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Specialized bills its Epic 8 Pro mountain bike as the “fastest XC bike in the world” and “a wolf in wolf’s clothing.” And there’s no mistake that this thing is fast. Weighing 23 pounds, 15.4 ounces for a medium, it’s the lightest trail bike I’ve pedaled. Transitioning from training rides on my trusty but burly steel frame Surly Bridge Club made me feel like Superman. A little competition is healthy for a family. If not exactly true, it’s what I told my brothers-in-law when convincing them to sign up for Iceman Cometh. Named after the famed Eugene O’Neill play, the…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Woom Bikes USA recalled 2,500 bikes last week due to reports of crank failures, including one report of an injury to a child. According to an official recall posted by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), owners of woom OFF, OFF AIR, and ORIGINAL kid’s bikes should stop using them immediately. The specific models affected by the recall are the ORIGINAL 6 bicycles from model years 2016 to 2020 and OFF 5 & OFF AIR 5 and OFF 6 & OFF AIR 6 bicycles from model years…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Alterra Mountain Company, owner of the Ikon pass, announced today a “Kids Ski Free Week” at 15 North American ski resort destinations. Every day between Sunday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 13, kids under 12 are eligible for a free lift ticket at participating mountains. If you’re planning a ski trip with the family, this might be one of the best times all season to hit the slopes. “Winter is here and we want to help families get on the mountain this season,” Jared…

Registration Now Open for the 2025 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships Soldiers from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, National Guard and Air National Guard are invited to attend. Military Academy, College ROTC cadets and OCS candidates are also eligible to compete. Soldiers will have the opportunity to learn from USAMU instructors before competing in rifle, pistol, and multi-gun matches. Register here for this time-honored tradition. This entry was posted on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 20:00 and is filed under Army, Profession of Arms. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You…

This week, one lucky winner will receive an exclusive Spyderco KnifeJoy Slysz Bowie Folder with an anodized blue titanium handle ($450 value) and a $500 e-card for use at KnifeJoy.com. The Slysz Bowie is one of Spyderco’s more meticulously crafted models, and this exclusive version adds standout features that elevate its appearance. More on the Prize The KnifeJoy Exclusive Slysz Bowie was designed by the Polish custom knifemaker Marcin Slysz. The folder’s most defining feature is its full-flat-ground blade machined from Böhler-Uddeholm M390 particle metallurgy stainless steel. This high-performance alloy has excellent wear and corrosion resistance, yet is easy to…

What is it about H&K? Does any other mainstream gunmaker have their legendary reputation? Just think about it. The full-page ads of the ’80s with the Tier 1 operator coming out of the water with his piece of Teutonic steel. The first company to build a plastic wonder-nine, beating Gaston to the punch. (Yes, look it up.)And how about the legendary mystique of “The Gray Room?” No other company has a sacred place of prototypes whose fans would give their left nut to visit. (Been there, and both my boys are intact.)And then there’s the MP5. ’Nuff said. Sure, there…

The alarm pierced the pre-dawn silence at 4 a.m., and I was already questioning my life choices. Another alpine start to beat the infamous canyon traffic heading to Utah’s ski resorts. But today was different. I was pointing my beat-up Honda Element northeast instead of southeast, driving past Logan and up the empty canyon road to Beaver Mountain, where I could use my Indy Pass. Despite the early start, things went better than I’d expected. There was no traffic. The parking lot was totally deserted. Confusion overwhelmed me. Was the resort closed? Didn’t people know it was a pow day? Where…

The ability to harness fire is one of humanity’s most significant accomplishments. And while a nice hole or a ring of rocks can provide an adequate setup for gathering around flaming embers, the best fire pits are preferable for both style and safety. While the basic premise of every fire pit is the same, features vary from model to model to suit different needs and preferences, so we have thoroughly examined which ones are best equipped for various situations. The GearJunkie testers gathered seven of the best fire pits currently on the market and fired them up in various settings.…

TacJobs – Army MOS 51C Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Contracting Noncommissioned Officer Did you know the Army is looking for NCOs to reclassify into MOS 51C, Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Contracting Noncommissioned Officer? The MOS was established in December 2006 to meet the Army’s need for contingency contracting officers Applicants must be in the ranks of promotable sergeant, staff sergeant, or sergeant first class with less than 10 years of service. Those with 13 years’ service may receive waivers. If selected, you will attend the nine-week Army Acquistion Transition Course (AATC) at The Army Acquisition School (TAAS) located on the…

I know I can trust myself when protecting my camera gear. I baby my camera body and make sure each lens is tucked into my bag securely before every event. I place every SD card into its little plastic casing and keep my camera straps tight. In short: The WANDRD Rogue Sling 9L is not only comfortable to wear, but it is also made of weather-resistant material, and has enough padding to protect a full-frame camera body and two to three spare lenses. I can trust and appreciate its well-structured design and durability when on a job where the unexpected…