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SRAM releases kit to upgrade mechanical Transmission to electronic, but it's not cheap

Hot on the heels of the release of a mechanical Eagle Transmission derailleur, SRAM is encouraging riders to go electronic with a new upgrade kit.

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

This big bike brand just got new owners, and now REI is selling their bikes

by Jeff Barber

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Will you spend more or less on mountain biking this year?

by Jeff Barber

Texas

He's charting a 1,500-mile mountain bike route across Texas

by Greg Heil

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Dropper Posts

Think your dropper post is solid? You'd be shocked how much it deflects, according to an expert.

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

These items are rarely discounted, but you can get 20% off thru Monday

Texas

He's charting a 1,500-mile mountain bike route across Texas

Mountain Bikes and Gear

This big bike brand just got new owners, and now REI is selling their bikes

Mountain Bikes and Gear

Will you spend more or less on mountain biking this year?

Mountain Bikes and Gear

In historic vote, REI members reject all 2025 board nominees

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Mountain Bikes and Gear

Huge $259M Fox earnings loss offers a glimpse into bike industry woes

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Wheels

The newest ENVE carbon enduro wheels can take a beating... but not without suffering scars

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Georgia

Trail builders are racing the clock to open this MTB trail for the 97-year-old land donor

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Arizona

A 21-mile MTB loop now circumnavigates the town of Pine, AZ

The Mogollon Rim region of Arizona is cementing itself as a bonafide bikepacking destination with multiple long-distance trails.

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Washington

The first section of the Orogenesis Trail has been revealed: The Loowit Tier in Washington

The beautiful 200-mile Loowit Tier bikepacking route runs along the flanks of Mount Saint Helens and through the wilds of Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

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Oregon

The new Mount A-Line jump trail will turn Ashland, OR's worst trail into its best

RVMBA is turning the worst trail on Mount Ashland into the best trail by constructing a brand-new, professionally built jump line.

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California

A new top-to-bottom shuttle on California's Mt. Hough will soon be ready to ride

4,000 feet of descending over 17 miles — the newest shuttle run in the Lost Sierra is poised to become an instant classic!

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California

The iconic Demo Forest Flow trail near Santa Cruz, CA, is being rebuilt this spring

The Demo Forest Flow Trail is getting a much-needed reboot, with a complete trail tread resurfacing and feature adjustments to make the trail flow better.

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Michigan

Pine Mountain Resort in Michigan is doubling down on summer MTB trails

Pine Mountain Resort thinks its mountain bike trails can compete with the likes of Copper Harbor and Marquette.

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Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, is building its first dedicated MTB park for $1.2 million

New dirt jump lines, flow trails, a skills park, and a pump track are coming to Edmonton, Alberta later this year.

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New South Wales

Thanks to 50km of new trails, Narooma, Australia, attracted 63,000 mountain bikers last year

The town of Narooma, Australia, built 50km of new MTB trails in 2024. In the first year, they've already had a massive impact on the local economy.

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Arizona

Go behind the scenes with the builders of Sedona's Hardline trail

Sedona's new Hardline trail is quickly becoming known as one of the most technical MTB trails in the USA. In this new film, you can find out exactly how the builders made the magic happen.

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.

by Jeff Barber