The first thing you need to know about the Van Rysel RCR-F is that it has the best-shaped drops I have ever held in my hot little hands, and likely the best drops ever made. That might seem like an od

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As if it was meant to be, I finally managed to get my hands on the parts and tools needed to upgrade the cranks and chainring on my Wild. After some flurried Googling and general expert-bothering, I w

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