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Some riders go glove-less but I like gloves on my hands (thin palm only please). There are countless times I've been thankful I've worn them during crashes, etc. and the Fox sidewinder are the best I've worn over the past 9 years or so of mtb. I wear them on everything from local trails to the bike park. I have to say that I wish there was a softer fabric on the backside which comes in handy when wiping sweat from your face, but the tough fabric found on the sidewinder holds up to abuse better

Can't beat these bars if you want the best! I went from an aluminum bar I liked a lot to these and was amazed at the difference 100grams less weight and the vibration damping the carbon bar makes overall. Great measurements at 3/4 inch rise and 750mm wide. Spoil yourself and get one, just be sure to protect them with end caps somehow.

Remember when riding clipless pedals meant your shoes were awful to hike in? These shoes from Shimano are comfortable to walk around a bit but the soles are still stiff enough to keep you from getting hot spots on your feet when riding on clipless pedals. The material of the shoes is durable and holds up to abuse but they can get a bit hot on a summer day. One thing to note is that these seem just slightly roomier than Shimano shoes of the same size from years ago so see if you can try a pair on

The Maxxis Monorail is a perfect multi-use XC tire. The "micro-ramped center knobs" definitely work as advertised in reducing rolling resistance. The side knobs are more aggressive and provide plenty of confidence in the corners. I've put 1700 miles on them over the last year on all sorts of terrain and conditions, and they still ride predictably. It is certainly time for a replacement but I think it says a lot that they are still riding well after that much use. They come tubeless ready, with

The I beam should be more common in my opinion since it saves a bunch of weight and is super strong. The kevlar sides on the Bel-Air are tough and will keep it from getting thrashed when the bike meets the ground from time to time (aka crashes). The Bel-air has a shape that fits me well and so I don't mind spending a few hours pedaling on a trail with it.. So, in the chance that you don't have to get a railed saddle to match your traditional post, consider a go on the i-beam system and this

You might be surprised how much you like this crankset. I know I was. SRAM has put together a simple package that opens up a ton of options. Stick to the original rings or convert it to a double with bash or even a 1x setup by removing the spider and going with something like the MRP bling ring. A future proof crankset? Who knows... Carbon may have the cool factor going but these aluminum arms aren't too far behind in the weight department and will save you some hard-earned cash for other bike

The edgy angles are the first thing you admire about this work of art but it won't be the last. The simple, no fuss design is easy to install and the strength is something you'll never question as you rip the sketchy line you've been eyeing. The one thing I would like to see is more sizes please: 42 mm would fit nicely between the 35 and 50 mm options.

I wouldn't have thought this tread would cover so much terrain but it's great for both dry and wet trail days. I rocked these at the bike park for two seasons now and not only am I still on the same pair of rubber (thanks to the long lasting tread), but I keep them on for the spring and fall rides which tend to get a bit soggy or loose at times. Wide spacing between knobs keeps them from gunking up too much and the best part? The tread actually rolls quick enough, despite my original thought

Perfection is hard to come by, but this jersey is close to it for a lightweight, summer jersey. Summer? Isn't that for short sleeve shirts? Well, this fabric is thin enough to keep you cool and the long sleeves keep you from burning those tan lines over and over. Plus there are mesh underarm panels to vent the funk out. The styling may not be for everyone but I prefer the simple design. The fit is spot on and leaves a bit of room for a nice loose feel, or for sneaking in some thin armor. The