Ari Nebo Peak e-MTB Review: Light Weight eMTB Covers All the Bases (& a Lot of Ground) Riding the sweet spot of travel, weight, price, and performance, the Ari Nebo Peak is a nearly perfect do-it-all eMTB. Written by Tyler Benedict March 31, 2026
LOOK X-One-G Pedal Review: Blending Road Pedal Efficiency & Weight w/ MTB Cleats LOOK unveils all new gravel pedals, with SPD-compatible performance and road bike pedal weight. Written by Jordan Villella March 17, 2026
ABUS AirBreaker 2.0 Helmet Review: More Versatile, Ventilated & Comfortable The ABUS AirBreaker 2.0 is a race helmet for riders who value a lightweight lid with maximum airflow and tons of comfort. Written by Jordan Villella March 11, 2026
OneUp Launches Ultra-Thin XC Clip MTB Pedals — First Ride Impressions OneUp is coming in hot into the XC pedal market with an all-new, ultra-slim, and lightweight (303g/ pair) design. Written by Jordan Villella March 04, 2026
Pivot Mach 4 SL First Rides: Straight to the XC Race Course First rides on the new Mach 4 SL included a proper cross-country race. Here’s my ride and race impressions of Pivot’s latest XC bike. Written by Jeremy Benson March 03, 2026
First Rides: Continental Unveils Terra Competition Gravel Race Tires The Terra Competition sits just above the Terra Speed in outright efficiency, but for some its gonna be hard to handle. Written by Jordan Villella February 26, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Norco Sight VLT TQ is a Mid-Power All-Mountain Ripper Norco wants you to be the pilot, not the passenger, with its new TQ-equipped mid-power, lightweight Sight VLT all-mountain eMTB. Written by Jeremy Benson February 18, 2026
First Look: Thule’s New Vero Hitch Bike Rack Can Haul it All With the new Vero, Thule combined the elements of two other models to create an e-bike-friendly hitch rack that can carry any bike you own. Written by Jeremy Benson February 03, 2026
First Look and First Rides: Pivot’s Updated Shuttle LT eMTB is a Full Power Trail Smasher Pivot updates its long-travel, full power eMTB with more battery, Fox Podium forks, and lots of adjustments, including “Slacky McSteepTube” Written by Jeremy Benson February 03, 2026
Bike vs. Bike: Salsa Spearfish vs. Kona Hei Hei – Similar on Paper, Different on Trail Stikingly similar on paper, but notably different on the trail, what separates the Kona Hei Hei and the Salsa Spearfish? Written by Jeremy Benson February 02, 2026
Oakley’s 50th Anniversary Ellipse Glasses are Characteristically Bold and Extra Gold Oakley continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a collection including the retro-futuristic Ellipse sunglasses. Written by Jeremy Benson January 28, 2026
First Look: New Lazer Sphere KinetiCore $150 All Road Helmet Lazer is expanding its KinetiCore lineup with the addition of the Sphere KinetiCore, an all-new, versatile road helmet. Written by Jordan Villella January 12, 2026
RockShox Reverb AXS Gen 2 Review: The Longest and Best-Integrated Wireless Dropper The 2nd gen RockShox Reverb AXS is the longest dropper on the market with excellent wireless system integration, but does that make it the best? Written by Jeremy Benson January 08, 2026
Remind Insoles Short Term Review: Artsy Impact Absorption for Your Feet Remind Insoles can add support, improve comfort, take up volume, and absorb impact in your bike shoes. Written by Jeremy Benson January 06, 2026
Schwalbe Clik Valve Review: The Presta Valve Killer? Schwalbe reinvents the valve and it’s better than Presta, but is that enough to convince everyone to make the switch? Written by Jeremy Benson and Zach Overholt January 05, 2026
Dakine White Knuckle Gloves Review: Cool Weather MTB Gloves with a Trick Up Their Sleeve The Dakine White Knuckle is a versatile, convertible mountain bike glove for variable weather conditions and cool temperatures above freezing. Written by Jeremy Benson January 05, 2026
Hunt Proven Carbon XC UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset Review — Lightweight Punch for Modern Racers I’ve had almost an entire year on the Hunt Proven Carbon XC wheels. They served as both a training and racing wheelset in all sorts… Written by Jordan Villella December 12, 2025
Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero Review — Wide Enough without Going Overboard The Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel wheels became one of my favorite wheelsets ever after a season’s worth of riding and racing. Written by Jordan Villella December 02, 2025
VelociRAX 412 MAX Review: The Heavyweight Champ of Vertical Hitch Racks VelociRAX’s MAX racks crank weight capacity to the MAX while maintaining the versatile bike fit and user-friendly design that put them on the map. Written by Jeremy Benson November 19, 2025
Lazer Introduces Impala KinetiCore Helmet: An Excellent Helmet Held Back by the Straps The Impala KinetiCore is Lazer’s new top-tier mountain bike half shell with all the bells and whistles, plus a new DualCore shell design. Written by Jeremy Benson November 18, 2025
Challenge Tires Rolls Out New Road Lineup — Stagioni XP, Strada Pro, & Elite Pro Challenge tires has three new road-tires; All-new 4 Stagioni XP, reworked Strada Pro, and Elite Pro. Written by Jordan Villella November 12, 2025
Exposure Six Pack 15 and Zenith 4 Review: The Best Mountain Bike Lights Money Can Buy? Exposure’s latest Six Pack 15 and Zenith 4 mountain bike lights are arguably the best on the market, but that performance comes at a price. Written by Jeremy Benson November 05, 2025
Aer Duffel Pack 3 First Look: A Well-Designed Duffel-Backpack Hybrid for Cycling Kit or Gym Gear The Duffel Pack 3 isn’t specifically designed for cycling, but it’s a great option to keep your kit separated and organized for commuting or travel. Written by Jeremy Benson October 24, 2025
Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Sunglasses have Shockingly Good Camera & Speakers Add sunglasses to the list of bike components and accessories you need to remember to keep charged for your next ride! Written by Jeremy Benson and Jordan Villella October 22, 2025
FSA K-Wing AGX Carbon Handlebar Review — Aero, Ergonomic, and Adventure-Ready FSA’s K-Wing AGX Carbon Handlebar sits squarely at the intersection of speed, control, and comfort. But it’s pricey…. Written by Jordan Villella October 21, 2025
Apogee One First Rides Review: Nothing Else Quite Like It Impressions from a few rides on the super unique, handmade, full-suspension, steel and aluminum Apogee One. Written by Jeremy Benson October 20, 2025
Review: Giro Montaro Mips III and Dropline Goggles Giro evolves the 3rd generation of the popular Montaro helmet for more aggressive riders, and it pairs well with the Dropline Goggles, too. Written by Jeremy Benson October 14, 2025
Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie Review: A Versatile Layer For Cool, Mostly Dry Conditions The Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie proved to be great for cool, mostly dry rides and looks good off the bike, too. Written by Jeremy Benson October 08, 2025
Full Leg Coverage, Impossibly Lightweight: Velocio Ultralight TRAIL Pants Review Crazy light and super comfortable, the Velocio Ultralight TRAIL Pants definitely live up to their name and virtually disappear on the bike. Written by Jeremy Benson October 06, 2025
Review Cadex Max 40: Stiff, Fast, Pricey & Worth It for The Right Rider Jordan loves the performance of the Cadex Max 40 wheelset – but probably not if he had to actually buy them… Written by Jordan Villella October 03, 2025
