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The basic premise for the CoilAir is versatility. It teeters on the edge of being a full-blown DH bike, but in a package you can still pedal back up the hill.

If I had to use one word to describe these wheels, it would be “solid.”

My opinion is that if this fork doesn’t feel good to you, then you probably don’t have it set up properly.

The Alma would be an excellent choice for the privateer racer who includes “just for fun” rides as part of their training.

Less than three grand is a nice price for the Anthem X 29er 2, considering the proven suspension design, stiff chassis, and dependable components.

After putting a ton of miles on this bike, riding everything from smooth pavement to singletrack trails, we may be on a mission to change what people think when they hear “road bike.”

Bronto’s Willy would be a good choice for the singlespeeder looking for a small brand frame with big time class.

All in all, the Session 8 is a fantastic starting point for the burgeoning gravity rider. It offers a stellar ride quality and versatility that belies its base-model position in Trek’s lineup.

This 150mm all-mountain fork uses magnets to control rider-generated movement with an adjustable threshold.

The Syncros FL is intended for everything from XC on rigid singlespeeds to long distance trail riding or racing on bikes with 4”-5” of travel.

These wheels are quite a departure for DT Swiss, away from the standard J-bend spokes and standard lacing patterns and into the brave new world of wheel systems.

The Superfly 100 Elite blurs the line between race and trail bikes. It is a worthy bike for marathon racing or for trail riders looking for a comfortable but nimble bike for long days in the saddle.

We feel confident bashing these around just about anywhere from an XC race course, to Super D’s, to the gnarly chunky bits.

If you’re looking for a second, third or “N+1” bike, or if you’re a budget racer, or you just want something different from your riding buddies, it’s hard to argue with the Goblin’s capabilities.

These wheels weigh in at a feathery 1,565 grams, but are best used for race days only.

The Diplomat blurs the distinctions between wheel sizes and is a fine ambassador for big wheels.

Joe Breeze is credited with bringing the first 10 purpost-built mountain bikes into the world, so he knows a thing or two about how to build an impressive bike.

The Crest wheels are the lightest stock 29er offering from NoTubes, complimenting the beefier Arch model.

Easton’s UST-compatible Haven Carbon wheels are designed for the abuse dished out by all-mountain bikes with 4-6” travel.

It took us a while to put it all together, but once we did, the handmade-in-USA El Salty didn't disappoint.

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