Bike Types

Review: Vee Tire Co. Rail Escape breaks out w/ bigger, faster trail mountain bike tires

The growth of the do-it-all trail bike category means more than just light-but-capable frames with 120-130mm of travel. To build a solid all-day, any-trail ripper…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 14, 2019

Race Face Aeffect R mountain bike cranks rally hard for less coin; new dropper post, too

The Race Face Aeffect R crankset comes in with a high end design and low end price. Made for riders on a budget that need…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 14, 2019

Updated 2020 Knolly Warden enduro mountain bikes go longer, then longer still

The fully updated Knolly Warden takes what made it special, then gives it a fresh linkage, more travel, and a wider rear footprint. And there’s…

Written by Bikerumor Staff August 14, 2019

Fox smooths rear shock motion w/ roller bearing mounts, FIT4 damper updated everywhere

New for 2020 Fox rear shocks is an 8mm x 30mm roller bearing rear shock mounting kit, helping the mounting points move more freely as…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 14, 2019

First Ride: 2020 Specialized Enduro can climb, but it’s really all about that descent

Before we could ever take the first run at Northstar on the new Enduro, we had to climb. Instead of hopping on the perfectly functional…

Written by Zach Overholt August 13, 2019

2020 Specialized Enduro 29 Model breakdown – complete spec, pricing, & geometry

By now you have probably seen that Specialized has an all new Enduro. In an effort to make it the fastest Enduro ever, all of…

Written by Zach Overholt August 13, 2019

Specialized speeds up the Enduro with 29″ wheels, more travel, & all new frame design

Faster in every situation. If you distill the new Enduro down to one main tenet, it seems to be this. Faster while coasting. Faster while…

Written by Zach Overholt August 13, 2019

2020 Trek Checkpoint gravel bike gets updates, wide-range 1x drivetrain option

Trek released their 2020 Checkpoint gravel bike lineup, with updates all-around for the new model year (along with some notable carry-overs). Rear seat tube IsoSpeed…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 13, 2019

Tern HSD goes small on size, big on cargo capacity and e-bike power

Tern announced the new HSD e-cargo bike, encouraging you to Haul Stuff Daily. With a compact size and 170kg capacity, the HSD uses an unconventional…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 13, 2019

First Ride Review: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 29” manhandles gnarliest trails

Some bikes are definitely a product of their environment. The redesigned 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer couldn’t feel any more at home than it does on…

Written by Steve Fisher August 13, 2019

Rocky Mountain ‘s 2020 Slayer gets bigger, longer, slacker and now offers 29” wheels

It’s tough to decide what’s the bigger news – that the Rocky Mountain Slayer has undergone a full redesign since its last iteration in 2017,…

Written by Steve Fisher August 13, 2019

e*thirteen grabs on to new 35mm aluminum & carbon bars plus matching stems

It’s taken awhile, but it seems like 35mm handlebars are becoming the MTB standard for aggressive riding. The bars and stems are showing up on…

Written by Zach Overholt August 12, 2019

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