Neither is ideal, and depending on how you ride, and what your local trails are like, one option might suck less than the other.
PNW Loam Grip review: The supple rubber is what makes these touchpoints special.
We found these trails bikes available for sale today at JensonUSA. At least, they were before some of them sold out...
A short film about Jon Yazzie, who struggled to connect to his cultural identity for some time, leading him to make the wrong life choices and lack a sense of belonging.
This film by Dylan Siggers gives a cinematic mix that’s meant to draw you into Max Langille’s process of completing a video part and dialing in tricks for competition.
We tested four studded fat bike tires for winter mountain biking, and share tips for avoiding stud loss during the season.
In honor of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day tomorrow, two parents encourage us to share mountain biking with their children and the children in their local communities.
The Bike Yoke Sagma saddle has ovalized aluminum rails with a suspension design that utilizes shock absorbers for a bit of damping technology under the derriere.
This month we wrote about mountain bike culture, and how it plays into our relationships, language, and social dynamics.
Here are eight new mountain bike trail openings around the world that we tracked in September.
Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both crossed the figurative Kokopelli Trail starting line but set out upon journeys all of their own in pursuit of new FKTs.
The Transition Scout and Sentinel mountain bikes just got slightly more affordable with new alloy build options.
We look at a fairly comprehensive list of hardcore hardtails to see how their geometry compares to full suspension trail bikes.
The new Rocky Mountain Element gets 120mm of rear travel for racing aggressive tracks or just having more fun in the forest.
The beloved GG Pedalhead steel hardtail is back and better than ever, with updated angles and swappable dropouts.
The North Fruita Desert campground, adjacent to some of Colorado's most popular mountain bike trails, will implement a reservation system for camping starting October 4, 2021.
Carrabassett Valley in Maine is home to dozens of miles of mountain bike trails thanks to a years-long effort by a dedicated group of riders.
Lael Wilcox goes out to set the fastest known time (FKT) along the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline road in this Rapha-sponsored film.
Luv Trails and Trail.care are making it easy to support the trails and trail builders wherever you ride.
We test the Norco Optic trail bike as a part of the 2021 Mid-Travel Mashup.
We review the Canfield Tilt mountain bike as a part of the 2021 Mid-Travel Mashup.
We review the Privateer 141 mountain bike for the Mid-Travel Mashup, and it might just be the most interesting trail bike in the group.
We tested the Specialized Stumpjumper trail bike for our 2021 Mid-Travel Mashup.
he bike supply shortage is affecting everyone, from consumers to retailers and brands, and even professional race teams. We want to know how you've adjusted to the new normal.
The Spank Vibrocore 359 and 350 mountain bike wheel combo is a sweet gravity wheel set at a reasonable price.
Get out and enjoy public lands by bike this Saturday.
Matteo Iniguez Rips the updated Leysin Bike Park in Switzerland.
There's a jersey for every mountain biker, from rad to relaxed.
Not all mountain bikers want a steaming hot burger after a race or ride.
Matt MacDuff builds a ripping concoction of flow and hangtime at SilverStar Bike Park, with a side of risk management, designed to elevate and satiate.
Folks who already own a V4 Mega or Giga 290 will be able to purchase a mix-kit later this year.
While thinking outside the box, the engineers at Nicolai decided to mount the gears on their latest adventure bike in a belt-drive-powered gearbox.
The Michelin Wild AM2 mountain bike tire delivers predictable performance on any trail, especially loose ones, and keeps a reasonable rolling speed.
The final 2021 World Cup XC race course was challenging for everyone, and also gave some of the riders a chance to show off their technical chops and jumping skills.
Evie Richards ran away with the elite women's World Cup cross-country race in Snowshoe, finishing more than a minute and a half ahead of second place.
The final men's World Cup downhill race of the season took place under ideal conditions Saturday, and as usual, the competition was intense.
Only a quarter of a second separated the top two women at the final World Cup downhill race of the season.
Farid Noori started MTB Afghanistan to promote and support riders in the country. With the Taliban takeover of the country, the group has shifted its operations while remaining hopeful.
A surprise fan favorite emerged at the final World Cup cross-country short track mountain bike race of the 2021 season.
Photos and results from the 2021 women's World Cup short track cross country mountain bike race in Snowshoe, West Virginia.
Swiss rubber designers at Onza created the Ibex trail tread back in 2008, and today the pattern receives a full facelift. The Ibex is intended for year-round riding in most conditions, with relatively a relatively fast rolling feel and heaps of grip.
The new Knolly Tyaughton is a party hardtail with a 150 or 160mm fork, available in steel or titanium.
Wahoo Fitness founder Chip Hawkins explains how cycling data can make mountain bikers faster riders.
Sharing a favorite activity with your favorite person is undoubtedly special, and we want to celebrate the trail love.
How important is fork offset? We look at what happens when you swap forks.
In 2018 adventurer Kate Leeming cycled 1,200km across some of the worlds's highest passes in the Indian Himalaya, and there's a new documentary about the expedition on the Adventure Plus platform.
Everyone is afraid of something, and that includes expert mountain bikers.
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