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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.
The Salsa Horsethief Carbon 1 is a quick, pedal-efficient 29er trail bike that excels at both long-distance endurance riding and aggressive descents.
Mavic's Crossmax Hydropack 15 is a no-nonsense enduro pack with smart organization, secure fit, and excellent stability for all-day rides.
The Salsa Bucksaw is a full-suspension fat bike that transforms the category from snow-specific novelty into a serious year-round trail ripper.
The legendary Stumpjumper FSR Expert Evo Carbon 29er blends advanced tech with aggressive descending capability and climbing prowess for all-mountain dominance.
The Reynolds R29 AM aluminum wheels proved bombproof through months of Colorado testing, from 12,000-foot alpine climbs to bike park crashes, all for $625.
Looking for the perfect 29er? Test ride these six trail-ready bikes before committing to your next serious mountain bike relationship.
The WTB Vigilante offers downhill-worthy traction and durability in a pedal-friendly package that's ideal for aggressive trail riders and enduro racers.
Georgia high schoolers will tackle the historic Olympic mountain bike course at Georgia International Horse Park this weekend for the season opener.
Niner shaves 100g off their flagship Air 9 RDO carbon hardtail with titanium details, offering builds from $1,999 to $7,999.
Fat bikes aren't just for snow: their wide, stable tires make them surprisingly capable year-round rigs that smooth out technical terrain and open up off-trail exploring.
S+ARCKBIKE and Moustache unveil the bizarre M.A.S.S. Collective: four terrain-specific e-bikes with matching accessories, including fur-covered frames and riot-gear helmets.
Master the fundamental skill of holding a line through progressive drills in bike-leaning and side-to-side separation for better stability on narrow trails.
Oliver's first XC race at Mountainview was brutal—featuring beer-and-pie regret, involuntary banana returns, and groin-crushing rocks—but left him hooked on racing.
The Dakine Descent Mountain Bike Short is squarely aimed at riders who ride unforgiving trails usually pointed in the down direction only. It is not a wispy ultralight cross country piece of underwear.…
For the past few weeks I have been testing the Dakine Descent Jersey, a short sleeved, all mountain, Enduro-oriented jersey designed for the rowdy crowd. It is lightweight and supple, yet designed to…
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Marzocchi's lightweight MOTO C2R shock with Progression booster delivers race-ready performance with fast dampening and excellent control on demanding downhill terrain.
We've been testing a ton of 27.5 mountain bikes lately—here are five rigs worth checking out before your next purchase.
A review of the original Smith Forefront mountain bike helmet.
Giro partners with MIPS Technologies to introduce five new helmets with rotational impact protection, all priced affordably around $100 for late fall 2014.
Exploring some of the lesser known backcountry mountain bike trails around Canmore, Alberta.
The Yeti SB6c enduro bike features 27.5-inch wheels, 160mm travel, and the new Switch Infinity suspension linkage in a carbon frame.
Canmore has evolved from a coal mining town to an Olympic cross country ski destination and now a world-class mountain biking mecca.
The 2014 New Mexico XC Championship at Cedro Peak delivered a technically brutal sufferfest with loose rocks, steep climbs, and 3,000 feet of elevation gain.
Bell adds MIPS rotational impact protection and ICEdot emergency notification technology to multiple helmet models, reinforcing their position as an industry safety leader.
"Mountain biking from Lake Louise to Ross Lake offers scenic, technical singletrack and stunning glacial views in Banff National Park."
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Everything you need to plan an epic mountain bike trip to Banff, from trail-side lodging and bike rentals to post-ride brews and burgers.
SRAM's Quarq XX1 power meter brings race-proven data tracking to mountain bikers, from XC racers to enduro riders, for $1,500.
Banff National Park features purpose-built technical trails like Topp Notch, proving world-class mountain biking and stunning scenery can coexist in protected wilderness areas.
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Weather forced a Sunday postponement and shortened course, but the Big Mountain Enduro Series Finale in Moab still delivered epic racing across Burro Pass and Hazard County.
Mountain biking offers endless challenges, stunning scenery, post-ride camaraderie, mental escape, and a full-body workout that keeps you coming back for more.
The Saris Freedom Superclamp is an easy-to-use hitch rack that holds bikes by their wheels, fits any size, and costs less than competitors.
Fox's redesigned 40 Float RC2 drops a pound while improving sensitivity, featuring new lowers, advanced air spring tech, and tuned flex for better compliance.
IMBA's Epic trail retirements to Hall of Fame status in 2013 have sparked confusion, but trails can be reconsidered and reinstated based on updated criteria.
French helmet maker Urge introduces the stylish Supatrail with a distinctive round vent, eco-friendly construction, and stormtrooper-chic aesthetics—price and weight TBA.
Steamboat Springs offers diverse mountain biking from flowing singletrack to downhill park riding, plus family-friendly activities like hot springs and river floating.
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