The GoPro HD Helmet HERO delivers quality mountain bike footage at $299 with everything included, though mastering its two-button controls requires patience.
Learn proper downhill mountain biking technique at Trestle Bike Park, where expert instruction, rental gear, and 33 miles of trails make mastering freeride stance accessible.
The Schwalbe Fat Albert Evo Snakeskin offers predictable cornering, excellent braking, and bomber durability, though rolling resistance trades speed for all-terrain grip.
# Mountain bikers face increasing attacks from protective sheep dogs in remote Western grazing areas, with some incidents requiring extensive medical treatment.
A mountain bike trip report from the bike park at Northstar Resort, California.
The hand-built Manitou Dorado Pro inverted fork delivers race-level performance for riders who demand the ultimate in big-mountain suspension technology.
Spot Bikes in Golden, Colorado handcrafts quality steel mountain bikes in-house, offering carbon belt drives, custom geometry, and USA-made frames with exceptional welds.
Mountain bikers face fines for trail violations, speeding, and permit issues—here's how to avoid tickets and keep trails open for everyone.
Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation hosts inaugural Ride 4 Yellow fundraiser in Steamboat Springs, featuring a 26-mile singletrack ride across the Continental Divide.
Shifting problems? These tips will help you get your mountain bike derailleur dialed.
The Schwalbe Nobby Nic uses triple-compound technology to deliver impressive grip across varied terrain while reducing rolling resistance by 15% and weight by 30g.
We first read about this last fall and we've been meaning to write about Cuba's newly formed mountain bike team. The team was created last year ahead of the 2010 Central American…
Here's a collection of outerwear from THE that's geared towards the heavier-duty rider who is looking for tough, durable, good-looking trailwear for serious hucking. The F-1 jersey and pant along with the…
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Colorado delivered rocky technical climbing, hidden waterfalls, and wild turkeys across four new trails, from North Table Mountain's surprising challenges to Heil Valley Ranch's remote mountain character.
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"Cycling-themed weddings are rare, but for die-hard mountain bikers, saying 'I do' on two wheels might be the only way to tie the knot."
The Drift Innovation X170 action camera offers flexible mounting options, LCD preview screen, wireless control, and solid video quality for under $200.
XC riders give DH mountain biking a try at Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, Colorado.
A review of the Race Face Respond mountain bike handlebar, stem, and seat post.
After six years away, the author returns to Colorado to test his lungs on high-altitude singletrack, starting with Betasso Preserve's fast and flowy trails.
Diverse's Dueler coil shock offers titanium spring, adjustable compression and rebound damping, and competition-ready performance for under $400 with direct-to-consumer pricing.
The Hayes Stroker Gram hydraulic disc brakes deliver exceptional stopping power and modulation at just 355g, perfect for weight-conscious cross country riders.
The $15 RAM iPhone handlebar mount survived road rides and light singletrack testing, proving surprisingly secure despite initial concerns about protecting expensive electronics.
The author shares his packed Colorado summer itinerary including visits to Trestle Bike Park, Spot Bikes, and a Singletracks group ride at Heil Valley Ranch.
Trek consolidates Gary Fisher into its main brand as the "Gary Fisher Collection," citing reduced design costs and better distribution for overlapping 29er models.
Troy Lee Designs teams up with Selle Italia for the 25th anniversary Pistone Bone saddle, blending eye-catching graphics with lightweight, durable performance.
Louisiana's Cypress Bend Resort offers five MTB loops with 190 feet of elevation change, proving purpose-built bike parks can thrive anywhere, even flat states.
Demo days let you test-ride multiple bikes back-to-back on real trails, with factory reps on hand to answer questions and provide expert insight.
Organized thieves targeted a UK mountain bike event last month, making off with $45,000 worth of bikes—lock up your gear this summer!
Not too long ago trek7k did a write up on the Osprey Raptor 6 and if you recall he raved over its sleek and comfortable design. Today I'm writing about another offering…
An overview of machines designed for building trails.
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Montana Mining Co. acquires Dominican Republic mountain bike resort development, promising a "six-star" 700-acre year-round destination opening in October 2011.
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The Wolverine 29 is a relatively new addition to WTBs big tire lineup. Marketed as an all conditions XC race tire, the Wolverine is meant to handle just about anything you come…
Now this is probably the ultimate in bike computer electronics: The PowerTap SL+. I really love this thing and I'm going to have a great time introducing this to everyone. Now to…
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**Looking for epic singletrack? Here are five proven ways to search our database of 3,000+ mountain bike trails and find your next ride.**
photo courtesy krisholm.com. If you're a forum regular here you're probably familiar with uni_geezer, the crazy mountain unicycler who posts his video exploits online from time to time. Apparently he's not the…
Do you like to go fast on your bike? Of course you do - me too. The low rolling resistance Excavator tire from Kenda is a sure fire hit for those who…
The Syncros Crux pedals are intended for downhill, freeride, 4x, trials, BMX racing, and dirt jump applications. If youre into any of that stuff and are looking for a pedal with unparalleled…
The phrase "illegal mountain bike trail" conjures up different emotions depending on who you talk to. To some it's an adrenaline-filled dare; to others it's forbidden fruit not to be touched; to…
At this point in the season you've probably hit the trails half a dozen of times and might be realizing that your rubber isn't as good as you remembered it. Well, if…
Todays fastest MTB racers are choosing increasingly wider handlebars in an effort to improve leverage and control. Gravity racers are also demanding low rise or flat bars which allow the rider to…
How much does your bike weigh? It's a question I've had for a long time and as a self-confessed weight weenie it's an important one to ask. For XC racers especially, shaving…
Now that I've had plenty of time on these stoppers I'm ready to give you all the late breaking (pun intended) news on these brakes. A little while back I introduced The…
Bikes are kind of like dogs. You play with them, you take them places, you feed them and get them new accessories. Sometimes you take them to the vet. If they're not…
If you're like me, you want reliable, high quality mountain bike gear that will last season after season. Case in point: I wore the same pair of mountain bike shoes for 7…
In 2007 IMBA rolled out an ambitious plan to create mountain bike "Ride Centers" all around the US and we were curious to hear the latest at the IMBA World Summit. IMBA…
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