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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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Search bikes, tires, shoes, and parts on sale across major retailers. Set alerts for when products go on sale.
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Course Profile Stickers
Custom elevation profile stickers for race packets. Upload GPX, get a proof. Perfect for event organizers.
For event organizersFeatured Gear
Raced and tested — gear that performs when it counts.
SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2
Open-ear bone conduction headphones that keep your awareness sharp and your rhythm rolling.
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Pearl Izumi Summit Gloves
Minimalist, breathable MTB gloves with touchscreen-ready fingertips and all-day comfort.
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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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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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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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Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers
Compact, bombproof multi-tool with chain breaker, quick link storage, and more.
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Silca Strip Chip
Drop it in your pot along with a new chain to rid it of factory grease during first wax.
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RockShox Flight Attendant
Electronically adaptive suspension SID ULTIMATE - fork / SIDLuxe ULTIMATE shock.
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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