Bike Types

Win a free bike from State Bicycle Co. & ride to work with Phil Gaimon!

If you’re interested in bike commuting but don’t have the gear or confidence to do so, State Bicycle Co. has the medicine. They teamed up…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 12, 2019

Fasst Flexx MTB handlebars smooth impacts with tuneable elastomer suspension

Fasst Company is out to kill vibration and hand fatigue with their pivoting Flexx MTB handlebars. Available in several variants, the bars use unique compression…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 12, 2019

3T gravel gets more affordable with Exploro Pro Rival build

Just weeks after adding another high end build to their line up, 3T is now looking at the other end of the spectrum. Adding to…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2019

Mosaic RS-1 creates a modern steel road bike w/ custom geometry, tubes & disc brakes

Every now and then, we see steel pop back on the scene to take advantage of modern technologies, tube forming, and geometries. The latest is…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2019

New Maxxis Dissector MTB tire combines tread patterns so Troy Brosnan can shred harder

Designed with input from pro DH racer Troy Brosnan, the all-new Maxxis Dissector rolls features from three of their most popular tires into one aggressively…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2019

POC adds new Axion SPIN helmet, NFC Medical IDs, & new Clarity sunglasses

In the lead up to Crankworx and Eurobike, POC has been busy. Always focused on safety, their latest additions include an all new SPIN equipped…

Written by Zach Overholt August 09, 2019

Bar tape ENVE: new handlebar wrap is longer, padded & grippy when wet

Handlebar tape is one of those components that’s often an afterthought. But it’s also a component that has a huge impact on your ride comfort…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2019

Niner blacks out RIP9 RDO; Speedsleev goes black camo; Stompump drops prices

The latest Niner RIP9 RDO has been winning praise from most anyone that’s ridden it, us included, and now it’s finally available in a black…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2019

Industry Nine A-Series stems now available in 31.8 or 35mm w/ A318 & A35

After leading with their A35 stem, you had to figure this was coming. Less than a year after launching their first stem in the A-Series…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2019

Scott Gambler Alloy & Hybrid follow Tuned with massive adjustability, 27.5 & 29″

Just under a month ago, Scott released their all new Gambler Tuned. The carbon DH bike is a true shape shifter, able to run both…

Written by Zach Overholt August 08, 2019

Factory Tour: How the 3Zero Moto MTB wheels are made at Zipp’s Indy HQ

“We like to solve problems. Whether it’s drag or pinch flats or anything else that slows a rider down, we like to figure out how…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2019

Watch: How Kate Courtney sets up her Scott mountain bikes for race day

In Episode 3 of Rising, Kate Courtney shows how she and her mechanic, Brad Copeland, set her bike up for race day. Every course is…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 07, 2019

Reviewed: Women’s GORE Wear Summer MTB Apparel + R7 Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket

This summer my go to riding kit has been the new GORE Wear C5 Women’s All Mountain MTB apparel. GORE sent us this kit, in…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 07, 2019

First Ride Review: 2020 Kona Process 134 CR 29 is a playful, well-rounded trail machine

As the swiss army knife of MTB’s, a good all-around trail bike has to do several things well. With their redesigned 2020 Process 134s, Kona…

Written by Steve Fisher August 07, 2019

Kona creates a new Process 134 with slimmer lines, full carbon frame option

Kona’s all-new 2020 Process 134 is a highly versatile trail slayer that was designed to combine the best attributes of the Process 111’s and their…

Written by Steve Fisher August 07, 2019

First Ride: The Specialized Epic HT is a rad race hardtail

For a hardtail, there’s a lot going on with the new Specialized Epic HT. While weight will always be an important factor for the XC…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2019

New Specialized Epic HT is more comfortable, capable, AND lighter weight

What makes the ultimate XC hardtail? For years it seemed to be the combination of super light weight and razor sharp handling. But now that…

Written by Zach Overholt August 06, 2019

All-City Zig Zag rocks disc brakes and custom vibes in all-new steel frame

All-City announced an all-new steel road bike, dubbed the Zig Zag. It’s designed for smoothness and efficiency, using their own custom-designed, air-hardened, extruded steel frame.…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 06, 2019

Support People for Bikes & win a custom FiftyOne Silca Centennial Road Bike

Love bikes? Then PeopeForBikes is probably a nonprofit that’s worthy of your attention. With a goal of making bicycling better and safer for everyone, the…

Written by Zach Overholt August 05, 2019

EVOC gives bikepacking bags a twist with Boa Fit System for handlebars & seat posts

EVOC gave us a little taste of their new bikepacking line at Sea Otter, but apparently the best was yet to come. The bag and…

Written by Zach Overholt August 05, 2019

Orange Charger rails the trail with 150mm travel & Shimano STEPS E8000 system

Orange Bikes set out to create a new trail-focused e-MTB package, and just announced the 27.5”-wheeled, 150mm-travel Charger. As part of their E.P.O. (Electric Powered…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 05, 2019

First Ride: Attempting to tame the Scottish Highlands on the new Hope HB.130

Hope Bikes have been a long time in the making, but now they’ve released their second HB, the HB.130. Built with shorter travel and bigger wheels…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2019

Hope teases 35mm bar & stem, still waiting for Shimano’s Micro Spline permission

The new carbon HB.130 might be getting all the attention recently, but Hope also had another new bit of carbon floating around at the launch.…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2019

Hope HB.130 aspires to be the perfect do-it-all trail bike

Like most truly great products, the Hope Bike line was born from the brand’s desire to build a bike that they wanted to ride. For…

Written by Zach Overholt August 02, 2019

GT Force 29 brings big wheels to big hits with LTS suspension, flip chip, & more!

GT announced an expansion to their Force mountain line, with a new aluminum frame platform featuring 29″ wheels. Using 170mm front and 150mm rear suspension…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 02, 2019

2020 Olympia F1-X evolves more capable carbon XC & marathon race bike

Olympia has taken their World Cup level full-suspension cross country bike, and once again given it an overhaul to craft a more capable race bike.…

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2019

Patrol motorizes 691 w/ E-Six, E-Zero e-bikes, hardtails, kid’s bikes, & DJ fill 2020 range

Patrol’s newest mountain bike, the 691 stood out from their human-powered line up. So it should make sense then that the new E-Six stood out…

Written by Zach Overholt August 01, 2019

New Patrol 691 All Mountain Bike super boosts updated 2020 MTB lineup

As 2020 rapidly approaches, Patrol is gearing up with some new additions to their mountain bike lineup. Patrol may be lesser known in North America,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 01, 2019

Genesis Fugio adventure gravel bike gets Reynolds 725, plus CdF & Tarn upgrades

Back in mid-spring a Genesis dropped a few early season road & gravel updates. Now the full 2020 range is out, and the UK’s “original…

Written by Cory Benson August 01, 2019

Review: ENVE’s carbon road hubs look and roll super smooth

With an update promising better performance and stronger wheels, ENVE’s carbon road brake hubs arrived laced to their SES 5.6 aero carbon rims ready for…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 01, 2019