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FIRST IMPRESSION - SANTA CRUZ BRONSON: Our test bike is the full-bling, no-option-left-unchecked build, and as you might expect for a $10k+ bike, it also works incredibly well. Everything about this build kit is incredibly dialed for the intended use.

FIRST IMPRESSION - NINER S.I.R. 9: Who says steel singlespeeds need to be low-tech? Niner completely redesigned its most versatile hardtail with some thoroughly modern features like a 44mm headtube, 142x12 rear dropouts and more.

WE TRY THE FOX iRD SUSPENSION SETUP APP: The iPhone app takes the mystery out of suspension setup, and provides a solid baseline that will should work well for most riders in most situations. Click here for a closer look at how it works.

FULL COVERAGE FROM SEA OTTER: This was a banner year for Sea Otter in terms of new bikes, gear and accessories unveiled. Click here to see our coverage from the show, including this all-new Niner RIP 9 with more travel and a lighter frame.

FIRST IMPRESSION - INTENSE SPIDER 29 COMP: With 4.5 or 5 inches of adjustable travel and VPP suspension licensed from Santa Cruz, the Spider 29 Comp is ready to face the most aggressive trails or be dialed back for more groomed dirt.

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So you decided to do a week-long bike race We can't tell you how to win the race or even do well, but Michael Wissell shares some insight on what will make your week at the Trans-Sylvania Epic a whole lot more enjoyable.	First Impression: Santa Cruz Bronson As you might expect for a $10k+ bike, it also works incredibly well. Everything about this build kit is incredibly dialed for the intended use.
Rebecca Rusch crushes Kokopelli Trail, sets women's record by 90 minutes Less than three hours into the ride, Rusch crashed, dislocating her left index finger and causing her helmet light to malfunction.	First Impression: Niner S.I.R. 9 After a few hard days on this bike, I’ve been reminded how nice it is to just ride. No diddling with suspension switches, no hunting around for the just the right gear.
First Impression: KHS SixFifty 2500 The 2500 handles intuitively, and immediately put me at ease. It feels responsive, and more playful than monster truck-like. It's solid XC-oriented handling.	Sea Otter Report: DVO Suspension The much-hyped DVO Suspension is set to drop this August. And they have more than just downhill suff coming.
First impression: Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL The 770 MSL is a great mix of form and function wrapped into a do-it-all package. It's aggressively tuned to handle big hit descents yet agile enough to be a daily trail bike in most any locale.	We take a spin through the Fox iRD suspension setup app The iRD app takes the mystery out of suspension setup, and provides a solid baseline that will should work well for most riders in most situations.

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