When I received the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Impact mountain bike shoes for review I didn't research them at all--I just slapped some cleats on them and started riding. I kind of assumed that…
The Anti-Freeze line from Halo consists of a headband and a skull cap, both insulated, and both featuring the patented SweatBlock seal. I am aware that 1) winter is over and 2) headbands…
While many classic mountain bike trails dating back to the hazy, smoke-filled beginnings of our sport were once hiking trails, horseback riding trails, or moto trails, Levis/Trow Mounds may just be one…
When I first heard about this video a few days ago, I have to admit that I was a little skeptical. "Gee Atherton gets chased down the mountain by a bird... big…
A rather large set of boxes appeared on my door step that, curiously, weighed next to nothing. Perplexed, I opened them to reveal a set of ultra-lightweight Easton Haven Carbon 26in wheels.…
Imagine: 30 miles of the best dirt that the mountains of North Georgia have to offer. But instead of guessing which trails to take, back tracking down trails you've already ridden, and…
After a great first day in Vernal at NUMB Fest, we were stoked for day two. Our new friends from Altitude Cycle said the best itinerary after McCoy Flats was to ride the…
If Sesame Street were for grown-ups, I’m pretty sure that beer and bikes would be two of those things that “go good together.” This seems to be especially true of mountain biking.…
It's not every day a full-length mountain biking video, complete with quality riding and excellent filming, is released online... for free. But that's exactly what the guys from Virtu Media did with…
What does it take to adequately review a bike? Some people think a quick leg-over-the-top and a spin around a parking lot is enough to get a feel for a bike. Others…
Yesterday, June 6th, GT just announced the release of its brand-new downhill bike: the Fury. The bike was developed in conjunction with Gee, Dan, and Rachel Atherton, who signed on with GT…
As many of you know, my major goal for this spring was to ride 100 miles on my mountain bike. To that end, I decided signing up for a race would help…
In addition to launching a brand-new line of packs, Shimano is also getting into the performance eyewear market. The CE-S50X is one of the models in Shimano's new cycling glasses line. Specs…
I’ve always thought attending a mountain bike festival would be a lot of fun. However, I don’t care much for hordes of people or crowded trails. Sounds like a conundrum; what to…
I recently received the Ventilator gloves from Dakine for testing and have put them through their paces out on the trail. First Impressions I'll admit that when I first pulled the Dakine…
G3 Chain Guide Now in its third major design change, the new G3 chain guide from MRP represents over 15 years of experience. The G3 has had some major enhancements recently to…
To folks who don’t mountain bike, all bikes look the same. That must be true, because so many friends have said to me: “You run a mountain biking website. Which hybrid bike…
Regular readers may remember that I visited the Big Bear, California area during my summer 2012 road trip, and that I wrote a detailed article on Snow Summit Mountain Resort. Of all…
Full disclosure: out of everywhere I have ridden my bike, Crested Butte tops the list as my all-time favorite location. I've ridden all over the United States, and while there are many…
While socks are definitely not the blingiest piece of cycling gear, almost every cyclist in the world wears them, so they are pretty important. One of the biggest issues with socks is the…
This is the second half of an article examining the effects of wet weather racing and the policies that need to be in place to protect trails from extensive damage. Read Part 1 right…
Not only did this year's event cheat the ominous threat of bad weather, it also served up some of the best riding on one of the nicest courses that we've seen to…
Mountain bike racing is a ton of fun: it’s one of many great aspects of our sport. Races offer a chance to line up against your buddies, or strangers, and see how…
You may have seen UCI Downhill champ Aaron Gwin tear up an event course, but this is another story. What happens when you take Red Bull mountain bike athlete Aaron Gwin, put…
It's not every day that a writer can legitimately say that a company has completely re-thought or revolutionized a certain type of product. Well, they say it all the time... but how…
I recently received the Tour Jersey from Dakine for testing and have put it through its paces out on the trail. Tour Jersey The Dakine Tour Jersey is clearly geared toward the…
Lately I've been interested in decreasing the weight of my pack for mountain biking. I want to climb better and it seems like having less weight to carry will help. The other…
Rocky Mountain's approach to suspension on the Altitude platform is truly unique. I wrote about it briefly after Interbike this past September, but in a nutshell the Ride 9 system provides 9…
While mountain bikers work hard to build new trails, we constantly face losing existing ones as a result of development, lobbying by hikers and equestrians, forest fires and natural disasters, Wilderness designations,…
Finding a bike work stand that can handle the larger weight and size of the gravity-oriented bikes I normally work on can be a challenge. The Sprint stand from Feedback Sports conquers…
Yes, you read that right: after all this training, all the build up for this race... I didn't even finish the sucker. Let me tell you why. [caption id="attachment_30876" align="alignnone" width="443" caption="Ready to…
When I walked into my local bike shop last summer and asked the salesperson what would be the absolute cheapest option for hauling a bike on top of my minivan—which already had…
The Raleigh XXIX+G is a steel hardtail 29er that sports classic styling with a real disposition toward modern technology and real performance. While it's available as a singlespeed or with a 3x10…
As a Canadian, it's always cool to see a new company from my homeland like Cat5Gear hit the scene. The Cat5Gear Cyclist Case is designed for carrying bike gear when you travel in…
Hang on a second, guys. I’m going to throw on my robe and pointy hat. There we go. Now I’m walking across the hallway to my special wizarding room. Yes, I’m lighting…
Neil shares a first hand bikepacking race report from the Arizona Trail Race.
When I decided to train for a dirty century, I wanted to make sure my bike fit was completely dialed for long hours in the saddle. I've done live social media coverage…
Chrome Industries always makes a big splash at Interbike with tattoo artists, DJs, and free beer. So naturally the first thing that came to mind when thinking about Chrome gear was the…
The itinerary for our final day of the ultimate spring break mountain bike road trip included two rides in Cortez, one familiar and famous, the other unfamiliar and obscure. The first would…
I finally got a chance to get out and truly trail test my latest piece of Sombrio Gear: the Burst long sleeve jersey. Unlike the last Sombrio shirt I reviewed, this one…
Watch the birth and development of the Captain Ahab Trail in Moab, Utah: from construction to riding. Check the video out here: Captain Ahab Trail from Tyson Swasey on Vimeo.
If you haven't already heard it through the grapevine, the Lunch Loop area in Grand Junction is expanding in a big way! Over 100 acres of property east of the current area will…
Roanoke has transformed itself into a true East Coast mountain bike destination. The city is surrounded by great trails, including Carvin's Cove, Dragon's Back, Liberty Mountain, and many more. So if you…
How often have you thought to yourself, "this hydration pack (or sunglasses, shoes, etc.) is excellent, but there's this one feature that would make it better..."? In today's age of technology and…
After becoming a human pincushion on day seven of the ultimate spring break mountain bike road trip, Miniskibum’s status for day eight seemed somewhat questionable. Despite being bloodied and spending a fitful…
Vassago only builds big-wheeled bikes, and is best known for their steel single speed frame, the Jabberwocky. I have been riding one for over three years now, and really like it, so…
Last summer I volunteered in the merch tent at the New Belgium Fat Tire festival in Atlanta where I was first introduced to the Club Ride New West jersey. Everyone wanted to…
After a couple rough days in Tucson, it was time to move up, both on the map and in elevation. This would allow us to add a good deal of variety into…
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