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Opinion

How to Read Mountain Bike Gear Reviews: A Writer’s Perspective

By Brian Gerow   February 19, 2021

We can’t always try before we buy mountain bike gear, so reading online reviews is important when making purchase decisions. That’s why it’s important for the writers to get things right.

Which Type of Mountain Bike Racing is Your Favorite to Follow or Watch?

By Jeff Barber   February 14, 2021
EWS Pietra 2020

For many, the next best thing to riding mountain bikes is watching — and talking about — other people riding mountain bikes.

Mountain Bike Genres are Largely Arbitrary and Potentially Confusing

By Brian Gerow   February 12, 2021

Professional enduro athletes have earned top results aboard mountain bikes ranging from 130mm to 180mm of rear suspension travel. Are their bikes not equally enduro when slid across the race tape?

The Thin Line Separating Safety and Vandalism: A New Fence Planted on a Colorado Trail Divides Thought

By Matt Miller   February 11, 2021

A fence was recently installed at a popular trail near Denver ostensibly in the name of safety. Vandals promptly removed it.

2021 is the Year of the Mountain Biker [Opinion]

By Matt Miller   January 13, 2021

In 2021, veteran mountain bikers can set the tone for new riders and the industry alike.

Dismantling the Myths and Expanding Upon the Latest Bikes in Wilderness Bill [Opinion]

By John Fisch   January 4, 2021

Addressing common fears and concerns about the Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act following supportive testimony.

Between 2 Triangles: The MTB Tech That’s Newly and No Longer Notable

By Brian Gerow   November 25, 2020

Things mountain bike reviewers no longer note: disc brakes, a 1x drivetrain, and Boost spacing, to name a few. Today, it’s all about that seat angle, dropper travel, and external cable routing.

What gets Cold First When Mountain Biking in Winter? [Survey]

By Jeff Barber   November 15, 2020

With winter ahead for mountain bikers here in the northern hemisphere, we want to know which part of your body you’re most worried about keeping warm this mountain bike season.

Do You Bike Commute? [Survey]

By Jeff Barber   November 8, 2020

Some mountain bikers ride strictly for recreation, while others occasionally choose to bike for transportation.

On the Trail, Everything Is Actually Happening, Right Here — Right Now

By Brian Gerow   October 30, 2020

It’s a brilliant time to be a young mountain biker. It can also be tough to pull away from screens and get outdoors.

Are any Bike Skills Truly Useless?

By Brian Gerow   October 15, 2020

While it might seem like some mountain bike skills and tricks exist purely for show, most if not all of them can make us faster and more confident on the trails.

Weight is the Last Thing we Should Care About Anymore When it Comes to Mountain Bikes [Opinion]

By Matt Miller   October 7, 2020

When shopping for a mountain bike, there are a lot of factors to consider. Perhaps weight should be one of the least important for some of us.

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