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MRP G2 SL Chainguide

The Good

I've never dropped a chain and the bash guard has held up to several big hits.

The Bad

Small bolt heads can be easily stripped if you're not careful.

Overall Review

Love this guide, and it's little brother the Mini-G. Highly recommended by me.

MRP G2 SL Chainguide

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bjenson

2/25/2011 2:59pm

Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO Titantium - 2010 Fork

The Good

They "break-in" super quick and are great to ride. The plushness these forks have off the top is amazing and they ramp so well. I have had difficulty bottoming them out, but not to difficult. They are super reliable.

The Bad

The direct mount stem options are limited, but that didn't limit me from running these super forks.

Overall Review

Ihave ZERO complaints. The fork tracks so well, and gobbles up big hits. They are have a perfect balance of stiffness and flex. The tuning is striaght forward and you can feel changes when you make them. I love this fork!

Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO Titantium - 2010 Fork

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misterpeanut

2/11/2011 3:55pm

Simple Pleasures Gnar Bar Handlebar

The Good

Awesome control, improved comfort for longer rides, effortless steering, finally something new

The Bad

A bit heavier than my stock bars; only a couple of lock on grip choices, but the WTB's work great for me

Overall Review

Stoked on em' so far, and would like to see them in a low-rise version. Carbon-ized would be interesting too...

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skullivan

2/11/2011 12:38pm

Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO Titantium - 2010 Fork

The Good

Incredibly reactive and controlled over everything, not too heavy, simple to setup.

The Bad

Dives quite a bit under breaking, dont really like the idea of a 1 size fits all spring, the direct mount options are limited.

Overall Review

Ithink i need to put the stiffer spring in it, but all in all its the best fork on the market, get it you will not be disappointed.

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Dereka15

2/7/2011 8:41pm

Gravity Lock On Grip

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The Good

soft, good grip, doesn't kill your hands

The Bad

they don't last long at all, i wore them down in 2 1/2 weeks

Overall Review

they would be great grips if they lasted longer

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Gravity Lock On Grip

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konakid911

2/6/2011 4:30pm

Bell Variant Open Face Helmet

The Good

First - It's a BELL helmet. They're a leader in the helmet industry, not just for bikes, but just about every type of helmet there is.
Second - To compliment the great fit and protective features, the graphics are finally up to snuff. Not sure what made BELL finally decide to make helmets that look good, but someone in the arts and crafts department knows what their doing. Thanks for that.

The Bad

Nothing is wrong here. The price is great, the fit is great, and it looks good. Check, check, and check...

Overall Review

If you're looking to save around $50 over the premium lids, this is the helmet. You can also check out the Giro Hex, also a great lid for the $.

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Bell Variant Open Face Helmet

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Joyride_Cycles

1/28/2011 6:43am

Bell Variant Open Face Helmet

The Good

The helmet is really light and has a lot of adjustability for each size via the TAG fit system. One thing i noticed right away was the breathability of this helmet, I could actually tell a difference between this lid and my old one and it was clearly evident that air flow was a lot better in this lid. So for hot days or days when you are not just running DH this is a great helmet.

The Bad

I cant find much negatives on this helmet, its durable and the fit is great.

Overall Review

Helmet choice will probably boil down to personal preference in terms of fit, Bell helmets seem to fit me well so I like these. The Variant is nice and light and offers a lot of breathability. Good color choices as well. Strongly recommend as a all mountain or XC helmet.

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vics26

1/24/2011 8:12am

Crankbrothers 5050 XX Flat Pedal

The Good

Aside from the bearings, they certainly seem to be pretty durable. The colored plates let you pimp your ride, too.

The Bad

Poor grip compared to many other flat pedals. Bearings were shot after a single season of abuse. Thick profile.

Overall Review

For a flat pedal, they are average at best. Nothing spectacular and nothing drastically wrong with them. Without fivetens, though, you might be wishing for more traction...

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bturman

1/20/2011 3:12pm

Crankbrothers 5050 XX Flat Pedal

The Good

Durable, no slipping and look awesome

The Bad

Little pricey to buy after market

Overall Review

Looks like some mixed reviews about these pedals. They came stock on my bike and in my opinion these are the best pedals I have ridden. Super durable and my feet never slip off. Really happy with them!!!

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vics26

1/20/2011 1:28pm

Crankbrothers 5050 XX Flat Pedal

The Good

- looks
- good platform for your foot when they stay together

The Bad

- weight
- pedals have a chance to come apart on the trail (and they do)
- not slender
- way overpriced

Overall Review

Just a swing and a miss. I had a piece of my pedal come off at the local dirt jumps. Luckily, I was able to reassemble them and donate them to a buddy... the same thing happened to him. I know one local pro from Northstar who had his pedal come apart during a race run (which effected his time negatively, of course). And I've heard a lot of other people having the same gripe as me. No pedal should be built this way... it just doesn't make sense. I personally like Atomlab pimplite pedals on my

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jptree

1/19/2011 9:04pm