GT's internal drive bike has the potential to change drivetrain designs, but will it really catch on?
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For 2006, GT gave its venerable hardtail a hydroformed makeover.
The Quantum uses RaceFace’s unique Wind Chill Fabric, which is comprised of three layers that are permanently laminated together to form one layer of weather protection.
The 2.0-inch XCRs rolled crazy fast, were adept in the sand and clung to wet rocks like a pair of salamanders, but there is that wear issue...
You can disassemble a good 60 percent of your bike with these wrenches alone. Best yet, they stand the test of time.
Burly, spacious, even ingenius--the Havoc sets the standard for indestructible hydration packs.
How does one adapt a 26" mountain bike to a task which is best performed by the most simplistic and rugged 20" BMX bikes without giving up the comforts and advantages that mountain bike technology has come to offer?
Do I recommend Pedro’s Super Prestige? You bet. Sure, there are cheaper, sexier models on the market, but if you have a hankering for a reliable, consistent pump that will stand the test of time, the Super Prestige shakes a defiant handle at Old Man Time and then some.
GT has made huge gains with this refined version of I-Drive. The ID5 climbs and descends like a champ.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new set of disc brakes, the Avid mechanicals should be near the top of your shopping list. Yes, they weigh more than most ultra-light hydraulic systems, but their simple set up, ease of adjustment and phenomenal braking power make them a contender at any price point.