Articles On The Pedals Perhaps the only thing better than an empty trail is an empty trailhead. Jason gives the concept its due. Ask MBT Extra large bike racks, travel coffee makers and pricing on a used Trek rounds out this month’s Q&A session. You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Das rant CG takes a look at a popular print magazine and becomes exhausted in the process. This would be strange behavior if it were anybody else. Patty Think downhill racing is easy? Patty reflects on her first race whereby she got to give it a try short a contact lens. Biomechanics Think all beverages are created equally? Amanda lays down the skinny on what fluids benefit and which ones bite.

Product Reviews Jamis Dakar XCT 3 Beefy trail bike, slim downhill rig or somewhere in between? That’s exactly what we set to find out. Quad Power Light 3 Rugged Roughly half of each day is spent in the dark. Life Gear ensures that this trend is strictly optional. Continental Rain King DH 2.5 Decreeing over the kingdom of mud, slime and goo- The Rain King rules when your trails resemble the dungeon floor. Cinch Wallet Because leather and chains shouldn’t be limited to S&M. Blogs The Daily Grind Blog-tastic. Over The Bars Back and blogging. A Diary Left Open By : Patty Mooney

April/May 2010 Issue

April may be a month dedicated to fools and juvenile pranks, but the ever-mature editors of MBT haven’t let the tricksters derail them from delivering the goods. This month we’ve got the lowdown on Jamis’ Dakar XCT3, a bunch of fresh product reviews and all of the usual goodies, rants, and editorials. Check it out, and as always we welcome your feedback.
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