A fall ride report from the CAMBA mountain bike trails located in and around Cable, Wisconsin.
Niner's new WFO 9 pushes 29er boundaries with 150mm travel, sub-30-pound weight, and aggressive geometry designed to slay bike parks and technical descents.
Steamboat Springs voters approved a 1% lodging tax for trail development with 71% support, committing $5.1 million to a 10-year expansion plan.
Electric mountain bikes deserve trail access just like any other bike technology, offering adaptive solutions for riders of all abilities without causing additional noise or trail damage.
E-assist mountain bikes made a big splash at Interbike, but will they create more trail access problems than they solve?
In my opinion, wheels are the best bang for your upgrade buck. Stiffer wheels will improve your ride quality, and reduced rotational mass will make climbs and all-day epic rides a whole…
Thomson's Covert dropper post arrives Spring 2014, followed by new stem variations and an aluminum trail handlebar before year's end.
We launch "Beginnings," a new interview series profiling mountain bike industry professionals, starting with Scott House from Jans Mountain Outfitters in Park City.
The Vivid R2C has been Rock Shox's leading shock for several years. Having made it's way on board numerous World Cup bikes, this shock has won many events. For instance, the Vivid R2C…
Gassing out on climbs? Here are 9 tips to help you conquer those uphills more efficiently, from breathing techniques to proper tire pressure.
Pro wingsuit flyer Ueli Kestenholz starts his day shredding a sick new freeride trail, then flies home in his wingsuit over Switzerland's Lake Thun.
We're surveying mountain bikers to collect real data on the 650b wheel size debate: is it the perfect compromise or just marketing hype?
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A race-by-race recap of Colorado NICA's season reveals technical courses, unpredictable weather, and surprising observations about high school mountain bike racing.
What do you get when guys from a mountain bike components company go riding with NASA engineers? You end up with a set of grips with a space age rubber compound so…
Back in September when Colorado was getting doused in rain, I really wanted to go for a ride... but the trails were soaked. As a biker or outdoor enthusiast, what can you…
Let's say you're a mountain biker who enjoys many different types of mountain biking. You might ride downhill, but want to put the power down on the flats. You ride aggressively on…
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A first-hand look at NICA high school mountain bike racing reveals a well-organized, accessible program that's growing youth cycling nationwide.
Continuing on their quest to manufacture parts that are durable, lightweight, and affordable, Loaded Precision offers a stem in their AMXC line of cockpit components. Specs The AMXC stem features the same…
The Fenix BT20 is a single bulb LED bike light with a separate battery pack.
As daylight dwindles, don't let darkness end your riding season—invest in a quality mountain bike light and extend your trail time year-round.
I could hear the other racers stirring, getting ready to leave. 30 of us had camped there: 29 other riders had made it out of Canada and back to the United States,…
A review of the Gravity Dropper Turbo LP seatpost.
Mavic has been around forever. I remember one of the first high-performance rims that came on my first Yeti Ultimate way back in 1990 was Mavic's PSP rim, which boasted a 23mm…
A first-time night rider discovers hidden urban singletrack, questionable trail legality, and a passionate group of fast riders in Atlanta's forgotten corners.
Urban downhill mountain biking reaches new heights in this incredible video that makes today's earlier Barcelona run look tame by comparison.
The final destination on my month-long road trip this summer was Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I had long heard rumors of the fantastic riding in Steamboat, and despite my impending relocation to Colorado,…
Urban downhill mountain biking through the streets of Barcelona may not be quite as extreme as South American races, but it's still incredibly fun to watch.
Our editorial team handpicked the top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America in 2013.
Along with the RSX Short that SUGOI sent over for review, they included a matching RSX Jersey. Specs The RSX Jersey from SUGOI is an extremely lightweight, cooling layer. According to SUGOI,…
A review of the 2013 RockShox Pike mountain bike fork.
Follow pro rider Brendan Fairclough through Euro Crankworx 2013's gnarly Air DH course, whip-off competition, and Les Deux Alpes riding—pepper spray included.
IMBA expands beyond Epic trails, announcing new model trail selections across four categories: ride centers, epics, flow trails, and gateway destinations worldwide.
From the moment I started opening the box that the Jaybird Bluebuds X came in, I knew these weren't your ordinary headphones. Personally, I think details like that matter a lot, and…
It's not every day that a company emails me and asks if I'm interested in going for a ride. Usually it's "can you publish this" or "can you review that," which is…
We taste-tested three seasonal Clif Bar flavors with the whole family, and Pecan Pie came out on top in this fall shootout.
This is a story that started a long time ago in a land far away--in Europe, actually. In 1927 Tullio Campagnolo lost a bicycle race in the Dolomite mountains because he couldn’t…
Kelly McGarry's first-person GoPro footage from his second-place Red Bull Rampage run captures the insanity better than any other angle.
NICA's Southern California league is launching a middle school pilot program, following Minnesota's lead in expanding youth mountain biking beyond high school.
On Friday, September 13th, as flood waters rose in Boulder and Denver and made Colorado seem like a monsoon, I was in search of rideable single track. After riding on washed out…
Foundry's new Tomahawk carbon hardtail takes the proven Broadaxe geometry, adds 650b wheels, and delivers a stealthy, trail-destroying race machine.
Ever since I laid eyes on a Bell Full 9 full face helmet at Interbike 2012, I was keen to get one out on the trail for some serious testing! The new Full 9…
A mountain bike may seem like a large, unwieldy object when it comes to shipping or flying cross-country, but if you know what you're doing, you can easily pack your mountain bike…
Loaded Precision has burst onto the mountain bike components scene with a full complement of parts that strives to hit the mythical trifecta of light weight, sturdy construction, and affordable cost. Loaded…
Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames. I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a while now, which is one of two of their less expensive Taiwanese models. It’s…
This excellent video compilation captures all the best highlights from Red Bull Rampage 2013, perfectly summing up the weekend's most insane riding moments.
I sound crazy, I know, telling you to come bike in the desert in August, but just hear me out.
While most of us, myself included, will probably never aspire to throwing down massive slopestyle jumps, it's just so awesome to watch someone who can shred like that! Check out this short…
Kelly McGarry stomped an absolutely massive backflip over the 72-foot canyon gap at Red Bull Rampage, cementing his reputation for huge tricks.
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