Headset Cable Routing: 👍 or 👎? We Dig Into the Pros and Cons

Plus your least favorite trail features, how pro race bikes are different from stock, mental tricks, and SRAM's Magic Pulley [singletracks.com]( Northeast Edition [View this email online]( [Headset Cable Routing: End of the World, or Not as Bad as We Thought?]( Headset cable routing is the hottest MTB tech to hate right now, but is there merit to the design? We reached out to some bike brands to find out. [6 Mental Tricks for Surviving the Toughest Parts of the Ride]( Mountain biking can be tough, both physically and mentally. Experts and research suggest there are tricks for improving our mental state during the most difficult times. Races, Festivals, and Group Rides Date City Event Mar 25 Penn Run, Pennsylvania [YC Monthly]( Apr 27 Turkey Point, Ontario [TPMBC Sip and Learn]( May 7 Turkey Point, Ontario [TPMBC Spring Kicker]( Jun 3 Westminster, Maryland [Hill Yeah! Fun(draiser) at Hashawha]( Jun 3 Wilmington, New York [Whiteface uphill race]( Jun 10 Inlet, New York [Black Fly Challenge]( Jul 5 Macungie, Pennsylvania [USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championship]( Jul 14 Bruceton Mills, West Virginia [Bike Bash WV 2023]( Jul 15 Poultney, Vermont [Slate Valley Epic]( Jul 22 Killington, Vermont [Outerbike Killington]( Sep 23 Old Forge, New York [McCauley Mountain]( + [Add an event]( [SRAM Eagle Transmission Optimizes Shifts Under Load, Ditches Hanger, has Magic Pulley]( SRAM is completely reinventing the mountain bike drivetrain, starting with killing the derailleur hanger. Here's what you need to know. [Are Pro MTB Race Bikes THAT Different from Stock? We Asked a Team Manager]( Trek Factory Racing team manager and technical director Ryan Gaul talks about testing prototypes, modifying bikes to fit conditions, and how pro athletes set up their bikes for World Cup racing. [Support New Michigan and Nebraska Trails, North Carolina Bike Park on the Horizon]( Trail news this week includes plans for new trails in Michigan, Nebraska, and North Carolina. Plus, a long-distance trail connector in Victoria, Australia. MTB Skills Clinics Date City Event None at this time. [Add a clinic](. + [Add a clinic]( [Ibis and Mondraker Enduro and AM Bikes on Sale Plus a Killer Specialized Frame Deal]( If you're looking for more travel this season, check out the bikes we found on sale this week. Plus, it's REI member coupon time so you can save on brands that are rarely discounted. [What is Your Least Favorite Trail "Feature"?]( Some mountain bike trail features are more fun to ride than others. Then, there are the features we try to avoid. [Fox Union Boa Clipless Pedal Shoe Review]( The all new Fox Union mountain bike shoes are designed for durability and performance on the trail. Mountain bike deals Retailer Offer [REI]( [REI Co-op Members save 20% on one full-price item with code MEMBER23]( [Adidas/Five Ten]( [Additional 30% off sale items with code EXTRASALE]( [The Pros Closet]( [Get $40 Off Orders $200+ with code SINGLETRACKS40]( [Specialized]( [Save up to 25% on bikes like Stumpjumper, Turbo Levo, Rockhopper]( [Competitive Cyclist]( [20% Off Select Yakima Racks]( [The Pros Closet]( [Save up to 30% on Rocky Mountain Bikes]( [Trek Bikes]( [TrekFest: Save on bikes and gear]( Singletracks may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links. [See more deals]( Singletracks may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links. [Login now]( to manage your communication preferences or [click here to unsubscribe](. Sent by: Blue Spruce Ventures, LLC // 165 Dekalb Industrial Way, Suite G4, Decatur, GA 30030