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Mountain Bikes and Gear
It's not Amazon Prime Day yet, but we already found some surprisingly great MTB deals
Save 20-30% off top gear from GoPro, Garmin, Endura, Crankbrothers, Gu, and Pit Viper.
by Jeff Barber
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5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit
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This 3-day route hits every must-ride bike trail in Northwest Arkansas
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Trail Maintenance
This folding handsaw costs more than a chainsaw. We had to know why.

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Sponsored
5 of the best MTB trail systems built in Arkansas since your last visit
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Mountain Bike Trails
Which month is your #1 for mountain biking?
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Trail Maintenance
This folding handsaw costs more than a chainsaw. We had to know why.
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Arkansas
Fly-in, fly-out mountain biking comes to Arkansas
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Oregon
Think you've mountain biked Oregon? Not until you’ve ridden these 5 trails
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Mountain Bike Trails
Public land sales reintroduced into Trump's tax bill —and it's worse than we've ever seen
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MTB Tips
Are you making one of these embarrassing trail building mistakes?
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Wheels
Two beloved bike wheel brands combine forces
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Arkansas
These trail builders are rewriting the rules by crafting trails for everyone
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New MTB Trail Builds & Developments

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Arizona
Construction is underway on 35 miles of all-new singletrack in Sedona's red rocks
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Oregon
Bend, Oregon, is getting its first public DH trails, plus 20 miles of new singletrack
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Philippines
Mountain biking is booming in the Philippines thanks to the Timberland Mountain Bike Park
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Washington
Anonymous $1 million land donation has kick-started the first MTB park on Washington's Bainbridge Island
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Wisconsin
CAMBA is rebuilding 6 Wisconsin mountain bike trails in 2025 to make them better than ever
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Wisconsin
A $6 million overhaul will turn this Wisconsin farm into a mountain biking hub
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Texas
The brand-new Cross Texas Trail will take bike riders on a 'remote, rugged, and romantic' 1,500-mile adventure
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Georgia
The first bike-optimized MTB trail in Dawson County, GA, is being built in Styles Park
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Utah
The massive 43-mile Cliffrose Trail System is transforming the MTB scene in St. George, UT

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Dropper Posts
Dropper posts: (Almost) everything you need to know
We learn how bicycle dropper posts are designed, how they work, and how to get the most out of them on the trail.
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skills
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Mountain Biking Destinations

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Utah
5 of the best mountain bike trails in Utah
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New Zealand
Rotorua has been a top New Zealand MTB destination for 30+ years. Here's how the trails stay relevant
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Popular Pisgah trails are ready to ride again! Here's everything to know before you go.
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This Mississippi town is a hidden gem among MTB destinations
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New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand, is the best capital city in the world for mountain biking
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Sault Ste. Marie is "Ontario's BC." Here's how to ride these under the radar trails like a local.
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Mountain biking New York’s Adirondack Mountains: A 3-day guide to the best trails
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Arizona
10 of the Best Guided Mountain Bike Trips in the USA [2024]
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Arkansas Has Mountain Bike Trails to Challenge Even the Pros
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Happy Valley, Pennsylvania is the 'Centre of Adventure' for Mountain Bikers
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Oregon
Bend, Oregon: Ride Like a Local
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Arkansas
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Mountain Bike Deals

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Tools
Good bike tools are rarely on discount, so snag these now!
This week we found nearly a dozen quality bike tools on sale, and each one promises a quick payback for DIY mechanics.
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Today's Best MTB Sales

MTB Product Reviews

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Electronics
Can the self-flying Hoverair X1 ProMax drone keep up on the trail? A key add-on gives it a much better chance.
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Drivetrain
Shimano XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain review
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Brakes
Shimano XTR mountain bike brake review
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Wheels
Shimano XTR M9220 trail/enduro mountain bike wheelset review
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Rear Shocks
Cane Creek Tigon mountain bike shock review
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Tire Sealants
Is Slime Tubeless Bicycle Tire Sealant any good? We put it to the test.
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Bikepacking Gear
MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent review

Mountain Biker Buyers Guides

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Hydration Packs
The Best Hydration Backpacks for Mountain Biking We've Tested
Mountain Bike Shoes
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes We Recommend in 2025
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Shorts
The Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Men and Women, 2025
Helmets
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2025
Dropper Posts
The Best Dropper Posts You Can Buy in 2025
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Lights
14 Mountain Bike Lights We Recommend for Night Riding

Essential Mountain Biking Gear

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Jackets
11 women's cycling jackets, tested and reviewed in all conditions
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Bike Bags
The Best Handlebar Bags for Your Bike Adventures [Reviews]
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Pants
20 Mountain Bike Pants for Any Condition, Tested and Reviewed
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Eyewear
8 Sets of Low-Light and Nighttime Eye Protection for Mountain Biking [Review]

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Suspension
This is How to Set Sag, for Real
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The Best Mountain Bike Shoes We Recommend in 2025
Tires All
Mountain Bike Tire Repair Tips: From Emergency to Semi-Permanent
Saddles
How to Measure Your Sit Bones for the Perfect Saddle Fit (It's Easy)
Brakes
How to Properly Bed In MTB Disc Brakes
Mountain Bike Trails
The Best Mountain Bike Destinations Around the World
Shorts
The Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Men and Women, 2025
Arkansas
The 12 Best Mountain Bike Destinations in the USA [2024]
Helmets
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2025
Tire Sealants
We Tested 5 Tubeless Tire Sealants to See Which Ones Work Best
Dropper Posts
The Best Dropper Posts You Can Buy in 2025
Tires
How Much Air Pressure Should I Put in My Mountain Bike Tires? [Beginner Tips]
Pants
20 Mountain Bike Pants for Any Condition, Tested and Reviewed
Lights
14 Mountain Bike Lights We Recommend for Night Riding
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How to Get Leaky Tubeless Bike Tires to Seal Again
Tires
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Saddles
Mountain Bike Saddles for all Butt Shapes and Sizes
Brakes
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Derailleur
Troubleshooting Common Rear Derailleur Shifting Problems on a Bike
MTB Tips
Mountain Bike Skills: The Master List to Learning How to Do Everything
Hip Packs
10 of the Best Hip Packs, According to Our MTB Testers
Saddles
How to Set Your Mountain Bike Seat Height... And Why It's So Important
Grips
The best mountain bike grips, according to our editors and readers