Bicycle Reviews

Review: XTR equipped Ibis Ripley v4 may be the perfect mix of short travel & fun

“I must have this.” It wasn’t long after my first spin on the newest Ibis Ripley that this thought crossed my mind. Over the course…

Written by Zach Overholt December 16, 2019

Dream Build: Ibis Ripley v4 gets the full Shimano XTR 1×12 treatment

Earlier this year, Shimano gave us the opportunity to build up a bike of our choice with their newest XTR group. These kind of builds…

Written by Zach Overholt December 05, 2019

Review: Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike offers a little more of everything

Perched at the end of the tallest road in Slovenia, I let the bike roll to a stop to spy out over Italy’s Dolomites. Surrounding…

Written by Steve Graepel November 22, 2019

Review: Niner MCR 9 RDO full suspension gravel bike shreds rocks and roads

For our gravel cycling tour of Slovenia, Niner provided us with two of their latest bikes. I rode the new full suspension Niner MCR 9…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 18, 2019

One Ride Review: Devouring The Whole Enchilada on the Revel Rail 27.5 Enduro Bike

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to ride the Porcupine Rim trail more times than I can count. But one thing that has always…

Written by Zach Overholt November 14, 2019

First Ride Review: Kona Remote 160 enduro e-MTB makes a hero of everyone

Earlier this year, Kona released what is essentially an e-MTB version of their successful Process 153 enduro bike, the Kona Remote 160. Rolling on a…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan November 05, 2019

Review: Fezzari Empire SL Pro Race goes low on price & weight, big on tech

We review the Empire SL from Fezzari – their latest do-it-all carbon road bike. With an 815 gram frame and sub-17-pound complete bike, Fezzari is…

Written by Greg Kopecky October 30, 2019

First Ride: Specialized Turbo Kenevo sends like a big bike, but pedals like a trail bike

After a few days of pure XC and then all out Enduro riding, Specialized had something different in mind for our final day in Tahoe.…

Written by Zach Overholt October 17, 2019

Review: Yuba Spicy Curry e-cargo bike is the perfect kid hauler, grocery getter & more

We’re a one-car family. But with the Yuba Spicy Curry electric-assist cargo bike, it’s like having a second vehicle that’s better and faster (and more…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 02, 2019

Review: Starling Swoop, single-pivot slack steel enduro charger straight outta Bristol

The Starling Swoop, is a single-pivot steel frame enduro mountain bike designed and hand built in the UK. Brainchild of aerospace engineer Joe McEwan, we…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 23, 2019

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

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