Triple Eight's new Brainsaver II MIPS helmet offers brain protection technology for just $74.99, though its skate-style design features minimal venting for hot weather.
Pivot's new Switchblade trail bike features 135mm travel, fits 29" or 27.5"+ wheels, and uses Super Boost 12x157 rear spacing.
Prepping a Norco Revolver XC race bike for the grueling Trans-Sylvania Epic with wider rims, burlier tires, and cockpit tweaks for comfort.
Pearl Izumi's Journey Short handles technical singletrack and post-ride hangouts with equal aplomb, offering lightweight comfort and a quality chamois for just $75.
Pearl Izumi's Summit Jersey delivers exceptional moisture-wicking performance and versatile comfort for trail riding at an unbeatable $40 price point.
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We tested the carbon Fezzari Timp Peak through Pisgah's gnarliest terrain and discovered a shockingly capable trail bike at a price that undercuts the competition.
The Kuat NV hitch rack offers premium features like integrated locks, a built-in repair stand, and excellent customer service backing quality construction.
We tested Leatt's new DBX 6.0 carbon full face helmet on drift trikes at Sea Otter, providing a unique—and terrifying—introduction to their protective gear.
Pearl Izumi's Divide short bridges XC and enduro with lightweight, durable fabric that works with or without a liner for versatile riding.
The Sombrio Vagabond riding shirt blends mountain bike functionality with everyday style, offering stretchy comfort, clever pockets, and trail-worthy features at $99.
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire.
While recovering from ACL surgery, this mountain biker discovers gravel grinding on the Specialized Diverge Comp—a capable adventure bike that tackles any road surface.
The Northwave Extreme Tech MTB shoes weigh just 240 grams with a full carbon sole, but are they worth the investment?
The G-Form Pro-B padded shorts offer low-profile hip and sacrum protection that's comfortable enough for everyday trail riding, unlike bulkier crash-oriented alternatives.
The Alpinestars All Mountain Jacket proves that a simple, non-insulated waterproof shell can harness your body heat to keep you surprisingly warm in brutal winter conditions.
The Race Face Atlas Cinch Crank delivers proven durability with improved stiffness and lighter weight, wrapped in a modular, future-proof package.
A review of the Race Face Chester flat pedals for mountain biking.
Dakine's Oakridge Flannel ditches cycling-specific tech for pure flannel comfort, making it perfect for unpredictable spring and fall mountain bike rides.
We tested Alpinestars' wool winter socks through Alaska's brutal conditions to see if they're worth drawer space for temperature regulation and comfort.
RockShox refocuses the SID as a pure XC race fork with 100mm travel, Charger damper, and multiple wheel size options starting at $600.
The Italian-made Nalini Phantom Green SS jersey offers relaxed fit, breathable mesh panels, and durable fabric perfect for all-around mountain biking.
Nalini's Miles baggy mountain bike shorts offer Italian style and performance with moisture-wicking fabric, though sizing runs noticeably small for this $119 short.
British inventor Colin Furze builds a fully-functional hover bike prototype that actually flies, making every mountain biker's dream of aerial shredding a reality.
The Polar M400 GPS watch bridges the gap between serious outdoor training and everyday fitness tracking, offering mountain bikers solid features without the pretentious price tag.
The Lifebeam Genesis helmet integrates heart rate monitoring technology directly into a lightweight XC lid, offering a comfortable alternative to traditional chest strap monitors.
The third generation Santa Cruz Tallboy officially adds 27.5+ compatibility and goes longer, lower, and slacker.
Box Components' new 1x11 drivetrain features a unique push-push shifter with a single paddle that shifts both directions using your thumb.
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Survey data reveals who's buying plus bikes, the most popular configurations, and surprising regional adoption patterns as 27.5+ overtakes 29+ in the emerging market.
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Plus bike ownership survey uncovers surprising trends in wheel size preferences, buyer demographics, and regional adoption as the category explodes with new models.
The Commencal Ramones 14 proved that sometimes old-school pedal bikes work better than balance bikes for getting young kids stoked on riding.
Vittoria debuts the Cannoli plus tire in 27.5 and 29er sizes, along with the Deamion-Plus wheelset featuring 40mm internal rim width.
Norco's new Optic applies aggressive enduro geometry to a shorter-travel trail bike platform, offering 10 models across two wheel sizes.
We take a look at the latest MTB component offerings from Praxis Works, from wheels to cranks.
The Fabric Slim Grip is an ultra lightweight mountain bike grip weighing just 68g for the pair.
GT celebrates 25 years of the legendary Zaskar with a carbon hardtail that climbs like a demon and carves turns like a heat-seeking missile.
Fabric saddles range from the affordable, air-sprung Cell comfort saddle to the ultra-light ALM designed in collaboration with Airbus for weight-weenie racers.
Bolle's innovative modular helmet system transforms from road to mountain bike with interchangeable accessories like visors, aero panels, LED lights, and a sunglasses garage.
Ibis debuts four new carbon wheelsets with slimmer profiles, Industry Nine hubs, and improved impact resistance, plus two affordable aluminum options.
Fabric's cageless water bottle uses integrated clips to mount directly to your frame, eliminating the need for a traditional bottle cage entirely.
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Sea Otter 2016 showcased an avalanche of new 27.5+ bikes from major brands, signaling plus-size tires are ready to dominate trails in 2017.
A 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower test ride review.
The Arktos is a carbon fiber trail bike from Alchemy, a small Denver company that's dedicated to hand-building bikes in the USA.
Five mountain bike helmets with MIPS technology from Smith, Scott, Lazer, Giro, and Bell compared.
A look at Topeak stash tools.
Rocky Mountain's new Pipeline 27.5+ bike features 150mm front/130mm rear travel, adjustable geometry via Ride-9 chip, and accommodates tires up to 3.25 inches wide.
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The Salsa Bucksaw full-suspension fatbike delivers Ferrari-like acceleration with carbon wheels, crushes technical descents, and transforms into a true all-season shredder.
We test the Osprey Moki, a mountain bike hydration backpack designed specifically for kids.
The Ritchey Vector EVO Streem is a minimally padded and lightweight mountain bike saddle with a unique support system.
Israeli company Everysight teases fighter pilot-inspired heads-up display glasses for cyclists, projecting navigation, metrics, and trail data across entire lens while recording POV video.
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