Mountain Bike

Pivot Phoenix downhill bike rising w/ new 29er platform, piloted by Bernard Kerr

After years of testing, the Pivot Phoenix downhill mountain bike is about ready to shake that aging 27.5″ model loose and rip the bigger wheels.…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 19, 2019

All-new Santa Cruz Megatower is a 160mm travel 29er enduro beast

Santa Cruz has a very extensive line of mountain bikes that had just one missing piece: A 160 – 180mm travel Enduro bike with 29-inch…

Written by Greg Kopecky March 19, 2019

NAHBS 2019: English Cycles’ modular one-sided road bike, travel bike-packer & more!

English Cycles never disappoints, always showing off some of the most creative bicycles and designs at NAHBS. This year, though, he really stepped it up,…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 18, 2019

Mavic adds carbon rims for custom wheels, hubs coming & prototype gravel wheels

Back in the day, if you were going to build a custom set of wheels, chances were pretty good you’d be surrounding them with Mavic’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 15, 2019

2019 Mountain Bike Standards Guide – All you need to know to buy a new bike

It’s 2019, and you’re shopping for a mountain bike. Maybe you’re new to “serious” cycling and are buying your first mountain bike that costs $1,500…

Written by Greg Kopecky March 15, 2019

Shimano speeds up XTR delivery w/ non-series MT900 crank, groups available now

If you’re one of the lucky few, you might already have your hands on the new XTR M9100 group. If not, you’re probably impatiently waiting…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2019

Paul Components brews up the Sierra Klunker for Sierra Nevada Brewery

Last year, Paul Components was asked to build a custom bike for Sierra Nevada Brewery so they could show it off at the Sea Otter…

Written by Steve Fisher March 14, 2019

Damil Components laces modular Italian-made alloy hubs into affordable wheels

Italian hub & wheel maker Damil Components introduced a new set of high-performance machined aluminum road & mountain bike hubs promising a modular design that can…

Written by Cory Benson March 12, 2019

First Ride Review: 2019 Marin Mount Vision enduro / all-mountain bike

The all-new 2019 Marin Mount Vision came back after short hiatus to become their go-to enduro ripper. With a design that’s far more aggressive than…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 11, 2019

Catan titanium Cargobike corners like no other with light, comfortable ride

The Catan titanium Cargobike takes an entirely different approach to hauling, with a unique front steering linkage that leaves the bike with five headsets, plus…

Written by Cory Benson March 11, 2019

Review: Dominion A4 feels like completely new chapter in Hayes disc brakes

Have you ridden a Hayes hydraulic disc brake recently? We can’t really blame you if the answer is no. It’s not that the Radar wasn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2019

Ergon reworks men’s saddle line with updated road, mountain & eMTB seats

Last year, the big news from Ergon came in the form of their SR & SM Women saddles which were, well, specifically designed for women.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2019

Video Roundup: Cargo bikes w/ Chris Akrigg, Local Loam w/ Jeff Kendall-Weed, & Tahnée Seagrave at home

It’s Friday, which means it’s a perfect time to take a break and watch a few bike videos to get you pumped for the weekend.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2019

Maxxis Assegai dons Māori artwork for limited edition Taiaha tire in Rotorua

Crankworx Rotorua is just around the corner, and Maxxis is ready to celebrate. This year, to announce their first time as the official tire of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2019

Sam Blenkinsop rides like a god on all-new Deity Skywire 35mm bars

Deity says their new 35mm bore Skywire handlebars will enhance your performance, with super stiffness and enhanced damping properties increasing time on the bike by…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 07, 2019

New Leatt Velocity 6.5 “bulletproof” mountain bike goggles see light of day

The all-new Leatt Velocity 6.5 mountain bike goggles give you a world of options, all at solid price points, and all interchangeable so you can…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 07, 2019

Specialized Stumpjumper EVO gets even rowdier with new Pro carbon version

Are you rowdy? It’s OK, you can admit it. Admitting it is the first step to recovery. Or you can go the complete opposite direction…

Written by Zach Overholt March 06, 2019

First Ride Review & Actual Weight – 2019 Niner RIP9 RDO mountain bike

Niner did a lot of things differently when it launched the all-new, completely redesigned RIP 9 RDO. It was billed as the longest, lowest, slackest…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 06, 2019

First Ride Review: 2019 Salsa Horsethief trail bike is no one-trick pony

With 29” wheels, 120mm of rear travel and a 140mm fork Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Horsethief is a well-rounded trail machine. I got to ride the…

Written by Steve Fisher March 06, 2019

Selle San Marco widens range via narrow Shortfit saddle, adds augmented reality

Last year Selle San Marco added their latest Shortfit ergonomic saddle shape for cyclists looking for a wide, comfortable option for aggressive, performance bike fits.…

Written by Cory Benson March 05, 2019

First Ride Review: The race-inspired 2019 Salsa Cycles Spearfish is fast, but still fun

If you were to design a bike specifically for a 50-mile race that’s mostly comprised of singletrack trails, I bet it would look something like…

Written by Steve Fisher March 05, 2019

Pop it & Lock it with the new MSW one-size-fits-all rear wheel stand, more

You may have noticed that bicycles come in an amazing range of tire sizes these days. That means whether you’re a shop, or just an…

Written by Zach Overholt March 05, 2019

Diamondback Release 29″ version of their Level Link full suspension MTB

Diamondback has done well with their Catch & Release series, and for good reason – the bikes offer an impressive level of performance for the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 04, 2019

Pole Bushmaster scales enduro back to 140mm alloy 29er trail bike, aka Stamina 140

Last autumn Pole stretched out their all-new, fully CNC machined alloy mountain bike concept with the addition of a 180mm travel 29er Stamina that could…

Written by Cory Benson March 04, 2019