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1 week ago

2021 Commencal Meta AM Slackens Head Tube Nearly 2°, Promises Reduced Leg Fatigue

by Jeff Barber

Commencal makes big changes to the Meta All Mountain bike for 2021.

News

1 week ago

Revel adds a new 29" XC Whip to Their Growing Lineup, Named Ranger

by Brian Gerow

With 120mm of travel up front and 115mm out back, the all new Revel Ranger should be a cozy short...

Bike Reviews

3 weeks ago

The Niner RIP 9 is Keen to Descend the Fastest Trails [Review]

by Jeff Barber

The Niner RIP 9 is a trail bike that's optimized for riding nearly any descent, from everyday rides to the...

Bike Reviews

on Jun 5, 2020

The Spot Ryve 115 Forgives Your Poor Climbing Lines and Technique [Review]

by Matt Miller

The Spot Ryve 115 has a unique suspension platform that feels almost energetic under pedaling.

News

on Apr 28, 2020

The Updated Transition Sentinel Doesn't Follow the Current Mini-DH Bike Trend

by Brian Gerow

It seems that the engineers at Transition were pretty stoked with this all-mountain bike to begin with, and made a...

News

on Apr 27, 2020

The New Nukeproof Reactor 290 ST is a Lightweight, Light-Trail Bike

by Brian Gerow

Nukeproof filled the trail bike slot in their lineup last year with the Reactor 290 RS, and now they have...

Bike Reviews

on Apr 23, 2020

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' is More Than a Hammer

by Matt Miller

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' feels more capable than the name implies.

Bike Reviews

on Apr 2, 2020

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' [In for Test]

by Matt Miller

First impressions of the big wheeled, long-travel mountain bike by Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity.

Gear

on Mar 30, 2020

Mullet Bikes: Party in The Front or Rear? Exploring the How and Why

by Brian Gerow

Are mullet bikes worth the hype? We interview some industry pros to find out if mixed wheel bikes will soon...

Mountain Bike Podcast

on Mar 16, 2020

Niner President and Co-founder Chris Sugai Interview [Podcast]

by Jeff Barber

Chris shares how Niner got its start, weighs in on the mountain bike wheel size debate, and talks about the...

Bike Reviews

on Mar 13, 2020

Charging Through Sedona on the Ibis Ripmo V2 [Test Ride Review]

by Matt Miller

We take out the Ibis Ripmo V2 mountain bike on the rough trails of Sedona, Az.

Bike Reviews

on Mar 2, 2020

All New $398 Schwinn Axum 29er, Tested

by Jeff Barber

The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.

Bike Reviews

on Feb 24, 2020

The Orbea Occam Will Make any Bike Quiver Quiver [Review]

by Brian Gerow

The Orbea Occam trail bike follows through on its promise of a well-built, lightweight, and agile mountain bike that is...

News

on Feb 17, 2020

The Plus-Tire Trend Died Quickly, and 29ers are Continuing to Push 27.5 Out of the Picture

by Matt Miller

The 29er resurgence threatens the 27.5+ tire to a short-lived life. Will the same thing happen to all 27.5-inch mountain...

News

on Feb 12, 2020

The Jamis Portal and Hardline Mountain Bikes get the Carbon Fiber Treatment

by Brian Gerow

The popular Jamis Portal 130mm 29er and Hardline 160mm 27.5" mountain bikes are going full carbon fiber for 2020.

Bike Reviews

on Feb 10, 2020

In For Test: Mondraker's Foxy RR Long Travel Carbon 29er

by Brian Gerow

First impressions aboard the long travel Mondraker Foxy 29er trail bike.

News

on Feb 4, 2020

Pivot Updates their Popular Switchblade 29er Trail Bike With Added Travel and More Aggressive Angles

by Brian Gerow

The latest version of the Pivot Switchblade trail bike adds 7mm of rear travel and can run longer dropper posts....

Bike Reviews

on Jan 20, 2020

Sage Powerline Titanium 29er is a Mountain Bike for the Long Haul [Review]

by Jeff Barber

The Sage Powerline titanium 29er mountain bike features timeless construction with a fairly progressive design that should serve riders for...

Bike Reviews

on Dec 11, 2019

The 2020 GT Sensor Balances the Needs of Modern Trail Riders [Review]

by Matt Miller

The 2020 GT Sensor is aggressive enough for bike park trails and easy enough to pedal for all day mountain...

News

on Oct 30, 2019

Norco Updates Sight Trail Bike, Adds a Youth Model

by Brian Gerow

Norco now has mountain bikers of all sizes covered with their new Ride Aligned Sight trail bikes.

Gear

on Oct 30, 2019

The Ultimate Hardcore Hardtail Build, 2019

by Jeff Barber

This Orange P7 steel hardtail build features a Cane Creek Helm Works 130 fork, a 9-speed Box drivetrain, and Reynolds...

Events

on Oct 21, 2019

The Winningest Enduro Bikes and Riders Over the Past 4 EWS Seasons

by Brian Gerow

Is there any correlation between EWS winning results and the bikes riders choose, or could the best riders win on...

News

on Oct 16, 2019

NS Bikes Offers Two Mountain Bikes in One With Their New Define 130 and 150

by Brian Gerow

New for 2020, NS Bikes will upsize its popular

News

on Oct 15, 2019

The 2020 Norco Optic Trail Bike is Redesigned From the Soil Up

by Brian Gerow

For 2020, Norco's short-travel Optic trail sled gains some squish to accommodate its fully updated geometry and wheel sizing.

Bike Reviews

on Oct 10, 2019

The Long-Legged Cannondale Jekyll 29 [Short Term Review]

by Brian Gerow

Gerow tries out the newest rendition of the Cannondale Jekyll on 29-inch wheels.

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