New bikes and gear from Canyon, Cotic, Brompton, Vittoria, State, SQlab, Tifosi, and Crankbrothers.
We put the new Fox Transfer Neo dropper seatpost to the test, and spoke with an engineer about the decisions that went into its design.
The new Specialized Stumpjumper 15 mountain bike is now available in an aluminum alloy frame, with prices starting at $3,000 for a complete bike.
Craig Calfee of Calfee Design talks about building bike frames from carbon fiber and bamboo, adjustable geometry, mountain tandems, and more in this wide-ranging conversation.
The Santa Cruz Hightower 4 trail/all-mountain bike reduces anti-squat and sees longer suspension travel with slacker head tube and steeper seat tube angles.
Mountain bike clothing, accessories, and components with savings up to 70% off.
Not an REI member yet? A membership pays for itself right now.
The new Industry Nine Solix hubs are the foundation of several new lightweight XC and trail wheelsets, including the M Trail 285 24h, meant for XC to aggressive trail riding. We test them out to see how they hold up.
Dakine is renowned for making durable mountain bike products, and the Dakine Slayer Bike Knee Pad continues that tradition. However, the fit and sizing leave something to be desired.
Check out the new Ari Superior Peak plus a carbon chainring for gravel bikes and a big handlebar bag for staying organized.
The Cannondale Habit trail bike features 140/130mm of front/rear suspension travel and boasts a simple yet refined design.
Many bike brands and retailers offer product returns, samples, and used items for sale online at a fraction of the retail price.
We want to know which mechanical problems are most likely to end a mountain bike ride.
The Ritchey WCS Truegrip HD mountain bike grips feature an unusual hexagonal shape that works well without gloves.
High engagement mountain bike hubs are helpful for technical trail riding, though more engagement comes at a cost.
In a quiet week for new MTB releases, Tout Terrain launches a Pinion-driven eMTB and Salsa refreshes their fat bike lineup with updated colors and builds.
These are the deepest mountain bike discounts on gear (50% or more) that are worth a look before Labor Day sales end!
The new Specialized Search helmet is the brand's mid-tier offering aimed at gravel riders. It's packed with features, and has a five-star Virginia Tech safety rating.
Internal cable routing gives mountain bikes a clean look and reduces the chance of snags at the cost of our collective sanity.
The Trail One Vortex is a composite flat pedal with a smaller platform and sharp pins that delivers excellent grip. Buyers can request a free annual rebuild kit for the life of the pedals.
The Priority 600HXT is a solid, low-maintenance, belt-driven hardtail mountain bike with an impressive build and thumb-tap gearbox shifting.
The Trek Procaliber uses a new IsoBow design for a bit of compliance and sheds Knock Block to save weight.
Plus a single speed conversion kit for microspline driver bodies, a hanging hitch rack that carries up to six bikes, and news from Club Ride and Chumba.
Electronic drivetrains for mountain bikes are becoming more widely available, but the change isn't for everyone.
The portable Flextail battery-powered bike pump is compact enough to carry on the trail and can inflate 3-4 mountain bike tires to 40psi.
Labor Day sales are on! If you've held out all summer on a new bike or gear, now is a good time to take advantage of these big discounts on products you can use this fall and all year long.
We tested tailgate pads from BomberStrap, Dakine, Kuat, and Nadive for hauling bikes to the trailhead.
This is the lowest price we've seen for a mountain bike with SRAM GX Eagle Transmission so far.
The latest bikes from BMC and Kona plus components and accessories from Wolf Tooth, Crankbrothers, and Dragon.
Wes Holland makes quality frame bags and hip packs for biking at his shop in Summerville, Massachusetts.
The Santa Cruz Bronson gets its biggest makeover in years, with an updated aesthetic and reduced anti-squat.
Upgrade to SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes or splurge on tech like the Quarq TyreWiz air pressure sensor during the Competitive Cyclist Semi-annual sale.
The Trail One Hell's Gate mountain bike grip molds sticky rubber into multiple patterns for a fat-diameter grip that delivers comfortable control.
Founded in 2016, Archer Components is shutting down citing market dynamics.
I tested 10 of the best tubeless tire tools and one emerged as a favorite. All proved effective at sealing leaks and punctures, but some are easier to pack and use than others.
These are the latest mountain bikes and gear from Marin, Redshift, Trek, and Forge + Bond.
If your bike grips are stuck, these tips and tricks will help you get them off your handlebars.
These MTB components can give you additional travel, more progressive geometry, or a whole new ride feel.
These days there are countless options for converting your mountain bike from one type of bike to another.
The new Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike slash gravel shoe is a high performance shoe that offers a good value for the price.
1UP USA has been designing and manufacturing premium bike racks in Wisconsin since 2001. We took a tour inside their new factory and experienced the riding nearby.
The plusses outweigh the minuses for the author when it comes to electronic mountain bike components.
The new SRAM Red XPLR AXS gravel bike drivetrain features a 13-speed cassette and wireless shifting. Also, check out Marin's first DH bike in more than a decade and Chumba's slackest hardtail yet.
New for 2024, Cascade Components branches out into derailleur cages and brake lever parts
These are the prices you've been waiting for all summer.
With a comfortable and stable design, the EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3 was my go-to for carrying hydration and emergency items during the BC Bike Race.
The MRP Ribbon LT Coil mountain bike fork brings off-the-top sensitivity and full-stroke support to all-mountain and enduro bikes.
The Hope Tech 4 V4 mountain bike brakes deliver tons of stopping power, whether you're riding gravity or electric.
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