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For event organizersFeatured Gear
Raced and tested — gear that performs when it counts.
Garmin Edge 1040 Review – Incredible Battery Life
Why I trust the Edge 1040 for every race and training ride. Full review here.
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Camelbak Podium Bottle
Big, insulated, and fast to drink from—this is the race bottle you’ll keep reaching for.
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Topeak Digital Torque Wrench
Accurate, reliable digital torque wrench for precise bike maintenance.
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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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FR-C Pro Cargo Bib Short
A game-changing bib for long days in the saddle — breathable, secure, and zero chafing.
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Tacx Garmin Neo 2T Smart Trainer
A rock-solid direct-drive smart trainer that delivers natural feel, perfect power accuracy, and near-silent operation — without any fuss.
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SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2
Open-ear bone conduction headphones that keep your awareness sharp and your rhythm rolling.
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Giro Aries Spherical Helmet
Lightweight, highly ventilated helmet with top-tier MIPS protection.
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Continental Dubnital 2.4 Race Rapid
An extremely light and fast-rolling XC tire with outstanding grip for its category, but a very narrow use case in the ultra-light Race Rapid casing.
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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