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Legion Puts the New Tarmac Through Its Paces

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

29 Jul 2020
Legion Puts the New Tarmac Through Its Paces

Justin and Cory Williams of Legion of Los Angeles put the new Tarmac SL7 through its paces.

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Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy

Revel's Concept Labs Debuts With 32-Inch Hardtail Prototypes You Can't Buy

Revel's new Concept Labs program debuts with 32-inch hardtail prototypes testing whether wheel size should pair with frame size. Interesting idea, zero guarantees.

By Kevin Curry 13 Apr 2026
Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve 30|XC Wheels: Wider Rims, More Spokes, Two Different Philosophies

Reserve's 30|XC wheels are wider, stronger, and lighter than the 28|XC. But you're choosing between hub tech and weight—here's what actually matters.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS X-LAB Launch: Vertical Integration Meets Aggressive Pricing

XDS launches X-LAB with carbon road, gravel, and e-bikes priced $1,500–$3,000 below competitors. Vertical integration cuts costs — but resale and support are unknowns.

By Kevin Curry 08 Apr 2026
Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel Pedals: Platform Area, Float, and the Q-Factor Problem

Gravel pedal systems ranked by what actually matters: platform area, float, Q-factor, and durability. SPD vs. Time ATAC vs. Wolf Tooth—plus power meter tradeoffs.

By Kevin Curry 07 Apr 2026
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