Cover Artist: Brian Mulligan
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Readings: Ray's Indoor MTB Park
Entering his 5th season, Ray and his crew have expanded the park to 103,000 sq.ft. and have made some of the biggest changes and improvements to the park's features to date.
Literature Contest Runner-Up: Where the Bicycle is King
Just another grueling day as a bike messenger, just another routine delivery. But the address doesn't exist and the house can only be seen in a mirror...and our messenger finds his way to an alternate universe.
National Forest Success in Vermont
Because of the hard work of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, riders will soon be riding legal singletrack in Vermont's largest parcel of public land, the Green Mountain National Forest.
Pivot Mach 429
Chris Cocalis of PIvot said that his goal was to build a bike that is stiff, responsive, and handles really well. And, I have to say, he certainly hit the mark with the Mach 429.
Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
It was a real blast to rail down more open, loose, rocky trails, and this is where the suspension gained that sought-after bottomless feeling, and the bike came closest to greatness.
Yuba Mundo
The Mundo cargo/utility bike has a gross capacity of 440lbs. and a well-positioned rack, making it easy to properly distribute the load for optimal handling.
DT Swiss 340XC 29er Wheels
This $799 wheelset installed quickly and went about its business without complaint. Trail rides, a bit of commuting and a 100-mile off-road race all passed by with no fiddling or fussing.
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Issue Date: 11.15.2008
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Contributors: Chris Alcantara / David Alden-St. Pierre / Mark Brandon / Fraser Britton / Carol Clemens / Roque Corpuz / Harry Geyer / Kirsten Hammerstrom / Scott Henderson / Lee Hollenbeck / Patrick Kell / Bob LaFay / Taliah Lempert / Garth Levandoski / Kari Lindner / Damon Nawrozki / David Poe / Russell Rogers / Steinar Smith / Jim Tignor / Will Zotti
Columns: Readings / Chewing the Fat / Whiskey Me! / The Old Coot / Microbytes / Access: National Forest Success in Vermont / Event Schedule / The Rider's Eye / Last Chance for Gas
Features: Showdown at Nine Mile / Interbike 2008 / Poem: I Feel Free / Tattoo Gallery
Interviews: Chris Eatough and Josh Tostado
Fiction: Literature Contest Runner-Up: Where the Bicycle Is King
Test Bikes: Pivot Mach 429 / Specialized Stumpjumper Pro / Yuba Mundo
Misc Test: DT Swiss 340XC 29er Wheels / Middleburn RS8 Crank and Uno Chainring / Magura Marta SL / Avid Elixir CR / Yakima Holdup Rack / Earth, Wind and Rider Messenger Hoodie / Specialized Tactic Helmet / Seal Line Laptop Sleve / Adidas Evil Eye Pro L
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