Bicycle Reviews

First Ride: Pedaling the Kona Rove LTD from Whistler to Squamish

I’m in Whistler, BC, and I just got dropped off with a drop bar bike and a road helmet. The mountain biker in me can’t…

Written by Zach Overholt August 15, 2017

Review: BMC Crossmachine CXA01 is a race-ready alloy cyclocross bike

There seems to be two main camps in cyclocross – those who ride carbon bikes, and those who ride alloy. Between them, we hear two…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 09, 2017

Review: The 2018 Cannondale Jekyll switches from a well-mannered climber to a downhill bruiser

As the name suggests, the Cannondale Jekyll has two distinct personalities. Most of that is the result of the Gemini-equipped Fox rear shock which adjusts…

Written by Steve Fisher August 01, 2017

Review: Open U.P.P.E.R. climbs to the upper echelon of gravel bikes

The OPEN U.P.P.E.R. is without a doubt the most expensive gravel bike I’ve ever tested. Fortunately, it’s also one of the best. My story with…

Written by Zach Overholt July 19, 2017

First Ride: Back to back with the Merida Reacto Team-E and Reacto 9000-E Disc

Just before the Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling team was set for their first showing at the Tour de France, we had a chance to check…

Written by Zach Overholt July 14, 2017

Long Term Review: Orange Crush S 150mm trail-ready hardtail mountain bike

Orange Crush: Not to be confused with the citrus soda from the 1980’s or a REM song, this is a hardcore trail ripping hardtail with…

Written by Rob Morgan July 13, 2017

3 Ride Review: Pushing the limits of the new Pivot Mach 4 in Park City

One of the best parts about PressCamp in Park City is always the proximity to incredible trails. Whether you’re looking for lift access, or you…

Written by Zach Overholt July 11, 2017

One Ride Review: Ridley Sablo carbon XC mountain bike takes the Belgian brand further off-road

Probably best known for their cyclocross race heritage, as well as a deep line of road & gravel bikes, Belgian bike maker Ridley is expanding…

Written by Cory Benson June 30, 2017

First Ride: The all new Specialized Diverge with Future Shock

Vernon, New Jersey probably isn’t one of the first places to pop into your mind when you think gravel bikes. Serving as the location for…

Written by Zach Overholt June 19, 2017

Review: Parlee TTiR Goes Fast, Stops Fast With Disc Brakes

Founded in 2000 by Bob Parlee, his namesake company has produced some of the most coveted road bikes on the market. Continuing to push innovation,…

Written by Andrew Johnson June 13, 2017

Long Term Review: Is the Otso Voytek the best fat bike yet?

A peculiar thing happened on a recent fat bike ride. Almost immediately after pedaling away from my house, something felt wrong. The cleat position on…

Written by Zach Overholt June 12, 2017

Review: Norco Sight C 9.2 is a 29″ All Mountain confidence machine

Over the years I’ve taken to the trails with a range of bikes. At 12 years old my first “real” bike was a hardtail cross-country bike…

Written by michael gushulak June 02, 2017

First Rides: Specialized Turbo Vado urban e-bike; plus video overview & model lineup

The new Specialized Turbo Vado takes e-bike integration to the next level. To show off its features and capabilities, they brought us out to Palo…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 25, 2017

Review: Forget the snow, 9:zero:7 Tundra is cruising beaches & crushing trails

January & February may have forgotten how to winter, but being able to have some fun in the sun was a great way to kick off…

Written by michael gushulak May 25, 2017

Review: Framed Bikes Gravier Carbon UL Gravel Bike

“Just to the south of us here in St. Paul (Minnesota), there lies a vast land of gravel roads. 68,000 miles of virtually car-free riding…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney May 23, 2017

First Ride: Returning to mid-travel and 27.5″ wheels with new Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon

Moab has always been one of those must-ride destinations. If you haven’t already been, then you have plans to go, and if you don’t have…

Written by Zach Overholt May 18, 2017

Review: Why Cycles R+ Adventure Road bike has us asking ‘Why Not?’

One of the most significant drop bar developments of the past few years has been the proliferation of gravel or adventure road bike. Fitted with wider…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2017

Hands On: roll: Bicycle Company’s simple, affordable, and semi-custom adventure bike

Most of the time, when you start talking custom, or even semi-custom, you’re talking big bucks. In this case though, roll: Bicycle Company is bringing…

Written by Zach Overholt April 14, 2017

A new era of kinematics? NAILD R3ACT-2Play suspension makes the Polygon Square One ride like nothing else

‘Welcome. Here’s a bike. It has 180mm of travel. Now go climb a trail that many locals haven’t climbed from the bottom because it’s so steep,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2017

Just In: Santa Cruz Bronson CC X01 Eagle 150mm Trail bike

It’s going on a year and a half since Santa Cruz updated the beloved Bronson, but thanks to smart design and choice of specs, the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 04, 2017

Review: Fuji Jari adventures from road to single track and everywhere between…

The only nice thing I can say about this past winter has been the swing in seasons. There hasn’t been a day that has kept me…

Written by michael gushulak March 23, 2017

Review: Litespeed T2 Disc road bike proves incremental improvements make awesome rides

Last year, Zach reviewed the T3. And then the Litespeed T2 debuted as its replacement, offering a lighter frame with important updates like a rear…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2017

Review: Orbea Occam Trail was not what I was expecting… but probably should have

I won’t lie… I didn’t groove with this bike during the first few rides. I read on paper what it was, calculated what I should…

Written by Trey Richardson March 10, 2017

Long Term Review: Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie mountain bike

Specialized has peppered it’s lineup with “Plus” bikes, and its Fuse lineup is helping bring new life to the hardtail by combining trail bike nimbleness…

Written by John Herron February 27, 2017