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IMPROVE YOUR RIDE: NEW HIGH-TECH ELECTRONICS
WWW.MBACTION.COM
MARCH 2010
HAVE A DRINK
EFFECTIVE HYDRATION TIPS
CALIFORNIA
EFFECTIVE HYDRATION TIPS
COAST PHOTO
GALLERY
THIS IS WHY WE RIDE
THIS IS WHY WE RIDE
SRAM XX
SUSPENSION
BRAKES
CRANKS
SHIFTERS
SPECIALIZED VS. TREK
ENDURO
REMEDY
IMPROVE YOUR RIDE: NEW HIGH-TECH ELECTRONICS
HAVE A DRINK
CALIFORNIA
EFFECTIVE HYDRATION TIPS
COAST PHOTO
GALLERY
THIS IS WHY WE RIDE
SRAM XX
TEST:
TEST:
SUSPENSION
BRAKES
CRANKS
SHIFTERS
SPECIALIZED VS. TREK
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TWO BIKES
WON
“TO MAKE IT FAIR, YOU HAVE TO COMPARE THE EPIC TO TWO BIKES. IT CLIMBS LIKE THE
BEST HARDTAILS, BUT HANDLES LIKE A TRAIL BIKE OVER THE ROUGH STUFF. I USED
TO THINK IT HAD TO BE ONE OR THE OTHER. FAST, BUT HARSH. OR CAPABLE, BUT HEAVY.
BUT AFTER WINNING EVERY SINGLE U23 RACE THIS YEAR, BAR ONE, I THINK THE EPIC
HAS PROVEN ME WRONG.” WATCH BURRY STANDER AND HIS “BIKES” DOMINATE
THE U23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SPECIALIZED.COM/EPIC
WORLDS
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contents
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BIKE TESTS
Made-in-USA trailbike
investment.
A simple bike delivers serious
performance.
SHOOTOUT
Photo by John Ker
The Specialized Enduro
Face-off on the new carbon
fiber frontier.
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SPECIAL
Northern California’s
Coastal Range
Road tripping from Marin to
Eureka—a photographic
journey.
FEATURES
Mountain biking in the
digital age.
Photo by John Ker
TECHNICAL
Track And Trails
Will two-by-ten revolutionize
cross-country?
Unlocking RockShox fork
secrets.
Mike Hopkins’s Scott Voltage
gravity sled.
Start To Finish
How to install a tubular tire.
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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 3
MARCH 2010
PEOPLE
Michael Patrick’s strength
and determination.
Troy Brosnan joins
Monster/Specialized.
TRAINING & FITNESS
10 8
Taking a look at the effectiveness
of recovery drinks.
Speed Tips.
Getting down safely and speedily.
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Justin Graves and Vic Armijo ride up
the Trinidad Bluff Trail in Trinidad,
California. Photo by John “The sea
is calling” Ker. Trek and Specialized
face off in a long-legged challenge.
Photo by John “They both look like
winners” Ker.
COMPETITION
Racing
Texas-style racing on
Lance’s ranch.
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DEPARTMENTS
Take-profit ride.
And the survey says...
MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION Magazine (ISSN 0895-8467 Canada GST 12500#9266RT: CPC INT’L. PUB MAIL
40024492) MARCH 2010, Volume 25, Issue 3, is published monthly by Daisy/Hi-Torque Publishing Company, Inc.,
with editorial offices at 25233 Anza Dr., Valencia, CA 91355. Subscriptions $19.98 for 12 issues (one year). Canada
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Big Bend riding and a
unique face-off.
Lay off the downhillers.
Wildlife caught on memory
cards.
Brakes, wheels, tires, gloves
and more.
WARNING: Much of the action depicted in this magazine is potentially danger-
ous. Virtually all of the riders seen in our photos are experienced experts or
professionals. Do not attempt to duplicate any stunts that are beyond your own
capabilities. Always use discretion and wear the appropriate safety gear.
Stuff to stuff your pack with.
Ten-year-old downhill bikes
that still look trick.
March 2010 / MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION 5
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