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

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

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Event-specific recommendations for XC & marathon courses.

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Gear Index

Everything tested and recommended β€” 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 β€” 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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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 β€” gear that performs when it counts.

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 β€” from the inside.

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Maxxis Ikon 2.4 MaxxSpeed

Maxxis Ikon 2.4 MaxxSpeed

Lightweight XC tire with predictable grip and low rolling resistance.

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Orange Seal Endurance Sealant

Orange Seal Endurance Sealant

Top-rated tire sealant with long-lasting formula.

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Camelbak Podium Bottle

Camelbak Podium Bottle

Big, insulated, and fast to drink fromβ€”this is the race bottle you’ll keep reaching for.

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Shimano XTR Pedals

Shimano XTR Pedals

Lightweight, reliable clipless pedals for XC.

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Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 MaxxSpeed

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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Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses

Smith Pursuit ChromaPop Sunglasses

Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions for ultimate XC performance.

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Topeak SmartGauge D2 Tire Pressure Gauge

Topeak SmartGauge D2 Tire Pressure Gauge

A pocket-sized digital gauge that nails MTB pressures with 1psi precision.

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Skratch Super High-Carb Mix

Skratch Super High-Carb Mix

My main fueling source for training and racing. Delivers 100g carbs per bottle, no stomach issues, and pairs great with PH 1500 tablets.

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About Me

Ben Steger

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.

Follow more of the racing at BSracing.us .

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