Gerow checks out the Extra Enduro mountain bike from Arc8 and gets the low down on their trail bike, the Essential.
This large mountain biking pack can haul enough gear for epic, all day rides deep into the backcountry. Or if you're up for it, maybe even an overnighter.
The Lazer Impala is a solid, comfortable helmet that seems to offer great protection as well.
The Ripper Race Shorts from Fasthouse are my go-to skin protection for gravity mountain bike racing.
The Blackburn Big Switch can be used as a T- or L-handle bike tool and packs a chain breaker, disc brake pad spreader, Presta valve core remover, and 9 driver bits in a compact case.
The new 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain adds key technologies developed for XTR at a more affordable price point. We spent two days testing the new drivetrain in both wet and dry conditions.
Shimano clearly has a solid, affordable, 12-speed mountain bike group at the table now with SLX.
Along with big updates to the XT drivetrain, Shimano is also rolling out improvements to their XT and SLX brakes.
The Brain Box full face mountain bike helmet from SHRED. will make you stand out from the crowd.
We show you how to use mountain bike tire plugs to seal tubeless tire punctures quickly and easily.
The Michelin Wild Enduro mountain bike tire tread grips as advertised, and holds up on the rocks like the best of them.
Pivot replaces the Mach 4 and Mach 429 SL with the Mach 4 SL and blurs the lines between XC and trail bikes.
Baggy mountain bike shorts from Pactimo offer a lyra-like feel with the pockets, waist cinchers, and protection that dirt riders want.
How far can you go mountain biking without a hydration pack? We try to find out with day packing frame bags by North St.
Built from lightweight yet durable Cordura, the Patagonia Nine Trails Pack 14L is designed for years of long mountain bike rides.
Matt tries out the first trail collection from the ski brand Flylow including shorts, jersey, and packable rain jacket.
On this reader bike check, we look at Patrick Goral's Salsa Fargo. He's created a bike that will devour anything from long, gravel roads to technical singletrack, all while hauling bikepacking gear for days.
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is a fantastic option for folks who want to record their ride stats and collect health data.
Patagonia's Dirt Roamer Jacket is a light, stretchy, breathable, and water-resistant layer designed specifically for mountain biking.
New gravel bikes from Juliana and Santa Cruz are ready to join you on long off road adventures.
Save your tires from bites and rims from strikes, with one simple piece of sturdy foam. Tyreinvader mountain bike tire inserts are lightweight and affordable.
The Silca Viaggio is a high-quality, Bluetooth-enabled pump that offers both power and portability.
Do you know what to check on your mountain bike before race day? Gerow gives us a few things to consider to avoid mechanical surprises.
DHaRCO's party kit will unmistakably identify you as a mountain biker, and a fun one to boot.
Matt takes out the innovative and unusual Structure Cycleworks SCW 1 front-end linkage mountain bike for a test spin to see how it climbs and descends.
Never true a wheel or replace your rim again with this tri-spoke carbon wheel from Spengle.
We take a closer look at five pairs of mountain bike goggles and lenses.
Matt gives us a feel for the new Salsa Spearfish which just came in for review.
The Mission Workshop Integer photo backpack has a weatherproof organization system that keeps expensive camera gear clean and dry.
The Osprey Savu hip pack is an easy choice for short rides, and done right, big rides as well.
Shimano Saint M820 brakes make other mountain bike stopping systems feel like dragging a foot in the dirt.
The updated Ibis Ripley 29er trail bike is a truly fun and capable descender, yet climbs just as well. This ground-up refresh features updated geometry, a new linkage design, and a lighter frame. We got a chance to test the new bike in Santa Cruz earlier this month.
The Oakley DRT5 is a brand new mountain bike helmet and is packed with thoughtful features like a sweat guard and sunglasses clip.
The Drop is a new mountain bike apparel brand based out of North Carolina that was built by two brothers, Jon and Josh Bomba
First impressions of the Orbea Rallon enduro bike, which will see a long-term review.
A mountain biking pack that keeps water cold and looks great. We check out the first-ever hydration pack from Hydro Flask.
Garmin adds a host of mountain bike specific features to their latest GPS units, and even offers a mountain bike bundle with optional accessories.
The Patagonia Nine Trails 8L Waist Pack includes a hydration bladder and room for two bottles for all-day MTB shreds.
The GT Force Expert is an all-mountain bike that is eager to pop off whatever you point it at. With 27.5" wheels and 150mm of rear travel, this all-carbon, aggressive trail bike retails for $4,000.
We check out a Singletracks reader's customized bike. This Scott Contessa is decked out in pink and ready to race.
We check out Pearl iZUMi's 2019 mountain bike line up, including rain jackets, bib liners, shorts, and jerseys.
Matt takes a brief test ride on the Santa Cruz Megatower on the singletrack mountain bike trails just outside Santa Cruz headquarters.
The Axis hip pack from Mission Workshop is a simple, sturdy pack designed to carry just the right amount of trail gear.
This was the weirdest looking new product at Sea Otter. We had to take it for a ride to see what this front end linkage mountain bike is all about.
Brands like Rotor and e*thirteen are finding new and innovative ways to add more range to one-by mountain bike drivetrains.
Remot Bikes are igniting their brand new fire with a carbon trail bike for under $4,000 that looks ready to party.
The Raleigh Tokul 3 hardtail mountain bike ticks most of the right boxes on the spec chart and looks great too.
We round up 6 notable and interesting hardtail mountain bikes from Sea Otter 2019, ranging from steel to carbon and titanium. Every one of them sports at least 120mm of front travel.
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