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A time-trail and triathlon bike built to cheat the wind.

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A full-carbon racer that can be converted to a singlespeed.

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A comfort-performance racer that delivers.

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A top-of-the-line racer that our testing pros gushed over.

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A burly, free-ride, all-mountain bike that's great for descents.

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The fastest full-suspension bike that we tested.

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A trail bike built to bomb down technical trails.

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A comfort-performance bike with super-stable handling.

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A top of the line mountain bike designed specifically for women.

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A nimble, quick-handling trail bike for a great price.

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The perfect bike for smooth, flowing singletrack.

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The purest racer we tested, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2.

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A great endurance cross-country racer for the 29er crowd.

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One of the most forgiving bikes we tested this year.

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Outside Magazine, Cycling Special…

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A killer deal: Tour de France-tech for $3,800.

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Get started in real riding for under a grand. Believe it.

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A perfect all-around full-carbon trail bike.

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By Stephen Regenold “If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride.” That’s a tag line from Strider Sports International, a Rapid City, South Dakota, company, and maker of its namesake Strider “scoot bike” for small kids. The point with the product, which is a scooter…

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Swi of gear, I finally bought my first road bike since I was a kid: a nice carbon-fiber Specialized that is kind to my back. What I need is some advice on a good set of wheels to replace the original Alex wheels. My budget is around $500. What do you think of Neuvation M28 Aeros or Ksyrium Elites? Ideally they would be available at Performance as I have some points to burn. Tim Mountain View, California

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro LX LF Gloves.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Chrome Kursk Sneakers.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Castelli Body Paint Bib Shorts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Michelin WildRace'R Advanced Tires.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giant Cypher 1.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Louis Garneau X-Lite Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Garmin Edge 800 GPS bike computer.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale Women's Quick 2.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Assos T FI. 13_S5 Bibs.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Allez Comp road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Belleville WSD.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lupine Betty II 7 Light.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Top Fuel 9.7 mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Bianchi Sempre 105 road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lazer Krux Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ergon GX2 Leichtbau Carbon Grips.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Look 695 I-Pack road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale CAAD 10-1 Dura-Ace road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Tactic Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works Prevail Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Crank Brothers Eggbeater 11 Pedals.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Wilier Triestina GranTurismo road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Swrve Blk Label Shorts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sidi Spider Shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works Epic 29ER mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ahearne Cycle Truck bicycle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Darn Tough Quarter Sock Cushion Socks.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the WTB Nano Tires.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Tomac Supermatic 120 mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Linus Roadster Classic bicycle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the DZ Nuts Bliss Cream.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Enve Mountain XC Carbon Wheels.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Spot Rocker SS mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Velo Orange Polyvalent bicycle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Selle EMP Evolution Saddle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Women's Trail Top.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Yeti 575 Enduro mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Raleigh Port Townsend bicycle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Veer Shorts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Adidas Adilibria Shield S Sunglasses.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Salsa Spearfish mountain bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Terry FLX Gel Saddle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Icebreaker SS Circuit Jersey.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dakine Girls Amp 8L Pack.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro XAR Helmet.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Brooks Colt Saddle.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Impact Gloves.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cielo Sportif by Chris King road bike.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Shimano XTR PD-M985 Pedals.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ortlieb Bike-Tourer Panniers.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Look Keo Blade Chromoly Pedals.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Five Ten Karver Shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Jett Raptor Shorts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dromarti La Grande Mitts.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the G-Form Bike Shoe Insoles.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works MTB Shoes.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the PDW Spaceship Headlight and Radbot 500 Taillight.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro Factor Shoes.

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By Stephen Regenold The car headlights were surging up from behind. I was on my bike, and it was 10pm in the city. I glanced down and back toward my rear wheel, the pulse of my seatpost-mounted light a reassuring red glow on the road.

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I am looking for a good hybrid bike to ride on weekends with my kids and to also ride to work a (a 30-mile trip one way). I visited a local bike shop recently and they recommended the Trek 7.1 FX. What would you recommend? Seth Wayland, MA

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