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NLS140-Nintendo Switch Lite Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case

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• Hard-shell case for Nintendo Switch Lite with game card and microSD card cases
• The adjustable stand creates a good viewing angle for different environments
• A comfortable carrying handle ensures simple transportation
• A zipper closure provides fast and easy access to your console
• The game card case holds up to four Nintendo Switch game cards and offers dust-free protection
• The microSD card case stores up to two microSD cards and fits into any section of the game card case
• Officially licensed by Nintendo
• Compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite game consoles

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Shipping details, return details, q: will this case fit the switch lite with q protective case on it is there enough room to fit the console with its case on or off.

A:  Hi, Cd29! Regarding your question about the NLS140-Nintendo Switch Lite Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: It might not fit with an added protective case already on the switch. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

Q: Can a regular switch fit in this case?

A:  Hi, Diane! Regarding your question about the NLS140-Nintendo Switch Lite Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: The regular Nintendo Switch is considerably bigger and this is made to be a perfect fit for the Switch Lite. I'd recommend a case made for the regular Nintendo Switch. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

Q: Can u fit the original Nintendo switch in this case?

A:  Hi, Diane! Regarding your question about the NLS140-Nintendo Switch Lite Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: This is made specifically for the Nintendo Switch Lite which is quite a bit smaller than the regular Switch, so I'd recommend getting one made for the original, as this would be too small. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

Q: can you fit the charger in this case?

A:  Hi, kseven! Regarding your question about the NLS140-Nintendo Switch Lite Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: This will not fit the charger as well. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

Q: Is this case waterproof

A:  The zipper will not prevent entry of water from submersion, but the outer casing will prevent small droplet quantities from reaching the interior. That said, wipe excess water from the exterior, and if it's not water, remove the electronics and clean the case properly and allow to dry.

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What FS Mountain Bike Should I buy 120 mm travel or 140 mm travel?

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Dear Everyone, I am buying my first new FS MTB in over a decade and would like some advice and insights. Firstly, I am 47 years old and looking for a bike that I can take on green and maybe easier intermediate trails. At my age, I am not interested in jumping a bike, but living in the Northeast I see myself going over roots and rock in trails. I am definitely not interested.in bike parks with large jumps or any trails beyond an intermediate level. My previous bike was a 2009 Kona Dawg Deluxe with 150 mm / 140 mm travel. I always found the bike a bit unstable and not the most efficient for pedaling. A few weeks ago, I put down a deposit on a large 2022 Trek Top Fuel 9.7 with the intentions of upgrading the fork (to a Fox 34 SC and wheels to a set of Reserve 30 SL to loss some weight. The 2022 Top Fuel has 120 mm of travel front and rear, but I wonder if I would be better served by a bike with more travel such as a Specialized Stumpjumper (130 mm rear / 140 mm front). Question: If I am not intentionally jumping the bike is the 120 mm vs. 140 mm of travel going to be that significant? I definitely do not want anything beyond 140 mm travel and do realize that the Top Fuel can take a 130 mm travel fork. Please advise and thank you.  

I can't speak to the trails you'll ride most, but if typical XC-style, 120/120 should serve you well. You'll save a bit of weight, and maybe a bit of money. That said, coming from 150/140, you may prefer - and be used to - more travel.  

phlegm said: I can't speak to the trails you'll ride most, but if typical XC-style, 120/120 should serve you well. You'll save a bit of weight, and maybe a bit of money. That said, coming from 150/140, you may prefer - and be used to - more travel. Click to expand...

Most new 120mm bikes will be more capable than your old 150. I'd stick with the Top Fuel.  

I can’t speak to that specific bike. However I do have the new stumpjumper 140/130 bike. I am 50 and ride New England trails as well. Mostly in CT, VT & Maine. I bought my son a fuel at the beginning of the pandemic and it seems like a good bike but his medium frame bike is heavier than my xxl (s6) frame. I think Your question about roots is important. With so many riders out there now the trails are getting tougher and tougher. So more suspension is not a bad thing within reason.  

Bassmantweed said: I can’t speak to that specific bike. However I do have the new stumpjumper 140/130 bike. I am 50 and ride New England trails as well. Mostly in CT, VT & Maine. I bought my son a fuel at the beginning of the pandemic and it seems like a good bike but his medium frame bike is heavier than my xxl (s6) frame. I think Your question about roots is important. With so many riders out there now the trails are getting tougher and tougher. So more suspension is not a bad thing within reason. Click to expand...

john1970 said: I am buying my first new FS MTB in over a decade and would like some advice and insights. Firstly, I am 47 years old and looking for a bike that I can take on green and maybe easier intermediate trails. Click to expand...

The best thing I have done to minimize hand pain is to install a one up carbon handle bar, It made a HUGE difference!  

Thank you to everyone for their advice. I will stick with the Top Fuel. I will be doing some climbing and it seems to be a reasonable bike given the type of trails and aggressiveness (or lack their of) I plan to ride.  

john1970 said: Dear Everyone, I am buying my first new FS MTB in over a decade and would like some advice and insights. Firstly, I am 47 years old and looking for a bike that I can take on green and maybe easier intermediate trails. At my age, I am not interested in jumping a bike, but living in the Northeast I see myself going over roots and rock in trails. I am definitely not interested.in bike parks with large jumps or any trails beyond an intermediate level. My previous bike was a 2009 Kona Dawg Deluxe with 150 mm / 140 mm travel. I always found the bike a bit unstable and not the most efficient for pedaling. A few weeks ago, I put down a deposit on a large 2022 Trek Top Fuel 9.7 with the intentions of upgrading the fork (to a Fox 34 SC and wheels to a set of Reserve 30 SL to loss some weight. The 2022 Top Fuel has 120 mm of travel front and rear, but I wonder if I would be better served by a bike with more travel such as a Specialized Stumpjumper (130 mm rear / 140 mm front). Question: If I am not intentionally jumping the bike is the 120 mm vs. 140 mm of travel going to be that significant? I definitely do not want anything beyond 140 mm travel and do realize that the Top Fuel can take a 130 mm travel fork. Please advise and thank you. Click to expand...

I'm similar age and I ride a 120mm trail bike including some light downhill, jumps and drops. That amount of travel is more than enough to smooth out bumps and rocks and give you a comfortable and controlled ride. Going larger usually means a slacker and heavier bike. Fine for downhill, but a lot less fun for regular trails. If you were looking for something a little more capable I'd first focus on the tires. Going from a 2.2 to a 2.35 to a 2.6 makes a huge difference in grip and call also compensate for less travel. On my current bike I ride (and race) with a 120/120 aluminum FS with 2.35 Ardent Race on the front and 2.2 Rekon Race on the back. But if I wasn't racing at all I'd run 2.6" wide tires and feel like a superhero on our local trails.  

Great suggestion on the tires. The bike only takes 2.5" tires and I have 30 mm internal width rims so I went with a Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4WT on the rear and a Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4WT for the front.  

john1970 said: Question: If I am not intentionally jumping the bike is the 120 mm vs. 140 mm of travel going to be that significant? Click to expand...

