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Crankbrothers was an early pioneer in the world of tuned wheel systems. In 2019, their Synthesis carbon wheels popularized the concept that front and rear wheels require different designs that reflect their distinct roles on the trail. They've now returned with their Synthesis Alloy 2.0 wheels, comprised of three models and featuring the same tuned system ethos. The real kicker is the increase in durability they've achieved through new rim profiles and materials without causing an increase in

If you’re a flat pedal rider and you’ve been around the sport for a while, you’ve probably ridden a Five Ten shoe at some point - chances are pretty good you’ve stuck with them too. Long the ONLY option if ultimate grip was your number one requirement for a flat pedal shoe, the legendary Stealth S1 rubber still sets the bar today as far as stickiness and feel go. Competitors have arrived though, and there are now other options that perform as well, notably Specialized with the latest iteration

When Schwalbe released the Tacky Chan in June 2023, I wasn't super impressed. I racked up just enough rides to write it off for anything but firm, consistent conditions, and that was that. But after seeing plenty of fast riders ripping on TCs in deeper, steeper, sloppier conditions (and reading some mixed reviews in our tire forum), I began to question if I'd done my due diligence. I felt like I owed Mr. Chan a second chance and our audience further insight into when and where this tire rips and