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2021 Devinci Troy Carbon XT LTD Bike

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Overall Review

Enduro World Series smasher, Greg Callaghan has a FOX 38 fork and DPS rear shock on his Devinci Troy. Keegan Wright runs a DHX2 coil shock on his, while stock configurations of the Troy see anything from a 150mm RockShox Pike to a 160mm travel FOX 36 up front. So, what is this 140mm travel 29er all about then? We've been hammering on the 2021 Devinci Troy XT LTD for over four months and have our final verdict filed. Devinci Troy Highlights Full carbon frame 29-inch wheels 140mm (5.5-inches) of

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2021 Devinci Troy Carbon XT LTD Bike

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BHowell

9/29/2020 7:16pm

Kona Wah Wah 2 Plastic Flat Pedal

The Good

Weight
Pins (grip)
Comfort of platform shape
Price
Thinness

The Bad

None yet only owned a month

Overall Review

Really nice . First time I’ve gone plastic (weight and price). Replaced some twice price uncomfortable HT AE03 Alloy Pedals which felt horrible and the bearings/bushings didn’t hold up.

Kona Wah Wah 2 Plastic Flat Pedal

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rEs

9/27/2020 9:57pm

Roval Control SL Team LTD Wheelset

Overall Review

When opening this box for the first time, we grabbed the front wheel first and went “damn that’s a crazy light wheel”, then we pulled out the second wheel and went “well looks like Specialized sent us two front wheels”. Then we looked a bit closer and found that thing where the cassette sits, sure enough it was a rear wheel but it was so light that we thought it was a second front wheel. Pretty crazy! Strengths Weaknesses Feathery light Wide, very supportive rim profile Top-level puncture

Roval Control SL Team LTD Wheelset

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yonatan.yatom

9/25/2020 9:14am

OneUp Components Dropper V2 Seatpost

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The Good

- Price
- Dimensions (Low Stack and Overall Length)
- Travel Adjustment
- Servicability
- Reliability

The Bad

- Not as Smooth as High End Offerings
- Requires Fresh Grease Every Few Months
- Developed Lateral Play

Overall Review

Ipurchased a 180mm OneUp Components V2 Dropper to replace my 150mm KS Lev Integra after frustration with its numerous issues that required $130 in parts and labor to repair. I'm 5' 9" and ride a size medium Niner Jet 9 RDO and I'm able to run the post at 180mm with a centimeter or two of wiggle room to lower the post for shorter riders. That said, due to the quite slack actual seat tube angle of my frame, I decided to run the post at 170mm for increased bushing overlap. Setting up the post is a

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AvidTrailRider

9/24/2020 9:50pm

Eastern Alloy & Magnesium Flat Pedal

The Good

Good grip, durable, looks good

The Bad

Big, clunky, unsealed

Overall Review

If you need a pair of pedals for cheap these aren't a bad option. But there are so many better choices out there today... I use these on a midschool build of mine. They suit it perfectly.

Eastern Alloy & Magnesium Flat Pedal

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DanTheBikerMan

9/23/2020 1:50pm

2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert

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Overall Review

The Stumpjumper EVO truly evolved in 2018, taking the long, low, slack mantra to new extremes for the brand. It was a different beast with a 63.5-degree head angle, super-low standover, lengthy reach, and was clearly made for getting rowdy. Fast forward to today and Specialized is back with a new generation that continues to push their boundaries but is far more accessible to more riders. Join Vital MTB's Product Editor, Brandon Turman, in the video below for a look at everything that's been

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bturman

9/22/2020 10:04am

2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp Bike

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The Good

Extremely light, fast, and agile (the fighter jet of fs mtbs)
Suspension works effortlessly under you - it feels like (accelerates like) a hardtail, only without getting beat up in rough sections
Glues to switchbacks so well it's almost hard to believe
Climbs better than my road bike (how is this?)
New 2021 design is trick

The Bad

Brakes aren't as good as I'd like, but they're still getting broken in as well. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm a little more over the front end than I'm used to on my Vitus Sentier hardtail. May get some riser bars.

Overall Review

My Vitus Sentier hardtail had a frame break so it's in the U.K. for a warranty fix. I couldn't stay off the trails any longer, so was very fortunate to find this bike at Bicycle Sports Shop here in Austin; as so many bikes, both online and on showroom floors, are simply sold out right now. The EVO is exactly what it claims to be - a more trail focused XC racer. It feels like you're on works factory equipment, even though mine is the Comp version ($4,100). This thing is incredible. Razor sharp

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2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp Bike

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Reagan Jones

9/21/2020 11:57am

SRAM Guide R Disc Brake

The Good

(+) Good for mellow trails and entry level riders
(++) Good modulation
(++) Ambidextrous lever

The Bad

(---) Can't stand the heat
(-) Developed a spongy feeling after a month

Overall Review

Irode the SRAM Guide R on mellow trails (e.g. smooth trails with some roots and rocks here and there) that are an hour away from Metro Manila in the Philippines. These trails get sloppy with mud during the monsoon rains and dry and dusty in the summer months. I've had these brakes for two years before I replaced these with the SRAM Code R. The Guide R has good modulation and it improved my braking skills. I like the tool-free adjustment knob on the lever throw. I was able to adjust the lever

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SRAM Guide R Disc Brake

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Paracheilinus

9/16/2020 11:43pm

2021 Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0

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The spring of 2020 was tough. It was particularly tough if you were single when the bars of social isolation came down. Perhaps you started scrolling through the names of various exes and sent out texts about how you were “Just checking in” or the ever chivalrous and don’t you worry, oh-so-original, “Making sure you’re okay.” Well, much to your excitement and despite their better judgment, someone decided to meet up with you. It was the Giant Trance X. You remember it from 2013 though it was a

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Mint

9/16/2020 12:54pm

SHRED. Flexi Enduro Knee Pad

The Good

Great for pedaling, safe for DH- stoked!

The Bad

Can't think of anything

Overall Review

These pads are the real deal- perfect for aggressive trail riding/enduro or DH. They also fit under jeans for dirt jumping. Very ergonomic and well thought-out: pick some up!

SHRED. Flexi Enduro Knee Pad

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Sasha_Yakovleff

9/11/2020 9:45am