We check out a selection of clear and photochromic eyewear for mountain biking.
The new A3 mountain bike helmet uses a MIPS Injection Molded Brain Protection System to deal with rotational impacts, and the side benefit of this new tech is that it foregoes the noisy yellow chunk of plastic in your helmet.
The X-Fusion H3C coil shock is offered in multiple sizes and costs about half as much of the competition.
The experts and research point to shorter mountain bike crank arms benefitting many riders.
Ride Concepts has a new version of their Hellion out today and the 'Elite' badge brings some new features to the trusty flat-pedal shoe.
Testing the Specialized RIME Flat, the latest mountain bike shoe in the brand's new downhill range.
"Mountain bikes have never been so good," write the authors in Pro Mountain Biker. We uncover two big reasons why today's mountain bikes so much more capable than the bikes of the past.
If durability is above weight in your list of requirements for an affordable mountain bike wheel set, Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 wheels are worth considering.
Let's geek out about anodized bike parts, from the why to the how.
Shape memory alloy tires are being designed for bikes using technology developed by NASA for space rovers.
Since there are loads of newer riders getting into the sport we wanted to share a few of the mechanic-friendly elements worth considering when purchasing a new mountain bike.
Full-size, full-capability folding mountain bikes have been around for a while. But how do they ride? Two models, tested.
This spring we tried a number of different lubes, bike storage tools, service kits, and a few other things which hopefully make maintenance easier, or at least more fun.
The X-Fusion Manic isn't necessarily a mountain bike dropper post that stands out from the crowd, and in its case, that's mostly a good thing.
We're often confused by sizing too.
The Specialized the 2FO DH mountain bike shoe aims to keep your feet safe even if the riding is not.
Is that a bird or a cricket chirping? Nope, it's my brake rotor.
For the past few years, POC has been using its own proprietary system, Shearing Pad INside (SPIN), but their new Kortal helmet sports the MIPS logo.
This overview of mountain bike frame suspension kinematics will clean up some misconceptions so we can all understand a piece of MTB physics.
The Praep ProPilot turns a 31.8 or 35mm mountain bike handlebar into a pushup device, which rocks and rolls, calling on extra muscle fibers to help stabilize the user.
The new Insta360 GO 2 is said to be the size of a human thumb, with a 120° view from its f/2.2 lens, and 1440p recording capabilities.
There's a new Rocky Mountain Instinct on the market today, and it follows in the Altitude's tread marks, consolidating two bikes and adding future-proof frame features and even more adjustability.
In short, yes. Trail bikes have continued to get longer, lower, and slacker over the five years we've been tracking averages. But the changes haven't exactly been linear over time.
Mountain bike brake pad choice can depend on a number of factors including weather conditions, riding style, and even the makeup of the local dirt. And sometimes, pad selection just comes down to personal preference.
The Elite Prism Carbon bottle cage and Jet bottle add mere grams to your bike.
Eric Unger's Salsa Mukluk fat bike is built to haul a modified trailer full of heavy building tools and equipment.
The non-electric Canyon Spectral was one of my favorite bikes tested in 2020. Does that same balanced and dialed ride feel come across when a little juice (and weight) is added in? I'm about to find out.
Trickstuff Piccola brakes are among the lightest available and offer as much stopping power with two pistons as other brakes offer with four.
The Onza Porcupine RC offers gravity riders good grip, even in wet conditions.
Five Ten and their parent company, Adidas, are working to replace all virgin polyester with recycled materials for their product lineups by 2024. They're kicking off that commitment by using recycled materials in every flat-peddaler's favorites, the Freeride and Freeride Pro shoes.
The POC Kortal Race MIPS helmet and Devour Sunglasses are arguably the burliest half-shell helmet and widest sunglasses in the MTB market.
Why does one seat post clamp have a 4mm head, and the other a 6mm? We ask the experts all your questions about mountain bike fasteners.
Carbon gravel bike wheels from Hunt, tested.
The Cotic Jeht is a steel, full suspension mountain bike with 140mm of rear travel that is more rabbit than rhino.
A selection of the lubes and greases you need to keep your mountain bikes spinning smoothly.
The new EVOC Trail Pro backpack comes in 10-, 16-, and 26-liter sizes with integrated spine protection.
When the days are short and the temperatures below freezing, it takes a lot of motivation—and gear—to get out for a bike ride. But here’s a little secret: the woods are always warmer than the temperature displayed on your phone.
Is it just us, or do mountain bike gloves get real gross, real quick?
Today Trek adds a new electric mountain bike to their line: the E-Caliber. Based on the design of the Supercaliber cross-country race bike, the E-Caliber adds slightly more aggressive touches while keeping the bike to a reasonable weight.
The Salsa Timberjack can run up to 150mm of fork travel and features the option to go single-speed.
I want to swap out my pedals but the old ones feel like they are welded in place. Any tips for removing a stuck bike pedal?
The Deviate Highlander all-mountain bike sports 140mm of rear travel with the speed capability of a much longer travel bike. .
The new Specialized 2FO Roost clipless mountain bike shoes are a great pair for most trail days.
The Club Ride Detour is a lightweight button-up, western-inspired mountain bike jersey that's perfect for Dirt Church.
The best Maxxis tire for mountain biking in deep dust and mud is now even better.
If you've ever wondered how often you should lubricate your mountain bike chain, or what grease goes on the pawls inside your freehub body, this article is for you.
A quiet mountain bike is a happy mountain bike. Still, even the most dialed chariot rattles and clicks down the trail.
This cycling rain shell has a sly feature we have not yet seen on another jacket.
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