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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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Deal Finder
Search trusted bike retailers, compare prices quickly, and set alerts for the gear you want.
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Custom elevation profile stickers for race packets. Upload GPX, get a proof. Perfect for event organizers.
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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.
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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Silca Chain Waxing System
Efficient wax heating pot for dipping chains in hot melt wax.
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Precision Hydration PH 1500 Tablets
A no-nonsense sodium boost that pairs perfectly with high-carb mixes. Easy to travel with, race-tested, and essential for hydration strategy.
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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 — a lighter, confident alternative to the Maxxis Ikon.
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Skratch Recovery Drink Mix
Go-to recovery shake after hard workouts and races. Carb + protein in the right ratio, mixes fast, and actually tastes good when you're cooked.
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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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RockShox Reverb AXS Dropper
RockShox Reverb AXS Review - ditching the cable and going wireless.
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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