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		<title>Trek’s 32-Inch XC Bike Is Racing Soldier Hollow — Here’s What We Actually Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trek Factory Racing put a full 32″ XC prototype under Evie Richards at the Soldier Hollow World Cup — RockShox SID Flight Attendant, Bontrager textile spokes, prototype Pirellis. Production still unconfirmed.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Magura Race Pro Brakes: Specs, Trail Feel, and Whether They’re Worth $800</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You’re staring at an $800 brake set and wondering if Magura just reinvented stopping power&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>eMTB Motor Power Race: Avinox M2S vs. Bosch and Shimano</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Plenty of riders assume the strongest motor on paper is always the best motor on&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scott Spark DC: Downcountry Label Doesn&#8217;t Fit This Bike</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Scott Spark DC is not a downcountry bike, and calling it one undersells what&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>RockShox Super Deluxe GENIE: How the Two-Chamber Spring Works</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re staring at a spec sheet for a new Levo or Stumpjumper 15, and you&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hattie Harnden&#8217;s World Cup Belt Drive Win: What It Means</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A gearbox bike is not a gimmick built for gravel commuters and touring cyclists who&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Dropper Posts for Mountain Bikes: The Complete 2026 Buyer&#8217;s Guide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The complete 2026 guide to buying the best dropper post for your mountain bike. We break down every spec that matters — diameter, travel, routing, actuation — and rank the top posts from budget to flagship, with Amazon affiliate links and a quick-reference comparison chart.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Super Boost Hubs Could Be Essential for 32-Inch Wheels — Here&#8217;s What That Means for Your Next Build</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 32-inch wheel conversation just got more complicated. Newmen Components dropped a statement this week&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Radial Tires Are the Most Important MTB Innovation You&#8217;re Not Paying Attention To</title>
		<link>https://www.bike198.com/radial-tirest-mtb-innovation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everyone&#8217;s talking about 32-inch wheels and automatic shifting. Meanwhile, radial tire construction is quietly delivering&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Class 1 eBikes Just Got 161 Miles of New Singletrack Access in Bend — And It&#8217;s Changing the Game</title>
		<link>https://www.bike198.com/class-1-ebikes-singletrack-access-in-bend/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Central Oregon just made the most significant trail access decision in its mountain biking history.&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why 2026 Is the Cheapest Time to Get Into Mountain Biking</title>
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					<comments>https://www.bike198.com/why-2026-is-the-cheapest-time-to-get-into-mountain-biking/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here’s something the mountain bike industry doesn’t want to lead with: this is the most&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Hidden Cost of eMTB Ownership Nobody Talks About</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robb Sutton]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I’m going to say something that might sting if you just dropped $8,000 on an&#8230;]]></description>
		
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