Mountain Bike

Truvativ Atmos bars & stems rise to premium XC & Trail use + new Descendant grips

Today, Truvativ just announced their new Atmos line of bars and stems. Calling it their premium line for XC and Trail usage, the Atmos line…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2021

Zipp 3ZERO MOTO Wheels get updated with ZM2 hubs featuring 12 pawls & 132 POE

Zipp’s 3ZERO MOTO wheels are getting faster. Well, at least in terms of engagement. Upgrading from the ZM1 hubs that were a part of the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 08, 2021

New Race Face Next SL handlebar drops to just 167g, flexes over bumps

The Race Face Next SL carbon handlebar flexes, and that’s OK. All handlebars flex, especially carbon fiber ones. It’s the manner in which the Next…

Written by Dan Cavallari April 07, 2021

Cairn BRAVe e-bike closes more affordable adventure gap between e-gravel & eMTB

This new Cairn Brave e-bike aims to open off-road adventure to more riders, pairing an affordable alloy mountain bike frame and its Shimano E7000 powertrain…

Written by Cory Benson April 07, 2021

Why Cycles el Jefe is a racey, titanium pro model MTB worthy of its namesake

The newest bike from Why Cycles is a bit of a departure from their norm. When the brand launched just under four years ago, Why’s…

Written by Zach Overholt April 06, 2021

Revel Wheels RW27 MTB wheelset delivers Fusion-Fiber tech in lighter package

Just before everything went sideways in 2020, Revel Bikes introduced their new brand – Revel Wheels. More than just another me-too carbon wheel brand, Revel…

Written by Zach Overholt April 06, 2021

Funn Mamba S combines clipless and flat pedal platform, now lighter & lower profile!

A new iteration of Funn Mamba S pedals combines the mountain bike control of clipless with the all-mountain freedom of platform pedals, now lighter than…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2021

Patent Patrol: SRAM’s tubeless tire Inflation valve revelation

The folks at SRAM know how much of a pain it can be to inflate a tubeless tire. Seating a tubeless tire properly can mean…

Written by Dan Cavallari April 05, 2021

Front Runner Pro Bike Carrier & Side Mount racks load up for overland adventure

Two Front Runner racks – the Pro Bike Carrier & Load Bed Rack Side Mount – aim to make getting off-road for mountain bike adventures…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2021

NS Define AL 170 is a longer travel, mixed-wheel MTB for when enduro isn’t enough

We got a sneak peek at NS Bikes’ reworking of their popular all-mountain trail-to-enduro bike last summer, but the new Define AL 170 takes it…

Written by Cory Benson April 02, 2021

Must Watch: Gee Atherton goes large to extra-large in The Slate Line

The Atherton middle sibling puts a capital Gee in Gnarly in The Slate Line edit, filmed on the fast, loose slate mine slopes of wild…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 02, 2021

12g Terske Frame Boss Pump Mounts offer ultra-light way to carry cylindrical objects

Have some unused frame bosses on your bike? Want to carry a pump or other cylindrical objects (less than 400g) without adding a bulky, heavy…

Written by Zach Overholt April 02, 2021

AASQ #112: Suspension tech and measuring sag with Norco, Nukeproof and Cotic

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 Jessie-May Morgan April 02, 2021

Antidote Bikes build a Porsche-modeled custom Carbonjack 29 in Mamba Green

Stefan, the owner of RTB Bikes, didn’t have to look far for inspiration when he built his 2020 Antidote Carbonjack 29. His new superbike had…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 01, 2021

Nukeproof torque up the Scout(er) w/ super mega whopper boost spacing (168mm) – April Fools!

Nukeproof have announced an all-new edition of the Scout, dubbed the Scout(er). Complete with an all-new rear axle standard and technology from a bygone era,…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 01, 2021

Must Watch: Emil Johansson Nines Mashup feat. Cork 720 on a Trek Session DH Bike

Emil Johansson is back with another awe-inspiring edit featuring his best moments from the 2020 Audi Nines Freeride Event. The man dances with a bike…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 31, 2021

New Litespeed Pinhoti III Ti hardtail MTB brings bigger tires, more attitude

Named after one of Tennessee’s most aggressive singletrack trails, the new Litespeed Pinhoti III titanium trail hardtail mountain bike brings updated geometry, room for huge…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 31, 2021

Intend Rocksteady alloy enduro cranks are back and ready to smash any MTB trail!

Intend is the kind of mountain bike component workshop where everything they create just makes you want to ride your bike harder, and the return…

Written by Cory Benson March 30, 2021

Review: Bryton’s Rider 750 may be the best bang for the buck cycling computer

For most people in the states, Bryton isn’t a household cycling computer name — but we think that’s about to change. Bryton’s newest head unit,…

Written by Jordan Villella March 30, 2021

Carbon-Ti’s sleek X-Lock Evo thru-axles evolve to shed weight, maintain stiffness

Carbon-Ti has been machining lightweight bolt-on thru-axles for a decade now, with their latest evolution X-Lock Evo Thru Axle more refined than ever. Lower profile,…

Written by Cory Benson March 30, 2021

Must Watch: All Bodies on Bikes, a Shimano Original

How can we make cycling more inclusive? Well, we can start by realizing all bodies are not alike. Shimano’s latest film, All Bodies on Bikes “dives…

Written by Zach Overholt March 30, 2021

Review: LOOK Trail ROC Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking tested over a Scottish Winter

At the back end of last year, LOOK launched a series of flat pedals for the first time in their 70 year history. Released alongside…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 29, 2021

SRAM Eagle AXS wireless group comparison – GX vs XO1 vs XX1

Wondering what the difference is between SRAM GX Eagle AXS and the more expensive XO1 and XX1 wireless groups? In this post and video, we’ll…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2021

AASQ #111: WTB answer your questions on finding the best tire pressure!

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 Jessie-May Morgan March 26, 2021

Shimano XT gets new racer’s rear derailleur, XTR & Deore cranks add Super Boost option?

A new Shimano XT 12-speed derailleur and two new XTR & Deore cranksets sound like a huge development. But in fact, it’s more about iterative…

Written by Cory Benson March 25, 2021

SRAM GX Eagle AXS review – First rides, drop bar builds & actual weights

The real question with a lower priced group is always “How well does it work compared to the top models?” With the new SRAM GX…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 25, 2021

SRAM GX AXS wireless Eagle 12-speed drivetrains debut; same tech, lower price

Under the tagline of “All Day AXS”, the new SRAM GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur and shifter bring wireless MTB drivetrains into reach for a…

Written by Cory Benson March 25, 2021

Bluegrass D3O Back Protection Vests go seamless for second-skin fit and comfort

Update: This article is written as though the Seamless range replaces the Armour Lineup we tested last year. This is not the case. Those hydration…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan March 25, 2021

WTB serves up Limited Edition Wafel grips to benefit Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

There are big things happening out in the Lost Sierra. The already impressive network of trails are built for all uses, and they’re rapidly expanding.…

Written by Zach Overholt March 24, 2021