Mountain Bike

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

Schwalbe starts The Decade of Super w/ 5 new MTB tire constructions + new Nobby Nic & Big Betty!

After dialing in their Addix rubber compounds a few years ago, Schwalbe has been hard at work on their next big launch. Big is an…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2020

Wolf Tooth CAMO BashSpider spins protective web around your chainring of choice

There was a time when quite a few mountain bikes could be spotted with thick bash guards. Then, with the constant changing of crankset BCDs…

Written by Zach Overholt August 05, 2020

2021 Liv Intrigue 29 is a 125mm travel women’s trail bike with adjustable geometry

The 2021 Liv Intrigue 29 joins the Pique XC bike in Liv Cycling’s roster of 29er full suspension bikes created for women. Rocking 125mm rear…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 05, 2020

Vorsprung Secus upgrades your air spring with an external reservoir… for your fork?

Coil spring or air spring? When it comes to suspension performance, that debate has been raging for years. Coils tend to offer smoother travel with…

Written by Zach Overholt August 04, 2020

Flat Pedal Round Up: Five inch Catalysts, Pembree Eco Flats, Sam Hill Signature, more!

Though most of the top enduro and downhill athletes opt for clipless pedals over flats, the fastest man in the World, Sam Hill, still rides…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 04, 2020

Yeti ARC modern hardtail now available in non-limited edition models

The 35th Anniversary Yeti ARC is a sweet build that honors the heritage of the brand. But what about those who can’t afford a limited…

Written by Zach Overholt August 04, 2020

Spot Carbon Rocker hardtail offers geared or belt drive single speed with modern geometry

Even if you’re not into full suspension Mayhem, Spot Bikes may still have a carbon bike for you to check out. That’s especially true if…

Written by Zach Overholt August 04, 2020

AASQ Callout Reminder: What tire pressure should I be running? Zipp answers your questions

Don’t forget – Zipp is answering all your tire pressure related questions this week, so if you still haven’t submitted your question, do it through…

Written by Zach Overholt August 03, 2020

Review: Trek Supercaliber XC race mountain bike… plus IsoStrut rear shock tear down!!!

The Trek Supercaliber stole the show with it’s ultra sleek looks and unique IsoStrut shock design, but how does it ride? We put it through…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 02, 2020

Urge Lunar lands new lightweight, ventilated, full face Enduro MTB racing helmet

More and more riders are starting to reach for dedicated full face helmets when it comes to enduro. Which makes sense, considering that modern enduro…

Written by Zach Overholt July 31, 2020

Giant go long with updated alloy XC hardtail mountain bike – 2021 Giant XTC SLR 29

Giant have updated their aluminium hardtail mountain bike for 2021, releasing two new models of the Giant XTC SLR 29. A few important changes have…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 31, 2020

Review: YT Izzo is a nimble, mid-travel mountain bike that rips up and down any trail

The YT Izzo took a minute to get dialed. But once I found the rear suspension’s sweet spot, this 130mm trail bike came to life…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 30, 2020

Teravail Tires now available for purchase online, local retailers get a cut of the profits

The world of bicycle retail is continually changing, and with that comes increased opportunities to buy products online. Most recently, Teravail tires announced that all…

Written by Zach Overholt July 30, 2020

New Shimano shoes fit more feet & budgets for road, MTB, & Tri + colorful Cactus Berry RX8

Looking for some new kicks? For Shimano’s latest footwear crop, it seems like there’s something for everyone. From entry level shoes under $100, to mid-level…

Written by Zach Overholt July 30, 2020

Extreme Shox EXT ERA HS3 is their first mountain bike fork, gets triple Air-Air-Coil spring

Ultra high-end shock brand, Extreme Shox, have released their first ever mountain bike fork. The EXT ERA fork uses an air/coil hybrid spring system, with…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 30, 2020