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Current standouts from recent testing and races.
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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Pearl Izumi Summit Gloves
Minimalist, breathable MTB gloves with touchscreen-ready fingertips and all-day comfort.
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Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions for ultimate XC performance.
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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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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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Maxxis Ikon 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Lightweight XC tire with predictable grip and low rolling resistance.
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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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Maxxis Aspen ST 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Semi-slick version of the Aspen. Ideal for hardpack and short track.
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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