The Geigerrig RIG 650 hydration pack uses a built-in pump to pressurize water delivery, making it easier to drink while riding technical trails.
Frame bags aren't just for bikepacking: discover how relocating gear from pack to frame reduced back strain while maintaining preparedness for all-day backcountry epics.
The Endura MTR Emergency Shell is an ultralight, packable rain jacket that weighs just 160 grams and stuffs into your jersey pocket.
The handmade Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail excels as a downhill destroyer through technical terrain, though tight switchbacks and weight challenged this versatile all-mountain ripper.
The Zen TRAIL hardtail boasts modern geometry, exceptional steel ride quality, and nimble handling that punches well above its 120mm travel weight class.
American Classic's Wide Lightning wheels prove you don't need carbon to go wide and light, delivering impressive performance at 1,610g for under $900.
Salsa's Pony Rustler blends 27.5+ tires with 120mm rear travel, creating a naturally-handling trail bike that pedals efficiently and rails corners with confidence.
The Salsa Cutthroat is a purpose-built carbon bikepacking rig that's surprisingly capable on technical singletrack and climbs like a rocket-powered baboon.
After 242 miles of testing, this reviewer loved the Commencal Meta AM V4 so much he bought it—confidence-inspiring descents and surprisingly capable climbs.
The Turner Czar is XC racing royalty: a precise, demanding 29er that turns every climb into a podium opportunity.
What do you get when you cross a burly downhill tire with a lightweight, fast rolling one?
Despite engineering advances and marketing claims, there will never be a do-everything-no-compromise mountain bike—physics simply won't allow it.
The Knolly Warden's 150mm suspension feels bottomless, while Industry Nine's ultra-stiff Enduro wheels provide carbon-like performance at 1,610 grams.
The Salsa Bucksaw Carbon adds a lighter frame to an already-stellar full-suspension fat bike, creating the ultimate weapon for sandy, technical terrain.
The Polygon Syncline 9 is a stiff, lightweight carbon hardtail that excels at XC racing and brings life to trails where full-suspension bikes feel overwhelming.
The Kona Process 134 DL delivers plush, planted descending performance on technical terrain, though it sacrifices some climbing efficiency for its enduro-focused capabilities.
The SOOCOO C10 is a GoPro lookalike action camera priced under $80 that delivers impressive video quality for occasional mountain bike filmmakers.
The Breezer Supercell 29er delivers a perfectly neutral trail bike experience that's exceptionally maneuverable downhill while remaining comfortable and capable on the climbs.
The Orbea Occam TR 29er initially felt underwhelming, but became an all-time favorite after 20 miles of Moab's technical climbs and descents.
A review of the Endura MT500 women's baggy mountain bike shorts.
The Alpinestars Pathfinder shorts offer lightweight comfort, deep pockets, and impressive durability for $115, making them ideal for riding, hiking, and everyday wear.
The updated Santa Cruz Bronson gets longer, slacker geometry and Nomad-style suspension, but the changes result in a surprisingly uninspiring ride.
KTM's $8,500 Myroon Prestige hardtail combines motorcycle-level engineering with fairy dust compliance, proving this Austrian brand can race beyond motocross.
Turner's new carbon RFX 4.0 brings lightweight performance to their burly 6-inch enduro platform, delivering exceptional climbing agility and descending prowess at an impressive price.
The Intense Tracer 275C lives up to its legendary reputation, climbing efficiently and descending aggressively with 160mm of VPP travel magic.
While others sprinted for high-end full-suspension demos, the author discovered pure joy on Marin's sub-$1,000 rigid steel Pine Mountain with 27.5+ tires.
Garmin's new Edge 20 and 25 GPS units weigh just 25 grams and offer basic navigation, tracking, and mapping starting at $129.99.
The Yeti SB4.5c is a capable cross country race bike that climbs like a champ but feels nervous at high speeds on aggressive descents.
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Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity builds American-made aluminum enduro machines most riders have never heard of, featuring innovative adjustable geometry that transforms this trail beast into a downhill ripper.
Niner's new RKT 9 RDO is a lightweight, 90mm carbon XC race bike designed to climb efficiently and descend fast on technical terrain.
Wahoo Fitness unveiled the ELEMNT GPS cycling computer at Interbike 2015, featuring smartphone app setup, wireless data transfer, and simplified trail map loading capabilities.
The 2014 Trek Remedy 8 29er feels heavy on climbs but confident descending, though the 2016 model's improved components address most concerns.
Indonesian mountain bike brand Patrol is launching in the USA with two impressive rigs: the 671 enduro and 871 downhill bike.
Scottish brand Endura updates their legendary MT500 Waterproof Jacket with improved materials, strategic venting, and thoughtful details for wet, nasty riding conditions.
The Jamis Dragonslayer 27.5+ hardtail proves that plus-size tires belong on more than just enduro rigs, delivering confident descending and killer traction.
GoPro's new $199 HERO+ action camera adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 1080p/60fps video, and 8MP stills for trail-ready shooting and sharing.
We take a look at 22 fat bikes launched in 2015.
These are the most interesting MTB-related products we came across at Interbike 2015.
45NRTH launches three new winter cycling boots rated from 25°F down to -25°F, with prices ranging from $225 to over $400.
Ellsworth's carbon Epiphany+ is the only full-suspension 27.5+ bike designed specifically for XC racing, climbing like lightning with confidence-inspiring traction.
Leatt expands beyond neck braces with new Airflex soft armor, protective gloves, an enduro hydration pack, and full-face helmets with clever integrated features.
Zoic brought runway-style fun to Interbike with a fashion show featuring their 2016 apparel line and new Osiris-collaboration MTB shoes.
The Haro Shift Plus 27.5+ trail bike offers capable climbing and descending, but feels heavy and needs a dropper post to truly shine.
The S-Works Camber 29 is a race-ready trail bike that climbs like a rocket and tracks terrain like a missile, for $9,800.
Bell Helmets showcased their comprehensive Joy Ride women's collection at Interbike, featuring seven models from enduro to commuting plus expanded MIPS technology.
Spank debuts Spoon flat pedals in three widths for different shoe sizes, plus lightweight 20- and 24-inch Spoon 28 wheels for young riders.
American Classic's new Smokin' Gun wheels are a massive 40mm wide internally, yet weigh just 1733g for aggressive trail and enduro riding.
Jamis surprises with their no-holds-barred Defcon enduro bike, offering premium specs and sub-31-pound weight at prices that undercut the competition significantly.
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