For the riding you’re describing, I’d get a Fuel EX, which is a good all around trail bike, also since this is your first 29”, it’s not bad to go with a bike that has more room to grow, fatter tired, more travel, just the right mix for an all around bike. The Top Fuel is a cross country bike, not what I’d grab for riding east coast roots, might work fine for lapping fast flowy stuff or for some hobby XC racing. Max tire size 2.4”, that’s not a trail bike spec. Seriously, with that low bar position the Top Fuel just screams spandex!  

most trail bikes now have 2.4-2.5 tires, which fit the top fuel so not sure what you’re saying. Also I’m assuming you haven’t researched the newest top fuel as MBUK literally gave it TRAIL bike of the year. Slap a 130 on the front and it’s super capable and more a light trail bike now…  

👆 What Ben said... Based on the needs you described, the Fuel EX is a much better choice.  

I have to disagree with the above statement, for blue and green trails the top fuel is plenty capable. the geometry has improved so much over the last few years. get the top fuel!  

Agreed. You don't need 140mm on a FS for beginner/intermediate level trails. I get some people grow into things, and yeah, if he rides rowdier trails in the future, maybe it'd be nice to have the extra travel. But he's asking specifically about green/intermediate flow trails, which I've always ridden on a 100mm hardtail with zero problems or discomfort. The 140mm on a modern MTB is overkill IMO. Dude made the right choice for him.  

Check out JC Trails on youtube. He got a 2022 Top Fuel 8 and shows what it can do. It's not a just an XC bike anymore. He is in south shore Massachusetts.  

Stick with the Top Fuel and see if the dealer will give you a good price on slapping in a 130 air shaft on the fork. That will basically involve a lowers servicing, which really isn't a bad idea with a new fork anyway. Might as well start out as plush as possible!  

About hand pain, that seems to be coming from the steep seat tube angles along with long reaches. Also depends on what is causing it. Bars with more back sweep help a lot. 120/120 is more than enough for what you describe. Look up Bryce bike park in VA, rode every trail on 120/100mm Tallboy.  

I went there for the first time this past season. It was 100 out and I was roasting on that lift. It was painful going past that swimming pool. I wanted to jump in so bad. Fun bike park that takes advantage of the elevation. That Pickleback trail could use some updating though. Has potential, good lines but the jumps/features are kinda bizarre. Had a good time though. I like how the parking lot is right there and you can go back to your car wherever you wanna get outta the sun for a bit. And yeah, 120mm is MORE than enough!  

I'm 44 and here's my input. You can do everything you've described on the shorter travel bike. That bike will be more capable than your old 2009 bike, tech and geo has advanced significantly since then. Having said, your body will be more comfortable on the bike with more travel. Even 10mm more travel gives you a larger margin for error. I ride both a short travel 29er and medium travel (150ish) 27.5 trail bike. I race the 29er and ride the 27.5 bike for 'fun' and the occasional Enduro race. My body definitely hurts less after a day on the longer travel bike.  

All things equal, more travel equals more speed with more margin for error and comfort on roots and rocks. New mid-travel bikes pedal so well that for the non-racer the only penalty is a couple pounds for that extra travel. I just went from a Yeti SB100 to a Stumpjumper Evo and at 51 in the PNW I'm loving it.  

skunkybiker said: All things equal, more travel equals more speed with more margin for error and comfort on roots and rocks. New mid-travel bikes pedal so well that for the non-racer the only penalty is a couple pounds for that extra travel. Click to expand...

I just went from a Yeti SB100 to a Stumpjumper Evo and at 51 in the PNW I'm loving it. Click to expand...

Between 120-140mm I'd say suspension kinematics which match your riding style is more important than 20mm of travel.  

You can be in the top 1% on the vast majority of trails on a 120mm bike. It might not be as comfortable, sure. But it also doesn’t turn a four hour ride into a five hour ride like a long travel bike will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

Has anyone compare a 2022 Trek Top Fuel to a 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper? Several local shops have Stumpjumpers in various builds in my size S4. I am going to test ride a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon at a local shop today or tomorrow. Just curious if you have any feedback. Best, John  

john1970 said: Has anyone compare a 2022 Trek Top Fuel to a 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper? Several local shops have Stumpjumpers in various builds in my size S4. I am going to test ride a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon at a local shop today or tomorrow. Just curious if you have any feedback. Best, John Click to expand...

Personally, I think you should not rule out longer travel bikes. Today's 150-160mm bikes are now the 120-140mm trail bikes of 10 years ago. For general riding, I wouldn't consider anything less than 150mm unless I planned on xc racing. Back in the day a longer travel bike sucked on the up and was heavy as ****. Now you get efficient suspension designs significantly better suspension and that 150mm bike if built light will pedal as well as the 120mm bike but give you more grins on the down. Now buying a lower travel bike because you aren't hitting stuff and are risk-averse is actually increasing your risk factor for crashing. You are selecting a bike that is less capable and easier to crash on. If in fact, you do want to reduce the possibility of crashing you should consider a longer travel bike. Rant over.  

plummet said: Personally, I think you should not rule out longer travel bikes. Today's 150-160mm bikes are now the 120-140mm trail bikes of 10 years ago. For general riding, I wouldn't consider anything less than 150mm unless I planned on xc racing. Back in the day a longer travel bike sucked on the up and was heavy as ****. Now you get efficient suspension designs significantly better suspension and that 150mm bike if built light will pedal as well as the 120mm bike but give you more grins on the down. Now buying a lower travel bike because you aren't hitting stuff and are risk-averse is actually increasing your risk factor for crashing. You are selecting a bike that is less capable and easier to crash on. If in fact, you do want to reduce the possibility of crashing you should consider a longer travel bike. Rant over. Click to expand...

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Best Short-Travel Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes – 100 to 130mm

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Trail and Cross-Country mountain bikes offer limitless fun on various terrains. There are quite a few different mountain bike types out there, but in this review – we’ll be focusing on the lighter end of the spectrum, bikes that are considered as short travel full-suspension mountain bikes.

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Best Short-Travel Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes

1 . orbea – oiz h20.

Best XC Full-Suspension Mountain Bike

Aluminum / 12-Speed Shimano Deore  / 29×2.35″

MSRP: $3,599 Jenson USA

Fork : Fox 32 Float Rhythm, 120mm travel Shock : Fox i-Line DPS Performance, 120mm travel Wheels : Orbea OC1 25c

The Orbea Oiz H20 is a sleek full-suspension XC bike built for speed and efficiency. With a premium aluminum frame, quality components, and World Cup geometry, you’ll be smashing your PRs with the Oiz in no time. 

It’s ideally suited to cross-country or long-distance trail riding, with a 12-speed Shimano Deore/XT groupset that includes a 10-51T cassette.

Fox provides both the I-Line DPS Performance shock and the 32 Float Rhythm fork. To complement the lightweight Orbea OC1 rims, you get 29×2.35″ Rekon Race EXO tires.

