Matt shows the Fezzari Signal Peak in action over 200 miles and several days of racing in the arduous BC Bike Race.
The new Santa Cruz Hightower is a great all-rounder of a mountain bike. It climbs well, is comfortable to ride, and can shred downhill.
Have you ever been caught in the forest with a broken spoke or bent rim that forced you to walk out? Here are some tips to try the next time around.
The Topeak Alien III is a 31-function mountain bike tool, making it one of the most comprehensive and robust on-trail tools we've tested.
The Rudy Project Protera+ is a premium mountain bike helmet with a premium price tag, but something is missing.
The high speed and low speed rebound adjustment on Fox's Grip2 damper is a sweet feature that can help you dial your mountain bike fork in for the unique trails and weather conditions you ride in.
The Jamis Portal offers 130mm of front and rear suspension and utilizes the unique 3VO suspension design.
The Fezzari Signal Peak is a direct-to-consumer, aggressive cross-country/trail bike that offers considerable savings. We tested it in the arduous BC Bike Race.
The Void Range mountain bike pants fit like a good pair of jeans.
The folks at Stompump have developed a mountain bike tire inflator that uses foot power instead of arm power.
Digital shock pumps provide sharper pressure accuracy when compared to analog inflators. As mountain bikers are dialing in their suspension tune, or trying to maintain a precise feel, it is helpful to have a clear number to aim for rather than a hashmark on a dial that can be difficult to line up accurately.
Their Yari Up is an upgraded compression damper assembly that simply drops into a Yari fork, replacing the standard damper to improve suspension performance without replacing the whole fork.
Ion made some improvements to their well received
Is your budget higher or lower than your previous mountain bike buy? How has your budget changed compared to the first bike you bought?
In the realm of featherweight, carbon-soled mountain bike race shoes, Fizik has designed a rather pretty slipper.
The Syncros Fraser iC integrated Cross Country handlebar and stem is lighter and less expensive than the competition.
The Polygon Siskiu D series full suspension trail bikes start at $900 and bring a lot of potential.
Niner is updating their popular RLT line of gravel bikes, adding features like wider tire clearance and routing for dropper posts, and narrowing the gap with full-on mountain bikes.
The engineers at Tektro Racing Products (TRP) have been working with a handful of pro-level downhill racers over the past three seasons to bring their new 7-speed mountain bike drivetrain components to life, and today they are ready for the big reveal.
The Trust Performance Shout mountain bike fork offers 178mm of travel using a trailing, linkage-driven design.
The Granite Design STASH installs easily for on-board bike tool storage.
For the price, I'd highly recommend the Guide RE as a budget gravity brake, and if it's specced on a bike you're considering buying, buy with confidence.
Testing the 2020 Giant Reign Advanced Pro mountain bike through the climbs, technical descents, and flowy features at the Whistler Bike Park.
We recently tested out a spectrum of packable jackets, from windbreakers for cool morning and evening riding to full-on rain shells.
These racy XC shoes are impeccably constructed with grippy rubber lugs, a stiff carbon sole, and durable materials. They're also surprisingly comfortable.
Keeping our overpriced toys from being stolen is a daily concern for some riders, and the engineers at Ottolock aim to ease that worry.
Throw this tire down and at whatever you like, and it will grab traction with the best of them.
The Maxxis Aggressor mountain bike tire is a fantastic rear tire for gravity riding.
The 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer mountain bike further distinguishes itself from the rest of the brand's lineup.
We took a look at some new and experimental Five Ten mountain bike shoe designs during Crankworx Whistler.
The new Specialized Enduro mountain bike stays planted on trail descents and offers a firm platform for climbing.
Santa Cruz veers the Tallboy mountain bike away from the XC category and into a pedal-efficient machine, hungry for steep lines.
We check out four pairs of mountain bike shorts for summer riding.
Aussie Grit Ignite mountain bike shorts pair a nice bib chamois with baggy shorts to make a lightweight and comfortable combo.
In the genre of compact hip packs, Mavic's Crossride Belt is as comfortable as they come.
How to set up a mountain bike fork and dial in the settings, using the
The Pirelli Scorpion MTB R is a rear-specific mountain bike tire designed to excel in all conditions. Matt puts it to the test.
The Specialized S-Works Prevail II and Propero III bike helmets are nearly the same, offering MIPS protection and an electronic crash sensor, but differ in price quite a bit.
Maxxis is announcing a new mountain bike tire today, the Dissector, targeting both downhill and trail riders, and perhaps everyone in between.
From trail riding to bikepacking, Mavic's XA Pro shoes are a cozy way to clip in.
The Fly Creek tent is designed specifically for bikepacking, with helpful features like shorter poles and webbing on the stuff sack for additional storage.
The new Specialized Epic hardtail mountain bike is the lightest yet, and it's also longer and slacker.
The EVOC bikepacking bags are designed for folks who aim to venture further with less.
The Leatt DBX 4.0 is a lightweight and heavy protection full-face mountain bike helmet that doesn't leave you as sweaty as some.
The brand new Patrol 691 is a 29er mountain bike with 150mm of rear travel at an affordable price. Greg takes a couple early test rides in Bali, Indonesia.
The all new Patrol 591 is a 29er trail bike with 140mm of rear suspension travel. Greg takes this mountain bike out for a test ride in Bali, Indonesia.
Pepi's Tire Noodle inserts go beyond tire and rim protection to boost the overall stiffness of your mountain bike tire sidewalls when running low pressure.
The WI.DE. is a new drop bar mountain bike / gravel offering from Open, meant for long days on rough roads and smooth trail.
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