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Our team of mountain bike and gear testers have decades of mountain biking experience. We recognize mountain bikes and gear can be expensive and as mountain bikers ourselves, we aim to help you make informed purchase decisions.

Close-up view of a worn shoe sole with a hexagonal tread pattern, showing dirt and debris, held up against a blurred natural background.
Flat Pedal Shoes
Shimano GF600 mountain bike shoe review after one year of testing
A close-up view of a green flashlight lens illuminated by a blue light, set against a blurred, dark background. The lens features a circular design with a small blue light in the center, and a metal body is visible behind it.
Lights
Exposure Diablo 15 helmet light review: Lightweight 116g design with a unique tap control
A close-up view of a smartwatch displaying the time as 10:23 AM on November 28, with additional information such as temperature and weather conditions. The wrist holding the watch is partially covered by a blue long-sleeve shirt, and another wrist is shown with a black sleeve featuring a logo. The background shows a blurred outdoor scene.
Watches
Suunto Vertical 2 GPS watch review: Multi-Sport smartwatch with offline maps for mountain biking
Close-up of a bicycle's rear drivetrain, featuring a cluster of gears and a derailleur. The derailleur is marked with "Deore XT" and is mounted on a light-colored bicycle frame. The background includes greenery, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Drivetrain
Shimano DEORE XT M8200 Di2 wireless drivetrain review
A mountain bike with a white frame and black components, resting on grass covered in fallen leaves. The bike is slightly muddy, indicating recent use on rugged terrain. The tires display a pronounced tread pattern suitable for off-road riding.
Trail Bikes
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Review: Why this $4,999 XC bike punches above its weight
A man wearing a black and red bike helmet and sunglasses stands outdoors with a blurred background of colorful autumn foliage and trees. He has short hair and a stubbly beard, and he appears to be looking off to the side. The image captures a moment of contemplation in nature.
Half Shell Helmets
Lazer Impala KinetiCore mountain bike helmet review
A close-up of a person's foot wearing a brown and teal sneaker while resting on a bicycle pedal. The sneaker features a mix of materials, including suede and mesh, with a speckled sole and branding visible on the side. The background shows a blurred natural setting with autumn leaves.
Flat Pedal Shoes
The Lems Trail Thrasher is the Colorado brand's first mountain bike shoe [Review]
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Close-up of a mountain bike tire featuring the tread pattern and branding of the Scorpion XC model. The tire shows signs of dirt, indicating recent use in outdoor conditions. In the background, a blurred natural setting with greenery suggests the tire is designed for trail riding.
Tires
Pirelli Scorpion XC M mountain bike tire review: Surprisingly rugged performance for XC riding
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Close-up image of a bicycle's drivetrain, featuring a pinion gear system, pulleys, and a belt drive, set against a dirt background. The components show intricate details of the gears and chain, illustrating the mechanics of the bike's pedaling system.
Enduro Bikes
The Priority Vanth is a unique belt-driven, gearbox enduro bike [Review]
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Close-up view of a bicycle handlebar with a mounted front light displaying a digital timer. The light emits a faint orange glow against a dark, blurred background.
Lights
The Exposure Toro 16 bike light gets brighter the faster you ride [Review]
A close-up view of a black bicycle pedal, featuring a platform design with a clip mechanism. The pedal shows signs of use with dirt and scratches, and is positioned against a blurred, earthy background.
Clipless Pedals
Are one-sided clipless pedals any good? A Funn Ripper2 pedal review
A black athletic shoe with a textured surface, featuring a velcro strap and a circular dial closure system, resting on dry grass alongside a small yellow leaf.
Clipless Pedal Shoes
Shimano SH-GE900HS mountain bike shoe review
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A close-up view of a purple bicycle pedal attached to the sole of a cycling shoe, resting on a textured surface with visible dirt. The pedal features a silver mechanism and has "CTRL" inscribed on it. The shoe sole has a honeycomb pattern, indicating grip for cycling.
Clipless Pedals
Wolf Tooth CTRL clipless pedals deliver less weight, more contact [Review]
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Close-up view of a bicycle tire tread, showing a textured surface with distinct patterns designed for traction. The tire has visible dirt and debris, indicating it has been used on rugged terrain. The background is slightly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Tires
Teravail Clifty mountain bike tire review
Close-up of a bicycle frame featuring the word "STRAGGLER" emblazoned in a playful font on a teal-colored metal surface, with a blurred natural background.
Gravel Bikes
Surly Straggler review: Still the 'mountain biker's road bike'?
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Close-up view of a metal detector's search coil, with a focus on its underside. The coil is black, showing some signs of wear and dirt, and features attachment points for a shaft. A blurred, green and natural background suggests an outdoor setting.
