We can't always try before we buy mountain bike gear, so reading online reviews is important when making purchase decisions. That's why it's important for the writers to get things right.
Not the most comfortable knee pads, but a crash test proves they work damn well on impact.
The Raaw Jibb is said to maintain the Madonna V2 frame's character, in a shorter travel, trail bike package.
Frayed cable ends on a dropper-post remote can puncture skin which is certainly worth preventing. How do you prevent the fray?
Hope Fortus mountain bike wheels feature welded 6061 T6 aluminum rims and alloy hubs that are machine built and hand finished in Barnoldswick, UK.
A veteran rider swears off hardtail mountain bikes, then discovers how much the bikes have grown up.
Maxxis filled in the semi-slick gap in their gravel tire lineup today with the all new Receptor.
Fully prepared to slay everything from jump trails to double black diamond downhill runs, the 2021 Trek Slash 8 provides more performance than you could even purchase in a mountain bike five years ago.
Moots is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so we look back at some of the brand's unique bike designs and product decisions over the years, starting with the YBB soft tail mountain bike released in the 1980s.
The latest Shimano 4-piston XT brake set, officially designated BR-M8120, boasts a few notable tweaks and improvements as I've discovered over the past several months of testing.
Professional enduro athletes have earned top results aboard mountain bikes ranging from 130mm to 180mm of rear suspension travel. Are their bikes not equally enduro when slid across the race tape?
So THAT'S why we can't have cheap, nice things.
The FSA SL-K cranks, chainring, and BB have been middle-of-nowhere silent no matter how long I stand and climb after slopping through the mud.
Wireless sensors track the fork and frame to help riders optimize suspension settings. There's also an anti-theft system built in.
The Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels feature different front and wheel specs to optimize ride feel and performance on the trail.
Need more bag-free hydration options, but don't have the frame mounts for it? The Granite Design AUX bottle cage could be a good option.
The Fezzari Solitude is a new carbon hardtail mountain bike that's engineered to ride the line between playful and racy.
The 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO is incredibly adaptable, going from trail to enduro at the flip of a chip, and spin of the headset.
We asked mountain bike athletes and pro mechanics for tips on silent disc brakes.
Over time brands and consumers alike have latched onto designations like trail and enduro as a way to convey a bike's intentions. But shorthand descriptors leave important details unstated, and in some cases, can lead buyers astray.
The main docking platform of the 135mm-wide Syncros Tofino saddle is flatter than most, with a bit of raised tail to dig your sit bones into on the way uphill.
Experiencing the pros and cons of an internal drivetrain on the latest Zerode Taniwha build featuring Pinion and Gates components.
Paging all seasoned shredders: Please share your bike tool suggestions with newer riders.
The Dreadnought has a 100% rearward axle path, a 170mm fork, and is named after a gunship.
Vee Tire Co. has a new tire out today, the Attack HPL, an abbreviation for Hard, Pack, Loose and the tread is intended to take on all of those conditions.
Tired of cold hands, a mountain biker invents battery-powered heaters that fit inside standard handlebars.
The Axon Elite34 is a high-performance mountain bike fork designed for rough XC tracks and light duty trail riding.
The new Marzocchi Bomber DJ fork features large, 36mm-stanchions and is priced below the competition.
The Abus Brooklyn is a heavy-duty bike lock which offering "urban level security," and is said to be light enough to wear around the waist.
The latest Shimano XT mountain bike wheels are affordably priced and are designed for trail riding.
The Hutchinson Touareg gravel bike tire may not be the lightest, but it rolls fast and offers good grip for multi-terrain rides.
The new Proterra mountain bike wheel range from WTB will be built in California.
Jeff shares the DIY moto bike hauler he uses for his new Ibis Ripley AF mountain bike.
If you want a dropper post for that "lightest" bike build, the 9Point8 Fall Line R is likely the one for the job.
The Womble is the most aggressive mountain bike in the Moots lineup, with a 140mm fork.
Mountain bikes are personal items, and we all customize ours to some degree. Still, our preferences changes and skills evolve, and as a result our bikes are really just works in progress.
If you don't need precise PSI measurements this portable mini pump will inflate both tires and suspension components.
Mountain bikers are probably the only group that currently thinks hip packs look cool.
These two large hip packs for mountain biking are priced the same, but offer slightly different features.
The new Fuji Rakan LT is an aluminum 29er enduro bike with 160/150mm of suspension travel front/rear, with builds starting at $2,800.
Devinci Cycles have two new bikes out today, a hardtail and a full suspension bike, both aluminum, and both made in Canada.
Get the full scoop on carbon mountain bike rims, as well as a teaser for a new We Are One product.
Over tightening a seat post clamp can compress dropper post internals, causing permanent damage. Here are other ways to clamp the post in place without turning the screws too far.
There's more than one way to get bikes and people to the trail.
The Coros Apex Pro is the most comfortable multi-sport watch we have tested yet, but does it warrant a higher price tag?
Finding a comfortable mountain bike saddle can be trial and error, so why not start with what you know?
The Addaday BioZoom Edge is a percussion massager designed to help athletes recover after big rides.
The Mountain Fork is a sweet piece of gear that makes two bikes out of one with little conversion time.
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