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![Multiple World XC Champ Pauline Ferrand-Prevot Joins the Absolute Absalon - BMC Team](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32350/b/c235x132_pauline.jpg?VersionId=NdIy1nIDxJ40YHgD29VmffLmmfthKqts)
Some more high-profile XC news today, with reigning World Champ Pauline Ferrand-Prevot joining the Absolute Absalon - BMC team:
1/8/2021 9:26am
Deals
![Two-time World Champion Danny Hart Signs With the New CUBE Factory Racing Team](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32345/b/c235x132_cover.jpg?VersionId=vGl0KZu.xEhGQHpP2Ltwf2dW.NOG8wKn)
Cube joins the big league with the signing of one of the fastest riders in the world.
1/8/2021 4:42am
![Bike of the Day: City DH Bike](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32343/b/c235x132_DH_city_bike_FB.jpg?VersionId=qv.Zf3CznFfnBW.vBazjLFafXnT7SJNR)
For when things get gnarly on the way to the grocery store.
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1/8/2021 1:42am
![Tuck No Hander - Daily Shot](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32342/b/c235x132_tnh_spot.jpg?VersionId=q6xbrLs33LWTIxtikFMmuPc.4W9nxSuu)
Is tuck-no-hander-Thursday a thing? It should be!
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1/7/2021 11:34am
![Bike of the Day: Orange Alpine 160](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32339/b/c235x132_alpine_160_FB.jpg?VersionId=giCG7.gQ.VKyChvjlzVfmqZ1TX4WiE0T)
Single-pivot shredder from the UK.
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1/7/2021 6:59am
![R-DOG on Rails - Daily Shot](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32337/b/c235x132_rdog_spot.jpg?VersionId=PdELqmtDLzAgYti9tpokC2SqStXmZEGB)
Leaning it over on the local loop.
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1/6/2021 1:49pm
![Bike of the Day: Forbidden Druid](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32335/b/c235x132_druid_purple_steel_FB.jpg?VersionId=wtNd3Ag9_bGzRQK21Eapf6ARXr53QvOm)
The custom "purple steel" job though.
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1/6/2021 6:55am
![PNW Components Announces New Lifetime Warranty On All Products](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32333/b/c235x132_pnw.jpg?VersionId=Joj4iYDKYh5cwyom47l253LnLO.gFsb1)
PNW stand behind what they do, and they are proving it by offering a lifetime warranty on all their products, including those sold BEFORE this change was announced.
1/5/2021 12:28pm
![If You Know Something, Say Something - Michelin MTB Tire Forum Discussion](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32330/b/c235x132_michelin.jpg?VersionId=hUhNg0wqdAf.VkJxUPmCmSK4MYhLV.bZ)
Good discussion going on in the forum right now concerning Michelin bike tires. Jump in if you have an experience to share or if you're just curious to learn more.
1/5/2021 1:59am
![Bike of the Day: Commencal Meta HT CRMO](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32328/b/c235x132_Commencal_Meta_HT_CRMO_FB.jpg?VersionId=4wEKjEw8Efa0vDbjJt2uMq4t.9A0ndWD)
As Commencal always says, a good hardtail is better than a bad full suspension.
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1/5/2021 1:38am
![Manual Monday - Daily Shot](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32326/b/c235x132_monday_manual_spot.jpg?VersionId=Hx9Gfp4j9wP8AV8cURP8pgG_GzAqnuUQ)
It's Monday, time to raise it up!
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1/4/2021 1:37pm
![Drifts, Whips, and Hips On Hits - Vanzacs Hit the Road in Hedonism](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32323/b/c235x132_vanzacstitile.jpg?VersionId=ypH4BlFc4_bsb3EVLdBPFJUyHkjOYCYC)
If you're wanting to see more of the Specialized Status in action, there's that too.
1/4/2021 7:31am
![Tested: Crankbrothers Highline 7 Dropper Post](https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/spotlights/32322/b/c235x132_crankbrothersA.jpg?VersionId=lZoqjy.PLoPXgleXZl8yvIf8BOViYfhO)
Crankbrothers seems to have turned a corner when it comes to the reliability of their dropper posts - find out how we've been getting along with their latest after several months on the trail.
1/4/2021 2:02am