Mountain Bike

Get free oval Q Rings or round chainrings with a new modular Rotor powermeter

Rotor is making it a bit easier to choose one of their latest made-in-Spain, CNC-machined alloy crankset powermeters with a new deal letting you pick…

Written by Cory Benson October 18, 2019

Commencal Furious rips w/ new 6069 frame, playful DH geometry, more!

Commencal announced a new 2020 version of their Furious DH bike. Using a 6069 alloy frame with improved lifespan and a more dynamic geometry, it…

Written by Greg Kopecky October 17, 2019

First Ride: Specialized Turbo Kenevo sends like a big bike, but pedals like a trail bike

After a few days of pure XC and then all out Enduro riding, Specialized had something different in mind for our final day in Tahoe.…

Written by Zach Overholt October 17, 2019

Wolf Tooth Headset Extender cups let you adjust any mountain bike’s geometry

As more modern mountain bikes get slacker trail bike geometry, do you wonder if your existing bike might need a geometry update? Wolf Tooth’s new…

Written by Cory Benson October 16, 2019

Lightweight, affordable X-Fusion H3C coil shock coming soon to your enduro bike

We took a first look at a prototype of X-Fusion’s new, lightweight H3C coil shock back at Sea Otter. But now we get a closer…

Written by Cory Benson October 15, 2019

Norco re-focus the spotlight onto their short travel Norco Optic trail bike

Developed on Norco’s backyard trails in the mountains surrounding their Vancouver-area headquarters, the 2020 Norco Optic is a bit of a departure from its previous…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 15, 2019

Reviewed: MET Parachute MCR full face convertible enduro helmet

$350 will get you the all-new MET Parachute MCR helmet; 2 helmets in one, the Parachute MCR is a convertible full face ASTM-certified enduro helmet…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 15, 2019

Nukeproof roll out Titanium coated Horizon headset bearings with 5-year warranty

For a lot of riders, the headset is a fit and forget item. For some though, it is a never ending cycle of “jeez, it…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 15, 2019

VAAST introduces “Super Magnesium” tubing on new gravel, mountain & commuter bikes

Upstart VAAST is bringing high end magnesium tubing to cycling with their new bikes. It’s an 8081 magnesium alloy called Allite Super Magnesium, comprised of aluminum, rare…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 14, 2019

Just in: Rex Black Diamond drips on “Fastest Ever” chain lube, independently-tested: Updated

A couple of years back, Finnish ski wax brand Rex jumped into cycling with a two-part race day-only chain lubrication system developed to get you…

Written by Cory Benson October 14, 2019

FRM weaves Dyneema frame, spokes & rims into an ultralight full suspension mountain bike

FRM is known for their lightweight parts, and now they’ve got a $4,900 frame made with Dyneema and carbon, and only a light clear coat.…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 12, 2019

New Salsa Cutthroat adds more cargo carrying abilities, smoother ride for more bike packing adventures

Ready to hit the trail? Whether prepping for a day ride or an epic on the Tour Divide, the new Salsa Cutthroat is here to…

Written by Zach Overholt October 10, 2019

GT electrify the MTB line-up with Shimano STePS-driven GT FORCE-E and GT Pantera-E

GT Bicycles have today launched their Power Series line-up of electric pedal assist full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes, with the GT Pantera-E and the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 10, 2019

Vittoria adds Agarro Trail tire for those who want to get aggro without the weight

It may have been leaked back in 2018, but Vittoria has formally launched their latest mountain bike tire. Called the Agarro, the newest trail tire…

Written by Zach Overholt October 10, 2019

Review: HT Components T1 enduro MTB pedals pack big grip in compact, racy design

Amongst pedals, there are a lot of smaller XC pedals, and there are a lot of big platform pedals. But only a few brands are…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 08, 2019

Hands On: Complete Shimano XTR M9100 1 x 12 group with actual weights

It may have taken a while, but the final piece of our XTR puzzle has finally arrived. If you’ve been following along, Shimano initially shipped…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2019

2020 Norco Fluid FS & Rampage Youth drop in more progressive kids’ mountain bikes

Norco’s full-suspension Fluid FS & hardtail Rampage Youth mountain bikes get major overhauls for 2020 to create adult-level progressive trail bike performance in smaller, lighter…

Written by Cory Benson October 08, 2019

Otso Voytek gets a fresh look and new builds for upcoming fat bike / plus bike season

Is it a plus bike that can run fat bike tires? A fat bike that also excels as a plus bike? If you’re talking about…

Written by Zach Overholt October 07, 2019

PNW Loam Grips lock super tacky, colorful rubber onto your mountain bar

The weather is changing and almost every mountain biker that’s been riding all summer could probably use a new set of grips. A relatively low-cost…

Written by Cory Benson October 07, 2019

Stan’s DART fires unique feathered plug to better seal tubeless tire punctures for good

Stan’s NoTubes has a new way to repair cuts & slices in your tubeless tires, with their new DART system, developed specifically for bike tires.…

Written by Cory Benson October 07, 2019

Sam Hill EWS-winning enduro sled: the Nukeproof Mega 290c for the masses

Just a few weeks after Sam Hill rode to his 3rd consecutive EWS overall victory, his latest championship-winning race whip, the Nukeproof Mega 290c, is…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 04, 2019

Winter Clothing Roundup: Warm threads from Vélobici, Endura, Santini & SockGuy

I’ve just woken up to the first frosty morning of the season, and the lungs aren’t particularly enjoying the cold air. In this clothing roundup,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 04, 2019

2020 Vitus Mythique – affordable, capable alloy trail bikes direct to the masses

The all-new Mythique is direct-to-consumer bike company Vitus’ answer to the affordable mountain bike question – what they are calling a “one stop shop, does…

Written by Cory Benson October 03, 2019

Where To Ride: Finding mountain bike gold in Ely, Nevada’s secret singletrack

If you’ve road tripped out west, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of time burying the needle across Nevada. Hot, arid, and hauntingly empty,…

Written by Steve Graepel October 03, 2019

Formula CTS offers 7 forks in one with swappable compression circuits

Suspension tuning is an absolute minefield for most people. For the majority of us, when we get a new bike, we set the fork up…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 02, 2019

Eco-friendly & super affordable, new Urge Venturo adult & MidJet kids MTB helmets

Urge Bike Products adds two all-new lightweight, affordable mountain bike helmets for 2020 – the adult Venturo and kids’ MidJet. Urge continues to impress, cranking…

Written by Cory Benson October 02, 2019

Trek X-Caliber keeps prices low, value high with updated aluminum hardtail line

Trek announced the new 2020 lineup for the aluminum X-Caliber hard tail mountain bike. With a multitude of spec levels and even a frameset option,…

Written by Greg Kopecky October 02, 2019

Light Wolf dream builds first lightweight carbon Unno Horn XC mountain bike <9.5kg

In mid-summer we got a first look at the limited edition, ultralight carbon Horn full-suspension XC race bike of premium Spanish bike builder UNNO. Within…

Written by Cory Benson October 01, 2019