Head tube angle: 68º / Seat tube angle: 74º / Chainstay: 435mm

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2 . Santa Cruz Bicycles – Blur C S

MSRP : $5,549 Evo.com

Fork: RockShox SID SL Select 100mm travel Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ 100mm travel Wheels:  RaceFace AR Offset 29″

The Santa Cruz Blur is the famous MTB brand’s race-ready XC bike, designed to be lightweight, fast, and efficient. 

The Blur C S uses Santa Cruz’s more affordable carbon grade, which has excellent stiffness and strength characteristics that help maximize power transfer.

A 100mm travel RockShox SidLuxe Select+ shock is enhanced by a patented SuperLight suspension linkage that keeps the weight low but enhances rear-end traction on trickier sections. 

This build comes with a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, 10-50T drivetrain with Level TL hydraulic disc brakes. Other notable components include the fast-rolling Maxxis Aspen 2.4″ tires, an SDG Tellis dropper for extra descending control, and lightweight RaceFace AR Offset rims. 

Pick the Santa Cruz Blur C S if you’ve got lofty XC ambitions and the budget to match. 

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3 . Pivot – Mach 4 SL Ride

Carbon / 12-Speed Shimano XT/SLX / 29×2.2″

MSRP: $6,199 Competitive Cyclist

Fork : Fox Float 34 Performance Step-cast 120mm  Shock : Fox Performance Float DPS 100mm  Wheels : DT Swiss X1900 alloy

The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride is a sleek full-suspension XC MTB by a lesser-know but high-end MTB manufacturer, perfect for racers who want top performance.

The full carbon frame is incredibly light and strong, built for 29″ wheels and DW-Link suspension that perfects anti-squat characteristics for a snappy, responsive feel and extra traction. This model comes with race-ready 2.2″  Maxxis Ardent Race EXO tires.

The Mach 4 SL Ride has 100mm rear and 120mm fork suspension. In addition, you’ll have ample gearing from the 12-speed Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain. Thankfully, Pivot includes a Fox Transfer Performance Elite  dropper post with 100 to 150mm travel depending on the size. 

Choose the Pivot Mach 4 if you want to take your XC riding to the next level with a bike that’s ready for aggressive riding. 

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4 . Niner – Jet RDO 4-Star

Carbon / 12-Speed Shimano XT / 29×2.6″

MSRP: $6,799 Jenson USA

Fork : Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 EVOL 130mm travel Shock : Fox Float X Factory EVOL 120mm travel Wheels : DT Swiss XM-1700 Spline 30

One of the more expensive offerings on our list, this Niner full-suspension mountain bike is a burly trail/XC bike with modern trail geometry and top-quality parts.

The RDO Carbon frame features Niner’s CVA suspension platform, integrated protection, and 2.6″ tire clearance. The 130mm travel Fox Float Factory fork and 120mm Float X Factory shock provide a plush feel on rough trails while the CVA design improves the pedaling efficiency of the system. 

A 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain comes with RaceFace Next R carbon cranks and a 10-51T cassette. 180mm rotor XT hydraulic disc brakes round out the groupset.

An unusual inclusion is the Schwalbe Nobby Nic Addix Speedgrip 2.6″ tires which are very versatile and tough but add a little more weight. Finally, you have a KS Lev SI dropper with 100 or 150mm of travel. 

Choose the Jet RDO 4-Star if you want a highly-capable trail/XC bike with innovative design features, solid components, and long-lasting quality. 

Head tube angle: 66.5º / Seat tube angle: 76º / Chainstay: 430mm

5 . Rocky Mountain – Element Alloy 30

Aluminum / 12-Speed Shimano Deore  / 29×2.4″

MSRP: $3,089 Jenson USA

Fork : RockShox Recon Gold 130mm Shock : RockShox Deluxe Select+ 120mm travel Wheels : WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 TR 29″ (27.5″ on XS frame)

The 29″ Rocky Mountain Element Alloy 30 is a cross-country/trail MTB with a do-it-all personality.

The FORM alloy frame has relatively aggressive trail geometry which pairs well with a RockShox Recon Gold 130mm fork, Deluxe Select+ 120mm shock, and Toonie Drop dropper post for confident riding on most trails. 

The groupset includes Shimano’s Deore M6100 drivetrain with a  10-51T cassette with MT4100 hydraulic disc brakes. This setup and Maxxis Rekon 2.4 makes climbing easier and descending safer. 

Head tube angle: 65º / Seat tube angle: 76º / Chainstay: 436mm

6 . Yeti – SB120 T1

Turq-Series Carbon / SRAM X01/GX Eagle / 29×2.5/2.3″

MSRP: $8,200 Jenson USA

Fork : Fox Factory 34 GRIP2 130mm  Shock : Fox Factory Float DPS 120mm Wheels : DT Swiss XM1700

The SB120 is a Yeti full-suspension MTB focused on cross-country and trail riding. This bike has an eye-watering price but has the spec and performance to match.

The Yeti SB120 T1 is built for speed and versatility with 29″ wheels and modern trail geometry. This is balanced by confidence-inspiring and premium 2.5/2.3″ Maxxis Minion DHF/Aggressor EXO tires. 

A blended SRAM groupset consists of a 12-speed, 10-52t X01/GX drivetrain that provides reliable and durable performance and G2 RSC four-piston hydraulic disc brakes. The wide gear ratio allows for easy hill climbs while powerful brakes ensure safe descents.

Consider the SB120 T1 if you want a high-end trail bike for tackling a wide variety of trails. 

Head tube angle: 66.5º / Seat tube angle: 76.5º / Chainstay: 433-443mm

7 . Co-op Cycles – DRT 3.3

A reliable, affordable XC bike

Aluminum / 12-Speed Shimano SLX / 27.5 or 29 x2.4″

MSRP:   $3,299 REI

Fork : RockShox Revelation Motion Control RC 120 or 130mm Shock : RockShox Deluxe Select+ 120 or 130mm Wheels : WTB ST Light i30 TCS

The DRT 3.3 is a cross-country bike with plenty to offer beginner or intermediate XC mountain bikers. It features progressive wheel sizing and suspension travel based on frame size, Airsprung RockShox suspension, and premium Maxxis High Roller or Dissector tires. 

This bike has a lightweight but strong aluminum frame that helps keep the price down without sacrificing too much performance. This is boosted by a Shimano SLX 12-speed with a 10-51t climbing cassette and powerful Shimano SLX disc brakes for controlled descending. 

Head tube angle: 66/67°   /   Seat tube angle: 75°   /   Chainstay length: 433/441mm

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8 . Juliana – Wilder C R TR

MSRP : $4,899 Evo.com

Fork: RockShox SID RL 120mm travel Rear Shock: Fox Float Performance DPS 115mm travel Wheels: RaceFace AR Offset 

Julianna’s Wilder is a race-ready trail bike designed to tackle the toughest trails with confidence. As Santa Cruz’s women-specific brand, Julianna takes advantage of its VPP suspension system to provide the Wilder with unbeatable suspension performance.

