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Gear
on May 28, 2020
This New Norco Torrent Build is Loaded with Parts to Review
by Brian Gerow
Wireless electronics on a steel hardtail mountain bike? Sounds like a rap group with a banjo player.
News
on May 1, 2020
160mm Front and Rear for the Redesigned Cotic Bikes RocketMAX Steel 29er
by Brian Gerow
The Gen 3 Cotic RocketMAX is a steel full suspension mountain bike that's ready to party.
News
on May 1, 2020
The New Ritchey Outback V2 Gravel Bike adds Multiple Mounts for Adventure and Fenders
by Brian Gerow
The updated Ritchey Outback gravel bike is clearly ready for backcountry bikepacking adventures.
Gear
on Mar 16, 2020
7 Full Suspension Steel Mountain Bike Frame Builders Talk Advantages
by Brian Gerow
Why build a steel full-suspension mountain bike instead of using carbon fiber or aluminum? We talked with a handful of...
Bike Checks
on Feb 20, 2020
This Chromag Stylus Is Perfect for Winter Mountain Biking on the North Shore [Bike Check]
by Sam James
This Chromag Stylus is a hardcore hardtail mountain bike, built up for shredding sketchy winter trails around the North Shore...
Bike Reviews
on Feb 18, 2020
The Production Privee Shan N°5 is a Unique Steel Full Suspension Mountain Bike [Test Ride Review]
by Brian Gerow
The Production Privee N°5 is a steel full suspension mountain bike that offers a comfortable ride and traction for days....
Bike Reviews
on Dec 17, 2018
The 2019 Ritchey Ultra Review: A Classic Design Gains Hardcore Features
by Jeff Barber
The Ritchey Ultra adds modern touches like internal dropper post routing, a slacker head tube angle, and the ability to...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Feb 26, 2018
Listen: Mountain Bike Frame Materials & Construction Methods
by Jeff Barber
Learn about the pros and cons of steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon mountain bike frames. We also discuss the various...
Bike Reviews
on Aug 23, 2017
Steel Full Suspension Proudfoot Cycles Primed 29er Test Ride Review
by Greg Heil
Most people think steel is best suited for hardtail mountain bike frames--and if it's a singlespeed, then even better! Generally speaking, steel......
User Photo
on Aug 9, 2017
Photo by Lester Luallin
Rollin' Rigid on Trail 100.
User Photo
on Aug 9, 2017
Photo by Lester Luallin
Cruising Pemberton on the Bridgestone MB-3
Gear
on Apr 28, 2017
Proudfoot Cycles Displays Steel Full Suspension
by Aaron Chamberlain
I'm a sucker for steel bikes, so when I saw a turquoise, steel, full suspension hanging from a stand at......
Gear
on Mar 16, 2017
Sklar Bikes: Best Mountain Bike at NAHBS 2017
by Aaron Chamberlain
The twelfth edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) just wrapped up in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since......
Bike Reviews
on Feb 3, 2017
Raleigh Tokul 4130 Long Term Review
by John Fisch
Raleigh Bikes and the Tokul 4130 Founded way back in 1885 and having survived countless changes in the market, boom and......
Gear
on Dec 28, 2016
The Starling Murmur: Custom FS 29er Frame is a Rare Bird
by Aaron Chamberlain
The vast majority of boutique, custom framebuilders use steel as their material of choice. It's relatively easy to work with......
Bike Reviews
on Sep 27, 2016
Revamped Surly Krampus 29+ Test Ride Review
by Helena Kotala
A couple months ago at Saddle Drive, I got the opportunity to check out some of Surly's recent redesigns for......
Bike Reviews
on Sep 22, 2016
Advocate Cycles Hayduke 27.5+ Test Ride Review
by Helena Kotala
I've been watching the Hayduke from afar for the better part of this year, as a couple of my good......
Bike Reviews
on Jul 29, 2016
Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ Test Ride Review
by Helena Kotala
The Surly Karate Monkey, or "K-Monk," as it is affectionately called, has been around for a long time. It was......
Bike Reviews
on Mar 3, 2016
Advocate Cycles Watchman Fat Bike Long Term Review
by Helena Kotala
Advocate Cycles may be new to the fat bike party--and the party in general--as the company is only about a......
Bike Reviews
on Sep 17, 2015
Test Ride Review: Ritchey Commando
by Jeff Barber
Last year Ritchey announced the Commando fat bike, and frames started shipping early this year (or late in the fat......
Events
on Mar 18, 2014
Photo Blog: 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show
by Dustin Gaddis
The 10th rendition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) was held in Charlotte, NC last weekend, and if......
Bike Reviews
on Oct 18, 2013
Review: Vassago VerHauen 29er
by Dustin Gaddis
Vassago is an Arizona-based company that specializes in 29er hardtail frames. I have owned their singlespeed Jabberwocky frame for a......
Bike Reviews
on May 17, 2013
Review: Raleigh XXIX+G Steel 29er
by Greg Heil
The Raleigh XXIX+G is a steel hardtail 29er that sports classic styling with a real disposition toward modern technology and......
Gear
on Aug 22, 2012
Kuat NV Core Bike Rack Review
by Syd Patricio
Back in 2010 I reviewed the Kuat NVbike rack, and I still love it and use it to this day.......
Gear
on Jun 7, 2012
On Test: Civilian Luddite Singlespeed 29er Mountain Bike
by Dustin Gaddis
The Luddites were Industrial Revolution era English textile workers who were pissed about being replaced by new machinery that did......
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