Transition Bikes cuts through mountain bike industry jargon with simplified bike categories and new Giddyup suspension that pedals efficiently without lockouts.
Fat bike tire options exploded at Interbike 2014, with nearly every major manufacturer showcasing new rubber ranging from 4 to 5 inches wide.
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Santa Cruz showcased their hot 2014 lineup including the flagship Nomad 27.5, plus new carbon bars and grips with more affordable pricing.
POC showcased their latest protective gear at Interbike, including the $320 Octal AVIP MIPS road helmet and VPD 2.0 Spine Pack with removable protection.
Reynolds' NASA-inspired Black Label carbon wheelsets promise high-performance at $2,400, with lighter options available starting at $625 for alloy models.
Northwave's Extreme Tech MTB Plus shoes claim to be the lightest on the market at 280g, cost less than competitors, and feature innovative heel-retention technology.
MIPS helmet technology adds a low-friction layer that allows rotation during impact, potentially reducing concussions from oblique crashes beyond standard drop-test protection.
Two drool-worthy Euro dream machines—Italy's Pinarello Dogma XC hardtail and France's Look 927 full-suspension—battle for one writer's heart at Interbike.
Plus-sized mountain bikes with 3" tires offer extra traction and cushioning without full fat bike bulk, as seen at Interbike.
Triple 8 brings street style to mountain bike safety with their Compass ($79) and full-face Invader ($129) helmets, both exceeding standard certifications.
DVO's race-ready suspension, FSA's lightweight carbon wheels and cranks, plus clever accessories from Blackburn and Feedback caught our eye at Interbike.
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Mavic rolls out updates for 2015 including new Crossmax SL, XL, and Enduro wheels, plus highlights from Easton, Race Face, Park Tool, and Norco.
Win a $6,799 Marin Mount Vision while supporting efforts to open more singletrack trails in mountain biking's birthplace, Marin County.
September mountain bike trips offer empty campgrounds and trails, perfect temperatures, fall colors, and lower lodging rates—making it the ideal time to ride.
The RockShox Bluto transforms fat bikes from winter-only rigs into year-round shredders with 120mm of smooth, predictable suspension that actually works.
Endura, Pearl Izumi, and Sombrio showcase vibrant new MTB apparel lines with innovative features and extensive women's-specific gear at Interbike 2015.
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Corsair's 160mm all-mountain rigs, Atomlab's innovative 7-speed DH hub, Five Ten's new Kestrel enduro shoe, and Yakima's budget-friendly bike racks highlight Interbike 2014.
Pivot Cycles debuts the first production mountain bike designed for Shimano XTR Di2, plus a featherweight carbon DH rig at Interbike.
Fat bike options are exploding for 2014-2015, with more brands than ever offering everything from budget-friendly rigs to high-end carbon models.
Kind Shock expands their popular Lev dropper post lineup with a new 65mm travel option, plus introduces carbon Ether bars and stems.
Rocky Mountain's new Di2-compatible Thunderbolt steals the show, while the Blizzard fat bike promises year-round adventure from snow to dirt.
From solid tire inserts to laterally-moving pedals and gearbox drivetrains, Interbike's "Lab" section showcased unusual MTB innovations that challenge conventional bike technology.
A Forest Service plan revision could restrict mountain bike access near the Pacific Crest Trail in three Sierra National Forests—public comment needed now.
Rockymounts' new Brass Knuckles rack offers easy wheels-on loading, fat bike compatibility, and a low profile that makes your car look like it has laser cannons.
Mountain bike tires are getting wider and tubeless-ready, and Maxxis is leading the charge with new XC, freeride, 29+, and fat bike options.
GPS units from Garmin and Magellan are getting smarter with features like automatic route generation, segment tracking, and smartphone connectivity to compete with phones.
Foes Racing is developing a USA-made full suspension fat bike prototype, prompted by forward-thinking bike shops pushing the brand into the fatty market.
Scott's revamped Gambler and Genius models lead the charge with adjustable geometry, while fat bikes and ultralight carbon wheels steal the show.
Thomson expands beyond static components with new dropper post travel options, singlespeed Crate Motor cranks, and elegant Lynsky-built titanium hardtail frames.
Fat bikes and 29+ wheels dominated Interbike, with brands like 9:Zero:7, Borealis, and Fatback showcasing versatile frames that blur the line between categories.
The Pivot Mach 6 Carbon's lightweight frame, supple DW-link suspension, and impressive climbing ability make it the best trail bike we've tested this year.
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The uncool author reluctantly admits loving the super-popular Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Evo 650B, despite it hurting his anti-mainstream credibility.
Shimano's new SH-M200 enduro shoes feature TORBAL technology, extreme cleat setback, and aggressive lugs, while the Unzen 4 pack offers compact storage.
The Apple Watch may seem underwhelming now, but could it someday adjust your bike's suspension or even geometry based on real-time rider data?
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"From MIPS technology to innovative impact protection, helmet and safety gear manufacturers are making mountain biking safer without sacrificing weight or comfort."
BMC drops prices by $2,000 on flagship models, KMC unveils $200 diamond-coated chain, and Michelin introduces customizable dual-compound tire lineup at Interbike.
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The official Interbike Award winners are in, with the Intense Tracer T-275 taking Mountain Bike of the Year honors.
Italian brands Marzocchi, Alpinestars, and Dainese bring enduro-ready suspension, packs, armor, and apparel to Interbike 2014.
Niner's BSB 9 RDO cyclocross bike and ROS 9+ fat bike stay true to 29-inch wheels with high-end touches we expect.
Mountain bike destinations throw around trail mileage numbers, but without standardized criteria for what counts, these statistics are often misleading and impossible to compare.
The Borealis Echo with RockShox Bluto suspension fork turns rough trail into creamy flow, delivering premium fat bike fun worth reaching for your credit card.
The Borealis Yampa carbon fat bike delivers incredible speed and agility, but calf-strike issues on the rear stays compromise handling in turns.
Surly's new Ice Cream Truck fat bike combines trail bike playfulness with 4.8" tire float, proving surprisingly nimble despite its massive rubber footprint.
Magura's eLECT fork uses an internal battery, accelerometer, and computer to automatically adjust compression and lockout based on terrain and rider input.
Rocky Mountain's Thunderbolt and Element offer playful, aggressive handling across XC and trail categories, maintaining the brand's signature agile ride characteristics.
The Austin-based Chumba Ursa is a steel 29+ bikepacking rig built to tackle long distances over unpredictable terrain with bombproof reliability.
The Felt Virtue Nine is a lightweight carbon 29er with 130mm travel that climbs like an XC racer yet descends with confidence.
Shimano's XTR Di2 electronic shifting delivers precise, easy-to-adjust gear changes, but requires adaptation to reduced tactile feedback and servo sounds.
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