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Advice for Beginners from Pro Riders

Advice for Beginners from Pro Riders

We’ve spoken to some awesome pro riders from the world of motocross and enduro racing. They told us more about their backstories, gave us a bit of rider advice and even let us in on...
Enduro Spare Parts and Tools Checklist

Enduro Spare Parts and Tools Checklist

Enduro is all about going the distance. To do that, you’ll need to pack some spare parts and tools to keep you going no matter what challenges you face along the way. To make packing easy, we’ve...

Jamie Wells ISDE 2015 Tire Change [VIDEO]

Jamie Wells finished 11th overall in the Women's World Trophy division at the 2015 ISDE in Slovakia. Here she does a rear tire / bib mousse change in 2 minutes and 50 seconds using the Rabaconda 3-Minute...
Dual Sport Tires 101

Dual Sport Tires 101

Tyre choice has a major impact on the performance and safety of your bike — and how much you enjoy riding it. The range of different tyre types can be bewildering. Tyres optimised for soft, intermediate or...
Preparing Your Body For a Hard Enduro Competition

Preparing Your Body For a Hard Enduro Competition

Hard enduro events are among the most challenging tests you can put your bike and body through. The spectacular courses are designed to showcase extreme elements and cover mountain tracks, woodland, rocky ground, mud, hills...
Rabaconda Rider Rudy Moroni [Q&A]

Rabaconda Rider Rudy Moroni [Q&A]

Rudy Moroni’s dirt bike passion was greatly influence by his uncle, Ernie. He started riding in 1995, when he was just 5 years old. After a career in motocross, Rudy decided to switch to enduro...
Pela Renet changes rear tire with 2 rim locks [VIDEO]

Pela Renet changes rear tire with 2 rim locks [VIDEO]

In this video, Enduro World Champion Pela Renet aka Pierre-Alexandre Renet is changing a Michelin rear tyre and bib mousse with 2 rim locks using the Rabaconda 3-Minute Mousse Changer. Not the easiest task after a...
Rabaconda Rider Thad Duvall [Q&A]

Rabaconda Rider Thad Duvall [Q&A]

Thad Duvall was practically born riding – his father, Chad Duvall, was racing professionally in the GNCC. By the time he was 18, he had already participated in multiple national championships and won an XC2 title. In addition...
Pre Race Rituals

Pre Race Rituals

Your heart is pumping. Adrenaline is coursing through your veins. Your thoughts run ahead to the moment the gate will drop and you get the holeshot. The sights, smells and sounds are a full-on assault...
Rabaconda Rider Jérémy Joly [Q&A]

Rabaconda Rider Jérémy Joly [Q&A]

érémy Joly won the 2011 Enduro Junior Championship. Since then he has been climbing through the senior ranks in EWC E3 and ISDE to become one of the top French riders. How did you get...
Francesco Vardanega Bib Mousse Tire Change Tutorial [VIDEO]

Francesco Vardanega Bib Mousse Tire Change Tutorial [VIDEO]

In this video, Francesco Vardanega (Antoine Méo’s mechanic) gives a clear, step-by-step tutorial (in Italian with English subtitles) showing how to change a tyre and bib mousse using the Rabaconda 3-Minute Mousse Changer. It’s the best...
Rabaconda Rider Matti Seistola [Q&A]

Rabaconda Rider Matti Seistola [Q&A]

Matti Seistola is a former motocross rider. He started to ride enduro in 2009. He has competed in the E2 and E1 classes, and currently competes in E3. How did you get started in riding?...