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Pro road racers who use Berner's uniquely oversized rear derailleur cages have sworn time and again that they reduce drivetrain friction thanks to their humongous 15-tooth pulleys. Now, Jason Smith of ...

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A few months and issues of your favorite Mustang magazine have gone by, and we hope you've had a chance to read and absorb the cover story of our Oct. '12 issue. In the article (“The Main Event,” p.

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Explore the SRT hitch series and learn how to use skif-formed eyes with pulleys for efficient, safe movement in tree climbing. This tutorial shows arborists and climbers how to integrate pulleys and ...