Large 29″ RaceFace AR rims and slack geometry allow you to roll over any obstacle on the trail. In addition, female-tailored geometry and a Carbon C frame ensure the Wilder is painless to maneuver.

Finally, this bike is built on an SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain and paired with grippy Maxxis Rekon Race tires and powerful SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes to ensure smooth climbing ability and controlled descending. 

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9 . Marin – Rift Zone 1

Best value full-suspension mountain bike

Series 3 Aluminum / 11-Speed Shimano Deore / 29×2.3″

MSRP: $1,899 Jenson USA

Fork : RockShox Recon Silver RL 130mm Shock : X-Fusion O2 Pro R 125mm Wheels : Marin Aluminum Double-Wall

The Rift Zone is a 29-inch trail mountain bike designed for speed over fast, flowy trails.

Multi-Trac suspension improves big hit absorption and delivers a more efficient pedaling platform for the 130mm RockShox Recon Silver RL fork and a 125mm X-Fusion O2 Pro R rear shock.

Vee Tire Crown Gem 29×2.3″ tires are durable but lack some grip in the corners and are slightly slow for this type of bike.

The Rift Zone 1 runs a typical 11-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc brakes and is finished off with a budget alloy seatpost instead of a dropper.

This is a solid XC/trail bike that offers excellent value for money in the entry-level category of full-sus bikes. 

Head tube angle: 65.5º / Seat tube angle: 76º / Chainstay: 425mm

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10 . Norco – Fluid FS 2

MSRP: $2,499 Jenson USA

Fork : RockShox 35 Silver R, 130mm travel Shock : RockShox Deluxe Select, 120mm travel Wheels : Stan’s NoTubes Flow D 

The Norco Fluid is a full-suspension mountain bike with an innovative progressive frame design for enhanced fit and performance. It features 130mm of front travel and 120mm in the rear, with a reliable Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain and matching Shimano MT420 hydraulic disc brakes.

Norco chose Stan’s NoTubes Flow D rims with Maxxis Dissector 2.4″ tires for their excellent grip and durability. For a seatpost, you can rely on an X-Fusion Manic dropper. Every detail is accounted for on the Fluid FS 2, making it an excellent value trail bike.

Head tube angle: 66º / Seat tube angle: 76º / Chainstay: 431mm

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11 . GT – Sensor Sport

Aluminum / MicroSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed / 29 x 2.3″

MSRP: $2,300

Fork : RockShox Recon Silver, 140 mm Shock : X-Fusion 02 Pro RL 130mm travel Wheels : WTB Aluminum rims

The GT Sensor Sport is a full-suspension trail mountain bike designed to handle almost any trail out there .

This bike can smash climbs and thunder down descents with ease thanks to GT’s LTS rear linkage technology which soaks up trail chatter and improves traction.

The lightweight, durable aluminum frame is fitted with a RockShox Recon Silver RL 140 mm fork and an X-Fusion 02 Pro RL 130 mm shock which offer decent performance for this price range. 

This bike takes rolls along smoothly and corners confidently with 29″ wheels wrapped in WTB Breakout 2.3″ tires. Finally, you can rely on a MicroSHIFT Advent X  10-Speed drivetrain for smooth shifting and powerful but inconsistent Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic brakes. 

Head tube angle: 65.5º / Seat tube angle: 76º / Chainstay: 435mm

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12 . Alchemy Bikes – Arktos 120

Carbon / 12-Speed Shimano XT / 29×2.3″

MSRP: from $4,699 Alchemy Bikes

Fork : Fox 34 29 Factory Kashima 130mm travel Shock : Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL 120mm travel Wheels : Industry Nine 29 Enduro S Hydra

The Alchemy Bikes Arktos 120 is a full-suspension XC/trail mountain bike that’s perfect for riders who enjoy charging uphill and thundering down descents.

The Alchemy carbon frame is ultra-lightweight and laterally stiff, and the seat tube allows longer dropper posts like the stock Fox Factory 175mm Transfer dropper.

The Arktos runs on Alchemy’s patented Sine Suspension dual-linkage platform. This system provides next-level performance through enhanced efficiency on climbs and improved handling and traction on chunky descents. The 130mm and 120mm Fox Factory Kashima suspension soaks up all but the most aggressive hits.

The Arktos 120 comes with a choice of three 12-speed groupsets (Shimano XT or SRAM GX/X01). Each has a hill-crushing cassette and 180mm-rotor hydraulic discs. Finally,  burly Industry Nine enduro rims are fitted with Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR 29×2.3 tires, providing plenty of capability but adding some extra weight. 

Consider the Arktos if you want high-end performance and an award-winning carbon frame at a reasonable price. 

Head tube angle: 65.75-66.5-º / Seat tube angle: 77.75-78.5º / Chainstay: 437mm

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13 . Pivot – Trail 429 Pro

Carbon / SRAM X0 Eagle / 29×2.4″

MSRP: $9,900

Fork : Fox Factory 36 GRIP2 140mm travel Shock : Fox Factory Float X, 130mm travel Wheels : Reynolds Blacklabel carbon

Pivot Cycles is a relatively new bicycle company that has already won awards for its innovative design.

This can be seen on its Trail 429 Pro 29er full-suspension trail/XC bike, a lightweight carbon beast with top-level parts. It’s a professional XC bike for advanced riders, with modern trail geometry in the low flip-chip setting that provides confidence on steep descents. 

The suspension is tight, with a Fox Factory 36 140mm fork up front and 130mm Factory Float X shock on the rear. The DW-Link platform and carbon fiber build kit allow you to get more power from each pedal stroke, making this a highly efficient climber. 

Using the 12-speed SRAM X0, 10-52t drivetrain you get perfect shifting every time and plenty of gears for steep grades. In addition, the Trail 429 has powerful four-piston SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes. 

Don’t miss out on the Pivot Trail 429 Pro if you’ve got a huge budget and want unbeatable trail performance to match. 

Head tube angle: 66-66.5º / Seat tube angle: 75-75.5º / Chainstay: 430-432mm

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14 . Santa Cruz Bicycles – Tallboy R

Aluminum / 12-Speed SRAM NX Eagle / 29×2.4″

MSRP: $4,199

Fork : FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm travel Shock : Fox Float DPS Performance, 120mm travel Wheels : Race Face AR Offset 30

The Tallboy is of the most popular Santa Cruz full-suspension Mountain Bikes and this version has a tighter, more grounded feel, perfect for attacking bumpy terrain at high speed.

With the Santa Cruz Flip-Chip upper link, you can fit 29″ or 27.5″ rims and tires, although it comes standard with 29×2.4″Maxxis Dissector/Rekon EXO tires on Race Face AR Offset 30 rims.

The 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle groupset runs a wide-ratio 11-50T cassette for easy climbing and includes SRAM Guide T four-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

It’s finished off with a Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem, handlebar, SDT Tellis dropper, and Cane Creek 10 IS integrated headset.

