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Specialized Pokes a Little Fun at Itself

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

23 Jul 2019
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Specialized Pokes a Little Fun at Itself

I still refuse to accept the price of Specialized’s new e-bike range, but I can admit this is a fun commercial.

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Why Your Power Drops 10% in the Heat (And What Actually Fixes It)

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