Tools
The GÜP Industries tire plug tool finds a surprisingly secure stash spot on the saddle
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Close-up of a Shimano XTR bicycle pedal, featuring a sleek metal and black design with a prominent XTR logo, mounted on a crank arm. The background shows a blurred outdoor setting.
Clipless Pedals
Shimano XTR M9220 Enduro Pedal Review
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A person wearing a blue rain jacket and a helmet, smiling amidst a rain shower. In the background, a river flows through a lush, green landscape with tall trees. Rain droplets are visible in the air, adding to the outdoor, adventurous atmosphere.
Rain Jackets
GOREWEAR Lupra 2.0 rain jacket review
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A black mountain bike with a modern frame design, featuring large tires and a prominent suspension system, is parked in a grassy field with wildflowers. In the background, rolling hills and a cloudy sky create a serene outdoor setting.
Mountain bikes
The Amflow PL Carbon Pro electric mountain bike sets a new standard [Review]
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A gray GPS smartwatch displaying a topographical map with a highlighted hiking trail labeled "Hickory Connector." The watch is resting on a bed of gray gravel and small rocks, surrounded by a few dried leaves.
Electronics
The Coros Nomad GPS watch is designed for outdoor adventures [Review]
A close-up of a Garmin smartwatch displaying a detailed map of Atlanta on a rocky surface, surrounded by small pieces of gray stone and some dried leaves. The watch shows distance information and is positioned at an angle to highlight its features.
GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 970 multi-sport GPS smartwatch is the best I've tested [Review]
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A close-up view of a black bike dropper seat post with an attached remote lever, set against a background of dry, tangled branches. The seat post features the brand name "ONE" along with the model designation "TWENTY."
Dropper Posts
OneUp V3 Dropper Post drops weight and gets a lighter touch too [Review]
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A person standing outdoors with their back to the camera, wearing a green shirt and dark pants. They have a black bag secured at their waist with a buckle, featuring a label that reads "HIGH ABOVE." The background shows a blurred forest landscape with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Hip Packs
The High Above Venture 3D hip pack is waterproof, durable, and made in the USA [Review]
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A close-up image of a blue valve cap sitting on a bicycle wheel, filled with soapy water, with part of the wheel visible in the foreground and a wooden surface in the background.
Tire Sealants
The Straz Sealant Funnel makes adding tubeless tire sealant simple
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Close-up view of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a chain, crankset, and pedals. The frame is a light color, and there's a visible suspension component. The background shows rocky terrain, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Cranksets
Race Face Era mountain bike crankset review
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A close-up image of a bright blue bicycle pedal resting on a dirt path, surrounded by blurred greenery. The pedal features a textured surface and is marked with the brand name "WAVE ONE."
Flat Pedals
The OneUp Wave Pedals force proper foot placement [Review]
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Close-up of a WTB Peacemaker mountain bike tire, showcasing knobby tread patterns and dirt accumulated on the surface, set against a blurred green background.
Tires
WTB Peacekeeper trail bike tire [Review]
Close-up image of a metallic bicycle frame featuring a bright orange clip attached to it. The clip has a black padded section and the word "LARGANITE" is visible on the orange part. In the background, there are trees suggesting an outdoor setting.
Accessories
4 bike tool mounts for your MTB frame
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Close-up of a Garmin device displaying a detailed map titled "Riding on Ekg," with marked trails and points of interest. The device is mounted on a bicycle, which is primarily red in color.
GPS
Finally, a GPS designed for mountain biking: The Garmin Edge MTB
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A black drone with a protective cage hovering in a green, blurred outdoor setting. The drone features a compact design with a camera and control buttons visible on its surface.
Electronics
HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K drone review
Close-up of a mountain bike with a turquoise frame on rocky terrain. A foot wearing a gray shoe is positioned on the pedal, and a water bottle is secured in the frame. The bike features tires with a rugged tread, suitable for trail riding.
Drivetrain
Shimano XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain review
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A man in a blue shirt and black shorts rides a mountain bike on a dirt trail in a rocky desert landscape, wearing a light-colored helmet and sunglasses. He is focused on navigating the terrain, surrounded by sparse vegetation and boulders in the background.
Brakes
Shimano XTR mountain bike brake review
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A mountain biker navigating a rocky trail, maneuvering down a slope with focus and determination. The rider is wearing a helmet and sunglasses, and the bike features a teal frame and knobby tires, set against a backdrop of dry, rugged terrain and a cloudy sky.
Wheels
Shimano XTR M9220 trail/enduro mountain bike wheelset review