Marzocchi brings back the Bomber Z1 mountain bike fork with up to 170mm of travel. The new Bomber 58 is a gravity fork with 203mm of air-sprung travel at an affordable price. Marzocchi adds a 100mm-travel dropper post to the Transfer line.
Fox introduces the 34 Step-Cast, a lightweight mountain bike fork offering 120mm of suspension travel and a new version of the GRIP suspension damper.
The Rotor INpower REX 1.1 crankset includes an integrated power meter and is compatible with Rotor's line of oval mountain bike chainrings.
Cane Creek introduces a 29er/27.5+ version of the popular HELM trail / enduro mountain bike suspension fork.
Goodyear has just launched an all-new line of mountain bike tires, including the Peak for XC mountain biking, the Escape for trail/enduro, the Newton for enduro/downhill, and the Newton-ST for enduro/downhill.
The Gladiator GearTrack Pack radically simplifies bike storage, freeing up precious garage floor space.
The Trek Full Stache is a full suspension 29+ mountain bike with 130mm of suspension travel front and rear.
The Julbo Aero sunglasses with Zebra photochromic lenses are lightweight and quickly adjust to varying light conditions encountered while mountain biking.
Choosing a mountain bike can be a difficult, which is why everyone needs a process. This step-by-step guide explains how to get organized for the big decision.
Reynolds new TR line of carbon mountain bike wheels is their most affordable line yet, priced at $1,299.
In between mountain bike sizes? This guide will help you decide whether to size your frame up or down.
Rocky Mountain has updated their Thunderbolt mountain bike, increasing the suspension travel and adding modern frame features for 2018.
Ibis has crossed their Ripley 29er with the Mojo HD4 enduro bike to produce the Ripmo, a long-travel 29er enduro mountain bike that has already scored an EWS podium spot.
The iSSi Flash III SPD bike pedal utilizes three sealed bearings and is offered in a wide variety of colors. Buyers can choose from various spindle lengths, and pedal tension is adjustable.
Finish Line is marketing a Kevlar-based, tubeless mountain bike tire sealant they claim will never, ever dry out.
RockShox has just released a new DebonAir air spring that is now available across much of their product line, including in the new Lyrik RC2 mountain bike fork and Super Deluxe RCT shock.
The Santa Cruz Blur full suspension cross-country mountain bike is back with modern geometry and updated features. Santa Cruz has also revamped their Highball 29er hardtail for 2018.
Rocky Mountain has released completely revamped the Vertex XC hardtail race bike, with an all-new carbon frame, trail-friendly geometry, new features, and updated build kits.
Singletracks recommends Enduro mountain bike for less than $4,000, the Singletracks editors recommend the Canyon Strive CF 7.0, Commencal Meta AM V4.2 Race, Giant Reign SX, Ibis Mojo HD4 NX Build, Pivot Mach 6 AL, Santa Cruz Nomad R, Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie, Transition Patrol GX Build, and the YT Capra 29 CF.
The Light & Motion Imjin 800 is compact and bright, with a claimed battery life of 2 hours on high. However, the battery life indicator is not visible when mounted to a bike helmet.
The Sweet Protection Delirious Rain Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex fabrics and mountain bike-specific features, but lacks a hood.
The Lezyne Micro Floor Drive trail mini pump for mountain biking is shockingly light, not too expensive, and compact, yet it offers unique features like a 24" hose that make airing up tires on the trail an absolute breeze.
The Fatback Corvus is fast and competent on everything from rocky, dry trails to groomed snow conditions. Designed to dominate the Iditarod Trail Invitational, this is a great fat bike for even a recreational rider.
Choosing the perfect type of mountain bike can seem very complicated. Asking yourself these 5 questions can help make your bike buying decision significantly easier.
Intense has just released their new Sniper mountain bike in both XC and Trail configurations. The Trail model is slightly slacker than the XC model and features 20mm more suspension travel--120mm vs 100mm. The XC version, on the other hand, is available in more build kits, soaring up to $8,499 MSRP.
Terrene's McFly plus tire is available for both 27.5+ and 29+ wheels and in two different casing weights. It's burly enough for technical descending, yet fast-rolling enough for long days in the saddle.
The X-Alp Launch from Pearl Izumi is a new flat pedal version of the popular X-Alp. John puts the new shoes through the wringer in this gear review.
The Session is Smith's latest mountain bike helmet, incorporating their Koroyd structure, MIPS technology, and plenty of vents.
This video shows how to use a derailleur hanger alignment tool to straighten a bent derailleur hanger.
What sets a trail bike apart from an enduro bike? We look at the differences in geometry and components between these two different segments of mountain biking.
e*thirteen has revamped the internals of their TRS+ dropper post, eeking out an extra 20mm of post drop while shortening the overall length of the dropper post.
Niner has reintroduced their steel mountain bike fork, which has been updated it to work with some of the newest standards like Boost hub spacing. The Niner steel MTB fork is also compatible with multiple wheel sizes including 27.5+, 29er, and 29+.
The Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack has plenty of mountain bike-optimized features that proved to be very useful on the trail.
Repente is a new Italian saddle brand that is introducing carbon bike saddles with replaceable padded covers.
Singletracks tested 5 enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours, including the Santa Cruz Nomad, Intense Tracer, Mondraker Dune, Marin Wolf Ridge, and Santa Cruz Nomad.
Bell has released two new mountain bike helmets: the Bell Sixer open face trail helmet and the Bell Super DH helmet with a removable chin bar.
The RXL SL is a lightweight, inexpensive carbon mountain bike saddle available on Amazon.com and eBay. The saddle is comfortable enough, but probably best reserved for race day only.
The Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5 Plus mountain bike is an aggressive trail / all mountain bike at an affordable price. Jeff put the Cascade Peak 27.5+ through it's paces in the real world, and shared his conclusions in this review.
Enduro bike geometry varies from mountain bike to mountain bike and from brand to brand. In this article, we compare, analyze, and explain the differences in enduro bike geometry on 27.5" and 29" mountain bikes.
Gore Wear has released new SHAKEDRY rain jackets which they claim are completely waterproof, highly breathable, ultra-lightweight, and packable.
Moots is adding colorful graphics to their titanium mountain bikes using a unique set of processes. The company is also teasing a softail bike meant for gravel grinding on 700c or 27.5 wheels and tires.
How to install the OneUp Components EDC Tool System in your mountain bike's steerer tube.
Quarq has dropped prices on the ShockWiz and has added new software functionality in the companion app.
Terrene's new race-inspired Cake Eater fat bike tire performs well both on dry land, and on groomed snow.
The Cannondale FAT CAAD 1 aluminum fat bike features a Lefty Olaf suspension fork for control and stability in snow and dry conditions alike. The short chainstays and narrow Q-factor make the FAT CAAD a nimble bike that's comfortable to ride for hours on end.
The Mondraker Dune RR is one of the longest enduro bikes on the market today, but is that a good thing?
Aaron tests and reviews the new Turbine R 35 handlebar and stem mountain bike components from Race Face.
The Fox Transfer dropper seat post for mountain bikes is fast, reliable, and easy to use.
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