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Back Wheel Blasting - Daily Shot 1

It's Monday, go out there and pull some manuals!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/18/2019 11:52 AM

Bike of the Day: Evil The Offering 5 18

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/17/2019 11:57 PM

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Yeehaw!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/17/2019 1:09 PM

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/17/2019 8:25 AM

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That color is pretty mega.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/17/2019 1:34 AM

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Vital member nature.culture has gotten six years of use out of this collapsable stand and it's still going strong.

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Posted by bturman on 2/16/2019 1:40 PM

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/16/2019 11:05 AM

Paul Genovese: "Bring Me Back"

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Posted by bturman on 2/15/2019 5:54 PM

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So fresh, it doesn't even have pedals.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/16/2019 12:37 AM

Full Send: Unior/Devinci Welcomes Kirk McDowall 1

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Posted by bturman on 2/15/2019 1:00 PM

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Posted by sspomer on 2/15/2019 8:48 AM

Nukeproof Launches the All-New Dissent DH Bike 6

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Bouldering - Daily Shot 1

Sending over the sun.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/15/2019 10:28 AM

Sending La Grande Combe

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/15/2019 7:24 AM

Bike of the Day: Devinci Spartan 29 1 17

We love a clean new bike build. Especially when it's dirty.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/15/2019 5:26 AM

Loose Dog's Santa Cruz 5010 1

Josh "Loose Dog" Lewis, firing on all cylinders.

Posted by sspomer on 2/15/2019 8:32 AM

Review Your Stem for a Chance at $100

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50:01's Loose Dog Lewis! Vital RAW 23

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Where is the Head Angle Sweetspot for Enduro/Trail? 28

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/14/2019 1:50 AM

ENVE and Industry Nine Team Up to Offer Lower Price and Better Engagement 9

Less $ and more clicks, what's not to like?

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/14/2019 7:00 AM

Trees and a Tweak - Daily Shot 1

It's Thursday, get out there and tweak it!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/14/2019 10:10 AM

Bike of the Day: Pole Machine 3 30

We're betting that EXT coil shock feels pretty good on this mad machine...

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/14/2019 2:04 AM

Anneke Beerten on Specialized for 2019

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/13/2019 10:32 AM

Wide Open Loam with Jesse Melamed and OneUp 8

Big gaps and fast moves on some incredible looking Sunshine Coast trails.

Posted by bturman on 2/13/2019 8:00 AM

How Much Reach is Too Much Reach? 84

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/13/2019 7:12 AM

Frank the Welder - The Inside Line Podcast 19

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Whip from Below - Daily Shot

#whipitwednesday

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/13/2019 10:49 AM

Shifting Perceptions: The Time Is Now

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/13/2019 3:12 AM

Bike of the Day: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 CC 6 9

The custom painted rear end looks sick, and bonus points for the photo effort too!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/13/2019 2:30 AM

DANG TAHNEE!

Apparently Transition's training regimen includes dead-lifting the weight of a 2003 Dirt Bag freeride bike. Oh, and Eddie Masters preps for EWS hike-a-bikes, too.

Posted by sspomer on 2/12/2019 7:32 AM

Go Big or Go Home - YT Launches the TUES 29 6

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/12/2019 3:43 AM

Caption Contest - Daily Shot 4

"Oh man, did I leave the stove on?"

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/12/2019 10:46 AM

Behind the Scenes of One of the Most Iconic MTB Movie Segments Ever Produced 1

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Posted by iceman2058 on 2/12/2019 2:17 AM

How an E-bike is Making Josh Carlson Faster For Enduro Racing 7

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