The 2018 Pivot Mach 4 Carbon gets a stiffer rear end, Boost spacing, and your choice of trail or XC race configurations.
Fear keeps us safe on the trail, but don't let it manipulate you into living a boring life both on and off the bike.
Scott's revamped Genius features 150mm travel, a flip chip allowing riders to swap between 27.5", 27.5+, and 29" wheels in the same frame.
Mongoose revamps the Teocalli with 160mm travel, modern geometry, and bombproof component specs starting at just $1,599 for model year 2018.
Greg Heil uses animated Strava heatmaps to explore how his riding patterns changed year-to-year, revealing surprising gaps in trails he thought he rode regularly.
Mountain biking road trips offer new trails, amazing destinations, and unforgettable experiences that go far beyond your local riding scene.
Mountain biking in the backcountry is amazing until something goes wrong—here's how Search and Rescue works and how to avoid needing it.
Santa Cruz unveils the fourth-generation Nomad with 170mm travel, V10-style linkage, longer reach, and adjustable geometry alongside new Reserve carbon wheels.
Getting intentionally lost on your mountain bike can lead to epic adventures, stunning views, and that alive feeling we all crave.
The Ibis Mojo HD4 features slacker geometry, a stiffer carbon frame, updated dw-link suspension, and room for longer dropper posts on this enduro ripper.
Greg Heil explores how focusing on the present moment—rather than past regrets or future worries—can lighten life's burdens, including brutal hike-a-bikes.
Pivot's new Mach 5.5 Carbon features 140mm rear travel, 160mm up front, and clearance for 2.6" tires on 27.5" wheels.
Kali's redesigned Shiva 2.0 full-face helmet features LDL and Nano Fusion impact tech in a DOT-certified package weighing just 1050g in carbon.
Greg Heil explores how we often neglect real-world "magic" like wisdom and fitness, just as fantasy students avoid studying their mystical powers.
A veteran rider with 33 years of trail time shares eight hard-won lessons he wishes he'd learned decades earlier to improve skills, fitness, and longevity.
Terrene's new McFly plus tire offers faster rolling speed than the Chunk in 27.5 and 29-inch, 2.8-inch widths this July.
Greg Heil tests whether a $7,000 Specialized Turbo S ebike can replace his car for a 32-mile commute with 1,400 feet of climbing.
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Mountain biking lessons translate directly to life: tackle obstacles head-on, maintain momentum through challenges, and remember to enjoy the ride.
Strava announces new content types beyond activity uploads, transforming the platform into an athletic blogging network with full rollout coming this summer.
Rotor's Q-Rings offer adjustable oval chainrings with five position settings to optimize your pedal stroke's power phase and minimize dead spots.
Mountain bikers with non-riding spouses should appreciate the time, money, and support their partners sacrifice to enable their trail addiction.
Colorado's Proudfoot Cycles builds durable steel mountain bikes including the Prime, a 120mm travel full suspension that accommodates plus or 29" wheels.
Vittoria is infusing graphene into carbon resin to create lighter, stiffer mountain bike wheels with improved material properties and increased spoke hole strength.
North Carolina lawmakers propose domestic terrorism bill after trail runner impalement, making concealed trail spikes a felony offense.
TRP's new G-Spec brakes incorporate Aaron Gwin's input with tighter tolerances, composite pistons, cooling fins, and polished finish starting at $150.
Polygon's new Square One EX features 180mm of travel and claims to pedal efficiently uphill while still descending like a downhill bike.
Marin's new Wolf Ridge 29er features a radical suspension design that ditches traditional damping in favor of innovative kinematics for ultimate efficiency.
SRAM updates their Code brakes with Guide technology, bigger pistons, and 15% more power for aggressive riders and e-bikes.
Fat Chance debuts the updated Yo Eddy 2.2 steel hardtail with Boost 148 and plus-tire clearance, alongside the versatile Chris Cross gravel bike.
Vittoria's new Gato XC tire features circumferential mud-clearing channels, siped knobs, and Graphene-enhanced 4C rubber compound for competitive wet-weather racing.
Manitou's new Mastodon fat bike fork features 34mm stanchions and clears tires up to 26x5.15" or 27.5x4.5" with 100-140mm travel options.
Scandinavian bag maker Douchebags (Db Equipment) collaborated with pro cyclists and baggage handlers to create The Trail, a minimalist bike travel bag.
Three mountain bikers in Australia were attacked with a pole and dog, then chased by a man wielding a running chainsaw.
Mountain biking teaches us to embrace being out of control, preparing us mentally for life's unexpected challenges better than those who demand constant control.
Canyon Bikes is bringing its direct-to-consumer model and extensive mountain bike lineup to the US market in late summer 2017.
GORE Bike Wear claims mountain bikers sit differently than roadies, and they've designed mountain bike-specific chamois padding and baggy bib shorts to prove it.
A dangerous nail-studded rope was found strung across a Grand Forks trail at neck height, prompting police investigation and safety warnings.
Niner teams up with Colorado's Push Industries to create a limited RIP 9 RDO featuring the premium Elevensix coil shock for aggressive descending.
Atomik Carbon designs affordable in-house carbon rims and showed new AM35, Chubby 43, and Phatty 85 models at Sea Otter Classic.
Teravail debuts a smart mountain bike tire lineup designed for bikepacking and ultra-endurance riding, with tires launching in July 2017.
The Zerode Taniwha, now available in the US, ditches traditional drivetrains for a 12-speed Pinion gearbox with 600% range and unique suspension benefits.
Bontrager launches new Line and Kovee mountain bike wheels with Rapid Drive hubs, promising lightweight carbon and alloy options at accessible prices.
Cush Core's foam tire insert claims to add damping to pneumatic tires, reduce squirm at low pressures, and protect rims from damage.
Ibis launches the third generation Ripley 29er with 130mm travel, now clearing up to 2.6" tires and featuring a stiffer swingarm connection.
Transition launches two aggressive carbon hardtails: the 27.5" Throttle and 29" Vanquish, both built for descending with slack geometry and 3lb frames.
9point8's new Fall Line R dropper post claims to be the lightest available at 386g and features a cuttable design for weight savings.
Every spring, mountain bikers flee winter's grip and flock to Moab's slickrock paradise, where crowds thin quickly beyond town and new trails await discovery.
Devinci celebrates 30 years by reimagining their wild '90s XYZ hardtail with elevated chainstays and asymmetric twin top tubes—only three built.
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