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 ST 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Semi-slick version of the Aspen. Ideal for hardpack and short track.
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Maxxis Aspen 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Fast dry to slightly mixed course XC tire. Lightweight and race-proven.
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RockShox Flight Attendant
Electronically adaptive suspension SID ULTIMATE - fork / SIDLuxe ULTIMATE shock.
Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Review – fast rolling XC tire for dry trails. The Maxxis Rekon Race is my go-to front tire for dry, rough XC courses. See how it performs and why it’s in my rotation.
Topeak Digital Torque Wrench
Accurate, reliable digital torque wrench for precise bike maintenance.
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro – Flight Attendant vs. Stock
Full breakdown of the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in both its stock 120/130mm configuration and a custom 120/120mm RockShox Flight Attendant setup.
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Shimano XC903 S-PHYRE
Featherweight XC race shoes with a sock-like fit and pro-level stiffness.
Topeak SmartGauge D2 Tire Pressure Gauge
A pocket-sized digital gauge that nails MTB pressures with 1psi precision.
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Silca Chain Waxing System
Efficient wax heating pot for dipping chains in hot melt 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