WTB - Nana Raptor & Prowler - Fastest Tires Ever Tested?

I’ve read the tests every month in those wishy washy magazines that don’t really say anything about anything. What I need is a real test, by a rider not owned by advertisers, who has to buy their own shit, trains as much as their significant other and job allows, and throws down at the local […]

Building a Pump Track Bike

For episode 6, Bicycle World recruited Mark Weir to help build our own personal pump track in our back yard. It wasn’t easy to get the face of WTB out of his rad pad but what we got was a super cool track on a limited budget and limited time. With the hard work done, […]

Tire Education 101

Dean Henthorn of Bicycle World caught up with Mark Slater, tire designer extrordinaire at the Sea Otter Classic to discuss the core line-up of WTB’s offering. Slater has designed more tires than anyone in the MTB industry and has worked with Specialized and others on their tire designs before finding his home at WTB.

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Polar Pak - A better way to hydrate?

Lots of new products hit the market every year. Some will make it some will not. Polar Pak is one of those products that should make it because it makes sense. If you have ever been on the rivet and tried to drink water, it ain’t fun. PolarPak may be your answer.

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Hutchison Tubeless Road Tire Sealant

The advent of the new Tubeless Road movement has spawned many questions how to fix a flat if you do get one and if tubes can still be used on these tires. The answer is yes, tubes are an option. But why would you want to use tubes when the new Hutchinson Tire Sealant is […]

Hutchinson Tubeless Road Test - Worth the Leap?

Word on the street about the coming of the tubeless road tires and wheels has been around for the some time. Was it leaked as a marketing test or with real intention? Well one tire company, Hutchinson Tires, has continued to not only talk road tubeless but also push the cause. It was hard […]

Shimano Electric Shifting- Ready for Public

IRVINE, CA (BRAIN)—After years of testing Shimano brings its Dura Ace electric drivetrain, Dura Ace Di2, to market.
Sold as an optional upgrade package to mechanical 7900 Dura Ace, Shimano expects to deliver Di2 Dual Control type levers, front derailleur, rear derailleur, battery pack and charger kits to retailers and OEMs in January.
“Going electric […]

Shimano XT Wheel Set - Mavic SL killer?

Has the Mavic throne been taken by Shimano. Has the French wheel giant lost its grip. We’ll find out as we put the new Shimano XT wheel set through the paces.