Mountain Bike

The Team Marin hardtail 29er was built for young Joes training to become Pros

Usually when you see a ‘Team’ version of a bike, it’s a very expensive, top-of-the-line model that most of us will never get a chance…

Written by Steve Fisher February 19, 2019

Trust Performance launches U.S. demo program for Message fork

Trust Performance is making waves in front suspension with their unique multi-link Message fork. However, it carries a heavy price tag of $2,700, making it…

Written by Greg Kopecky February 18, 2019

All-new Nukeproof Dissent DH bike sends Adam Brayton downhill real fast – updated

After teasing us with a proto at Crankworx Whistler last year, and then under the Pulse name in December, Nukeproof have finally named their new…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 15, 2019

AASQ #49: Ask Mavic Anything Pt. 2 – Tubeless tires, rim width, & company

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt February 15, 2019

ENVE switches M-Series wheels to new i9 Hydra hubs…and drops prices!

It’s rare to find high end, made-in-America parts and brands team up and actually push prices down – but that’s what is happening today with…

Written by Greg Kopecky February 14, 2019

Truth crafts a 29″ BMX, plus new chromoly Main Event, and more

Getting sick of fake news? Well here’s some Truth for all you BMX racers and street cruisers! Maryland’s Truth BMX Products has once again expanded…

Written by Steve Fisher February 13, 2019

YT Tues 29 CF brings big wheels to the World Cup winning carbon DH bike

Mountain bike maker YT Industries has just added a carbon 29er downhill bike to the mix with the new TUES 29 CF. Already one of the…

Written by Cory Benson February 13, 2019

Videos: New SRAM eTap & Eagle AXS groups in action – shifting, riding & more!

The launch of the new SRAM eTap AXS and Eagle AXS wireless shifting road and mountain bike groups have ushered in fully customizable, electronically controlled…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2019

Öhlins DH38 downhill fork finally ready to shred

After too many months of teasing, the all-new Öhlins DH38 dual crown downhill mountain bike fork is here. And it promises a lot, saying it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 13, 2019

Review: Industry Nine Hydra equipped Enduro310 Carbon 29″ MTB wheels

Recently, I had the chance to head down to Asheville to check out Industry Nine’s new A35 stems. OK, I didn’t drive down to Asheville…

Written by Zach Overholt February 12, 2019

Industry Nine takes the 101 to new level of hub affordability & performance

The biggest news from Industry Nine today is undoubtedly their all new Hydra drive mechanism. But that’s not the only new product they’re launching today.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 12, 2019

Industry Nine Hydra hubs offer mythical performance w/ 690 points of engagement

When you hear ‘Industry Nine,’ a few things immediately spring to mind. Bright colors. U.S. manufacturing. And loud hubs that offer an impressively high level…

Written by Zach Overholt February 12, 2019

Zerode gears up for North American sales with US webstore & new bike builds

Over the last few years New Zealand’s Zerode has been edging their gearbox-driven mountain bikes into North America, and they’ve just taken a big leap…

Written by Steve Fisher February 11, 2019

AASQ #48: Ask Mavic Anything Pt. 1 – Wheel, hub, & rim tech questions

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt February 08, 2019

Pro Bike Check: 2019 Nino Schurter & Kate Courtney’s new Scott Spark RC race bikes!

After taking home top honors last year, the Scott-SRAM Racing team looks like it may well be unstoppable for 2019. That’s because World Cup champ…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2019

Pi Rope Squirrel Black Edition ultralight fiber spoke XC wheels go stealth black

Those same crazy lightweight mountain bike wheels we saw last summer with Pi Rope textile Vectran spokes just got a new stealthy all-black limited edition.…

Written by Cory Benson February 08, 2019

First Look: Santa Cruz Blur TR checks in for XC oriented fun on the trails

Given the incredibly efficient designs of today’s trail and enduro bikes, it’s easy to overlook the world of XC bikes. Unless you’re racing, you wouldn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt February 07, 2019

Rockshox Reverb AXS wireless dropper seatpost – Complete technical overview

The new Rockshox Reverb AXS is more than just a dropper seatpost modified to operate wirelessly. Inside are new parts and designs to make it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2019

Problem Solvers simplifies match making w/ MisMatch, ReMatch compatibility charts

When it comes to solving the little compatibility problems that quietly drive us nuts, Problem Solvers is one of the best brands out there. The…

Written by Zach Overholt February 07, 2019

Chris King adds XDR compatible driveshells for SRAM Red & Eagle* AXS

You know how this goes. When a big company like SRAM introduces a new drivetrain, smaller companies are quick to introduce compatible parts for their…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2019

SRAM Eagle AXS wireless mountain bike group – Complete technical overview

Spied throughout last year’s World Cup XC race season, the new SRAM Eagle AXS mountain bike group is officially here. It’s the first purpose built…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2019

SRAM AXS wireless control system is the all-access pass to future components

The new SRAM AXS family launches today with an all-new RED eTap AXS 12-speed group, the new Eagle AXS wireless mountain bike shifting, a Rockshox…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2019

Video: Jerome Clementz shreds carbon with metal for Another Day in the Dark

Enduro World Series champ Jerome Clementz had an idea: Mix the music he uses to escape with the riding he escapes to, then put it…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2019

Commencal Clash reshapes enduro in all-new 27.5 mountain bike & killer shredits!

Commencal may have pushed their Meta AM enduro & TR trail bikes to 29″ last year. But the new 2019 Clash insists that 27.5 isn’t dead,…

Written by Cory Benson February 05, 2019

All-new Niner RIP 9 RDO gets meaner, longer, lower, stiffer…and shorter travel?

The all-new 2019 Niner RIP 9 RDO is a completely redesigned beast of an all-mountain bike. Other than the CVA suspension platform, there’s little about…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2019