Head tube angle: 65.7º / Seat tube angle: 76.8-76º / Chainstay: 436mm

15 . Juliana – Joplin 4 C R

Carbon C / 12-Speed SRAM NX Eagle /  29×2.4″

MSRP: $5,299 Evo.com

Fork : RockShox Pike Base 130mm Shock : Fox Float Performance DPS 120mm travel Wheels : Raceface AR Offset 30

The Juliana Joplin is a women’s full-suspension trail/XC mountain bike built for speed.

The premium Santa Cruz Carbon C frame is fitted with a RockShox Pike Base fork with 130mm of travel and a Float Performance DPS 120mm rear shock. These components are enhanced by the tailored lower-link VPP suspension that improves pedaling efficiency and traction. 

The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle with an 11-50t cassette for steep climbs and for braking you have SRAM Guide T hydraulic discs.

Finally, the Juliana Joplin 4 C R has an SDG Tellis dropper and 2.4″ Maxxis Dissector/Rekon 3C MaxxTerra EXO tires to provide confidence when descending on fast, chunky trails. 

Choose this women’s mountain bike if you love days on the trails with lots of elevation gain and a variety of trails. 

Head tube angle: 65.7º / Seat tube angle: 76-76.7º / Chainstay: 430-433mm

16 . Ibis – Ripley AF

🏆 Best all-around mountain bike for every terrain

Aluminum / 12-Speed Shimano Deore / 29×2.4″

MSRP: $3,799 Jenson USA

Fork : Fox Float 34 Performance, 130mm travel Shock : Fox Performance Float DPS, 120mm travel Wheels : Blackbird Send Alloy Max Clearance 2.6″

Coming in at just under $4,000, this is one of those bikes that outperforms its price tag. Straight off the bat, the 12-speed Shimano Deore groupset is impressive with hydraulic disc brakes. 

Naturally, it has a premium quality aluminum frame with superb DW-Link suspension technology, offering 120mm of rear travel from Fox Performance Float DPS shock. With a similar kit upfront, you get 130mm of travel on the Float 34 fork, and it’s all rounded off with Blackbird rims and 2.4″ Maxxis  DHR II and Dissector tires. 

 Head Tube Angle: 65.5º / Seat Tube Angle: 76º / Chainstay length: 432mm

17 . Yeti – SB115 C2

CARBON C1 BIKE

Available in 3 designs

Carbon / 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle / 29×2.5″, 2.3″

MSRP: $6,200 Competitive Cyclist

Another top-class mountain bike from Yeti , this combination XC and trail bike attacks both the hills and the drops with equal vigor and aggression. The lightweight carbon frame combined with the 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle 10-52T cassette makes easy work of hills, while the Switch Infinity rear suspension technology combined with 130mm travel on the Fox Performance fork makes downhills a breeze.

You get added support from a thick 2.5″ Maxxis Minion DHF front tire and 2.3″ Aggressor on the rear, wrapped around DT Swiss rims. Oh and let’s not forget the Fox Transfer dropper seat post for added ease and enjoyment!

Head tube: 67.6 / Seat Tube: 74.1 / Chainstay: 437mm

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18 . Santa Cruz Bicycles – Blur

Carbon C / 12-Speed Shimano XT / 29×2.4″

MSRP: $6,599

Fork : RockShox Sid SL Select+ 100mm travel Shock : RockShox SidLuxe Select+ 100mm travel Wheels : Race Face ARC Offset 27

The race-ready Blur XC bike from Santa Cruz is designed for fast riding on cross-country trails.

The SuperLight suspension linkage combined with a 100mm RockShox Sid SL Select+ fork and SidLuxe Select+ shock provides plenty traction on the rougher stuff.

Fast-rolling 29er wheels, Maxxis Aspen 2.4″ XC racing tires, a stiff and lightweight carbon frame, and agile geometry give the Blur its high-performance personality. 

The groupset is a 12-speed Shimano XT with four-piston hydraulic disc brakes and plenty of gearing from the 10-51t cassette. 

Consider the Santa Cruz Blur if you’re ready to take your XC rides to the next level. 

Head Tube Angle: 65.7-65.4 / Seat Tube Angle: 77.5-76.8 / Chainstays: 423-433mm

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19 . Cannondale – Habit Carbon 1 

MSRP: $5,500 Planet Cyclery

Every XC rider comes across an unexpectedly steep descent every now and again, leaving them in a precarious situation with an inadequate bike. The Cannondale Habit Carbon 1 rises to this challenge, offering an XC-specific bike that can tackle steep downhills with confidence.

It achieves this with the addition of a Cannondale DownLow dropper post combined with Cannondale’s Proportional Response Tuned suspension system. The RockShox Pike Select+ 140mm fork has slightly longer than usual travel for an XC bike, with the 130mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock to match. A wide-range SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with a 10-52t cassette and SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes make up a solid mountain-ready groupset that can tackle climbs and descents with ease.

HT: 66° / ST: 74.5° / Chainstay: 435mm

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20 . Evil – Following LS GX

MSRP: $6,450 evo.com

Evil Bikes is known for making high-quality mountain bikes that push the boundaries of design and innovation. The ‘Following’ is its versatile XC offering – a high-speed MTB with 29″ wheels, semi-compact geometry, and mid-range travel that can tackle unusually harsh conditions 

The proprietary DELTA suspension system and RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock are both highly tunable to adapt to varying conditions so if you feel like doing some downhill riding, simply adjust it to your needs and hit the trails. On this version of Evil’s Following, SRAM provides decent 12-speed gearing and instant braking with its mid-level GX Eagle groupset and G2 RS disc brakes.

Where Can You Ride a Short-Travel Mountain Bike?

Short travel mountain bikes are ideal all-rounder bicycles for fast and zippy trails, whether it is flat or hilly.

Downhill mountain bikes with lots of travel are ideal for extremely rough terrain with big drops and large obstacles but provide a disadvantage on flatter terrain. 

The less stiff your suspension is, the more speed you lose when riding fast on flat terrain. So you need to choose a bike that best suits the type of riding you intend to do. For most All-mountain, Cross-country, and Trail riding, you shouldn’t need more travel than 100-130mm. MTB bikes with travel between 140-180mm are intended for intense downhill and enduro-style riding.

Of course, many of these bikes have adjustable suspension, so in some cases, you can change it for the terrain of that day. However, if you don’t intend on ever tackling extreme downhills, big jumps, or huge drops, then there is no need to spend the extra on advanced suspension with unnecessarily long travel.

Other Factors to Keep in Mind

Carbon vs. aluminum: which is better.

Which is better: Carbon or Aluminum for a full-sus. MTB? Well, carbon has taken over the whole cycling industry for a while by now, and it is not different from the mountain bike scene. As carbon-tubing gets better each year, there is a reason why mountain bikers prefer carbon over aluminum. Carbon simply has the right ‘feel’ to the whole ride, while providing enough durability and ways to form a bike.

