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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Shocks,35/Outsider-Bikes/Missing-Link-Long-Travel-Conversion-for-the-Santa-Cruz-Hightower,24175#product-reviews/3324
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      https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Scott/Ransom-900-Tuned,23829#product-reviews/3331
    • Sam Hill Wins EWS Continental Round in Tasmania
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    • An Army of Knobbies: e*thirteen's S/S Tire
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    • How to Make Everyone Happy with Rampage
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    • We Test Fox Racing's New Indicator Pants
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    • WE HAVE LIFT-OFF! Red Bull Rampage is On!
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Review Your Riding Shorts for a Chance at $100

What is your favorite pair of shorts? Know how they could be better? We'd love to hear what you think! Write a review and you'll be in the running for our monthly $100 Jenson USA Top Reviewer Award.

Posted by bturman on 11/16/2018 12:41 PM

Bike of the Day: Orbea Rallon 1 7

Another sexy Rallon build.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/17/2018 12:30 AM

Richie Rude Rallies Squamish 2

Gotta love Squamish, especially under an insanely fast rider. Featuring countless big blasty trail gaps through roots and rocks with loamy bits throughout, this video will get you excited to go ride.

Posted by bturman on 11/16/2018 10:49 AM

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LOOSE AS! Nasty Northstar with Evan Geankoplis

Traction is over-rated sometimes.

Posted by sspomer on 11/17/2018 7:09 AM

Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground - Daily Shot 1

As the song goes.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/16/2018 12:14 PM

So, Ducati Has an E-Bike 5

Christmas is coming, right?

Posted by sspomer on 11/16/2018 7:02 AM

Bike of the Day: Marino Unicorn 2.0 3 13

So they DO exist. Unicorns.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/16/2018 2:17 AM

Öhlins Racing Sold to Tenneco 22

Big news in the suspension world. Öhlins will become a subsidiary of Tenneco, who formerly held Marzocchi.

Posted by bturman on 11/15/2018 11:22 AM

Waiting for the Mailman Just Got Fun Again!

A subscription Vital Gear Club makes the perfect holiday gift!

Posted by sspomer on 11/16/2018 8:37 AM

Elemental: A Ski and Bike Film by Sage Cattabriga-Alosa

While much of the MTB world braces for winter, Sage drops a video that fuels the stoke for ski season and draws some great comparisons between the two sports.

Posted by bturman on 11/15/2018 9:42 AM

Bike of the Day: Sick Bicycle Co. Gnarcissist 8 24

Sick by name, sick by nature!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/15/2018 11:02 AM

What Does the Enduro World Series and UCI Partnership Mean for Riders? 10

Listen in as Chris Ball, Managing Director of the EWS, fills everyone in.

Posted by bturman on 11/14/2018 8:39 AM

Forum: FOX DPX2 or Float X2 Rear Shock? 20

Vital member, Tristan_Mayor, needs some advice.

Posted by sspomer on 11/14/2018 8:05 AM

Tested: Spank Spike 350 Vibrocore Wheels 12

Spank's Spike 350 wheelset features durability for multi-use categories, with a hidden secret.

Posted by bturman on 11/14/2018 2:07 PM

Seasonal Sending - Daily Shot 1

It's Wednesday, get out there and get sideways!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/14/2018 12:31 PM

Bike of the Day: Rocky Mountain Instinct 1 7

The OZ edition.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/14/2018 12:58 AM

Pre-Black Friday Deals on Frames and Complete Bikes from Eminent Cycles

No need to spend your Thanksgiving camped out in the cold because it's 2018 and e-commerce exists!

Posted by Vital MTB on 11/13/2018 8:59 AM

Vali Holl Tests the YT TUES 29 Prototype 4

Junior World Cup and World Champs dominator Vali Holl got a chance to throw a leg over the YT TUES 29er prototype. Jump right in to find out how she got along!

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/13/2018 2:15 PM

Coming in Hot - Daily Shot 1

Racing is rad.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/13/2018 2:25 PM

The Kora: A Mountain Bike Pilgrimage Through China

Join Joey Schusler and crew in this video of their incredible adventure among the Himalayan hinterlands. Heed the ravens.

Posted by bturman on 11/13/2018 11:56 AM

He's Back! Watch Eddie Masters on a Fat Bike 2

Get ready to laugh as Eddie Masters "gets LesFat" and shows why size is the only thing that really matters.

Posted by bturman on 11/13/2018 6:16 AM

Bike of the Day: Mercer Gangly Gibbon 4 17

Custom steel full suspension from South Africa. Nice!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/13/2018 8:42 AM

Statement from Chris Ball Regarding Ongoing Doping Investigation at French EWS Race

In an attempt to obtain a formal position regarding the EWS doping investigation currently underway in France, we reached out to Chris Ball. Here's what he had to say.

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/12/2018 12:40 PM

Name the Trick - Daily Shot 1

Surely it needs a better name than "360 Barhump Tongue"?

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/12/2018 12:54 PM

Bike of the Day: Giant Reign 2 24

Custom build on a 2019 looking fresh!

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/12/2018 12:06 AM

BIKES VS. STAIRS IN MEXICO!! Urbano DH Ensenada - VITAL RAW 17

Sketchy is as sketchy does!!!

Posted by sspomer on 11/12/2018 3:50 PM

RESULTS: Sam Hill Wins EWS Continental Round in Tasmania 15

Results, racer interviews and photos from a killer venue thanks to Sven Martin (who loves hassling Sam about racing DH!)

Posted by sspomer on 11/11/2018 11:43 AM

Super Sender Sunday - Daily Shot

Blasting off.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/11/2018 1:10 PM

Bike of the Day: Knolly Fugitive 7 19

Knolly's all-new 29er spotted in the wild.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/11/2018 2:15 AM

Sunset Session - Daily Shot 1

Stylish sunset sender silhouette.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/10/2018 12:03 PM

What is SlopeDuro?

What do you get when you ride slopestyle on your enduro? SlopeDuro! Vital member Patrik Gažo demonstrates.

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/11/2018 2:36 AM

Bike of the Day: Yeti SB150 20 22

My oh my oh my...

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/10/2018 2:26 AM

Why That Bike? | YT Capra 5

Six Capra owners weigh in on why they chose that bike, and what they like about it. It's another banger edition of Why That Bike!

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/10/2018 2:16 AM

Piecing Together the Ultimate Rider | Fast Life ep2

If you could piece together the best bits of every World Cup rider, what would you get? Answers to this question and lots of racing action in this new Fast Life episode.

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/9/2018 12:39 PM

Offseason? What Offseason? 1

When you want to ride, you ride! Youn Deniaud doesn't let a bit of snow stop him as he heads out for a rip in Les Angles Bike Park in France.

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/9/2018 2:43 AM

Carlson Cruising - Daily Shot 2

EWS pinner Josh Carlson enjoying his local trails.

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Posted by iceman2058 on 11/9/2018 12:53 PM

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