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Tire picks by race, gear reviews, and free tools to dial in your setup.

Built for XC & endurance racing Gear that performs and lasts Efficiency when it counts

Tire Picks by Race

Event-specific recommendations for XC & marathon courses.

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Gear Index

Everything tested and recommended — filter, search, compare.

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Guides

Bike setup, pressures, inserts, waxing, and race-day strategy.

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Checklists

Pre-race, travel, tools, and spares — so nothing gets missed.

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Deal Finder

Search trusted bike retailers, compare prices quickly, and set alerts for the gear you want.

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Course Profile Stickers

Custom elevation profile stickers for race packets. Upload GPX, get a proof. Perfect for event organizers.

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Gear Deals

A powerful search across trusted bike retailers with no promotional nonsense to wade through, just clean results, fast price comparison, and price alerts when you want them.

Featured Gear

Raced and tested — gear that performs when it counts.

FR-C Pro Cargo Bib Short

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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Pearl Izumi Summit Gloves

Pearl Izumi Summit Gloves

Minimalist, breathable MTB gloves with touchscreen-ready fingertips and all-day comfort.

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Maxxis Aspen ST 2.4 MaxxSpeed

Maxxis Aspen ST 2.4 MaxxSpeed

Semi-slick version of the Aspen. Ideal for hardpack and short track.

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Shimano XTR Pedals

Shimano XTR Pedals

Lightweight, reliable clipless pedals for XC.

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Lezyne Tubeless Pro Plug Kit

Lezyne Tubeless Pro Plug Kit

Permanent-style tubeless repair kit with mushroom plugs and rubber cement for fixing big punctures right — from the inside.

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Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro – Flight Attendant vs. Stock

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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Topeak Digital Torque Wrench

Topeak Digital Torque Wrench

Accurate, reliable digital torque wrench for precise bike maintenance.

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Kenda Dagger 2.4

Kenda Dagger 2.4

A fast, race-ready XC tire with excellent braking traction, cornering support, and technical climbing grip.

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Air-Liner Light XC Tire Insert

Air-Liner Light XC Tire Insert

Insert system for rim protection and lower pressure confidence.

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About Me

Ben Steger

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