Mountain Bike

The New Trek Slash 9.9 Plows As Expected, But Pedals and Pops Too!

Trek gives the 2024 Slash a high-pivot linkage with 170mm travel and mixed wheels, making a capable and well-rounded long-travel bike.

Written by Steve Fisher January 03, 2024

WeThePeople Swamp Master Goes Full MTB on Full-Suspension BMX Production Bike

This isn’t the first full-suspension BMX frame we’ve seen, but WeThePeople Swamp Master may be the first proper production BMX fully to come to market.…

Written by Cory Benson December 22, 2023

REI Co-op DRT e3.1 eMTB Review: Better Than You Think for Less Than Expected

Is REI’s first electric mountain bike any good? We hit the trails to find out.

Written by Zach Overholt December 22, 2023

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2023 – Steve’s Top MTBs, Components, Clothing & Gear

After coming back from injury, Steve was more stoked than ever to test out new gear in 2023.

Written by Steve Fisher December 21, 2023

Review: The Best Handlebar Bag Out There, Ornot

Is the Ornot Large Handlebar Bag, the best handlebar bag out there? It is… Ornot.

Written by Ron Frazelle December 21, 2023

BikeRumor Editor’s Choice 2023 – Tyler’s Top Picks

Tyler’s picks for the best bikes, components, wheels, tires, gear, and tools of 2023.

Written by Tyler Benedict December 21, 2023

Lizard Skins 3d Prints New 3DGRP with Digital Light Synthesis

Get ultra high tech with Lizard Skins new 3DGRP grip made with Digital Light Synthesis.

Written by Ron Frazelle December 20, 2023

Rotor INspider Turns Shimano XTR, XT & SLX Cranks into a Direct Mount Power Meter

A new Rotor INspider Shimano direct mount spider can turn your existing XTR, XT, or even SLX cranks into the sleekest-looking MTB power meter. Made…

Written by Cory Benson December 20, 2023

Fox’s New Dropframe Pro Helmet Gains eBike Certification

Fox Racing updates the new Dropframe Pro Enduro helmet.

Written by Ron Frazelle December 19, 2023

A Flat Pedal with Float? 8-Degree Pedal Offers Actual Float with Normal Shoes

That’s right, flat pedals, regular shoes and 8 degrees of lateral float… meet the new 8 Degree Pedal

Written by Ron Frazelle December 19, 2023

Actofive Machines Signature X Gearbox Crankset to Spice Up Your Gearbox Bike – Factory Tease

Freshly machined from 7075, new Actofive Signature X Gearbox cranks bring extra strength, lightweight & bling to your gearbox bike…

Written by Cory Benson December 19, 2023

AASQ: What’s the Difference Between Hookless Rims and Traditional (Hooked) Rims?

Hunt Bike Wheels helps explain the benefits hookless rims can bring for riders on the road, in the mountains, or anywhere in between.

Unno IKKI long travel eMTB keeps things low & light

With the same geometry as their analog enduro bike, the new Unno IKKI adds a little boost without changing the downhill performance.

Written by Tyler Benedict December 17, 2023

Bike Ahead BiTurbo X & Cargo Adapt 6-spoke Carbon Wheels for ebikes, plus new Wonderbar

German carbon specialist Bike Ahead Composites has two new versions of their iconic monocoque 6-spoke carbon BiTurbo wheels. 1 for heavier riders, ebikes & eMTB…

Written by Cory Benson December 15, 2023