Mountain Bike

Sneak Peek: CamelBak M.U.L.E & H.A.W.G. go Pro with Air Support Pro Back Panel

CamelBak is already looking forward to 2021 – and who can blame them. Joining the other hydration pack brands giving a little preview of upcoming…

Written by Zach Overholt August 21, 2020

Where to Ride: Endless mountain biking in Virginia’s Blue Ridge starts in Roanoke

Sitting smack dab in the middle of the East Coast, just far enough into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke, Virginia centers a hub of next…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 20, 2020

Tahnée Seagrave, FMD Racing & Ergon lock on to new gravity grips with precise GFR1 grip

Ergon is known for making very ergonomic grips and their latest grip follows that trend – just for a different style of riding. Gravity focused…

Written by Zach Overholt August 20, 2020

New Bontrager Verse saddle covers a lot of ground, for the right rider

The all-new Bontrager Verse saddle lineup brings a fresh approach to fit and sizing. It has a slightly wider mid section, full-length cutout, and is…

Written by Jordan Villella August 20, 2020

Fair Wheel Bikes builds 19.8lb Specialized Epic EVO for less money than S-Works

It’s been a while since we’ve posted one of Fair Wheel Bike’s custom builds. But this crazy light Specialized Epic EVO proves that they’re still…

Written by Zach Overholt August 20, 2020

Bikeyoke REVIVE 2.0 tops out at 213mm of travel making it the longest dropper post*

It’s wasn’t that long ago that dropper posts topped out at 185mm of travel. That was actually in 2017 when BikeYoke launched the REVIVE 185.…

Written by Zach Overholt August 19, 2020

Mondraker Podium race hardtail mountain bike is “lightest in the world”

Mondraker has pushed the limits of lightweight in the past for their Podium models, and the 2021 Mondraker Podium hardtail comes in at a claimed…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 19, 2020

Specialized Align II bike helmet offers MIPS protection & modern look at impressive price

Like anything in the bicycle world, you can spend a lot of money to obtain the best helmets on the market. Fortunately, you can still get a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

Ibis cooks up vegan Bone-in Pork Chop frame bags for Ripley, Ripmo, Ripmo AF & 2

Integrated tools are nice, but integrated bags let you carry any tools you want. They also allow for you to carry other things, like snacks,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

DT Swiss D 232 alloy mini-dropper seatpost gives XC racers a more affordable option

In January, DT Swiss launched their carbon D232 ONE dropper seatpost, aimed at the XC racer. Now, they have an alloy model that keeps all…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 18, 2020

Canyon spins Unicorn Hair into their lightest hardtail ever with new Exceed XC Race bike

Downcountry might be the current trend, but for those of you looking for a pure XC race hardtail, the Canyon Exceed fits the bill. Already…

Written by Zach Overholt August 18, 2020

Osprey to add smaller hydration lumbar packs with Seral 4, Savu 2 for 2021

Time to add another two hip packs to the list of upcoming options. So far this year we’ve seen new smaller pack options from Thule,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2020

Merida Big.Trail rolls onto 29″ wheels to create modern, trail worthy hardtail

When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2020

AASQ #81: CushCore, Nukeproof, Ride Panzer, Rimpact & Vittoria tackle MTB Tire Insert Tech!

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 August 14, 2020

Where to Ride: Get your Rocky Mountain biking high in Purgatory & Durango, Colorado

Like the hub of an adrenaline wheel, Durango, Colorado sits center to all that makes Southwest Colorado so great. It’s wedged between the folds of…

Written by Steve Graepel August 14, 2020

The Path // Part 4: Preparing for EWS Round 1 – Zermatt, Switzerland

Welcome back to The Path! This week, I’ll show you exactly how I’ve been preparing for my first Enduro World Series event, racing amongst the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 12, 2020

Kona Honzo ESD goes from test mule for Process X frame geometry, to extra slack steel hardtail

Kona just took the Honzo to new lengths with the ESD. What is the ESD? Well, if you’re creative, it could mean any number of…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2020

Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainers get tilting AXIS feet for natural rocking motion, and more!

Wahoo just announced the newest version of their KICKR smart trainer which has some cool new features. More importantly, one of the more interesting features…

Written by Zach Overholt August 11, 2020

Canyon Sender CFR gives full carbon DH race mountain bike all-new lighter, faster update

Like the road’s superlight Canyon Factory Racing carbon upgrade, the 2021 Canyon Sender CFR downhill race bike sheds a lot of weight in its latest…

Written by Cory Benson August 11, 2020

Video: Liam Moynihan & Jessie-May Morgan ride UK’s longest enduro track, Top Chief

Fort William in Scotland is much better known for its Downhill Track, having hosted the World Cup Downhill every year since 2002. It isn’t the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 10, 2020

2021 Kona Process-X enduro bikes bring 161mm of mullet-able travel, plus new 153

Kona have gone big on enduro for 2021, releasing two new 170mm forked bikes with 161mm rear wheel travel. The 2021 Kona Process-X and Process-X…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2020

TranzX goes consumer direct in North America w/ $99 Skyline dropper post, Hot Lap Gravel Dropper, more

If you’ve ever purchased a bike that came stock with dropper post, there’s a chance you’ve already owned a TranzX product. But after years of…

Written by Zach Overholt August 07, 2020

Fabio Wibmer goes for gold with signature edition Magura MT5 brakes, SQLab cockpit

If Home Office still has you craving more Fabio Wibmer content, here’s another clip to check out. Only this time, it’s more of an ad…

Written by Zach Overholt August 07, 2020

2021 BMC Twostroke hardtail race mountain bike is stiffer, yet more compliant (and slacker)

BMC’s mid-level (but race-ready) 29er hardtail mountain bike gets an all-new frame, aimed at tackling more aggressive trails without giving up the responsive power transfer…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 06, 2020

Tannus Armour goes tubeless, promises lighter tire insert thats just as effective with better ride

If you ride aggressively, or are hard on tires, you’re probably familiar with tire inserts. A number of different options have popped up over the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2020

First impressions & actual weights of new Schwalbe Nobby Nic + Super Race, Trail, Gravity tires

Admittedly, the actual decade for Schwalbe’s Decade of Super launch didn’t start off so well. Initially, Schwalbe had planned a big launch event for their…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2020