goggle and seems like it will hold up well. The graphics on the strap are a nice touch and I like the contours on the frame

I have always been a hard charging rider and I tend to break pretty much everything I own without prejudice. For that reason I have never been much of a carbon guy, I always tend to go with the burliest option without worrying too much about weight. That being said after riding a set of carbon bars and realizing how stiff my current setup was and how little damping they provided, I wanted to try a set of carbon bars. The next 35 bars I used were in a 760mm width and were comfortable in terms of