Tires & Tire Pressure

It is recommended to use more air in the rear tire when on trails.

• 29″ – 18-28 psi. Plus-size tires or on wider wheels (Ibis) can be run on lower,11-18 psi range
• 27.5″ (650b) – 16-30 psi.

Lowering your tire pressure means you create more contact with the ground so if you have thin tires, less pressure will provide more grip. However, while this may be a bit more comfortable offroad it comes at the sacrifice of speed on flatter ground. Depending on your weight, you should try to find a perfect balance that isn’t too low or too hard.

Tubeless tires can usually run lower pressure since there is no tube to pinch. Similarly, wider rims can also accommodate lower tire pressure. These are all factors to consider when pumping your tires.

Suspension set-up

You should always tune your suspension correctly to accommodate your weight and riding style. This can be done by rocking up and down on the bike to measure your ‘sag’ rate and then adjusting the air or spring pressure accordingly.

If you’re going to be hitting big jumps or drops, you’ll need a wider, looser suspension to take heavy impact. If you’re riding mostly flat trails, you’ll want it stiffer so you don’t over-compress and lose speed on each little bump.

Compression / Sag / Rebound

The Sag, as mentioned earlier, is important to measure and set accordingly before heading out on the trails. Once that’s done, set the rebound damping by pushing on the front suspension and seeing if you get any ‘bounce’. Tighten it until it only rebounds once, doesn’t bounce up and down.

For the compression settings, you’ll need to specify them according to your riding style. Different shocks have different settings, so it’s down to your style and preference. Basically, add more compression damping if you want tighter traction on corners, or less if you want more absorption on big drops.

Rider Weight

It’s important to get the correct weight distribution on a full-suspension bike otherwise you could injure yourself on the trails. The longer wheelbase a bike has, the more stable it will be, so heavier riders should consider this factor. 

Bottom bracket height is also important, as the higher the less stability you get but it can’t be too close to the ground either for obvious safety reasons. Generally, these measurements can all be perfected for you in-store when you buy a new bike. It’s always a good idea to have a professional fit your bike for you.

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The new Shopping Cruiser by TravelScoot

Travelscoot deluxe, travelscoot child (mid-mod) seat, travelscoot lp (little person) mod, a spare escape-frame as a back-up.

People with mobility challenges who also are unable to propel themselves are essentially limited to being moved around by manual wheelchair, of which there are many.

Because of the necessary foldability, these are almost without exception extremely heavy at around 15 kg, bulky and, on top of that, very often uncomfortable. The pushing and attending caregiver must struggle with the first two issues, and the passenger with the third. Add to that the stigma associated with wheelchairs, which doesn’t exactly boost an individual’s self-confidence. And as far as luggage goes – forget it!

TravelScoot ™ ’s goal to reduce these undesirable characteristics and eliminate having to push altogether has been achieved with our Disab-Rickshaw. The wheelchair is replaced with a super-comfortable and much lighter folding camping seat that has been reinforced to handle the new job and can be folded in seconds. The wheeled unit consists of an aluminum frame with quick-release wheels. Folding is not necessary. The folding seat can be strapped to the frame in just a few seconds. This combination weighs little more than 18 lbs. The “wheelchair” has been transformed into a rolling seat, and there is plenty of room for luggage under the seat.

The drive system consists of proven TravelScoot ™ motor and frame components fitted with a standing platform for the (previously pushing) caregiver and coupled to the new wheel-chair unit. Steering, speed and braking and backing up is handled by the standing driver. The steering mechanism is similar to that of a Asian rickshaw, hence the name. Including the Li-Ion Battery, the ready to ride set-up is not much heavier than 40 lbs. and fit easy through the hatchback of most cars after the seat is removed and folded in seconds. A certain fun-factor was not really part of the plan, but numerous participants found it to be nice bonus.

The new Escape by TravelScoot ™

The new TravelScoot ™ Escape is the result of years of positive feedback and customer input. The performance specifications are the same as with the previous TravelScoot ™ Deluxe design.

The dimensions are slightly more compact; It will fit through any cruise ship cabin door, even smaller ones. You no longer have to painstakingly gather information from the cruise lines about door widths. The new folding system makes loading into a car easier, as well.

As with the Shopping Cruiser, the step-over height has also been reduced to less than half that of the previous model.

The total weight including the 252 Wh battery was further reduced by about 1.5 kg to only 14.8 kg without affecting the load capacity. That is a tremendous amount considering that the battery, motor and wheels remain unchanged.

Unlike the predecessor model Travelscoot Deluxe, the Escape no longer requires you to choose between two sizes. The vehicle fits people from about 150 cm to 190 cm in height, and 155 kg. (The scooter will accommodate heavier riders, please inquire). A person with a 150 cm girth should have no problem fitting on the Escape. However, for people above these size parameters we offer a selection of affordable accessories to accommodate riders 200 cm and above. The Escape can also accommodate people smaller than the above parameters, with the use of our proven modifications for smaller-statured adults and children.

All our existing accessories can also be used on the new model.

Since its introduction in 2004 the TravelScoot ™ is and has remained the world’s lightest mobility scooter, without interruption; Not a single competitor came even close to our unmatched 16 kg.

We even opted for wider wheels to allow riding on mowed grass or bumpy terrain. It is virtually impossible to reduce weight further without.

• Weakening the structure
• Reducing motor output
• Installing smaller wheels
• Reducing battery capacity

There are many venues and facilities across the globe that see primarily pedestrian traffic, with paved surfaces and modest inclines. The operators of these places also require that vehicles permitted in these areas do not exceed pedestrian speeds, for obvious safety reasons. In order to satisfy this requirement we have applied points 2, 3 and 4 to our new Shopping Cruiser, further trimming down the weight while maintaining full frame strength.

By reducing motor output to 100W and wheel size to 6 inches we have managed to meet the above requirement for 4 km/h maximum allowable speed while also reducing the already low weight by a further 4 kg to 12 kg total when equipped with our 152Wh battery. The Shopping Cruiser has no problem climbing an 8% incline from a standstill with 150 kg load (the international standard for wheelchair ramps is 6%).

While cobblestones are never comfortable to ride on, they don’t pose a problem. Our suspension seat post provides comfort.

The only drawback is that the Cruising Shopper prefers relatively solid surfaces (avoid grass).

Shopping Cruiser on a dirt trail

The noticeably lower entry height, 9 cm, or less than half that of the regular TravelScoot ™ , is a significant update. This is enormously helpful for those who have severe problems standing and walking.

Because of its extreme low weight, quick and simple folding and its minimal storage space requirements, the Shopping Cruiser is predestined for hourly or daily rental in pedestrian-only zones, shopping centres, fairs, expos, museums, cruise ships an so on.

Our child mid-mod seat and LP mod fit on the Shopping Cruiser as well.

Note: No longer in production. However, spare parts, service and repair remain available. All Deluxe accessories can be used on our new models.

