The Trek Top Fuel relies heavily on its climb switch for a ride that's more XC than DC [Review]

The Trek Top Fuel is a short-travel mountain bike that tries to do a lot of things, though I found it's really an XC bike at heart.

by Jeff Barber

Clothing

Fall and Winter Mountain Bike Clothing for Men and Women 2024/25

by Multiple authors

Mountain Bikes and Gear

40+ Prime Big Deals for mountain bikers that are worth a look

by Jeff Barber

Utah

Moab is finally considering opening its world-famous non-motorized MTB trails to e-bikes

by Greg Heil

Latest News

Canada

What are the best MTB trails built in North America in 2024? Nominations are now open.

Brakes

Hope XCR Pro E4 brakes combine the best XC and enduro features [Review]

Ohio

Bentonville's famous MTB trails are inspiring trail development across the country — this time, in Cincinnati

Sunglasses

I can read my GPS on the trail again! EVinfinity lenses work like magic

New Mexico

eMTBs are banned by default in New Mexico, and Albuquerque struggles to open its trails

Community

SORBA is raising $125,000 to manage its own membership software

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Updated MTBs from Pivot, Orbea, and Moustache plus an ENVE gravel bike tire and more

North Carolina

Seth Alvo of Berm Peak shares on-the-ground footage of Hurricane Helene devastation

California

Marin mountain bikers' celebratory Mt. Tam ride halted by 11th-hour lawsuit

Helmets

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Save $100 on bestselling mountain bike helmets like the Forefront 2 and Mainline full face before they're gone!

by Leah Barber

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MTB Trail News

Canada

What are the best MTB trails built in North America in 2024? Nominations are now open.

Have your say: nominations are now open for the best new MTB trails built in North America in 2024.

Ohio

Bentonville's famous MTB trails are inspiring trail development across the country — this time, in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH, is taking cues from the trail development in Bentonville, AR, by building a network of connected trail hubs.

New Mexico

eMTBs are banned by default in New Mexico, and Albuquerque struggles to open its trails

A state law passed in November, 2023, has banned e-bikes from natural surface trails by default in the state of New Mexico. Albuquerque has been working to open trails to e-bikes, but the city is struggling to enact the right legislation.

California

Marin mountain bikers' celebratory Mt. Tam ride halted by 11th-hour lawsuit

An 11th-hour lawsuit has temporarily halted Marin Water's "Trail Sharing Pilot and E-Bike Class I Trial," which would have allowed mountain bikes on 6.6 miles of trails on Mount Tamalpais.

Utah

Moab is finally considering opening its world-famous non-motorized MTB trails to e-bikes

For a destination that is so progressive when it comes to mountain bike access and outdoor recreation, including motorized recreation, it feels like this step has been a long time coming for Moab, Utah.

Sponsored

Sault Ste. Marie is "Ontario's BC." Here's how to ride these under the radar trails like a local.

A $2.7 million CAD investment has dramatically expanded the 40-mile trail system in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with more on the way.

Drivetrain

Lennard Zinn makes a strong case for chain waxing (and 36-inch wheels, too)

Zinn explains drivetrain wear and tells us that waxed chains are low friction and virtually maintenance-free. Plus, we talk 36-inch wheels and modern geo challenges.

by Jeff Barber