Mountain Bike

The New Pivot Phoenix Is a Carbon Mid-High Pivot with Two Chains & DW6 Suspension

You can put the new Pivot Phoenix in Bernard Kerr mode – if you think you’re ready for it.

Written by Zach Overholt October 04, 2024

The All New Santa Cruz Vala Uses Four-Bar Suspension, Not VPP

Santa Cruz claims they were able to make a better handling ebike by dropping VPP

Written by Zach Overholt October 02, 2024

PNW Drops Limited Edition Silver Dropper Posts with Loam & Rainier Models

PNW Components gets their bling on with LTD Silver LOAM and Rainier Dropper Posts

Written by Ron Frazelle September 30, 2024

Green Mountain Flow: How to Experience Vermont by Bike

Despite its cozy reputation, in Vermont, you’re never far from trail networks tailor-made for mountain bikers.

Written by Mark Wilson September 30, 2024

Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator is Small Yet Powerful

Embarrassed other riders will notice your non-motorized pump in your jersey pocket? Get hip with the Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator

Written by Jordan Villella September 27, 2024

Devinci Troy GX AXS 12S Review: Updated Trail Bike Hits All the Right Notes

The new Devinci Troy seems like a better bike despite moving away from Super Boost.

Written by Steve Fisher September 26, 2024

BOA delivers top-tier fit and control in widening off-road shoe offerings

BOA Technology has been innovating cycling footwear for 16 years. Now, its presence in off-road riding is stronger than ever.

Devinci Updates The Troy With Increased Travel, Also Introduces a Troy ST

Does Devinci’s move back to Boost spacing on the new Troy hint toward the end of Super Boost?

Written by Steve Fisher September 25, 2024

Lauf Surprises Us with the Elja Full Suspension Mountain Bike w/ 2.6″ Tires

When Lauf told us they were launching a mountain bike, this was definitely NOT what we were expecting.

Written by Jordan Villella September 25, 2024

Fox Live Valve Neo Brings Fast Wireless Suspension Control to Air or Coil Shocks

The newest generation of Fox Live Valve is here – without an option for the fork.

Written by Zach Overholt September 24, 2024

Carbon Wasp Cooks Up New 120mm Truffle UK-Handmade XC Trail Bike

Carbon Wasp is back with a new & improved Truffle, the 120mm light carbon XC to Trail mountain bike hand crafted in the UK…

Written by Cory Benson September 23, 2024

e*thirteen Sidekick Hubs Promise to Eliminate Pedal Kickback with ‘Revolutionary’ Drive System

If e*thirteen’s claims for their new Sidekick hub system are true, this could be a game changer for MTB design.

Written by Zach Overholt September 23, 2024

BH Lynx SLS Mixes Softail & Full-Suspension Tech in Faster 80mm XC Race Mountain Bike

After a year of spy shots, a new ultralight 80mm travel BH Lynx SLS full-suspension XC race mountain bike has been unveiled…

Written by Cory Benson September 20, 2024

Specialized Announces the Stumpjumper 15 Alloy, Offering Top-Notch Tech at Lower Prices

Aluminum full suspension bikes just keep getting better. The new Stumpjumper 15 Alloy is a prime example.

Written by Steve Fisher September 17, 2024

2024 Canyon Neuron Refresh Yields More Capable Trail Bike Builds in Carbon & Alloy

Canyon’s popular mid-travel Neuron trail bike gets a 2024/2025 model refresh with more capable, more modern & more premium build kits. At first glance, it…

Written by Cory Benson September 17, 2024

New Santa Cruz Hightower v4 29er Blurs Lines with 150mm Travel & Better VPP

New 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 boosts carbon 29er’s travel to 150mm to shred tougher trails even faster, as the one do-it-all-mountain bike!

Written by Cory Benson September 17, 2024

Jaegher Typhoon Custom Builds Dropbar Gravel Mountain Bikes for Any Adventure

Custom Belgian steel bike builder Jaegher has a couple of all-new Typhoon off-road drop bar bikes that channel both gravel AND mountain bike vibes to…

Written by Cory Benson September 16, 2024

Vittoria Announces Lightweight Trail and e-Bike Specific Air-Liner Protect Insert

Vittoria Air Liner is now boarding for trail and e-bike rim protection with new designs for higher volume tires.

Written by Jordan Villella September 12, 2024

Wolf Tooth Components Bike Tire Pressure App Takes the Guesswork Out of Low Pressure Inflation

Think your tire pressures are optimized? Try out the new WTC app to find out.

Written by Zach Overholt September 10, 2024

Spotted: Parrier Derailleur Guard Straps Low-Cost Insurance Protection To Your Chainstay

This simple dynamic fin Parrier Derailleur Guard protects your precious rear derailleur – not only from stick & rock strikes, but from mud & dust,…

Written by Cory Benson September 10, 2024

ARI Superior Peak Downhill Bike Adapts To All Kinds Of Gravity Riding

The ARI Superior Peak is a DH bike with tons of adjustability for racing, freeriding or lapping the bike park.

Written by Steve Fisher September 09, 2024

Tout Terrain Introduces Divide eMTB with Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit

How many times would you have to charge the Divide to ride the Great Divide?

Written by Zach Overholt September 06, 2024

Fulcrum Metal Carbon & ALX Shreds All Mountains on Lighter, Tougher Trail Wheels

Fulcrum upgrades their Metal trail bike wheels with new lightweight & strong Carbon & ALX alloy wheelsets to shred all-mountain riding

Written by Cory Benson September 04, 2024

Fizik Proxy White Review: Light & Airy Gravel or XC Racing Shoes, But Limited Fit Control

Review: Fizik’s new white Proxy gravel racing shoes are light, well-vented, and as stiff as I want… but they have a fit adjustability issue I…

Written by Cory Benson September 02, 2024

MADE Show: BTCHN’ Bikes Titanium GeoShift Bike Wins BR Most Unique Award!

A titanium hardtail with adjustable on-the-fly geometry is certainly unique

Written by Ron Frazelle August 30, 2024

New Trek ProCaliber Gen 3 Hardtail Drops Iso Speed for Flexing Iso Bow Suspension

The new Trek ProCaliber still has an active frame design – just without any moving parts.

Written by Jordan Villella August 29, 2024

MADE Show: Sneak Peek at Neuhaus Metalworks’ New Production “Yet To Be Named” Hardtail

Renowned custom frame builder, Neuhaus Metalworks is working on a lower price point hardtail

Written by Ron Frazelle August 29, 2024

SUN Ringlé SR 307/309 Roll Out Durable & Affordable Alloy Enduro & DH MTB Wheels

SUN Ringlé has just added the SR 307 & 309 – a new line-up of core durable affordable aluminum mountain bike wheels for Enduro and…

Written by Cory Benson August 28, 2024

Baum DBM Ti Gravel Bike Drop Bars the Mountain Like It’s Hot

Baum Cycle’s latest DBM titanium gravel bike is actually a mountain bike, a drop bar mountain bike. Fully embracing the fact that modern adventure gravel…

Written by Cory Benson August 27, 2024