Mountain Bike

Big in BMX, Box Continues to Hone in on Mountain – Shifter, Derailleur Closer to Production

If you haven’t heard of Box by now, chances are you’re not into BMX racing. While the company has been working on some very intriguing…

Written by Zach Overholt February 05, 2014

Misfit Psycles Turns 10, Celebrates w/ Limited Edition, Canadian Made Dissent X 29er

Misfit Psycles turns 10 this year, so founder Peter Keiller is celebrating by giving the people what they want. The (very) limited edition diSSent X…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 05, 2014

Found: New Featherweight Tune Carbon Mountain Bike Handlebars

German lightweight component manufacturer Tune has just added two new carbon fiber mountain bike handlebars to their lineup. Both are 750mm wide with 31.8mm clamp…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2014

Bike Check: What the Supercross Pros Pedal

Two weekends ago, we braved the fumes of high octane race fuel to take a look at what bikes the Supercross pros had lined up…

Written by Saris Mercanti February 04, 2014

The Radical Infinity Saddle – The Answer for Going the Distance?

Einstein was credited with saying something along the lines of, “if at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.”…

Written by Zach Overholt February 04, 2014

Kali Trickle Down in Full Effect, DOT Full Face, Road Helmets Get Cheaper, Lighter, and More Protective

If you haven’t figured it out by now, while Kali has a lot of cool looking helmets, the real draw is in their technology. Drawing…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2014

Reynolds Goes Top Shelf with New Black Label Carbon Mountain Wheels, Downhill wheels to come?

When you think of Black Label, what springs to mind? Luxury? Whiskey? High end? For Reynolds, Black Label is synonymous with high end mountain. While…

Written by Zach Overholt February 01, 2014

Friday Features: The Bulldog is Back, Luke Strobel is Fast, and an Inside Look at Mavic

Last year Brook MacDonald stepped into the role of premiere rider for the Trek World Racing Team after Aaron Gwin signed with Specialized in a…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 31, 2014

Unboxed, Weighed & Installed: New Race Face Next SL Crankset & Bottom Bracket

The 2014 Race Face Next SL cranksets with the new CINCH chainring mounting system launched last August as one of the lightest (possibly the lightest…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 29, 2014

Limited Edition DVO Green Cedric Gracia Bar & Stem Now Available through Production Privee

Looking for some parts to match those beautiful green legs of that new DVO Emerald? You may want to check out the new limited edition…

Written by Zach Overholt January 28, 2014

Empire Cycles x Renishaw – World’s First 3d Printed Complete Bicycle Frame

We’ve seen 3D printed frame parts and accessories from both metal and plastic, but this takes it to a whole ‘nutha level with the world’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2014

Yokozuna Cable Systems Getting Updated Universal, Disc Brake Kits

This spring, Yokozuna’s Reaction and Premium cables will get revised kits. The first is a “Universal/Disc” version for road and mountain bike with Shimano road/mtb…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2014

First Look: Borealis Bikes and Wolf Tooth Components Team up for New Front Derailleur Adapter

While Borealis Bikes and Wolf Tooth Components are both relatively young companies, both have managed to make some big waves in their respective circles. Now,…

Written by Zach Overholt January 27, 2014

First Look! Thomson Unveils US-Made Titanium Mountain Bikes, Drivetrain Coming!

Yes, that Thomson. Why? Marketing manager David Parrett put it simply, saying “the bikes are designed to ride the trails outside their office, and it’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 26, 2014

Video: How To Calculate Chainline for Endless Singlespeed Cogs

If something’s ridiculously easy to do, anyone could do it. Sometimes, they’re things are just easy but made ridiculous, which is what often happens to…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2014

Friday Features: Young Rippers, Bikes and Beer, Afghanistan Bikes, and more!

Yup, go ahead and start feeling bad about your own skills because Connor Gallart kills it and is only 14 years old. Certainly the future…

Written by Zach Overholt January 24, 2014

AbsoluteBlack Adds Sweet Steerer Caps & Cyclocross Chainrings Could Soon Play Nice with KMC

AbsoluteBlack’s latest is a simple item -a steerer tube top cap- but is no less gorgeous than their machined single chainrings. SlamThatStem would be proud,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2014

Found: Kontact Rethinks The Holy Grail, Your Saddle

The bicycle saddle has been labeled by some as the holy grail cycling component – get it right and your ride will be bliss –…

Written by Micah Redfield January 22, 2014

Factory Tour: Intense Cycles’ Impressive American Production Line

Nestled in the beautiful Southern California desert, at the foot of a mountain range that hosts some of the areas best mountain biking and road…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 22, 2014

Blow Past Shark Bites With The Hammerhead, Genuine Innovations’ Intuitive CO2 Inflator

When sharks attack you mid-ride, 50 miles from home, you’d better be prepared to fight back. In the old days that meant wielding your frame…

Written by Micah Redfield January 21, 2014

Niner Hopping the Barrier to Cyclocross? Plus, New Single Chainring & Orange JET9

Niner Bikes has just unveiled Niner Orange, a juicy new option for the JET9 Carbon frames and bikes. The complete bikes are available in three…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2014

Koroyd Coming to Protection, More Breathable Bicycling Body Armor On The Way

Back in August, when Smith introduced the Forefront mountain bike helmet, it was one of the first helmets in a while to really rethink protection.…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2014

Tune Your Suspension with the help of Bike Setup App from App-Uncture

There are quite a few resources out there to help you start out with your suspension tuning, but if you’re looking for a better way…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2014

Interview: How to Build a Fatbike Trail with the Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition

While it may seem counter intuitive, there comes a point where the snow gets too deep for even fatbikes. In areas where the snow accumulates…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2014

Yeti Racing Expands Enduro Roster, Pulls out of World Cup DH Racing

Jared Graves pictured two years ago with his prototype carbon Yeti 303 DH race bike. Racing creates and inspires fans, pushes the profile of a…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 20, 2014

Be A Pedal Ranger, Blackburn looking for Brand Ambassadors for 2014

Do you love to get out there by bike? Packing up your stuff and riding until you’re tired, only to set up camp and tell…

Written by Zach Overholt January 20, 2014

Cy Turner and Mike McDermid Join up to Create BML, Bringing Bike Manufacturing Back to the UK

Remember that awesome “26 Ain’t Dead” video a while back? That was from Cotic bikes, founded by Cy Turner in the UK. 26 still ain’t…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2014

Ibis Whips Up More Special Blends, Now Includes Ripley, Mojo HDR, and Mojo SL-R

Have your eyes on a Ripley or a Mojo, but the price tag is making you think twice? You might be happy to hear that…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2014

Friday Features: Crazy Bridge BMX, Game of Bike with Chase and Voreis, trail dogs, and more

Come on – with all the people involved in designing that bridge no one thought, “hey, this could be really fun to ride on a…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2014

RockShox Tech Pills – Bottomless Tokens Tune the Progression of Your Pike

RockShox Bottomless Tokens may sound like great news at an arcade, but they’re actually a pretty nifty form of adjustment for compatible forks. Introduced with…

Written by Zach Overholt January 17, 2014