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XC race-driven tire picks, setups, and gear reviews.
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Event-specific recommendations for XC & marathon courses.
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Pre-race, travel, tools, and spares — so nothing gets missed.
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Current standouts from recent testing and races.
Silca Chain Waxing System
Efficient wax heating pot for dipping chains in hot melt wax.
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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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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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Aerate Pro Air 3.0 Short-Sleeve Jersey
A race-cut jersey that disappears once you're riding. Tight, breathable, and built for big efforts in hot weather.
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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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RockShox Flight Attendant
Electronically adaptive suspension SID ULTIMATE - fork / SIDLuxe ULTIMATE shock.
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Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers
Compact, bombproof multi-tool with chain breaker, quick link storage, and more.
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Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed
Review – 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 it’s in my rotation.
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About Me
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