Mountain Bike

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

Must Watch: #theRemyLine is how you would ride Squamish – if you were Remy Metailler

“I just don’t want to go too fast. Because if I go too fast, I won’t be able to slow down.” You know when those…

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2020

New Race Face Turbine R 35 offers wider aluminum rims ready to rally

Ever since Race Face introduced the Vault hub, their Turbine wheels have been a great choice for a high performing wheelset with aluminum rims. Now,…

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2020

Take a virtual tour of ENVE for the 2nd Builder Round-up & win a wheelset!

Like most events this year, the 2nd Annual ENVE Builder Round-Up has been forced to go virtual. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be able…

Written by Zach Overholt July 28, 2020

First Look: Gaerne G.Taser & G.Ray lead out e-bike ready all-mountain bike shoe range

Gaerne’s new G.Taser, G.Ray & G.Arc mountain bike shoes are some of the first shoes we’ve seen being pushed as “dedicated to the e-bike”. The…

Written by Cory Benson July 28, 2020

Bontrager hides their BITS Integrated MTB Tool in your steerer for on-the-go repairs

Carrying around a huge pack with a bunch of tools is so last year. These days, it’s all about integration. Or at least, it seems…

Written by Zach Overholt July 24, 2020

The Path // Part 3: Does enduro specific training make you a better, faster rider?

Last time on The Path I shared details of my EWS Training Program designed by professional coach and sports scientist, Professor Geraint-Florida James. So, how…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 24, 2020

Sneak Peek: Hydro Flask teases new insulated 5L Down Shift Hydration Hip Pack for Spring 2021

It looks like Hydro Flask is gearing up for another addition to their Cold Flow family in the spring. Recently, the Bend, OR based company…

Written by Zach Overholt July 23, 2020

All-new 2021 Orbea Alma XC hardtail reborn as lighter, faster race-ready mountain bike

Orbea’s Alma cross-country hardtail gets a complete overhaul from affordable alloy to World Cup level OMX carbon that is lighter and more technically capable than…

Written by Cory Benson July 23, 2020

YT Capra Elite & Decoy Elite get Factory treatment w/top-level air-shock and Fox 38 fork

YT recently added more shreddable options to their line-up of the 29″ Capra enduro bike and Decoy mullet eMTB – the Shred models got the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 23, 2020

Schwalbe adds three new tubeless valves for better tubeless set up on almost any rim

Hoping to improve and simplify the tubeless set up process, Schwalbe just added three new valves. Why three? As more road riders move to tubeless…

Written by Zach Overholt July 22, 2020

2021 Orbea Oiz OMX updates lighter, stiffer race-ready XC bike with TR trail bike alter ego

Introduced two summers ago, the shape-shifting Orbea Oiz is back with a lighter, stiffer, more efficient OMX update for cross-country, marathon & singletrack trail riding.…

Written by Cory Benson July 22, 2020

WTC x Revelate Designs ToolCash is there just EnCase, to carry tools in your pocket

Have you checked out the Wolf Tooth Components EnCase tool system? It’s a pretty clever way of stashing a number of useful tools inside your…

Written by Zach Overholt July 22, 2020

New Fezzari Delano Peak gives them a more aggressive, all-mountain trail mountain bike

Splitting the difference between their 120mm light-trail Signal Peak and their longest travel 150mm Le Sal Peak mountain bikes, the new Delano Peak handles big…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 22, 2020