
Ron Koch
Editor at Mountain Bike Action Magazine
Test Editor for Bicycling Magazine and gear geek.
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1 week ago |
mbaction.com | Ron Koch
(BC BIKE RACE PRESS RELEASE) The BC Bike Race is turning 20, and we’re marking the moment with a celebration for the ages. The 2026 edition of The Ultimate Singletrack Experience will be part farewell tour, part family reunion — and the final chance to take on the legendary 7-day format that helped define mountain bike stage racing in North America. Since 2007, BCBR has led the way in stage racing innovation.
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1 week ago |
mbaction.com | Ron Koch
(FEEDBACK SPORTS PRESS RELEASE) The Range Twist Torque Wrench introduces a novel, compact form factor, intuitive function, and clever bit storage in an affordable package. Slender when closed and deployed for use with an ergonomic T-handle, the Range Twist accommodates 10 fastener sizes with only 6 bits. Quickly apply desired torque from 2–8Nm as indicated by the intuitive, easy-to-read laser-etched indicator scribes.
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1 week ago |
mbaction.com | Ron Koch
(SANTA CRUZ PRESS RELEASE) If you feel the pull of gravity riding but want an extra push to get to the top, the Bullit is for you. It features a Bosch Performance Line CX motor to get you to the drop-in of the wildest trails. Built tough for the toughest terrain, the Bullit is the closest you can get to owning both a downhill bike and a chairlift. Job #1: Exceptional Handling Every chassis engineering decision was to make this bike handle like few other bikes do.
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2 weeks ago |
mbaction.com | Ron Koch
Race Face’s Era handlebars have been a staple in both the freeride and racing world for some time, and they are now jumping into the world of high-rise bars with a 55mm rise option. Built from Race Face’s hand-laid carbon fiber and featuring their Goldilocks (GL) tune, the Era handlebars offer a fine balance of strength and compliance to maximize rider comfort and confidence.
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2 weeks ago |
mbaction.com | Ron Koch
With a loyal following in the mountain bike world, OneUp Components is now entering the high-rise handlebar game with their 50mm rise OneUp V2 Carbon Handlebar. It is built around the same patented oval shape as their lower-rise bars, which OneUp claims increases vertical compliance and actively reduces vibration, and it comes exclusively with a 35mm bar clamp. The OneUp V2 Handlebar has 8 degrees of backsweep and 5 degrees of upsweep, with a claimed weight of 265g.
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