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Mat Steinmetz On Pro Gear And Racing Trends In Kona

51 Speedshop's Mat Steinmetz chats about how the pro bike racks have changed and what a successful pro race strategy looks like.

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51 Speedshop’s Mat Steinmetz chats about how the pro bike racks have changed and what a successful pro race strategy looks like.

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