Mountain Bike

Rockshox Reverb dropper post getting wireless eTap electronic controls?

Hiding in plain sight in Trek’s recent promo image announcing Jolanda Neff joining their XC race team could be a wireless, electronically controlled Rockshox Reverb…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 30, 2018

44 Bikes get longer and slacker with first Super Boost Single Speed?

To me, one of the best things about building custom bikes is the ability to experiment and try new things. As mountain biking has evolved,…

Written by Zach Overholt October 29, 2018

Otso Voytek Plus-Fat gets limited edition looks to blend in as snow starts to fall

Whether you are looking to go full fat to float on top off the deepest snow, or plus sized to hit more year-round trails, the…

Written by Cory Benson October 29, 2018

Specialized BLCK DMND & Eliminator tires – Trail supple, DH tough, Enduro & World Cup proven

Specialized spent the past two EWS & DH World Cup race seasons developing what they hoped would be the perfect gravity mountain bike tire. Starting…

Written by Cory Benson October 29, 2018

Diaz Suspension drops The Runt into your air fork to give it a coil-like ride

If you are looking for more enduro-ready linear suspension performance out of your Fox or RockShox air fork, Diaz Suspension may have just the ticket for…

Written by Cory Benson October 29, 2018

Friday Roundup: Rex Specs, Leogang, Stelvio, or just Phuket, Vote, Win & more!

Keep your enduro dog protected with a set of Rex Spec – All mountain bikers long to have a killer trail dog, whether they ride XC,…

Written by Cory Benson October 26, 2018

Trust Performance sends The Message, brings linkage suspension forks to the forefront

Years in the making and remarkably well kept as a secret, Trust Performance’s all-star crew has just introduced their first product, The Message. It’s a…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2018

Suspension Tech: How do temperature changes affect suspension performance?

Last week we covered how changes in air pressure and altitude affect your air fork and shock. This week, we check back in with Fox…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2018

Paul Component Engineering unboxes their first 35 x 35mm Boxcar stem

One day after Industry Nine unveiled their first stem to the world, Paul Component Engineering is reminding us that they too machine their own stems…

Written by Zach Overholt October 24, 2018

BikeYoke Divine SL pops up a super light, short 80mm travel XC dropper post

We took an exclusive first preview at BikeYoke’s Divine SL dropper earlier this summer. The new lightweight, cut-to-size, short-travel dropper seatpost is designed for shorter…

Written by Cory Benson October 24, 2018

Pivot Switchblade reopens with new Fox DPX2 shock & longer travel Fox 36 fork

One of the best mid-travel 29ers is getting even better. Pivot just announced that their Switchblade 29/27.5+ ripper is getting a few suspension upgrades that…

Written by Zach Overholt October 23, 2018

Sage Flow Motion, US-made titanium all-mountain hardtail is trail-ready

Back at Sea Otter last spring we got an early look at Sage Titanium’s first mountain bike – the Flow Motion all-mountain hardtail. Now six months…

Written by Cory Benson October 23, 2018

Winter is coming and ENVE is ready w/ new Fat Fork & M685 fat bike wheels

It finally happened. ENVE is making a fat bike rim. Not only that, but they’re also making a fat bike fork – and both look…

Written by Zach Overholt October 23, 2018

Hands on: Industry Nine A35 stem turns with precision from CNC machining

The latest piece of performance bicycle jewelry from Industry Nine has nothing to do with your wheels. Instead, I9 is living up to the new…

Written by Zach Overholt October 23, 2018

Just In: Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 12 speed LT 29er

When it comes to the new 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper, there are a lot of options. Just look at how long the name is – it…

Written by Zach Overholt October 22, 2018

e*thirteen keeps it fast & aggressive with new Semi Slick TRS & LG1 tires

Ready or not, e*thirteen is coming in hot with their new Semi Slick rear tire. Perfect for those times where a full treaded rear tire…

Written by Zach Overholt October 22, 2018

Suspension Tech: Does a change in altitude affect air suspension performance?

We hear stories about riders burping air around the seals of their forks when they get to the top of the mountain. Or pros who…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 19, 2018

Momsen VIPA ULTRA offers dual in-frame storage options for MTB stage racing

Momsen is back with an all new VIPA, but this one is bringing a bunch of storage along with it. Specifically designed for the world…

Written by Zach Overholt October 19, 2018

Nukeproof launches 2019 Digger adventure bike, Scout Hardtail & updated Mega

Nukeproof has been plenty busy while preparing for 2019, but three of their new bike specifically should make a big splash. One of the most…

Written by Zach Overholt October 18, 2018

Rip “down country” on new Race Face Next SL carbon XC mountain bike wheels

Aimed at the XC racer that likes to push past the groomed singletrack, the new Race Face Next SL carbon fiber mountain bike wheels round…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 18, 2018

Cane Creek product line grows with Hellbender 70 premium headsets

Walk through the production facility at Cane Creek, and you’ll see a lot of different products. Suspension forks, rear shocks, high end rim brakes, seat…

Written by Zach Overholt October 17, 2018

Shimano approves Industry Nine’s own Micro Spline compatible freehub bodies

One of the most buzz worthy trends at Interbike was how companies planned to get around the Micro Spline Road block. Other than DT Swiss,…

Written by Zach Overholt October 15, 2018

WTB Vigilante gets bolder with new 27.5 x 2.8″ plus size

File this under good news for fans of plus tires – WTB’s Vigilante is getting bigger. When plus bikes first started gaining popularity, most of…

Written by Zach Overholt October 15, 2018

#Vanlife: The Overland Access EDC might be the ultimate adventure camping trailer

At this point, for us anyways, Vanlife is just a tongue in cheek hashtag. While it may best apply to the finer points of living…

Written by Zach Overholt October 15, 2018

45NRTH Wölvhammer winter boots get a Boa upgrade for better fit

We haven’t even had the proper weather to test the new 45NRTH Ragnarök shoes, and it’s already time for a new Wölvhammer. Winter is coming though, at some…

Written by Zach Overholt October 11, 2018