Bicycle Reviews

Review: The Knolly Fugitive LT: Wanted for murder, as it just killed your quiver

This summer, I finally got to spend some quality time with one of Knolly’s bikes when I received a Fugitive LT for a long term…

Written by Steve Fisher September 16, 2019

First Ride Review: Nukeproof Reactor grips granite in Scotland’s Aberdeenshire

Slotting into Nukeproof’s mountain bike lineup between the Scout trail bike and the Mega enduro bike as a brand new all-mountain addition is the Nukeproof…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 12, 2019

Ride Review: New Ibis Ripmo AF tames Tennessee’s trails, from singletrack to enduro

The new Ibis Ripmo AF is their most affordable entry into the Ibis ecosystem, but it doesn’t skimp on performance or spec to get there.…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 11, 2019

Review: Rolling big rides on the Santa Cruz Blur TR XC / Trail bike

When it comes to mountain biking in 2019, the weather has not been kind. My time on the Santa Cruz Blur TR started with a…

Written by Zach Overholt September 02, 2019

One-Ride Review: The 2020 Knolly Warden tames rough terrain with excellent traction

Knolly Bikes was showing off their new 2020 Wardens and Warden LT’s at Crankworx Whistler, and luckily they brought a few bikes along for demo…

Written by Steve Fisher August 29, 2019

First Ride: Devinci Hatchet makes quick work of Grinduro Canada w/ big tires and a dropper

When I agreed to fly up to Canada to check out the new Devinci Hatchet, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into.…

Written by Zach Overholt August 27, 2019

Review: Batch Comfort Bicycle keeps it simple with IGH, fenders & no frills

We tested a simple machine from Batch, simply called The Comfort Bicycle. Aimed at keeping a low price with high function and serviceability, it uses…

Written by Greg Kopecky August 23, 2019

Review: 367 miles of the Ohio to Erie Trail on a custom Why Cycles PR titanium road bike

Because it is there? That was one of the best answers I could come up with when family and friends asked why I suddenly had…

Written by Zach Overholt August 22, 2019

The Build: Why Cycles PR Titanium Road Bike gets the SRAM Force AXS eTap treatment

Earlier this year, I had an idea. Well, more of a plan to finally bring a years-old idea to life. It all started with a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 22, 2019

Review: Look 765 Gravel RS bike shapes up as an off-road drop bar bruiser

When the Look 765 Gravel RS debuted, it was behind glass, and no one wanted to talk much about it. Until they did, which was…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 20, 2019

First Rides: 2020 Bombtrack Cale steel MTB trail hardtail shreds the backcountry

Bombtrack just unveiled their first proper trail bike this past week at their annual Groundwork team camp, and we got a chance to hop on…

Written by Cory Benson August 20, 2019

Review: Exept All Road custom carbon fiber road bike delivers a lively ride & perfect fit

Exept is an upstart based in Finale Ligure, a coastal outdoor sports mecca on the western side of Italy. With steep climbs heading straight up…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 19, 2019

Kona’s 2020 Process 153 CR 29 – A one-ride review from the trails of Bellingham

Recently, Kona held a 2020 a 2020 launch event in Bellingham, WA. While riding the new Process 134 was our main focus, Kona set up…

Written by Steve Fisher August 19, 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

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

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

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

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

Review: BMC Roadmachine combines clean lines, stiffness, & curve-carving handling

BMC brought out a new Roadmachine for the 2020 model year, with updates all around. Set as their all-around performance or “endurance” road bike, it…

Written by Greg Kopecky July 31, 2019

Review: The 509 Cycles Necessary Evil is a blank slate for excellent drop bar riding

Our Necessary Evil from 509 Cycles has traveled from Ohio’s muddy trails to Florida’s sandy roads and even had a stint on a few CX…

Written by michael gushulak July 26, 2019

Review: Merida One-Forty 900 is an affordable, all mountain-ready trail bike

After last summer riding Merida’s surprisingly plush short-travel One-Twenty trail bike, I wanted to see what a bit more travel in the same Float Link…

Written by Cory Benson July 24, 2019

Review: The 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 29er packs a punch with high value build

In a world of ever-increasing prices, it’s nice to know brands still strive to present good value. With their updated Fluid FS line, Norco offers…

Written by Steve Fisher July 11, 2019

First Ride: Braving the elements (and pavement) on the Cannondale SuperSix EVO

In a move that’s becoming much more common, Cannondale had not one, but two new bikes for us to see in Vermont. The first was…

Written by Zach Overholt July 08, 2019

Review: Three days with the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV

It was short, but sweet! Prior to today’s launch, I had a few chances to ride the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV, and…

Written by Steve Fisher July 02, 2019

First Ride: Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike with Kingpin rear suspension

Quick – if you were to put suspension on your gravel/all-road bike, where would it be? The front? The back? Both? That seems to be…

Written by Zach Overholt June 20, 2019

Review: Revel Rascal exceeds expectations w/ big hit performance, short travel package

Of all the mountain bikes that I knew would be released this year, the Revel Rascal was one that I was very excited about. As…

Written by Zach Overholt June 06, 2019

Bird Aeris AM long-term review: Confidence inspiring, playful, and pretty hardy

For the last 6 months I have had the pleasure of riding the Bird Aeris AM, putting it through its paces on my local trails…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 04, 2019

Review: Norco Section Carbon Ultegra SL takes on bad roads with boss parts spec

All-road is an ever-expanding category, which could very well take the place of a traditional road bike for many people that don’t participate in road…

Written by Greg Kopecky May 28, 2019