The TravelScoot ™ Deluxe comes equipped with a 252 Wh lithium-ion battery. A 152Wh and 420Wh option are available. It is also possible to stack two batteries to increase range. However, only one battery at a time can be plugged in. Swapping connections takes less than a minute.

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The TravelScoot ™ is available in two sizes. The smaller Junior version is suitable for persons ranging from roughly 140 to 165 cm in height and of proportionate build. The weight difference to the full-size version is negligible, since the frame is “shrunk” by only a small amount of aluminum tubing. Customized seating options are available for children 6 and older and short-statured people around 85 cm and up tall.

Our 252 Wh battery provides about a range of approximately 18 km with a 100 kg load. Battery condition, load, driving style and terrain will affect endurance. Lighter riders may expect more range, while heavier riders can expect less range.

Li-ion charger : 1.6 Ah Charging duration : 6 to 10 hrs depending on battery size

Maximum speed and weight

6 km/h (max. allowed for non-licensed vehicles)

155 kg max. recommended load

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The so-called child mid-mod is designed to grow with your child. As your child grows the seat can be gradually raised and the backrest can be moved aft. When the child grows 140 cm, the mid-mod module can be replaced with the regular Junior configuration. There is no charge for this aside from modest shipping fees.

Short-statured individuals, primarily those with achondroplasia, will find our lowest seat option very suitable, as it allows them to comfortably reach the handlebars and footrests. Personal items can be stowed beneath the seat. Our folding basket can be attached to the front or rear in the same manner as with our other TravelScoot ™ models.

* For short individuals of proportionate build is we recommend our mid-mod.

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For the past 15 years the Roloffs have been the main characters in the reality-TV show Little People, Big World , which is broadcast in numerous countries.

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They show the various challenges little people must deal with on a daily basis. In addition, several of them have mobility issues. Matt contacted TravelScoot back in 2006 and said that no suitable light-weight mobility scooter options existed for this group of people. TravelScoot designer Hardy Huber saw this as a challenge, and since then has been the go-to person for little people from around the globe.

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Even the most reliable vehicle needs maintenance and repair from time to time, and who can do this better than the vehicle manufacturer or dealer? Of course, they are usually not located near the customer, and time in shipping to and from could take a week or longer. Many TravelScoot owners, however, use their scooter almost daily, and do not want to be without it for that long. In most cases only the folded basic frame needs to be shipped, without the seat assembly, battery, caddy, footrests or front wheel.

Now you can purchase a spare Escape frame at a reduced price. You simply install the components you kept, and your back-up vehicle is ready to go in just minutes. You won’t have to suffer any “TravelScoot withdrawals’” while your scooter is out for repair.

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Founder & CEO of Destinations & Adventures International , James (Jim) Berkeley , is a blue-ribbon traveling expert who believes, “Every place in the world presents a unique dynamic to enjoy and explore.” He is a Condé Nast Traveler Magazine Award Winner and has the distinguished honor of being named a Top Travel Consultant & Destination Specialist by CNT for the past 22 years. He is also on the Wendy Perrin “WOW” list of Trusted Travel Experts (TTE's) . Often quoted about where to go and what to see, industry insiders refer to Jim as an “Indiana Jones” based on his visits to over 140 countries. Considered one of the best in the business, he has worked in almost every facet of the field including alumni and museum travel, deluxe cruise lines, world-class wholesale operations and overseas Destination Management Companies (DMC's). From 1989 to 1995, Jim was Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Abercrombie & Kent Overseas, and simultaneously, based in Cairo as Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent Egypt. Berkeley started his company in 1995 with a superb administrative team and his handpicked cadre of international experts to arrange the finest in tailor-made, personalized journeys for individuals, families and small exclusive groups. Their custom-designed programs go above and beyond the usual fare to focus on each country's distinctive culture from archaeology and history to arts and cuisine. When not on the road, Jim lives in Nashville and Los Angeles with his wonderful wife and son and plays phenomenal piano wherever he goes.

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Vice President

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At age two, a family trip from Los Angeles to El Salvador set Arlene Santos-Hurlbert , Vice President on the road to a fulfilling and delightful career. As a travel-happy toddler, she obviously didn't realize it then, but by the time she got to college she was clear that she wanted to see and know more about the world, personally and professionally. A degree in international business set the scene for her to be able to pursue that path, first as an intern and now as a full time treasured member of the team. Five passports, 35+ countries and mounds of memories later, she's fully in the know about the where, what, when, why's, and how's of destinations galore. With her kind-mannered approach and warm personality, there is no question or request too big or too small for her to accommodate you. When at home, she is spending quality time with her husband, son, and two dogs, cooking delicious meals, and reading the latest best selling book!

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She is an avid traveler, the sister of Jim and has the beauty and brains of Katherine Hepburn. Senior Vice President , Gail Berkeley is the true African Queen. Having taken over 45 trips to every part of the continent, she is absolutely a safari specialist extraordinaire. Her love of all creatures great and small, her in-depth knowledge of every aspect of the region and her compassion for conservation guarantees a cracker-jack, custom-designed, animal viewing journey of pure wonder just for you. When she and her husband Bob aren't exploring Africa, they love their life in Santa Barbara where they indulge in the music, dining and horticulture scenes.

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For the Director of our Europe Division , Colombe McCarthy , life is one brilliant ongoing adventure. And the world is her oyster! Born and raised in Paris, Europe was her playground. Yet after her first trip to the United States as a teenager studying English in California, she was taken with America too. A transatlantic odyssey began that initially took her to Canada and then to California where she eventually settled. She wanted the best of both worlds and recognized becoming a travel specialist was the way to embrace that dream. Her already extensive knowledge of Europe, her generous approachable nature and meticulous attention to detail made her a born natural for the task. She is now an award-winning specialist who loves creating clients' custom-designed itineraries for any European country. Colombe has an incredible knack for mixing and matching the old with the new, the unique with the unexpected, the majestic with the quaint, the must-see landmarks with the off-the beaten path gems. Her stupendous stable of destinations guarantees your journey of pure wonder that will make you smile and exclaim, “Vive l'Europe!”

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Manager, Europe Division

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French-born and based in Angouleme and Manager of our European Division , Esther Gombin traveled all over Europe with her parents as a child. Exploring has always been part of her life and her dreams. Her childhood hobby was cutting up travel leaflets to create her own imaginary adventure book. One of her favorite trips was to New Zealand for half a year, where she had plenty of time to do a deep dive into the local culture! The world of luxury has always attracted her. Her very first job was in an haute-couture studio! Apart from her fashion studies, going to law school reinforced her thoroughness. She is also concerned with today’s greatest challenge, climate change, and is very interested in green travel. Gastronomy is another of her passions: she loves cooking vegan and vegetarian meals for her loved ones and discovering new restaurants. Next trip on her wish list: to reach Denmark by train from France!

