This new 160mm-travel mountain bike from Pole, dubbed the Machine, is CNC'd from a solid block of aluminum.
The top 10 gloves for mountain biking, according to our readers, are all full-finger gloves. Yet some of these full-finger gloves are designed for XC, others for DH, with many in between. Fox dominates this list with 5 gloves in the top 10.
G-Form's new Elite knee pads offer more coverage and better body mapping, providing better protection overall.
G-Form's Elite Elbow pads provide protection for mountain bikers at the molecular level, thanks to Reactive Protective Technology.
G-Form's Pro Ankle Guard places padding over the bony prominences of the ankle area.
Northwest Tech lets you customize mountain bike jerseys and shorts. Choose colors, sleeve and inseam lengths, and even the zippers you want.
The Osprey TrailKit is a duffel bag with shoulder straps and compartments for organizing all your cycling gear.
The 5 most popular knee guards for mountain biking, plus top picks for elbow pads and shin guards.
Plus bikes and tires are being adopted by more and more mountain bike riders. In 2017, 16% of Singletracks readers owned a dedicated plus bike.
The Apollo 3P is a lightweight tarp shelter pitched with a center pole that has more than enough room for two riders and all their gear.
The Nemo Equipment sleep system, comprised of the Argali 15F sleeping bag and the Tensor Insulated 20R sleeping pad, is extremely warm and comfortable--perfect for bikepacking. The unique waterproof tub design keeps the pad and the bag together, making for a very restful night's sleep.
How to build your own bike work stand for less than $50 in less than 30 minutes that is very sturdy and stores away easily.
The RockyMounts SplitRail is a hitch-mounted bike rack that can carry 2 bikes, and is expandable to hold up to 4 bikes.
The Cumba Rastro 27Plus is a steel, hardtail 27.5+ mountain bike with aggressive trail geometry and playful abilities.
CushCore's mountain bike tire inserts are designed to protect the tire and rim from damage caused by impacts or trail obstacles, as well as offering many other benefits. They did an excellent job of living up to those claims!
The Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 6Fattie offers a plush ride thanks to Ohlins suspension, 3-inch plus tires, and a fairly relaxed geometry.
These are the 10 best fat bikes according to a survey of Singletracks readers. Top fat bikes include the Trek Farley, Specialized Fatboy, Salsa Beargrease, and more.
This podcast episode explains how concussions work and talks about ways bike companies are seeking to reduce the risk.
Aaron logged over 400 miles aboard SRAM's new GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, which is much more affordable than their XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is comparably priced to the 11-speed GX gear. Overall, the performance of GX Eagle was superb.
The Orange Stage 5 RS is a great-riding trail bike that is a bit slow to accelerate but absolutely rails the descents! This made-in-the-UK aluminum bike provides 135mm of rear wheel travel paired with a 140mm-travel fork.
Jeff tested five top enduro mountain bikes in 24 hours in a back-to-back comparison test. Find out which one was the best.
The term "women's mountain bikes" can be offensive to some people, as it automatically triggers the perception that there is some difference in capabilities--maybe even a weakness. But other women have no issue with it whatsoever and in fact appreciate the effort that's been made to make mountain bikes that work well for women.
In this episode, we share our experiences testing some of the top enduro mountain bikes of 2017, and talk about the mainstreaming of long travel bikes.
PowerTap's Magnetless Speed or Cadence Sensor is very easy to setup and use, providing valuable data for cyclists looking to increase their performance.
Pearl Izumi's X-Project P.R.O. mountain bike shoe promises to be the one tool for all of your mountain biking needs, including hike-a-bikes. But in real life, it doesn't live up to its bold claims.
Stan's NoTubes Arch Mk3 wheels have been redesigned with a 26mm internal rim width for modern trail bikes. Aaron found the 29" Arch Mk3 to perform well overall, but he did find that the claimed max spoke tension was too high and that the wheel worked better with lower spoke tensions.
The POC Octal X helmet is an ultra-lightweight XC helmet, weighing 210g and forsaking a visor or any MIPS-like technology.
Mountain bikers are gradually becoming more interested in electric mountain bikes, but the debate over motorized vs. non-motorized vehicles has not been settled.
MRP's Ramp Control Cartridge allows the rider to adjust how much volume is taken up in a mountain bike fork's air chamber with the twist of a knob, allowing the rider to increase or decrease ramp-up and bottom-out resistance as they see fit.
The Wolf Tooth ReMote Sustain is a shifter-style upgrade for your Reverb Stealth dropper post. In addition to changing the position and style of the lever, the ReMote changes the entire actuation to mechanical instead of hydraulic--a massive upgrade in Aaron's opinion.
The Yakima Dr.Tray hitch-mounted bike has sliding trays which eliminate bike-on-bike contact while driving to the trailhead.
The Tigers are Sidi's new top-tier XC race shoe. They are intended solely for XC racing, with an extremely stiff carbon sole that proves to be very slippery when walking.
The MET Parachute is currently the lightest full face mountain bike helmet in the world that's certified for downhill racing, weighing in at 700g. Our reviewer, Chris Daniels, finds that it's light enough and breathable enough, thanks to its 24 vents, to climb in as well.
MSR's TrailShot water filter is light--just 140g--and compact, allowing you to easily fill water bottles from water sources that you located along the trail.
The top 10 enduro bikes of 2017 include the Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz Bronson, and Trek Remedy. Other popular all-mountain bikes from YT Industries, Yeti, Pivot, and Ibis made the list as well.
Learn which bike tools you need to own, and which ones you don't.
I found the Michelin Wild AM bike tire performs well as a lightweight rear tire in aggressive big mountain terrain. As a front tire, the Michelin Wild AM is a bit lacking.
The Zerode Taniwha enduro bike features a Pinion C1.12 gearbox transmission and a carbon frame with 160mm of suspension travel. It's expensive at $6,500-$9,500, but moving more drivetrain weight to the bottom bracket makes for a well-balanced mountain bike.
The Flat Stopper is a natural tubeless bike tire sealant made from water, minerals, and fibers that lasts a year or more without drying out.
Look has just released their new X-Track mountain bike pedals, which they claim provide the best weight to contact surface ration on the market today. The X-Track XC SPD pedals provide 515 mm
If you want to get started mountain biking, this article will give you an outline of absolutely all the gear that you'll need to ride, and have a safe and fun time.
A review of the RinseKit bike cleaner.
We put the GoPro Hero 5's image stabilization to the test on rough mountain bike trails using three different camera mounts.
Kali Protectives' Low Density Layer technology reduces rotational and linear impact forces, now available in the affordable $100 Alchemy helmet.
Mountain bikers overwhelmingly prefer single chainring drivetrains. New 12-speed cassettes are quickly gaining traction, while 11-speed cassettes are still the most popular.
The Arofly is a $249 bicycle power meter that weighs 10g and is easy to install on any tire valve.
Onyx Racing Products is updating their iconic hubs to be lighter, more durable.
The BodyFloat Kinekt is a tunable, vibration damping bike seatpost.
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