Mountain Bike

Fox Transfer Dropper Post gets Smoother, Faster & More Affordable

The fully updated Fox Transfer dropper posts are smoother, faster, and more tunable than ever, and they get a huge price drop!

Written by Tyler Benedict April 16, 2024

iXS Hex Pull-Over Easily Slips Lightweight Chest & Back Protection On & Off: Review

This new iXS Hex Pull-Over chest & back protector harnesses energy-absorbing honeycombs for impact protection that’s easy on & off, from sweaty climbs to high-speed…

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2024

Review: Hutchinson’s Python 3 & Python Race Live Up to the Hype

Hot off a podium finish in Mairiporã, Brazil, Hutchinson is showing off two new XC mountain bike tires. The design is new, but the name…

Written by Jordan Villella April 16, 2024

Crankbrothers Candy Lace Shoes are Ready for Gravel or XC Adventures

Crankbrothers laces up a new set of Candy Lace shoes, slimmed-down and dialed-back to meet the needs of gravel and XC riders. These latest clipless…

Written by Cory Benson April 15, 2024

New MRP Lift Dampers Custom Tune Your Fork; Plus New Ribbon LT Forks

The new MRP Lift Damper gives you five different compression tunes based on rider weight, letting you custom tune your MRP, Fox, or Rockshox fork…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2024

Monstrous New Marzocchi Super Z Single-Crown Fork Goes to 190mm Travel!

The Marzocchi Super Z aims to be the most affordable full-featured enduro/freeride fork on the market by borrowing a lot of Fox’s best tech.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2024

WTC Expands Pedal Line with New Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals Designed for Mid-Foot Riding

The new Wolf Tooth Components Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals made for mid-foot riders – just don’t let them ripsaw into your shins.

Written by Ron Frazelle April 11, 2024

Intense Sniper goes T-Type, Recluse Comes Back Outta Hiding

Intense shows off an updated Sniper with pressed carbon linkage, plus a Recluse reboot in alloy!

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2024

Brakco Carbon Brake Rotors, Titanium Brake Pads & More

Carbon fiber brake rotors? Titanium-backed brake pads? Replaceable cooling fins? Yep, yep, and yep.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2024

Podcast #99 – Fox Explains Their New GRIP Dampers

Fox’s VP of Engineering explains their new GRIP damper technology and how “pressure balancing” makes their 2025 forks the best ever!

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2024

New Race Face Era & Turbine bars deliver size-specific compliance

Race Face’s new handlebars are engineered to provide optimized flex and vibration damping for every size rider by specifically tuning multiple widths and rises.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2024

Liv Launches New Intrigue X Mid-Travel Trail Bike With Flip Chip Headset and Geo Customization

Liv’s newest trail bike includes both carbon and aluminum options for women looking to shred.

Written by Ron Frazelle April 10, 2024

Rocky Mountain Bikes Reintroduces LC2R Suspension on the 2024 Altitude

Rocky Mountain Bikes revives their LC2R suspension linkage for the 2024 Altitude enduro bike, plus give it a reach adjust headset.

Written by Steve Fisher April 10, 2024

SDG Drops New Tellis V2 Dropper Post With Better Features and Easy Serviceability

SDG releases a their new Tellis V2 Dropper Post with a clever new post head.

Written by Ron Frazelle April 10, 2024

Wild new Fox 32 Step Cast XC fork is just 1,287g

The 2025 Fox 32SC’s reverse arch design makes it almost as stiff as a 34, but the rest of the updates make it the lightest…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 09, 2024

2025 Fox GRIP Dampers Deliver Better, Faster Control

All-new Fox GRIP dampers use unique valve architecture to increase compression damping control while decreasing harshness for the smoothest forks ever!

Written by Tyler Benedict April 09, 2024

Fair bicycle Drop Best UC Seatpost Offset Gives Most Riders Modern Bike Fit Options

The UC in this new Fair bicycle Drop Best UC stands for Universal Compatability. And that means this little gadget will bolt on top of…

Written by Cory Benson April 08, 2024

Project321 Finally Launches New G3 Hubs with Clever 6-Lock Tech for Any Rotor!

The 6-Lock tech allows for 6-bolt or Centerlock rotors on the same hub!

Written by Ron Frazelle April 08, 2024

Bluegrass Jetro 3/4 Shell Enduro MTB Helmet Offers More Like 4/5-Face Protection

Bluegrass’ new Jetro 3/4-shell enduro mountain bike helmet extends so far around to protect more of your face, I’d call it a 4/5 open face…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2024

Quoc GT XC Lace Shoes Balance Classic Gran Tourer Style & Race Carbon Stiffness: Review

Quoc’s latest evolution Gran Tourer XC Lace shoes are their perfect mix of classic lace-up style and durability with a race-ready carbon sole…

Written by Cory Benson April 03, 2024

Shimano’s New ESSA 1×8 Drivetrain is Backwards Compatible + CUES Short Reach & New Hubs

Riders looking for affordable parts just got a new drivetrain option which is compatible with existing 8 speed parts!

Written by Ron Frazelle April 02, 2024

Suplest Hits the Trail with All-New Boa Performance & Lace-Up Sport MTB Shoes

Shoemaker Suplest completely revamps their Trail mountain bike shoe line-up with two simplified Performance and Sport models. Both share the same rugged upper and hike-a-bike-able…

Written by Cory Benson April 02, 2024

WTC Adds New Single Speed Parts Incl. Steel Lockring, Colorful Cogs + Bosch eBike Rings!

Fine tune your single speed with new options from Wolf Tooth Components, plus a new direct mount chainring option.

Written by Zach Overholt April 02, 2024

Race Face Era Carbon MTB Wheels give Bumps the Side Eye

Race Face chased seconds to come in first with all-new carbon mountain bike wheels that offer the right kind of compliance.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2024

Loam Pass is your Season Ticket to Bike Parks Everywhere!

Shred across the US with two free days at 30 (or more) premier mountain bike parks, shuttles, and destinations with the Loam Pass.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2024

Onguza Rooster Custom Steel Mountain Bike Hardtail, Built to Ride Away From Lions

Onguza is back with another new steel bike made in Namibia, this time a made-to-measure Rooster steel hardtail mountain bike. You may not immediately think…

Written by Cory Benson March 27, 2024