SBRDUDE1

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Been riding for 10+ years but got serious in 2010 and haven't looked back. I ride mostly Trail/XC with the occasional AM spin when I can get the time. Also a professional drummer with almost 30 years experience.

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SBRDUDE1 Added a comment about product review Ikon

12/1/2014 10:42pm

I run the 2.3 TR 3C EXO on the front and the 2.2 on the back and love the control and light weight. Solid rubber and much more cut resistance than the Specialized options.

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Varaxis Liked a product review Long lasting XC tire with excellent traction

12/1/2014 10:40pm

The Ikon (29x2.2) is my favorite tire for SoCal riding. It's what you need when your trail's surface is more like concrete, with a dusting of kitty litter, in which the loose dusting acts like mini ball bearings between the flat tops of your tire's knobs and the super hard and dry hardpack. The knobs have just enough depth to pierce through the loose, allowing the numerous working edges bite into the hardpack, while the ramps allow it to roll quietly and smoothly. This is a tire you pick when you want to go fast, with the least amount effort...

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hurricanejoel Liked a product review Tested: 2015 Niner Jet 9 RDO

12/1/2014 9:48pm

Review by Joel Harwood // Photos by AJ Barlas At the end of March, I was offered the opportunity to race the BC Bike Race. This 7 day XC stage race is advertised as the ‘ultimate single track experience’. Being that my little bike falls on the burly end of the spectrum I wanted to get my hands on a capable, durable XC whippet to train and race on. The ideal marathon XC bike has to be light and efficient enough to allow a rider to conserve energy as much as possible, but it also needs to be confidence inspiring...

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