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Mountain biking Surveyor's Ridge near Mount Hood, Oregon.
Canfield Brothers launches first-ever factory complete bikes with quality components and no "take-off" parts, featuring the Riot, Balance, EPO, and Jedi models.
Oakridge, Oregon's 17K Vert in a Day delivers 17,000 feet of descending on six rowdy trails through lush Cascadian forest—but not without earning it.
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**From entitled customers to clueless complaints, these cringe-worthy bike shop Yelp reviews prove that sometimes the customer isn't always right—or reasonable.**
Canfield Brothers updates their rowdy steel N9 hardtail with Boost spacing, longer reach, 27.5+ compatibility, and more room to party on the mountain.
Your chain lube questions answered, plus 6 recommended lubes for your bike.
We analyzed hundreds of negative Yelp reviews to identify eight common ways bike shops fail customers, from poor communication to dismissing customer knowledge.
The Gamut Cillos stem delivers durability and easy installation with large M6 bolts and wide clamp, though the tall stack may limit adjustability.
American Classic's Smokin' Gun wheels deliver plus-bike benefits—better traction, stability, and suspension—on standard bikes without the weight penalty.
Sandy Ridge saved Portland-area mountain biking by creating 15 miles of innovative trails that draw 125,000 riders annually, with more expansion planned.
Syncline Trail is one of the most unique and picturesque trails in the Columbia River Gorge.
The Post Canyon mountain bike trail network in Hood River, Oregon boasts miles and miles of quality trails.
Exploring some of Oregon's best kept singletrack secrets.
A detailed look at the popular Whoopdee mountain bike trail in Hood River, Oregon.
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A long-travel 29er skeptic puts the Yeti SB5.5c to the test at Sandy Ridge, hoping it fails—but walks away impressed instead.
Forget chasing Strava times—sessioning trail features is the best way to build confidence, master technique, and have more fun on your bike.
The Sombrio Vagabond riding shirt blends mountain bike functionality with everyday style, offering stretchy comfort, clever pockets, and trail-worthy features at $99.
The Race Face Atlas Cinch Crank delivers proven durability with improved stiffness and lighter weight, wrapped in a modular, future-proof package.
Dakine's Oakridge Flannel ditches cycling-specific tech for pure flannel comfort, making it perfect for unpredictable spring and fall mountain bike rides.
Spring Outerbike in Moab offers epic trail access, the latest bikes from major and boutique brands, and a perfect excuse to escape muddy home trails.
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After only completing one of three 2015 goals, this Pacific Northwest rider maps out an ambitious 2016 wish list from Moab to Bellingham.
DT Swiss XM 481 rims strike an ideal balance between weight and wider rim performance, offering durable construction and compatibility with plus-size tires.
Bikologi is a new online custom bike builder that checks component compatibility, tracks weight and cost, and visualizes your dream build in real-time.
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Norco's Torrent 7.1 proves 27.5+ hardtails are no gimmick, delivering fat bike traction and 29er rollover in an unexpectedly playful all-mountain package.
The French-made Urge Supatrail features distinctive porthole vents, recycled materials, and a low-profile design that makes it a lightweight, well-ventilated trail helmet.
The 7iDP Covert Knee offers customizable, three-layer protection that adapts from XC to downhill, eliminating the need for multiple pad sets.
The 7iDP Transition Elbow combines low-profile memory foam protection with compression-fit comfort, offering packable, all-day wearability for trail riding and racing.
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"From early-season desert shredding to classic endurance races, these mountain bike festivals deliver guided rides, demos, beer gardens, and unforgettable good times."
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Norco's first 27.5+ hardtail pairs short chainstays with a long front-center and beefy components, promising both quick handling and downhill stability at $2,425.
SQlab's 611 Active saddle's neck and nose are set lower than the rear, providing a uniform pressure reduction for the perineum and pubic bones.
Spank's Vibrocore foam-filled alloy handlebar delivers carbon-like vibration damping at half the price, making it an excellent value for trail riders.
Indoor mountain bike parks are sweeping the nation, offering refuge from bad weather, closed trails, and winter snow while providing year-round skill development.
Indoor bike parks offer a physically demanding off-season alternative to fat biking, helping riders perfect skills like pumping, jumping, and cornering in a controlled environment.
Blackburn Design is accepting applications for six Rangers to ride the 2,500-mile Great Divide route on fully-equipped Niners while testing prototype gear.
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From Sedona's slickrock to Sweden's technical maze, we traveled the globe in 2015 discovering epic trails, bike culture, and must-ride mountain bike destinations.
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"We punished 13 bikes over hundreds of miles in 2015, from XC racers to fat bikes, revealing their strengths and weaknesses."
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Ditch the overbuilt carbon and grab Deity's affordable aluminum Blacklabel 25 handlebar: it bends before it breaks and delivers unfiltered trail feedback.
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For mountain bike nerds who can't leave their passion on the trail, here are some decals to plaster on everything you own.
Learn how to prevent and alleviate arm pump—the painful forearm condition that plagues mountain bikers—through simple adjustments to technique, circulation, and bike setup.
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.
Despite engineering advances and marketing claims, there will never be a do-everything-no-compromise mountain bike—physics simply won't allow it.
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.
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**The Commencal Meta AM V4 Race arrives from Andorra with slack geometry, premium RockShox suspension, and aluminum frame ready for serious enduro riding.**
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The Lazer Phoenix full-face helmet delivers certified downhill protection, comfortable fit, and lightweight performance at a budget-friendly $99 price point.
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Polygon's carbon Syncline 9 hardtail pairs XTR Di2 with 27.5-inch wheels and race geometry for a snappy, aggressive XC weapon.
Local bike shops are struggling to survive, but the rising tide of women cyclists could be their salvation—if they learn to serve them.
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**Local bike shops are struggling while women cyclists rise as the new majority—here's how shops can better serve this underserved population.**
Turner's RFX 4.0 gets a carbon makeover with DW-link suspension, 160mm travel, and 27.5" wheels for enduro racing domination.
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