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hurricanejoel Added a new Feature First Look: Truvativ Descendant TLD CoLab Components
1/4/2022 6:26pm
A few years back Truvativ launched the CoLab series, a lineup of components featuring custom art and graphics developed in tandem with various Pros, artists, and connoisseurs. Troy Lee Designs has...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature Northern British Columbia - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe Whether approaching from the Yellowhead Highway or Highway 97, the first impression of Northern British Columbia, Canada can be summed up in two words: limitless terrain. Most of...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature Vancouver Island - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe Ready to discover some of the best mountain bike riding British Columbia, Canada has to offer? It's Island time... Even in the larger communities, those living on Vancouver Island...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature BC's Thompson Okanagan Region - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe British Columbia's Thompson Okanagan region is a mountain biker’s dream. With its great weather, unique terrain, amazing trails, supportive communities, and great opportunities to...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature BC's Kootenay Rockies Region - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe The Kootenay Rockies are home to some of the most picturesque landscapes in Canada, if not the world. This region stretches from Mica Creek to Rossland along the western edge, and...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature Vancouver Coast and Mountains - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe We’re pretty sure the Greater Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Coast Mountains region is the center of the mountain bike universe. We might not be completely objective though...
hurricanejoel Added a new Feature BC's Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - The Vital MTB Guide to Rad Rides, Eats & More
1/4/2022 3:03pm
Spirit, Soul & Vibe The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast of British Columbia, Canada, has flown under the radar of the mountain bike community until relatively recently. Bypassing iconic destinations such as...
hurricanejoel Added a comment about product review Arktos 150
9/3/2021 7:49am
Ha! Don't have to look too far to figure out who designed the Switch Infinity.
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hurricanejoel Added a product review for 2021 Alchemy Arktos 150 X01 29 Bike
7/14/2025 - 3:40pm
Tested - 2021 Alchemy Arktos 150
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about blog post Dusty Days With Colby Pringle
7/22/2021 3:27pm
Ripping!
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about product review Shorty
2/22/2021 1:48pm
These are a different animal. I would personally still run an Assegai at Dry Hill for the rock and root, but these would hold their own, especially if the track became peanut butter. Way more predictable in all conditions, and better in the slop than the 1.0.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about product review Shorty
2/22/2021 10:26am
I would say that the Assegai is more comparable to the Magic Mary. The Shorty 2.0 doesn't quite have the versatility, but is better in the conditions for which it was intended.
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hurricanejoel Added a product review for Maxxis Shorty Tires
1/26/2022 - 3:22pm
hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/23/2021 8:02am
I described it as more of a rudder than a tire. Super fun for this bike, and shockingly versatile. I also liked the Rekon, but I tore a hole in the sidewall that couldn't be plugged. Either one is a good fit for this bike.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/23/2021 8:01am
I think there is value to swapping tires to minimize differences, but it doesn't really suit what we're trying to do for these comparisons. The whole world knows that the DHF is great, so another review confirming that isn't really pushing the industry forward in my opinion. I was pleasantly surprised by the Dissector / Rekon combination on the Spur. I'd run that setup again for sure.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/23/2021 7:57am
I haven't. I have always gotton along well with Trek's suspension though, and have heard good things about the Top Fuel. The Spur might be the ticket for you...
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/22/2021 8:49am
Thanks. We are excited about how this turned out, and I'm definitely keen to do a few more comparisons like this down the line.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/22/2021 7:34am
I didn’t go nuts on these bikes, but I would say that if they handled what I rode they’re bloody tough.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/22/2021 7:26am
I have an Optic too. Love it. The Spur isn’t quite as capable, but is more efficient. They’re both great, but I wouldn’t want an Optic if I planned on racing beyond beer league. Forbidden Druid vs. Norco Optic would be a tougher debate for me. I already reviewed the Druid and loved it too... but then you’re pushing to to a new category of bike entirely.
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hurricanejoel Added a comment about feature Head to Head: Transition Spur vs. Yeti SB115 Bike Review
1/22/2021 7:22am
Appreciate it!
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