There are pros and cons to either choice when it comes to attaching disc brake rotors to your mountain bike hub.
There's a lot of exciting new mountain bike tech to see in 2025, but it's not for everyone.
These are the best deals we've found on bike and outdoor gear during the big REI 4th of July Sale.
We spoke with an experienced trail builder to find out how eMTBs are influencing trail design and construction.
The Lower Basin trail system in Sandpoint, Idaho, currently offers over 30 miles of shuttle-served trails, with more on the way in 2025.
Once complete, the Lakewoods Trail System in Monticello, AR, will boast 25 miles of purpose-built singletrack.
Armoring a trail consists of "using any material other than dirt to reinforce or support the tread of a trail.” Here's how to do it properly.
The Fox Podium is an alternative to the Fox 38 that boasts lower unsprung weight thanks to an inverted design.
The 1x12 Shimano GRX Di2 drivetrain brings truly wireless, electronic shifting to gravel bikes and drop bar mountain bikes.
The WTB Peacekeeper is a trail tire that sits between XC and enduro, and seeks to blend the best of both worlds.
Upgrade your mountain bike tire, or try something new, with these bargains that span from gravel to enduro.
Working on bikes requires specialty tools. And some tools are more special than others.
The WMMBA is building its 17th mountain bike trail system — this time in suburban Grand Rapids, MI.
The veteran bikepacker hopes to become the first to ride from Canada to the southern tip of Baja along the newly designated Orogenesis bike route.
Put your frame mounts to use with one of these tool holders.
For their latest land acquisition, the city of Prescott, AZ, paid $6.5 million for a 2,300-acre parcel of land so the locals could dig gnarly hand-built trails.
Trail builders use clinometers to measure the grade of trails and mountain slopes so they can craft sustainable singletrack with perfect flow.
The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO comes just one year after the release of the Stumpy 15, with a longer fork and an improved GENIE shock.
Only weeks after announcing their top-of-the-line wireless MTB drivetrain, Shimano XT and Deore versions are here, with lower prices to fit more bikes.
Joey Klein has worked for IMBA longer than anyone else, and has a wealth of trail building knowledge to share.
The Garmin Edge MTB is the brand's first device designed specifically for mountain biking with rugged hardware and exclusive features trail, enduro, and DH riders will appeciate.
Save 20-30% off top gear from GoPro, Garmin, Endura, Crankbrothers, Gu, and Pit Viper.
Think you've ridden everything that Arkansas has to offer? Think again.
Depending on where you live, June might be the ideal month for riding mountain bikes.
The Silky Katanaboy is a premium-quality hand saw designed to make fast and accurate cuts, with a price tag to match.
New trails being constructed at the Buffalo River Airport will allow the 1% to fly in for a mountain bike ride. Fortunately, the rest of us can drive there too.
Oregon's diverse landscape is home to some of the best trails in the USA. Here are our top 5 picks.
Senate Republicans have reintroduced public land sales into Trump's tax bill, and 3.3 million acres of public land are now at risk.
We all have to start somewhere, but we don't all have to make the same mistakes! We talked to the pros to learn what big mistakes rookie trail builders need to avoid.
Industry Nine has acquired We Are One Composites, and the combined companies will continue producing high-quality bicycle hubs and carbon rims in North America.
With a few small tweaks, most MTB trails can accommodate the wider wheelbases of adaptive mountain bikes — and open the door for an entirely new community of mountain bikers.
The Kingdom Trails in Vermont have opened 85% of its trail system to Class 1 e-bikes.
Summer and hot weather rides can be a rude awakening if your body isn't ready for the heat. Here's how you can prepare.
This 155-mile mountain bike loop incorporates nearly a dozen of the best trail systems in Northwest Arkansas for an unforgettable riding experience.
This week we found nearly a dozen quality bike tools on sale, and each one promises a quick payback for DIY mechanics.
Bike-related services include tune-ups, repairs, bike builds and parts installs, suspension service, and anything else that requires labor to keep your bike running.
This packable camera drone becomes your personal videographer with tracking features that follow you throughout most trails.
Disc brake rotors for bikes come in two flavors — six-bolt and center lock — each with its own pros and cons.
Despite receiving all required approvals from Bonner County, the Panhandle Bike Ranch near Sandpoint, ID, has had its permit revoked 10 days before its grand opening.
The new Devinci Troy Carbon trail bike catches up to its aluminum sibling with updated geo, more travel, and in-frame storage.
The next generation wireless electronic drivetrain from Shimano is here. We put the XTR Di2 group to the test for months, from the deserts of Arizona to the forests of North Carolina.
Shimano XTR brakes have been updated to work with a new mineral oil formulation, plus they get cleaner hose routing and improved lever ergonomics.
The new Shimano XTR M9220 wheelset is competitively specced and is a solid choice for trail and enduro bike builds.
The unique Cane Creek Tigon mountain bike shock delivers the sensitivity of a coil and the tunability of an air spring. It's also safe for more frames than a standard coil shock.
Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort is building a top-tier lift-served bike park a half an hour from Asheville, NC.
The Hawes Trail System near Phoenix, AZ, is currently planning a 50+ mile trail expansion.
Get a great value with this week's bike picks from top brands including Trek, Specialized, and Santa Cruz.
Not all group MTB rides are created equal. And depending on where you live, there might not be a regular ride at all.
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