Age is a state of mind, but the reality is your body will break down with time no matter how well you take care of it. There are ways to remain a strong…
Warning: I am not reviewing the latest-and-greatest overbuilt 35mm diameter, featherweight carbon handlebar. No thanks. Give me something I can feel. Give me something that talks back to me. Something I don't…
After a critical first review, Santa Cruz invited the author back to properly dial in the Bronson—revealing how bar width dramatically affects handling.
Young racer Tucker Kennedy topped Colorado's competitive junior DH field aboard the Foes Mixer Enduro, a mixed-wheel bike that could be game-changing—or just gimmicky.
We talk fat bike design, adventure biking, and steel vs. carbon frame geometry with Vince from Chumba USA in this episode.
Colorado's Sidewinder Trail delivers 20+ miles of relentlessly technical, rocky desert singletrack that tests both endurance and bike handling skills.
Fording a river in the Oasiz (photo: Helena Kotala) The Oasiz mountain bike helmet sits atop Lazer's MTB line as their premiere trail helmet. Tested here…
Photo: Decal Trend Are you an absolute nerd when it comes to mountain biking? I'm not just asking if you know a lot about mountain bikes--how to build…
Club Ride is known for their stylish, yet functional, cycling clothing that embodies their motto of "Ride Daily." A few months ago, I tested the Zest Shorts, Delice Jersey, and Cross Vest,…
We discuss the murky world of unauthorized "gray area" mountain bike trails, including the ethical dilemmas around building and riding illegal singletrack.
The inaugural 12 Hours of Penitence endurance race featured a unique course through Colorado's stunning Penitente Canyon, with challenging hike-a-bikes and public-private partnership.
If you spend a lot of time in the saddle, you're probably familiar with the problem of hand and arm fatigue. Even with the most dialed stem / bar / grip configuration,…
The Light Bicycle carbon mountain bike rims are cheap, but how do they perform, and are they durable?
Mountain biking's trail legality isn't black and white—discover the many shades of gray between officially sanctioned trails and those clearly marked as off-limits.
Chris Daniels shares expert tips on eliminating pain through proper bike fit, plus we vent about 27.5+ wheels and trail hazards.
WTB has been on a tear the past couple years, releasing all kinds of new products. We stopped by their booth at the 2015 Sea Otter Classic to check out the new wares,…
WTB gave me the Trail Boss to use as a front tire in conjunction with the Riddler in the rear. Some of the info for the tires is the same, so I…
Typically flowy cross-country singletrack on the Mt Marquette trail. In recent years, Copper Harbor, Michigan, has rightfully established itself as a major mountain biking destination with a very…
The Light & Motion Urban 850 Trail is a compact, USB-rechargeable commuter light that packs 850 lumens for serious trail riding duty.
Riding trails after dark requires the right gear and techniques—we discuss night riding essentials, light recommendations, and strategies for safe nocturnal mountain biking.
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When shorter days force you to ride after dark, a weekly night ride with friends beats both couch-potato syndrome and seasonal depression.
I've been riding, running, hiking and skiing for a lot of years, and I've gone through a lot of hydration packs. I've sampled Salomon, Camelbak, Nathan, and cheap brands from Wal-Mart that…
Bikepacking is one of the fastest-growing sub-disciplines of mountain biking, and along with this boom in ultra long distance riding and a survivalist ethos has come a corresponding revolution in mountain bikes…
The Endura MTR Emergency Shell is an ultralight, packable rain jacket that weighs just 160 grams and stuffs into your jersey pocket.
Pennsylvania's proposed Tracy Ridge Wilderness designation would ban mountain bikes from 10,000 acres despite minimal trail impact compared to permitted uses.
Aaron wrote an excellent article about selling bikes online, but when it comes to purchasing a bike, the rules can be completely different for potential buyers. This article focuses on purchasing bikes…
In this episode we talk with Maxxis bike marketing specialist Bobby Brown about plus size mountain bike tires and wheels.
IMBA wants your input on electric mountain bikes through a quick survey to help guide research on eMTB trail impacts and usage.
Smith riders Rosara Joseph, Sarah Rawley, and Liz Cunningham shred the inaugural Trans Cascadia Enduro through Oregon's epic backcountry singletrack.
As I mentioned in my initial review article on the Megatrail, this bike is a handmade, versatile, long travel bike designed for riding fast, sketchy lines. After several weeks on this all…
Over the years I've learned that the thing that brings me the most joy from mountain biking isn't the actual riding. Let's face it: although you do sometimes get a jolt of…
The crew discusses how to choose the best bikepacking bike, plus a new segment reveals what's grinding their gears and stoking their spokes.
As mentioned in my "On Review" article, I've always been a big fan of hardtails. I think everyone should have one in their quiver. Riding a hardtail will keep your skills sharp,…
American Classic's Wide Lightning wheelset Carbon wheels tend to garner most of the attention these days, but the vast majority of riders are still rocking aluminum hoops. American…
Salsa's Pony Rustler blends 27.5+ tires with 120mm rear travel, creating a naturally-handling trail bike that pedals efficiently and rails corners with confidence.
Lloyd racing the Cincy 3 at Devou Park in Ohio. Photo by Jeff Namba. Rachel Lloyd lives only a quarter of a mile up Iron Springs Road in…
Bikepacking is a fast-growing mountain bike discipline that provides the perfect combination of the go-fast mountain biking ethos with the wilderness survival ethos of backpacking. Finally, the bikes are starting to catch…
Whether a beginner or a veteran trail slayer, you have or will likely experience arm pump. Not to be confused with the celebratory gesture--fist pump--made famous by a certain club-going group in New…
Redbull Rampage controversies, mountain biking 14ers debates, and the search for the perfect do-it-all mountain bike—all discussed this episode.
The Meta AM V4 is Commencal's bread-and-butter, 150mm rear wheel travel, 27.5", all-mountain enduro machine. Already a mouthful of a description, I'd also like to add: bloody awesome! And before you think…
This year's Biketoberfest—a celebration of bikes and beer in Fairfax, California—got under way with riders heading out onto Marin’s world-famous roads and trails under ominous skies. By the time they returned, the…
Revel In The Chaos - Brandon Semenuk - Utah Night Segment from Rupert Walker on Vimeo. This year, Brandon Semenuk has cemented himself in my mind as the most entertaining mountain biker…
The 7,000 foot descent down Pikes Peak is a mountain bike dream.
Having enjoyed my time on the Turner RFX so much, I decided to wrap up my Outerbike experience with another Turner, this time migrating from the all mountain side to the opposite…
Yesterday Fox Racing Shox announced they would be buying "certain assets" from Marzocchi. According to Fox's CEO, Larry L. Enterline: We are excited to announce the agreement to acquire certain assets of the…
I don't know if you've ever experienced this compulsion, but I get this thing, where I'll stare at a map day in and day out, year in and year out, and I'll…
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one?
...and for the experienced mountain bike consumer, that shouldn't come as a surprise. But for those still thrashing about on a bike that's about to give up the ghost, who've become middle…
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