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Director of Travel Planning

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It is no surprise that Helen Wilson is Director of Travel Planning ! Tales of travel and being on the go with her globetrotting grandparents since the tender age of one is what ignited Helen's passion for going everywhere and anywhere to see and experience it all. Her little girl dream to become a cartographer so she could know the world was soon replaced with the eyeopening joy that she could actually go there! Off she went to study languages, anthropology and international business which also granted her the opportunity to live and learn in Italy. With her seek-and-she-shall-find approach, Helen now infuses her impressive multi-faceted expertise into your personally planned amazing adventure. An outdoor enthusiast, she also adores alpine and heli-skiing, hiking and trekking but manages quiet moments too when she fully appreciates diverse music, cuisine and art.

Sarah Grabar

Director of Program Design

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The travel bug first bit Director of Program Design , Sarah Grabar as a teenager on a high school trip from her hometown of Rochester, New York to Spain. Since then, she brilliantly combines her love of helping people plan their trip of a lifetime with her own desire to see and experience other countries and cultures. Ever since Sarah joined Destinations & Adventures International nine years ago, she’s been wild about Africa and has traveled to both East & Southern Africa multiple times. Recently, on her own volition, she lived in Cape Town for six weeks where she did a deep dive into the region and the myriad safari opportunities. When not hard at work on your itinerary or planning another return trip to Africa, she enjoys going to concerts and checking out new restaurants. And she makes divine chocolate truffles! A trip high on Sarah’s list is to Slovenia to meet her distant relatives.

Seema Kapur-Prakash

Program Development Manager

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Her first foray into travel was in New Delhi as a ticketing agent for Singapore Airlines and Program Development Manager , Seema Kapur-Prakash has been traveling ever since. After migrating to the United States in 2004, she broadened her destination scope as a luxury tour operator highlighting Asia, Africa, India and Egypt. Seema’s effusive personality, extensive cultural knowledge and attention to detail all make the ultimate difference to every journey of pure wonder she plans.

Glenda Rodriguez

Client Coordinator

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Optimistic and open-minded are natural traits that describe Client Coordinator , Glenda Rodriguez . Her curious nature, attention to detail and love of travel enhances every custom-designed itinerary she handles. Her destination favorites include Egypt & Latin America. When not on the go or at her desk, Glenda can be found cooking, hammering or landscaping as she loves to help cater parties as well as tackling DIY home improvement projects.

Diana Berrones

Cruise Specialist

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For Cruise Specialist , Diana Berrones , finding the perfect itinerary and line for each client's journey is paramount. She believes when choosing to sail the high seas, the entire adventure and ship experience is a life long memory in the making. Born, educated and raised in England, clients like listening to Diana's thoroughly researched recommendations thanks to her regal and refined accent. She has cruised and traveled extensively with her husband Frank. And like everything she does with heart, soul and precision, Diana's at home passion (besides yoga and knitting) is to take her two Labrador rescues to local hospitals and rehabilitation centers as pet therapy dogs bringing smiles to the faces of healing children and burn victims.

Mara Papatheodorou "Master Foodie"

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I’ve recently acquired some very nice VTL Deluxe 140 monoblocks. I can’t find a manual anywhere, so if anybody has a soft copy they could send me I’d be most appreciative. My question pertains to the 5 switches across the chassis. Can anybody shed some light on which ones switch beween triode/pentode mode ... and which way is which? And which one is the feedback switch ... and which way adds/subtracts the feedback? Any assistance much appreciated.  

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• 2018-04-07 6:46 pm

Have you tried asking VTL? Send an email to Luke or Bea and see if they have an owner's manual. The center switch will be the FB the louder position will be the less feedback position. As for the triode/tetrode, in triode mode there will a lot less power. Try putting all of the switches in one position, either forward or backward, and check the power out. Then turn the amp off and switch the to the opposite position, more or less power? NEVER EVER use the those switches with the power on!!!!!! Craig  

• 2018-04-08 6:40 am

Thanks Craig, I recall reading another thread where someone had called VTL for info about older products, and they reported they were only interested in trying to sell them new components. Thanks for your suggestions. I’ll just need to take some measurements. I knew this of course, but I was being lazy. 😁  

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• 2018-04-08 7:30 am

A couple of under-the-chassis shots may help, just have to trace how the switches are connected.  

• 2018-04-08 8:10 am

Some time ago I repaired a VTL 807 amp push pull previous repair man had set the bias to 70 ma The 807's had 600 volts triode connected for 50 watts, was supposed to be 35ma. I wondered if the VTL Deluxe 140 mono blocks are single ended? I have never been able to find a circuit for the 50 watt 807 triode amp; I was under the impression VTL does not supply Circuits? Interest how they get 50 watts.  

• 2018-04-08 9:36 pm

I checked on internet and the VTL 140 is push pull.  

• 2018-04-08 9:57 pm

llwhtt said: The center switch will be the FB the louder position will be the less feedback position. Click to expand...

• 2018-04-08 9:59 pm

multi said: I checked on internet and the VTL 140 is push pull. Click to expand...

• 2018-04-08 10:51 pm

analog_sa said: It is trivial to peek under the bonnet, but i wonder: if someone cannot distinguish by listening the feedback/no feedback and triode/pentode positions, why are they in this hobby? Click to expand...

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Item:  VTL Deluxe 140 Monoblock Power Amplifiers Location: Gold Coast Qld Price: $3000.00 Item Condition: excellent Reason for selling: too much gear/ downsizing. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD. Extra Info:paypal must clear before shipment.   Pictures: VTL Deluxe 140 Monoblock Power Amplifiers

Very desirable limited edition mono-blocks operate in both ultra linear @ 140 Watts Rms  per channel and in pure class A triode mode switchable at 70 Watts Per Channel.

Each mono-block has 6 x 807 ultra wide bandwidth transmitting tubes plus 1 x 6350 and 1 x 12at7

Fully adjustable bias current controls with wide range pots fitted to use a wide selection of 807 brands and types.

Both mono-blocks perform flawlessly and are in excellent condition.

I am the original owner since new and have them serviced every 5 years since I bought them and they have always checked out perfect although the capacitors on one were changed some time ago due to aging over time. The other capacitors were checked and were as per spec and have remained so ever since.

I think David Manley actually wound the output transformers when he still owned the VTL and you notice after a few hours of playing, the music starts to get very liquid while retaining their dynamic headroom and all the other traits that David Manley engineered into these great amplifiers. These amps look particularly nice at night when you can see the blue space charge in the 807 tubes!

They come with a spare set of tubes (12 x 807 2 x 6350 2 x 12at7)

They weigh about 35Kg each but there are courier services that can ship nationwide quite reasonably.

I am sad to let them go but must as I am doing extensions to my house and could use the money.

I also have a matching VTL High Definition Line Preamplifier that I purchased along with the mono-blocks and used them as a set. it is also in excellent condition and has some telefunken 801s triangle tubes in it. Very nice sound signature, especially with the 807’s.

Anyway asking price is $3000

These mono-blocks cost me $8000 15 years ago, so I think that is a pretty good price.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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