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Winter? What winter? We are from sunny Southern California and winter here is what people from other parts of the world consider spring weather. We have the best biking weather conditions all year long but there are other places in the world. We got that. Therefore: Enough of the bragging!Winter will be fading away soon enough, and bikers all over the country will be looking for the first signs of dry ground so that they can take their two-wheeled rides out of hibernation and hit the trails. Whether you're an off-road biker, itching to hit the back roads and mountain trails or you're an on-roa …
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Purchasing a dirt jump bike can be a really big decision, particularly if you are someone who really enjoys this pastime. The right bike can give you a head start on the trails and it can also save you from many bumps and bruises along the way. If you are unsure about the bike that will suit your needs out on the open dirt road, you will most likely want to take some time to consider your needs. Here's our dirt jump bike buyers guide.A Strong ForkA strong fork is an integral facet of a dirt jumping bike because this sort of bike is made to be able to withstand abuse, and most bikes in thi …
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Downhill test ride of the new GT Sensor Pro 650b in the Santa Monica Mountains above Pacific Coast Highway by downhiller Ericson of Bike Attack.Result: Great light weight carbon bike that corners well and rides smoothly. …

For off road biking the wheel set is essentially one of the most important parts of the bike. This fact has led to the increasing popularity of the 650B or 27.5” wheel size. Recently, bicycling.com featured an article by Matt Phillips titled, “Giant Bets Big on 27.5” Wheels” and while there is a lot of great information in that article — Giants’ Big Bet is a relatively safe one.As Matt states in his article, Giant was one of the last big bike companies to get on board with the 29er, and while they haven’t missed the boat completely on the 650B, they are still coming in on the back side of a wh …
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The Intense Carbine 275 - A Solid 650B for the Down HillIntense Cycles is always a favorite around BikeAttack. Why? Probably because Jeff Steber the designer, engineer and owner of Intense Cycles is more than just a great designer — he's a rider. True, designers can build great bikes, but designers who love to hit the trails design bikes that riders love. What we like about Jeff is that he's real and so is his brand: Intense Cycles, based in California.The Bike Attack Team has had the opportunity to "field test" many of the Intense mountain bikes, but one that we've really liked is the Carbine …
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