The Funn Adlib HD saddle is large with thick padding which the brand says is to improve both comfort and control. We tested the it to see how the saddle performs.
This essay from the forthcoming book, Singletrack Mind: Finding Wisdom & the Poetry of Life on Two Wheels, offers a glimpse of what it means to get the most out of every ride.
While the WTB Venture isn't going to make the short list for most gravel races, it should be an excellent choice for riders who want a do-all gravel tire that feels comfortable and in control across a variety of surfaces.
In trail news this week, a popular Copper Harbor trail gets spruced up, Park City is building singletrack open to e-bikes, and new trails come online in Pisgah and Cuyuna.
With the boom of flow trails and arguably the overuse of berms, the art of flat turn seems lost in the weeds. Here's how to improve mountain bike cornering in any situation.
Harley Davidson spinoff Serial 1 unveiled an electric mountain bike that almost looks trail worthy, plus a bag, jersey, and after-ride massage device.
The Santa Cruz Hightower trail bike gets minor geo updates but sees bigger changes under the hood.
Over the past four to five years, mountain biking has grown in the small farming village of Abañin, Ecuador, thanks largely to the efforts of Juan Jose Ugarte-Enriquez and 2Wheel Epix.
With temps rising, it's important to stay cool and hydrated on hot, summer rides.
With quality construction backed by a lifetime warranty, top-of-the line hubs, and a smart design spec the Reynolds Blacklabel 329 Trail Pro mountain bike wheels are a premium pair that leaves little to be desired.
There are a few problems with recommending a bike size based mainly on a person's style of riding.
I think I speak for 99% of mountain bikers when I say the purpose of climbing is to get to the next descent.
The Panaracer Gravelking EXT tire is a good singletrack climber and a reasonable road rider. The Best of both worlds.
Ashland Devo is a youth mountain biking program that seeks to build confident, resilient riders... and also a stronger MTB community.
The new Donnelly GJT mountain bike tire offers a responsive ride feel, excellent transitions into the corners, and a grippy compound.
Teton Adaptive and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort teamed up to create a ripping new trail, Deepest Darkest, that delivers stoke to adaptive and non-adaptive riders alike.
Due to weather, Fernie Search and Rescue in British Columbia reports assisting multiple distressed riders participating in this year's Tour Divide bikepacking race.
New trails and skills parks opening in Illinois, Michigan, and North Carolina plus a trail center takes shape in Northamptonshire, England.
Silt Carbon AM wheels have a high quality ride feel that balances stiffness and compliance, and a hub with decent engagement and presumed durability.
A flyweight full-suspension XC bike, an e-bike that you can ride without the battery, plus new and updated gear including two helmets, a tire, brake, and saddle.
Mountain biking provides a temporary escape that can and does make us into better people. But you already knew that.
The lack of a volunteering culture, scarcity of public land, and economic disadvantage are a few of the barriers facing mountain bikers and builders in Latin America. But these two are finding a way to make it work.
The new Marzocchi Bomber Air shock is less expensive than the Fox and offers simple, reliable performance on the trail.
Aaron and Emily Kerson founded PNW Components in 2015. The customer-focused brand is known for offering quality components like dropper posts, handlebars, and now clothing at affordable prices.
There's nothing quite like the excitement of finding or trying new mountain bike trails for the first time. Here are a few products you can take on every new adventure this season.
The Alchemy Arktos 120 stands out among the crowded field of trail bikes thanks to its ability to chameleon between short-travel, trail, and all-mountain with a single frame, and the Sine Suspension System that places a premium on anti-squat while delivering a supple ride feel.
The Mesa County Sheriff's office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a "heat-related illness."
Brands design tires for many different uses and situations, giving buyers the ability to dial in exactly what they need.
The Scott Argo Plus is lightweight, stylish, well vented, and has rotational impact protection at a bargain price.
Five Ten will launch their first gravel/downcountry/endurance shoe next year.
We caught up with Vaea Verbeeck after Red Bull Formation to hear about her thoughts going into the event, how it went, what changed, and what's next for the reigning Queen of Crankworx.
It turns out the Knog Oi is a useful trail tool for parting seas of hikers.
More mountain bike trails, more stoke coming to the Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Orucase B2 is designed to pack mountain bikes into a compact package for travel. We tested the bag on a recent flight to South America.
New and updated products including a bike, GPS, handlebar, coil shock, dropper post, and sunglasses.
A recently established mountain biking area named Wolf Creek is taking shape near the New River Gorge in West Virginia.
Riding off-camber trails can be tricky. Jeremiah Stone shares his tips for balance, body position, and bike setup.
It doesn't get much better than this. Save while you can on these deals under $50.
Otis Guy has been there for many firsts in the sport of MTB including racing Repack in the 70s and the first World Champs in 1990. Today he's still building frames and mentoring the next generation of riders.
We tested the longest OneUp dropper post with 240mm of travel and we're finally getting as low as we want to go.
Husband and wife team Adam and Mica Harju dove into the dirt feet first and started Dirt Candy trail building.
Maybe this is a dumb question, but is it ever too hot to go mountain biking?
San Util packs are hand made in Winter Park, Colorado.
The Quebec Singletrack Experience is a stage race like no other with a basecamp in the city and some of the most scenic and fun singletrack on the planet.
The Shimano XC7 mountain bike shoes are incredibly comfortable and should fit a wide range of foot sizes.
Plus more trail news from Guernsey, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan.
For this mountain biker, enjoying gravel rides requires a bit of an adjustment.
Rockshox adds more control to forks and shocks, EVOC launches a hydration pack for racing, and Canyon boosts their eMTB battery.
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