Light, Fast, and reasonably priced. The Intense Sniper XC is a sporty 100mm cross-country race bike with budget in mind. I recently picked this up to add to the quiver and mix in some endurance races for next season. As I was shopping all bike and price points I kept coming back to this as…

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The Trek Top Fuel 8 was launched in the fall of 2021. It features a 120mm front and rear suspension, more modern geometry, and internal frame storage over the previous generations. The Top Fuel used to be the flagship cross-country bike but that has since been replaced by the Supercaliber. On one hand, it feels…

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Pivot Mach 6 is a dual 27.5 full suspension enduro bike. With 158mm rear suspension paired with a 160mm fork, this bike is the playful little brother of the Firebird. Pivots come with a full carbon frame with internal cable routing, trunnion shock mounting (205xx65), and super boost spacing. The short chain stays at 431mm…

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Trek redesigned the Domane lineup last fall. With new colors, better build kits, and some updates to the frame, it stacks up to be one hell of a do-it road bike. The new Domane sports a more streamlined look, with some design details from the Emonda; a sleek top tube with chiseled edges and an…

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Not your average Pivot Shadowcat Review.. My Pivot Shadowcat Mullet has been pretty sweet bike that I have been on in some time. Now this bike is far from stock as you can see. If you are unfamiliar with the Shadowcat, here’s a quick run down. It’s light, agile, fast and fun. Dual 27.5 wheels…

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