Expert tire picks, race-day setups, gear reviews, and strategies to help you crush every XC course.
🎯 RaceDaySetup Tire Selector Beta
Personalized XC tire picks based on your course, conditions, and riding style.
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Optimized tires for every course—dry, wet, rocky, or fast.
📋 Checklists
Pre-race, travel, and gear checklists to keep you dialed.
🛠️ Guides
Bike setup walkthroughs, waxing tips, and XC race-day advice.
🧰 Gear Index
Every product I've tested and recommend — searchable and filterable.
Featured Gear
Maxxis Aspen 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Fast dry to slightly mixed course XC tire. Lightweight and race-proven.
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Dynaplug Racer Pro Review – Fast, Lightweight Tubeless Tire Plug Kit
Why I trust the Dynaplug Racer Pro to save races: lightweight, fast to deploy, and incredibly reliable. Full review + real race experience.
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Skratch Super High-Carb Mix
My main fueling source for training and racing. Delivers 100g carbs per bottle, no stomach issues, and pairs great with PH 1500 tablets.
Maxxis Aspen ST 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Semi-slick version of the Aspen. Ideal for hardpack and short track.
Eflator Digital Tire Pump
Compact digital inflator that’s perfect for travel and daily pre-ride top-offs.
Topeak SmartGauge D2 Tire Pressure Gauge
A pocket-sized digital gauge that nails MTB pressures with 1psi precision.
SRAM AXS XO Transmission
Cutting-edge wireless drivetrain for elite XC racing.
Hyperice Normatec Recovery Boots
Compression boots that help keep your legs fresh through big training blocks and back-to-back race days.
Silca Strip Chip
Drop it in your pot along with a new chain to rid it of factory grease during first wax.
About Me
I'm Ben — a full-time XC and endurance mountain bike racer with a deep obsession for optimizing race-day setups. Every recommendation you find here comes straight from real-world experience racing across some of the toughest XC courses in North America.
You can follow more of my racing journey at BSracing.us .
Whether you're chasing your first finish or a new PR, my goal is to help riders choose gear that maximizes confidence on race day.
— Ben