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Current standouts from recent testing and races.
Pearl Izumi Summit Gloves
Minimalist, breathable MTB gloves with touchscreen-ready fingertips and all-day comfort.
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Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Review β 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 itβs in my rotation.
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Camelbak Podium Bottle
Big, insulated, and fast to drink fromβthis is the race bottle youβll keep reaching for.
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Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses
Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions for ultimate XC performance.
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Dynaplug Racer Pro Review β Fast, Lightweight Tubeless Tire Plug Kit
Why I trust the Dynaplug Racer Pro to save races: lightweight, fast to deploy, and incredibly reliable. Full review + real race experience.
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Topeak Digital Torque Wrench
Accurate, reliable digital torque wrench for precise bike maintenance.
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Kenda Booster Pro 2.4 SCT (120 TPI)
XC race tire with aggressive knobs and SCT protection β a lighter, confident alternative to the Maxxis Ikon.
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I'm Ben β 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.
β Ben