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Bike setup, pressures, inserts, waxing, and race-day strategy.
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Featured Gear
Raced and tested — gear that performs when it counts.
Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers
Compact, bombproof multi-tool with chain breaker, quick link storage, and more.
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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.
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Hyperice Normatec Recovery Boots
Compression boots that help keep your legs fresh through big training blocks and back-to-back race days.
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Shimano XC903 S-PHYRE Review
A full-season review of the Shimano XC903 S-PHYRE XC race shoes — ultra-stiff, lightweight, shockingly comfortable, and brutally tested in alpine racing and hike-a-bikes.
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Kenda Rush Pro 2.4 SCT (120 TPI)
Fast-rolling XC tire with ample grip, superb handling, and SCT protection for rocky, technical terrain.
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Skratch Recovery Drink Mix
Go-to recovery shake after hard workouts and races. Carb + protein in the right ratio, mixes fast, and actually tastes good when you're cooked.
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Precision Hydration PH 1500 Tablets
A no-nonsense sodium boost that pairs perfectly with high-carb mixes. Easy to travel with, race-tested, and essential for hydration strategy.
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Pirelli Scorpion XC RH 2.4
The fastest true 2.4-inch MTB tire I've ridden (as of 8.1.26), built for dry, less-technical courses where outright efficiency matters more than braking and cornering.
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Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions for ultimate XC performance.
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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.
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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