Marin's new Hawk Hill delivers modern geometry, 120mm travel, and quality components like a 1x10 drivetrain for just $1,499.
REI replaces its 34-year-old Novara brand with Co-op Cycles, launching two affordable mountain bikes with muted colors and solid specs for outdoor enthusiasts.
Based on survey responses from 2,200+ Singletracks members, we reveal the most popular mountain bike forks for 2016 across XC, trail, enduro, and DH categories.
MagicShine's new 90X series lights pack up to 8 LEDs and 8,000 lumens, plus a bar-mounted remote and connected tail light.
The Topeak Bikamper ditches tent poles and uses your bike's wheels and handlebars to support this lightweight, three-season shelter for solo bikepacking adventures.
Gore's ultralight Windstopper jacket packs small, blocks wind impressively, and includes a hood, but the half-zip design and water resistance limitations may frustrate some riders.
The Advocate Cycles Hayduke is a versatile 27.5+ steel hardtail that excels as both a trail ripper and bikepacking rig.
GoPro's new Karma drone and Hero 5 cameras promise to solve mountain biking's shaky POV problem with removable gimbals and built-in stabilization.
Niner's RLT 9 is a versatile aluminum gravel grinder that excels at bikepacking, endurance training, and light singletrack adventures with its stiff, lightweight frame.
A test ride review of the 2017 Marin Rift Zone.
The Transition Smuggler proves geometry trumps travel numbers, with long, low, and slack dimensions making 115mm feel plush and capable.
The Fuji Rakan 1.1 is a capable 120mm trail bike with Fox Factory suspension and premium spec, hampered by an overly-long stem.
The OutBraker system prevents endos and enables single-lever braking, making it ideal for new riders, adaptive cyclists, and anyone seeking simplified brake control.
The Fuji Bighorn 1.1 offers solid XT components and plus-sized capability for $2,500, creating a nimble XC-oriented hardtail ready for technical trails.
The Lamere Dopamine claims to be the world's lightest full suspension fat bike frame, offering 130mm travel and multiple wheel size options.
The Indonesian Patrol 671 is a smartly-spec'd 160mm enduro bike offering Fox suspension and XT components at an affordable $4,399 price point.
The KTM Scarp Prime is a lightweight, carbon XC race 29er with 90mm rear travel that climbs efficiently and retails for $8,295.
Over 2,200 readers voted on their favorite mountain bikes and gear, revealing the most popular products actually ridden in 2016.
SRAM's 12-speed Eagle drivetrain adds a massive 50-tooth cog, allowing riders to run larger chainrings while maintaining bailout gears for steep climbs.
Reynolds 27.5 Enduro Carbon wheels pair bombproof carbon rims with Industry Nine hubs for stiff, responsive performance at a slightly lower price than ENVE.
After a full year of daily abuse on the trails and off, the Garmin Fenix 3 GPS watch proves durable, stylish, and reliably tracks every ride.
Spanish brand Catlike enters the MTB market with the $200 Whisper: a lightweight, well-ventilated XC racing shoe featuring dual Boa dials and graphene-reinforced soles.
We got a chance to tour the Industry Nine factory located in Asheville, North Carolina.
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**Option 1:** Five new dropper posts from Eurobike 2016, including first-time offerings from e*thirteen, Fox, and Shimano with features from mechanical to electronic.
**Option 2:** Eurobike 2016 showcased five fresh dropper posts, with Fox, Shimano, and e*thirteen entering the increasingly competitive adjustable seatpost market.
**Option 3:** The dropper post market heats up with five new models at Eurobike, including maiden offerings from Fox, Shimano, and e*thirteen.
Box Components enters the drivetrain market with an innovative single-lever shifter and backward-swinging derailleur technology, offering competitive pricing against SRAM and Shimano.
Based on reader votes, the Santa Cruz Hightower tops our list of 2016's most innovative mountain bikes, with plus-sized compatibility being the year's hottest trend.
The Leatt DBX 6.0 Carbon full face helmet delivers exceptional safety features, remarkable comfort, and thoughtful design in a surprisingly lightweight package.
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**The SILCA Superpista Superior costs $235, but this heirloom-quality floor pump with lifetime warranty may be the last one you'll ever buy.**
Canadian brand Staran offers the FSM-140, a well-spec'd 140mm trail bike with X-Fusion suspension, 1x11 XT drivetrain, and quality components for just $3,600 CAD.
These eight mountain bikes blur traditional categories through innovative designs, from Trek's full-suspension fat trail bike to Pivot's multi-tire-size Les Fat.
A borrowed Stumpjumper saves the day at Snowshoe, proving capable on technical East Coast terrain despite some suspension tuning quirks.
When it comes to price, the Yakima HoldUp presents a good value compared to the competition.
Rocky Mountain's new Suzi Q fat bikes feature 27.5-inch wheels and race-oriented geometry designed to shatter the "slow, plodding fat bike" stereotype.
Niner's new aluminum RIP 9 mirrors its carbon sibling with 150mm travel, 29 or 27+ compatibility, starting at $3,500.
The Commencal Supreme DH V4 features an innovative high pivot design with 220mm travel and whisper-quiet operation at a competitive price point.
Rocky Mountain brings back the Slayer with 165mm travel, carbon construction, adjustable geometry, and sleek single-sided pivot hardware starting at $4,200.
Commencal updates their popular META trail bike with more travel, Boost spacing, metric shocks, and refined geometry while keeping prices impressively competitive.
At $37, the Trywin D1 GPS offers basic ride tracking and waterproof design, but poor accuracy and clunky data export make it hard to recommend.
Mission Workshop's Acre Traverse XC shorts feature cleverly repositioned pockets, premium materials, and a streamlined fit that works on the trail and off.
The Wolf Tooth crew launches Otso Cycles with the versatile Voytek carbon hardtail, accommodating 26" fat, 27.5+, and 29+ wheels with adjustable geometry.
Cane Creek's new DBcoil IL combines coil spring performance with inline shock packaging for short- to mid-travel trail bikes.
The Framed Marquette is an affordable 27.5+ hardtail that punches above its weight class, offering confident handling and versatile performance for budget-conscious riders.
Survey says 38% of mountain bikers still run tubes, so here's your nudge to go tubeless with setup guides, repair tips, and product reviews.
Three simple methods to effectively clean your sweaty mountain bike helmet and keep those stinky pads fresh after every ride.
Advanced Sports International acquires Performance Bicycle's 106 stores, combining bike brands like Fuji and SE with retail outlets in new omni-channel strategy.
Scott's new Spark Plus delivers 130mm of plush plus-sized trail capability at just 25.5 pounds, climbing efficiently while descending with confidence beyond its travel numbers.
The Fatback Skookum defies categorization, excelling as a race bike, bikepacking rig, and trail shredder with its versatile multi-wheel compatibility.
Test riding the new SRAM 1x12 mountain bike drivetrain.
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